1 00:00:16,584 --> 00:00:19,019 [ Bing Crosby plays] 2 00:00:20,722 --> 00:00:22,489 [church bell rings] 3 00:00:28,863 --> 00:00:33,701 ♪ I'll be home ♪ 4 00:00:33,801 --> 00:00:36,103 ♪ For Christmas ♪ 5 00:00:40,374 --> 00:00:45,813 ♪ You can plan on me ♪ 6 00:00:52,319 --> 00:00:55,790 ♪ Please have snow ♪ 7 00:00:57,825 --> 00:01:02,897 ♪ And mis-tle-toe ♪ 8 00:01:02,997 --> 00:01:07,134 ♪ And presents ♪ 9 00:01:07,234 --> 00:01:10,538 ♪ On the tree ♪ 10 00:01:17,077 --> 00:01:19,313 -[Vanessa's voice] In 1944 on D-Day, 11 00:01:19,413 --> 00:01:22,584 Bill Bailey parachuted onto the fields of France. 12 00:01:22,684 --> 00:01:25,185 A member of the hundred and first Airborne Division, 13 00:01:25,285 --> 00:01:28,355 Bill drifted off course that day. 14 00:01:28,455 --> 00:01:32,727 In a spiraling fall, he lost his gear and his gun. 15 00:01:32,827 --> 00:01:34,529 As the battle raged, 16 00:01:34,629 --> 00:01:38,398 he landed in the woods and ran for cover. 17 00:01:38,498 --> 00:01:41,002 Hunkered down, ready to give up his life, 18 00:01:41,101 --> 00:01:44,606 Bill Bailey found a token of hope. 19 00:01:44,706 --> 00:01:46,139 From the dirt, 20 00:01:46,239 --> 00:01:50,277 he discovered a ring. 21 00:01:50,377 --> 00:01:52,312 It helped him believe he would make it out. 22 00:01:52,412 --> 00:01:55,349 If he would live to see another Christmas 23 00:01:55,449 --> 00:01:57,417 and he'd have a chance at love. 24 00:01:58,586 --> 00:02:01,254 Which he did. 25 00:02:01,355 --> 00:02:03,323 And he never let the ring go. 26 00:02:05,593 --> 00:02:07,629 The ring became a symbol of family. 27 00:02:07,729 --> 00:02:09,196 A reminder of home. 28 00:02:09,296 --> 00:02:12,000 Of divine protection. 29 00:02:12,100 --> 00:02:15,268 All things we cherish at the most wonderful time of the year. 30 00:02:15,369 --> 00:02:17,538 He called it The Christmas Ring. 31 00:02:20,642 --> 00:02:23,544 The ring was passed down one generation to another 32 00:02:23,645 --> 00:02:26,547 -until it came to me. -[ominous music] 33 00:02:27,048 --> 00:02:29,349 And I'm the careless one who lost it. 34 00:02:29,449 --> 00:02:31,953 Three years ago, skiing with my daughter. 35 00:02:32,053 --> 00:02:33,453 I know. I know. 36 00:02:33,554 --> 00:02:35,623 Talk about letting the family down. 37 00:02:35,723 --> 00:02:37,525 I've looked high and low 38 00:02:37,625 --> 00:02:39,827 through countless antique stores, 39 00:02:39,927 --> 00:02:43,163 scouring the internet for this very great treasure. 40 00:02:43,263 --> 00:02:47,367 For you see, Bill Bailey was my great grandfather. 41 00:02:47,467 --> 00:02:50,270 He found the ring when he needed it most. 42 00:02:50,370 --> 00:02:52,707 For me to find it again would take a miracle. 43 00:02:52,807 --> 00:02:55,576 A truly spectacular... 44 00:02:55,677 --> 00:02:57,011 -Christmas miracle. - [door creaks closes, bangs] 45 00:02:57,111 --> 00:02:58,946 [exhales] Whew. It's hot out there. 46 00:03:00,882 --> 00:03:03,216 -July in Georgia. 47 00:03:03,316 --> 00:03:04,686 Welcome to Miller's Antiques. 48 00:03:04,786 --> 00:03:06,087 -Thank you. 49 00:03:06,186 --> 00:03:09,857 Uh...Your jewelry section? 50 00:03:09,957 --> 00:03:11,993 -Right this way. 51 00:03:12,093 --> 00:03:14,762 -Um-hmm. No, it's your turn. 52 00:03:14,862 --> 00:03:15,797 -Customers first. 53 00:03:15,897 --> 00:03:17,297 -You can't just-- 54 00:03:17,397 --> 00:03:19,534 so I can--can win real quick. You can't... 55 00:03:19,634 --> 00:03:20,902 - [Howard] That's my cousin Gary. 56 00:03:21,002 --> 00:03:22,570 Pretty good clerk, 57 00:03:22,670 --> 00:03:24,404 but he usually breaks something every day. 58 00:03:24,505 --> 00:03:27,975 But I'll tell you, the man can play chess. 59 00:03:28,076 --> 00:03:31,179 We have many exquisite pieces. 60 00:03:31,278 --> 00:03:32,714 -Well, then. I've come to the right place. 61 00:03:32,814 --> 00:03:33,681 -Hi, folks. 62 00:03:33,781 --> 00:03:35,850 -[customer] Hi. 63 00:03:35,950 --> 00:03:37,250 -You're looking for anything in particular? 64 00:03:37,350 --> 00:03:38,519 -My family ring. 65 00:03:38,619 --> 00:03:42,657 I, um...I lost it a while ago. 66 00:03:42,757 --> 00:03:44,357 -You thought you might find it in this store. 67 00:03:44,458 --> 00:03:47,695 -Right. [chuckles softly] 68 00:03:47,795 --> 00:03:51,032 -Antique stores hold many a diamond-in-the-rough. 69 00:03:51,132 --> 00:03:54,267 Um...If you need me, I'll be up front. 70 00:03:54,367 --> 00:03:55,970 Losing at chess. 71 00:03:56,070 --> 00:03:57,705 -[chuckles softly] Thank you. 72 00:03:59,372 --> 00:04:01,341 -[clears throat] 73 00:04:03,010 --> 00:04:04,779 Getting married? 74 00:04:06,279 --> 00:04:07,148 -Excuse me? -Oh, you're looking at rings. 75 00:04:07,247 --> 00:04:08,783 That's what people do 76 00:04:08,883 --> 00:04:10,852 when they're--they're gonna get married. 77 00:04:10,952 --> 00:04:15,556 -[short laugh] No. No, it's, uh... not like that. 78 00:04:15,656 --> 00:04:18,025 I, um, I'm just looking for an old ring. 79 00:04:18,126 --> 00:04:20,828 Um, it's antique gold, 80 00:04:20,928 --> 00:04:24,464 sparkly diamonds with a small roll of ruby. 81 00:04:24,565 --> 00:04:26,634 -Now, that sounds beautiful. 82 00:04:26,734 --> 00:04:31,072 -Well, not worth much. Except to me. 83 00:04:31,172 --> 00:04:32,940 -Ben Miller. 84 00:04:35,543 --> 00:04:38,212 -Miller's Antiques? 85 00:04:38,311 --> 00:04:40,280 -Right. My dad and I own the place. 86 00:04:40,380 --> 00:04:41,749 -Vanessa Mayfield. 87 00:04:41,849 --> 00:04:43,851 I just dropped my daughter off at college. 88 00:04:43,951 --> 00:04:45,686 Early. Over-achiever. 89 00:04:45,787 --> 00:04:49,123 Thankfully, I'm only two-hours away in Columbus 90 00:04:49,223 --> 00:04:51,058 Now, I'm rambling. Sorry. 91 00:04:51,159 --> 00:04:53,861 -No. No, you're--you're fine. 92 00:04:53,961 --> 00:04:57,497 -Anyway. I thought this might cheer me up. 93 00:04:58,431 --> 00:05:00,034 -So, you're already married then? 94 00:05:01,669 --> 00:05:03,336 -Widowed. 95 00:05:03,436 --> 00:05:05,239 My husband is an Army, um... 96 00:05:05,338 --> 00:05:08,176 well, he was an Army medic. 97 00:05:08,276 --> 00:05:09,577 Killed in action four years ago. 98 00:05:09,677 --> 00:05:12,379 -[sighs] Wow. I'm sorry. 99 00:05:12,479 --> 00:05:14,048 -What about you? 100 00:05:15,082 --> 00:05:17,652 -Also...also widowed. 101 00:05:17,752 --> 00:05:20,087 Um, it's been seven years. 102 00:05:21,689 --> 00:05:23,524 -Not many people get that. 103 00:05:23,624 --> 00:05:26,861 -I have some iced Italian soda here. 104 00:05:26,961 --> 00:05:28,529 Thought you might be thirsty and a taste of Florence. 105 00:05:28,629 --> 00:05:30,231 I see you met my son, Ben, already. 106 00:05:30,330 --> 00:05:33,968 -Uh... Buongiorno. -Yeah. 107 00:05:34,068 --> 00:05:35,903 -Yeah, thank you. [chuckles] -Thanks, dad. 108 00:05:36,003 --> 00:05:38,606 -[Ben clears throat] -Are you Italian? 109 00:05:38,706 --> 00:05:42,677 -Uh, not yet. If my father had his way. 110 00:05:42,777 --> 00:05:45,378 Always been a family dream to visit Italy. 111 00:05:45,478 --> 00:05:46,848 -You should go. -Hmm. 112 00:05:46,948 --> 00:05:48,049 Maybe one day. 113 00:05:48,149 --> 00:05:49,917 -[chuckles softly] 114 00:05:51,152 --> 00:05:55,156 -So...Christmas year-round? 115 00:05:55,256 --> 00:05:57,859 -Yeah. Antiques and Christmas. 116 00:05:57,959 --> 00:06:00,027 Where yesterday comes to life again. 117 00:06:00,127 --> 00:06:01,361 -[Vanessa] You're a poet. 118 00:06:01,461 --> 00:06:03,197 -Blame it on Walt Whitman. 119 00:06:03,297 --> 00:06:05,166 My dad and I'm are huge fans. 120 00:06:05,266 --> 00:06:08,169 I did a twenty-page essay on the guy my senior year at UT. 121 00:06:08,269 --> 00:06:10,304 -Nice. Another over-achiever. 122 00:06:10,403 --> 00:06:13,007 Go Vols. [chuckles] 123 00:06:13,107 --> 00:06:17,144 -Um...a piece like this, 124 00:06:17,245 --> 00:06:20,548 it's proof that the past happened. 125 00:06:20,648 --> 00:06:22,783 -And it mattered. 126 00:06:23,551 --> 00:06:25,152 -Yeah. I have more rings in the back. 127 00:06:25,253 --> 00:06:26,988 Let me show you. 128 00:06:27,088 --> 00:06:28,990 [footsteps receding] 129 00:06:31,225 --> 00:06:35,730 [mellow music] 130 00:06:41,669 --> 00:06:43,070 -[Vanessa] And then by the time I reached the car, 131 00:06:43,170 --> 00:06:44,272 he'd already texted me. 132 00:06:44,372 --> 00:06:46,406 -Ugh -We've, uh... 133 00:06:46,507 --> 00:06:47,241 we've bee talking ever since, so... 134 00:06:47,341 --> 00:06:49,844 -Oh, I like him already. 135 00:06:49,944 --> 00:06:51,512 -Five months? 136 00:06:51,612 --> 00:06:53,681 Wait, so you're dating? 137 00:06:53,781 --> 00:06:54,882 -Is that what you're telling us? 138 00:06:54,982 --> 00:06:58,152 No, definitely not. Uh, Ben's just, uh... 139 00:06:58,252 --> 00:07:00,087 he's a friend. 140 00:07:00,187 --> 00:07:01,622 -It's not like he lives across the street, Vanessa. 141 00:07:01,722 --> 00:07:02,823 -Sounds like dating to me. 142 00:07:02,924 --> 00:07:03,925 -We're not dating. 143 00:07:04,025 --> 00:07:06,027 Look, we hung out when I visited Sadie. 144 00:07:06,127 --> 00:07:08,062 -Hung out. Okay. -Maria. 145 00:07:08,162 --> 00:07:10,463 It's just... [sighs] 146 00:07:10,564 --> 00:07:13,200 Honestly, I don't know, it's--it's, um...it's sort of 147 00:07:13,301 --> 00:07:15,937 -Sort of what? 148 00:07:16,037 --> 00:07:18,438 -[sighs] Okay. 149 00:07:18,539 --> 00:07:21,108 Well, I am seeing him later today. 150 00:07:21,208 --> 00:07:22,209 -[Leigh gasps] 151 00:07:22,310 --> 00:07:24,111 -He's in town. 152 00:07:24,211 --> 00:07:26,147 -Well, there's some big news. [gasps excitedly] 153 00:07:26,247 --> 00:07:27,682 -Vanessa, this is so romantic. 154 00:07:27,782 --> 00:07:29,383 Your lost ring leading to this. 155 00:07:29,482 --> 00:07:30,651 -We're friends. 156 00:07:30,751 --> 00:07:32,386 -Ugh, your old Christmas ring. 157 00:07:32,485 --> 00:07:33,788 It was so pretty. 158 00:07:33,888 --> 00:07:35,455 -Is, Leigh. It's still somewhere. 159 00:07:35,556 --> 00:07:37,490 It's just lost. 160 00:07:37,591 --> 00:07:39,427 -Yeah. Lost ten feet deep in the Colorado snow. 161 00:07:39,527 --> 00:07:41,262 -Ugh. -Thanks. 162 00:07:41,362 --> 00:07:42,663 -[Maria] That's not very encouraging. 163 00:07:42,763 --> 00:07:44,865 -What do I know. I say keep looking. 164 00:07:44,966 --> 00:07:46,834 It can't hurt. 165 00:07:46,934 --> 00:07:48,502 Especially if you're with a handsome single man now. 166 00:07:48,602 --> 00:07:50,805 He is handsome, right? 167 00:07:50,905 --> 00:07:52,573 -Yeah, is he? 168 00:07:54,542 --> 00:07:56,310 -[sighs] Okay. He's so handsome. 169 00:07:56,410 --> 00:07:58,179 -[squeals in excitement] 170 00:07:58,779 --> 00:08:00,514 What does Sadie think? 171 00:08:00,614 --> 00:08:02,350 -[Maria] Hmmm. Hmmm. 172 00:08:02,450 --> 00:08:03,317 -[object thuds] -There it is. 173 00:08:03,417 --> 00:08:04,585 -[snap fingers] -You're in love. 174 00:08:04,685 --> 00:08:06,087 -You're gonna tell her, right? 175 00:08:06,187 --> 00:08:07,288 -Of course, I will tell her. 176 00:08:07,388 --> 00:08:08,589 Hopefully, before Sunday. 177 00:08:08,689 --> 00:08:10,391 But I have to go because I am so late. 178 00:08:10,490 --> 00:08:12,626 -Listen. I know Sadie. 179 00:08:12,727 --> 00:08:13,828 And she'll be glad to know you have a... 180 00:08:13,928 --> 00:08:15,329 -A friend. 181 00:08:15,429 --> 00:08:16,630 A very good friend. -[chuckles] 182 00:08:16,731 --> 00:08:19,633 -Okay. No. Enough. -A very good friend. 183 00:08:19,734 --> 00:08:20,601 Listen. I can't wait to be at the wedding. 184 00:08:20,701 --> 00:08:23,537 -[sings] I hear wedding bells. 185 00:08:23,704 --> 00:08:27,908 [ Sleigh Ride plays] 186 00:08:35,583 --> 00:08:37,518 ♪ Just hear those sleigh bells ♪ 187 00:08:37,618 --> 00:08:40,921 ♪ Jingling, ring ting tingling too ♪ 188 00:08:41,022 --> 00:08:42,957 ♪ Come on, it's lovely weather ♪ 189 00:08:43,057 --> 00:08:46,327 ♪ For a sleigh ride together with you ♪ 190 00:08:46,427 --> 00:08:48,129 ♪ Outside the snow is falling ♪ 191 00:08:48,229 --> 00:08:51,465 ♪ And friends are calling Yoo hoo, ♪ 192 00:08:51,565 --> 00:08:53,401 ♪ Come on, it's lovely weather ♪ 193 00:08:53,502 --> 00:08:56,037 ♪ For a sleigh ride together with you ♪ 194 00:08:58,706 --> 00:09:00,141 -[Vanessa] So, what's the mission here? 195 00:09:00,241 --> 00:09:03,210 -Well, um, we scour the town for rare antiques 196 00:09:03,310 --> 00:09:05,613 and I bring back everything I find to my shop 197 00:09:05,713 --> 00:09:07,681 a few days before Christmas. 198 00:09:08,416 --> 00:09:10,384 [wooden bell crackles] 199 00:09:10,484 --> 00:09:12,820 All right, here's, uh, here's the game. 200 00:09:12,920 --> 00:09:13,921 -Are you ready? -[Vanessa] Um-hmm. 201 00:09:14,021 --> 00:09:19,060 -[clears throat] In the summer of 1718, 202 00:09:19,160 --> 00:09:22,363 a ship set sail from London to New York City. 203 00:09:22,463 --> 00:09:25,566 It made it, where many did not. 204 00:09:25,666 --> 00:09:27,735 The reason? 205 00:09:27,835 --> 00:09:32,606 One sailor held onto this very bell. 206 00:09:32,706 --> 00:09:34,608 Storms would come, 207 00:09:34,708 --> 00:09:36,110 and the sailor would ring the bell. 208 00:09:36,210 --> 00:09:37,578 Passengers would take cover and survive. 209 00:09:37,678 --> 00:09:40,915 All because of this. 210 00:09:41,015 --> 00:09:43,117 -Fascinating. -[Ben] Um-hmm. 211 00:09:43,217 --> 00:09:46,587 And sometimes, the sailor would, uh, slip across the deck 212 00:09:46,687 --> 00:09:48,222 and the bell would fly from his hand. 213 00:09:48,322 --> 00:09:51,225 [bell clinks softly] And he come crashing down. 214 00:09:51,325 --> 00:09:54,563 -Hence, the, uh, scratches. -He was a hero. 215 00:09:54,662 --> 00:09:58,999 -And by default, so was this bell. 216 00:09:59,100 --> 00:10:01,335 [soft clap] 217 00:10:01,435 --> 00:10:04,672 -I had no idea. All this time. 218 00:10:04,772 --> 00:10:06,373 -[chuckles softly] 219 00:10:06,474 --> 00:10:08,742 -Uh...how much for this old thing? 220 00:10:08,843 --> 00:10:11,513 -A minute ago, I was on the ship. 221 00:10:11,612 --> 00:10:13,380 Caught in the storm. 222 00:10:14,081 --> 00:10:16,484 I could feel the ocean spray. 223 00:10:16,585 --> 00:10:18,486 This hero bell is... 224 00:10:18,587 --> 00:10:20,187 It's priceless. 225 00:10:20,287 --> 00:10:22,823 [bell ringing] 226 00:10:22,923 --> 00:10:24,559 Hmm. Actually, it's 10 dollars. 227 00:10:24,658 --> 00:10:26,160 -Oh, great. I'll get it. [clears throat] 228 00:10:26,260 --> 00:10:28,028 Thank you. -[chuckles] 229 00:10:29,230 --> 00:10:30,498 -Thanks. -Yes. 230 00:10:30,599 --> 00:10:32,766 -Sweet. -[chuckles] 231 00:10:32,867 --> 00:10:35,604 -Hey. -Hey. Thank you. 232 00:10:35,703 --> 00:10:37,304 -So, uh, tell me about Columbus Cares. 233 00:10:37,404 --> 00:10:39,306 -Oh, it takes a lot of us. 234 00:10:39,406 --> 00:10:40,542 We deliver meals. 235 00:10:40,641 --> 00:10:41,976 Pay bills. 236 00:10:42,076 --> 00:10:43,911 Organize events for the kids. 237 00:10:44,011 --> 00:10:45,580 Whatever the families need. 238 00:10:45,679 --> 00:10:47,014 And this year, a hundred families 239 00:10:47,114 --> 00:10:48,315 are gonna get a little extra. 240 00:10:48,415 --> 00:10:50,519 So, food, toys, gift card. 241 00:10:50,619 --> 00:10:52,820 Which reminds me, I... 242 00:10:52,920 --> 00:10:54,455 I need to pick up some chocolate. 243 00:10:54,556 --> 00:10:56,323 -And a lot of it. -[scoff chuckle] 244 00:10:56,423 --> 00:10:58,926 I'm impressed. 245 00:10:59,026 --> 00:11:00,562 -Thanks. 246 00:11:00,661 --> 00:11:03,230 -I have been. Ever since I met you. 247 00:11:03,330 --> 00:11:05,132 -Hmm? Hmm? -[chuckles] 248 00:11:05,232 --> 00:11:07,368 -Yeah. -[chuckles] 249 00:11:07,468 --> 00:11:09,236 It is so good to see you guys. 250 00:11:10,738 --> 00:11:12,740 -The Bensons are everyone's favorite. 251 00:11:12,840 --> 00:11:14,875 They've been in love since they were 16. 252 00:11:14,975 --> 00:11:17,978 And they host a monthly Pictionary battle. 253 00:11:18,078 --> 00:11:18,779 -Now if only they had some Christmas candy. 254 00:11:18,879 --> 00:11:20,181 -Stop. Hey, you two. 255 00:11:20,281 --> 00:11:21,215 This is my friend, Ben. 256 00:11:21,315 --> 00:11:22,216 He's from Marietta. 257 00:11:22,316 --> 00:11:23,684 -Oh. 258 00:11:23,784 --> 00:11:25,419 -My father was from Marietta. -Yeah? 259 00:11:25,520 --> 00:11:26,420 -Yeah. Nice to meet you, Ben. 260 00:11:26,521 --> 00:11:27,988 -Nice to meet you. 261 00:11:28,088 --> 00:11:29,624 -Nice to meet you, Ben. -[Mr. Benson chuckles] 262 00:11:29,723 --> 00:11:30,824 -[Ben] Nice to meet you. 263 00:11:30,925 --> 00:11:32,527 -And I've got your order. 264 00:11:32,627 --> 00:11:34,795 Enough chocolate trees for everyone. 265 00:11:34,895 --> 00:11:36,631 -Perfect. And thank you so much for the discount. 266 00:11:36,730 --> 00:11:38,899 -Anything for those sweet families. 267 00:11:38,999 --> 00:11:41,268 -Everyone's excited about the dance. 268 00:11:41,368 --> 00:11:43,605 Well, uh, mostly her. 269 00:11:43,704 --> 00:11:45,906 -So, I can slow dance with you. 270 00:11:46,006 --> 00:11:46,707 -[excited squeal of joy] -[Mrs. Benson chuckles] 271 00:11:46,807 --> 00:11:48,375 -[Mr. Benson chuckles] 272 00:11:48,475 --> 00:11:50,612 Oh, um, yeah. 273 00:11:50,711 --> 00:11:53,047 [paper crinkles] 274 00:11:53,147 --> 00:11:54,549 -Here you go. -[Ben] Oh. Thank you. 275 00:11:54,649 --> 00:11:55,983 [paper bag rustles] 276 00:11:56,083 --> 00:11:58,219 Great. [sniffles] Oh, there's more. 277 00:11:58,319 --> 00:11:59,453 -Here you go. 278 00:11:59,554 --> 00:12:01,656 -Thank you. All right. 279 00:12:01,755 --> 00:12:04,225 -And... -Oh. 280 00:12:04,325 --> 00:12:06,293 -Here you go. 281 00:12:06,393 --> 00:12:08,162 -If you could just put it on the finger there. 282 00:12:08,262 --> 00:12:10,064 -I can also grab a bag. -No, no, I got it. 283 00:12:10,164 --> 00:12:11,533 -[Vanessa] Okay. -[Ben] I got this. 284 00:12:11,633 --> 00:12:12,800 -Wow, you're right. -Whoo. 285 00:12:12,900 --> 00:12:14,301 [snickering] 286 00:12:14,401 --> 00:12:15,570 -He's a keeper. 287 00:12:15,670 --> 00:12:16,737 -Nice meeting you. -Thank you so much. 288 00:12:16,837 --> 00:12:18,005 -Will see you at the dance. -Okay. 289 00:12:18,105 --> 00:12:19,340 -Merry Christmas. -Mery Christmas. 290 00:12:19,440 --> 00:12:20,709 -Merry Christmas. -[Vanessa] Can I please help? 291 00:12:20,808 --> 00:12:21,942 -[Ben] No. No. -[Vanessa] Give me one bag. 292 00:12:22,042 --> 00:12:22,743 -That's a lot of stuff. -[Mrs. Benson] Mm-hm. 293 00:12:22,843 --> 00:12:23,978 [Mrs. Benson snickering] 294 00:12:24,078 --> 00:12:25,446 -So, when does Saddie get in? 295 00:12:25,547 --> 00:12:27,549 -Tonight. Not soon enough. 296 00:12:27,649 --> 00:12:28,849 -I can't wait to meet her. 297 00:12:28,949 --> 00:12:32,219 -Actually, Ben, I...I haven't told her. 298 00:12:32,319 --> 00:12:33,821 I don't know how she'll feel about us spending time together. 299 00:12:33,921 --> 00:12:36,924 -Oh. Yeah. Okay. 300 00:12:37,024 --> 00:12:39,393 -I'm gonna tell her, though when she's home. 301 00:12:39,493 --> 00:12:41,295 -Yeah. No, no. Um... 302 00:12:41,395 --> 00:12:43,163 Whenever feels right. 303 00:12:44,932 --> 00:12:47,602 I did have fun today. 304 00:12:47,702 --> 00:12:49,803 So, should we load up the sleigh? 305 00:12:49,903 --> 00:12:52,439 -Oh, hey. You are by the way. 306 00:12:52,540 --> 00:12:54,743 -I'm what? 307 00:12:54,842 --> 00:12:56,410 -A keeper. 308 00:12:56,511 --> 00:12:58,012 [footsteps receding] 309 00:12:58,112 --> 00:13:00,147 [gentle holiday tune] 310 00:13:00,247 --> 00:13:02,016 [soft chuckle] 311 00:13:03,384 --> 00:13:07,921 [gentle music] 312 00:13:12,627 --> 00:13:14,895 -Oh. -[footfalls] 313 00:13:14,995 --> 00:13:16,397 -[clear throat] Oh. -[phone buzzing] 314 00:13:16,497 --> 00:13:18,899 Hello. 315 00:13:18,999 --> 00:13:21,335 - [Isaac] He y. You still missing your Christmas ring? 316 00:13:21,435 --> 00:13:22,436 -I am. Who's this? 317 00:13:22,537 --> 00:13:23,437 - Isaac Baker. 318 00:13:23,538 --> 00:13:25,105 Antiques guy. 319 00:13:25,205 --> 00:13:27,575 I found your flyer in my back room. 320 00:13:27,676 --> 00:13:29,644 I think I sold your ring a week ago. 321 00:13:29,744 --> 00:13:31,912 -A--a week ago? Who, uh, who bought it? 322 00:13:32,012 --> 00:13:35,617 - I mean, I'd still have to track it down. 323 00:13:35,717 --> 00:13:39,186 So, uh, what about that reward? 324 00:13:39,286 --> 00:13:41,221 -[utensil clanks] -Yeah, nothing's changed. 325 00:13:42,256 --> 00:13:44,793 -Okay. Let me see what I can do. 326 00:13:44,892 --> 00:13:46,728 [inhales deeply] 327 00:13:46,827 --> 00:13:48,429 [whispers] Oh! You're such a slob. 328 00:13:48,530 --> 00:13:49,830 -Excuse me? 329 00:13:49,930 --> 00:13:51,899 -Sorry. Not you. 330 00:13:53,067 --> 00:13:56,671 Anyway... I'm on it. 331 00:13:56,771 --> 00:13:59,206 -Okay, uh, thanks for calling. 332 00:13:59,306 --> 00:14:01,308 -[door opens, closes] -Huh. 333 00:14:01,408 --> 00:14:04,378 -[Sadie] Mom, I'm home! -Honey! My girl. 334 00:14:04,478 --> 00:14:05,846 I've missed you! 335 00:14:05,946 --> 00:14:07,549 -Ugh, I can't believe I'm here. 336 00:14:07,649 --> 00:14:09,416 -Ugh. -[gasps] Shepard's pie! 337 00:14:09,517 --> 00:14:10,351 You're joking. 338 00:14:10,451 --> 00:14:13,320 -No onions. 339 00:14:13,420 --> 00:14:15,255 -[gasps] Mom, you did not have to do all of this. 340 00:14:15,356 --> 00:14:17,291 -My daughter's home for Christmas break. 341 00:14:17,391 --> 00:14:19,761 I stopped short of a marching band and a balloon arch. 342 00:14:19,860 --> 00:14:21,529 But this? 343 00:14:21,629 --> 00:14:22,530 It's the least I could do. 344 00:14:22,630 --> 00:14:24,298 -Hmm. Thank you. 345 00:14:24,398 --> 00:14:25,499 -All right, so do you want to unpack? 346 00:14:25,600 --> 00:14:26,601 Do you want to eat? What do you want to do? 347 00:14:26,701 --> 00:14:27,635 -Hudson said he would call. 348 00:14:27,736 --> 00:14:28,435 I kind of have to drop everything 349 00:14:28,536 --> 00:14:29,470 when he gets the time. 350 00:14:29,571 --> 00:14:31,472 -Rangers lead the way, right? 351 00:14:31,573 --> 00:14:34,475 -Exactly. But I'm really hungry, so let's eat. 352 00:14:34,576 --> 00:14:36,745 -All right. 353 00:14:36,845 --> 00:14:38,879 Tell me everything. How're our finals? 354 00:14:38,979 --> 00:14:39,980 And did you get the magnesium that I sent you? 355 00:14:40,080 --> 00:14:41,181 Are you sleeping any better? 356 00:14:41,281 --> 00:14:44,284 Oh, and I am... I have some news, too. 357 00:14:44,385 --> 00:14:46,253 -Mom, one thing at a time, please. 358 00:14:46,353 --> 00:14:47,955 -I'm sorry. I'm excited. -It's okay. 359 00:14:48,055 --> 00:14:49,591 -I did get the magnesium. -Okay. 360 00:14:49,691 --> 00:14:50,792 -And it's great. Thank you so much. 361 00:14:50,891 --> 00:14:52,059 -[indistinct] are a little small you know. 362 00:14:52,159 --> 00:14:52,727 -[chuckles] Yeah. -So, they're helping now? 363 00:14:52,827 --> 00:14:54,629 -Yes, 1,000%. 364 00:14:54,729 --> 00:14:55,697 -[Vanessa] Getting at least seven to eight hours? 365 00:14:55,797 --> 00:14:56,997 -[Sadie] Well, you know... 366 00:14:57,097 --> 00:14:58,966 [ethereal music] 367 00:14:59,066 --> 00:15:01,736 -[indistinct conversation] 368 00:15:01,836 --> 00:15:03,638 -Really? 369 00:15:03,738 --> 00:15:04,539 -That was good. -That is good. 370 00:15:04,639 --> 00:15:06,073 -[giggles] 371 00:15:07,174 --> 00:15:11,646 [soft, whimcsical music] 372 00:15:14,948 --> 00:15:16,316 [footsteps approaching] 373 00:15:16,417 --> 00:15:17,317 -Coffee, madame. 374 00:15:17,418 --> 00:15:18,787 -Ooh. Thank you. 375 00:15:18,887 --> 00:15:20,755 And those cookies were amazing. 376 00:15:20,855 --> 00:15:21,922 I could smell them when I pulled up. 377 00:15:22,022 --> 00:15:23,424 -It's grandma's French vanilla. 378 00:15:23,525 --> 00:15:25,058 -She'll be here for Christmas Eve, right? 379 00:15:25,159 --> 00:15:27,127 -Her and Papa? -They will. Yes. 380 00:15:29,597 --> 00:15:32,399 -Hmm. You two were perfect. 381 00:15:35,135 --> 00:15:37,171 I still can't believe he's gone. 382 00:15:37,271 --> 00:15:40,107 It's like, I don't know, weird coming home today. 383 00:15:40,207 --> 00:15:42,176 I...I don't know, I thought he would be here. 384 00:15:48,115 --> 00:15:49,717 -I saved you one. 385 00:15:53,086 --> 00:15:55,055 -[chuckles softly] 386 00:15:56,223 --> 00:15:58,192 [photo ornament clanks] 387 00:15:58,526 --> 00:16:01,495 [fire crackling] 388 00:16:01,596 --> 00:16:03,363 Perfect spot. 389 00:16:07,569 --> 00:16:09,102 Any news on your ring? 390 00:16:09,804 --> 00:16:11,138 -I got a call today actually. 391 00:16:11,238 --> 00:16:12,339 From an antique dealer. 392 00:16:12,439 --> 00:16:14,208 He thinks he may have found it. 393 00:16:14,308 --> 00:16:15,910 -Hmm. Did he ask about the reward? 394 00:16:16,009 --> 00:16:17,946 -He did. 395 00:16:18,045 --> 00:16:19,480 -Well, you never know. It is Christmas. 396 00:16:19,581 --> 00:16:22,684 Surprises are around every corner. 397 00:16:22,784 --> 00:16:24,652 Okay, so what's new with you? 398 00:16:24,752 --> 00:16:27,522 -Well, actually, I... 399 00:16:27,622 --> 00:16:28,690 I do have something I want to tell you. 400 00:16:28,790 --> 00:16:29,691 A good thing. 401 00:16:29,791 --> 00:16:30,792 [phone ringing] 402 00:16:30,892 --> 00:16:33,628 -Oh, sorry. 403 00:16:33,728 --> 00:16:34,629 -Oh, it's Hudson. -Take it. 404 00:16:34,729 --> 00:16:35,663 -Are you sure? 405 00:16:35,763 --> 00:16:36,931 -We can talk later. 406 00:16:37,030 --> 00:16:38,733 -Thanks, Mom. 407 00:16:41,168 --> 00:16:45,038 [footsteps receding] 408 00:16:45,138 --> 00:16:49,644 [melancholic music] 409 00:16:53,113 --> 00:16:55,082 [box thumps] 410 00:16:57,217 --> 00:16:59,353 [bubble wrap scrunching] 411 00:17:01,221 --> 00:17:03,190 [Howard sighs] 412 00:17:09,797 --> 00:17:11,566 [plastic bag crackles softly] 413 00:17:14,167 --> 00:17:18,673 [gentle piano music] 414 00:17:42,362 --> 00:17:46,834 [whimscial music swells] 415 00:17:50,772 --> 00:17:55,543 [cars whooshing by] 416 00:17:57,011 --> 00:17:58,713 Trust in God with our tomorrows. 417 00:17:58,813 --> 00:18:00,080 I really like that. 418 00:18:00,180 --> 00:18:01,114 -Well, I'm glad you came. 419 00:18:01,214 --> 00:18:02,416 -[Ben] Hmm. 420 00:18:02,517 --> 00:18:04,719 -So, uh -Well, hello there. 421 00:18:04,819 --> 00:18:06,253 You must be Ben Miller. 422 00:18:06,353 --> 00:18:08,723 Vanessa's, uh...friend. 423 00:18:08,823 --> 00:18:10,190 -Yes. 424 00:18:10,290 --> 00:18:12,159 -I'm Leigh. This is Maria. 425 00:18:12,259 --> 00:18:14,796 We're a trio with Vanessa, I mean. 426 00:18:14,896 --> 00:18:16,631 Not a singing trio. 427 00:18:16,731 --> 00:18:18,332 -Oh no, no. We're not touring or anything like that. 428 00:18:18,432 --> 00:18:21,168 You know, just a trio... of friends. 429 00:18:21,268 --> 00:18:23,538 -[snort chuckle] Uh, it's nice to meet you. 430 00:18:23,638 --> 00:18:24,606 -Hey, where's Sadie? 431 00:18:24,706 --> 00:18:27,575 -Asleep. She was wiped. 432 00:18:27,675 --> 00:18:29,242 -Well, listen. Tell her we said welcome home. 433 00:18:29,343 --> 00:18:31,244 -Okay. -I remember college. 434 00:18:31,345 --> 00:18:32,547 When I got home, I slept for 15 straight hours. 435 00:18:32,647 --> 00:18:34,682 -Ugh, me too. 436 00:18:34,782 --> 00:18:36,149 And I didn't take a single class. [chuckles] 437 00:18:36,249 --> 00:18:37,484 -[chuckles softly] 438 00:18:37,585 --> 00:18:40,454 -Okay. On that note, Leigh and I need to go 439 00:18:40,555 --> 00:18:43,024 so we can chat about tomorrow's Gingerbread House Competition. 440 00:18:43,123 --> 00:18:45,258 Nice meeting you. 441 00:18:45,359 --> 00:18:46,159 -[whispers] Nice to meet you. -[Vanessa] Bye, girls. 442 00:18:46,259 --> 00:18:48,261 -[mouthing] Oh my god. 443 00:18:48,362 --> 00:18:49,396 -[footsteps receding] -[mouth clicks] 444 00:18:49,496 --> 00:18:50,965 -[claps] -They're fun. 445 00:18:51,065 --> 00:18:52,332 -Always. -[Ben] Um-hmm. 446 00:18:52,432 --> 00:18:54,035 -Yes. Uh, so four o 'clock Shoppe on Main? 447 00:18:54,134 --> 00:18:55,737 -Yeah, I'll be there. 448 00:18:55,837 --> 00:18:57,605 -Okay. -Okay. 449 00:18:59,641 --> 00:19:01,408 [clears throat] 450 00:19:02,342 --> 00:19:06,781 [phone ringing] 451 00:19:08,348 --> 00:19:10,183 -Ben, my boy! 452 00:19:10,283 --> 00:19:11,451 Miss Margaret is so thrilled 453 00:19:11,552 --> 00:19:13,021 with the picture of that lamp you sent, 454 00:19:13,121 --> 00:19:14,856 She'd like it here before Christmas. 455 00:19:14,956 --> 00:19:16,557 You're finding some real gold there in Columbus. 456 00:19:16,658 --> 00:19:18,392 - Yeah. We are. 457 00:19:18,492 --> 00:19:20,260 And I bet you we're gonna find more today. 458 00:19:22,396 --> 00:19:23,798 -Are you talking about Miss Mayfield? 459 00:19:23,898 --> 00:19:25,733 - Yeah. 460 00:19:25,833 --> 00:19:27,835 Uh, Dad, she is incredible. 461 00:19:27,935 --> 00:19:31,873 You know, she's kind, smart, caring...beautiful. 462 00:19:31,973 --> 00:19:33,875 -[chuckles] 463 00:19:33,975 --> 00:19:35,043 You know, I haven't heard you talk that way since... 464 00:19:35,143 --> 00:19:37,578 [sniffles] since Laura. 465 00:19:39,781 --> 00:19:42,684 Thought you didn't want to fall in love again. 466 00:19:42,784 --> 00:19:47,121 -Yeah, I know. But somehow Vanessa... 467 00:19:47,220 --> 00:19:49,189 she makes it seem possible. 468 00:19:50,357 --> 00:19:52,325 -Moving forward is hard. 469 00:19:53,460 --> 00:19:54,862 You know, this is, uh... 470 00:19:54,962 --> 00:19:57,532 [clears throat] [sniffles] 471 00:19:57,632 --> 00:20:00,400 This is my fourth Christmas without your mother. 472 00:20:00,500 --> 00:20:02,369 And it doesn't get any easier. 473 00:20:02,469 --> 00:20:06,074 [melancholy music] 474 00:20:06,174 --> 00:20:08,042 But we will see her again. 475 00:20:08,142 --> 00:20:09,911 -Yeah, we will. 476 00:20:11,779 --> 00:20:14,214 -For unto us, a Savior is born. 477 00:20:16,283 --> 00:20:19,386 That's the whole point of Christmas, isn't it? 478 00:20:19,486 --> 00:20:22,389 Away from here...to heaven. 479 00:20:26,194 --> 00:20:27,962 For what it's worth, Ben. 480 00:20:29,597 --> 00:20:31,933 Your mother and I always believed... 481 00:20:33,534 --> 00:20:35,503 you'd find love again. 482 00:20:38,172 --> 00:20:40,273 -I'm starting to believe that, too. 483 00:20:41,509 --> 00:20:46,246 [melancholy music continues] 484 00:20:46,346 --> 00:20:48,116 -It feels so good to be home. 485 00:20:48,216 --> 00:20:50,283 I slept like 12 hours last night. 486 00:20:50,383 --> 00:20:52,285 - Yeah. And what was that like? 487 00:20:52,385 --> 00:20:54,088 -Hmm. Nice. [chuckles] 488 00:20:54,188 --> 00:20:55,288 - Hey, I get it. 489 00:20:55,388 --> 00:20:56,824 All that studying for finals. 490 00:20:56,924 --> 00:20:58,760 -Which I think I aced. 491 00:20:58,860 --> 00:20:59,894 [bread crunches] 492 00:20:59,994 --> 00:21:02,730 Hmm. Except for one. 493 00:21:02,830 --> 00:21:04,065 Classroom Management. 494 00:21:04,165 --> 00:21:06,701 -I think I got a C. -Makes sense. 495 00:21:06,801 --> 00:21:08,401 You're not really into all that teaching stuff anymore. 496 00:21:08,503 --> 00:21:10,605 -Yeah. I still have to tell my mom. 497 00:21:12,740 --> 00:21:14,041 -[Hudson] Yeah. Well, there's, um, 498 00:21:14,142 --> 00:21:15,308 something I need to tell you too. 499 00:21:15,408 --> 00:21:16,944 -Yeah. What? 500 00:21:17,044 --> 00:21:18,212 -They extended our deployment, 501 00:21:18,311 --> 00:21:20,948 so I won't be home for Christmas. 502 00:21:21,048 --> 00:21:22,216 -No. 503 00:21:22,315 --> 00:21:24,317 -I'm sorry. 504 00:21:24,417 --> 00:21:25,586 It's just, things are heating up over here. 505 00:21:25,686 --> 00:21:28,022 -Except you said it might snow. 506 00:21:28,122 --> 00:21:29,557 So it can't be too hot, right? 507 00:21:29,657 --> 00:21:33,326 -[chuckles] Briefing's in five. 508 00:21:34,729 --> 00:21:35,897 -You should go. 509 00:21:35,997 --> 00:21:37,865 - I miss you. 510 00:21:37,965 --> 00:21:38,800 -I miss you more. 511 00:21:38,900 --> 00:21:40,668 [smooches hand] 512 00:21:42,469 --> 00:21:44,437 [keyboard clicks] 513 00:21:45,072 --> 00:21:46,306 [sighs] 514 00:21:46,406 --> 00:21:47,775 [distant door bangs] 515 00:21:47,875 --> 00:21:49,243 -[Vanessa] Morning. 516 00:21:49,342 --> 00:21:51,779 -Oh, you are the best. 517 00:21:53,247 --> 00:21:56,217 -You okay? 518 00:21:56,316 --> 00:21:59,386 -Yeah. I just got off the phone with Hudson. 519 00:21:59,486 --> 00:22:00,154 He has to stay through Christmas. 520 00:22:00,254 --> 00:22:01,789 -Hmm. 521 00:22:01,889 --> 00:22:03,724 -I mean, I knew it would be like this. 522 00:22:03,825 --> 00:22:06,160 -I know, but it doesn't make it any easier. 523 00:22:06,260 --> 00:22:07,295 -Yeah. 524 00:22:07,394 --> 00:22:10,531 -Mmm. So good. 525 00:22:10,631 --> 00:22:12,399 Thank you for letting me sleep in. 526 00:22:12,499 --> 00:22:15,002 -You needed it. 527 00:22:15,102 --> 00:22:17,370 Hey, so that thing that I wanted to share with you. 528 00:22:17,470 --> 00:22:19,207 -[phone alarming] -Oh, can you hold that thought? 529 00:22:19,307 --> 00:22:20,074 I have to register for classes. 530 00:22:20,174 --> 00:22:21,943 Come on. 531 00:22:22,910 --> 00:22:25,012 -[sighs] Okay. 532 00:22:34,055 --> 00:22:36,023 -Okay. 533 00:22:36,123 --> 00:22:37,892 [muffled clicks on laptop] 534 00:22:41,829 --> 00:22:43,430 -Okay. There. We'll see what I get. 535 00:22:43,531 --> 00:22:45,032 Freshmen get last pick. 536 00:22:45,132 --> 00:22:46,901 -[sniffles] 537 00:22:48,069 --> 00:22:49,837 [chuckles] 538 00:22:50,938 --> 00:22:55,343 Remember when you used to pray with him when he was scared? 539 00:22:55,442 --> 00:22:58,713 You'd say, "Mr. Bear is afraid of the dark, 540 00:22:58,813 --> 00:23:01,448 so I had to remind him about Jesus." 541 00:23:01,549 --> 00:23:03,684 And then he'd hold him really tight, 542 00:23:03,784 --> 00:23:06,486 and he'd say, "He's going to be all right." 543 00:23:07,622 --> 00:23:09,790 -That happened a lot. 544 00:23:09,891 --> 00:23:12,560 -Whenever Dad was deployed, yeah. 545 00:23:12,660 --> 00:23:14,228 -When I was afraid, he was afraid too. 546 00:23:14,328 --> 00:23:15,997 [laptop pings] 547 00:23:16,097 --> 00:23:17,497 Oh. Okay, here we go. 548 00:23:17,598 --> 00:23:19,000 [keyboard clacking] 549 00:23:19,100 --> 00:23:20,868 [Vanessa clears throat] 550 00:23:23,271 --> 00:23:24,772 -Oh. 551 00:23:24,872 --> 00:23:27,508 You didn't get into early education. 552 00:23:27,608 --> 00:23:29,577 You need that for your teaching credential. 553 00:23:31,579 --> 00:23:35,516 -Right. About that, um... 554 00:23:35,616 --> 00:23:39,020 I'm actually not sure, mom. About teaching. 555 00:23:39,120 --> 00:23:41,122 -But you've always wanted to be a teacher. 556 00:23:41,222 --> 00:23:42,990 Ever since you were little. 557 00:23:43,090 --> 00:23:44,424 -Isn't that kind of what all this college stuff is for? 558 00:23:44,525 --> 00:23:46,426 Figuring that out? 559 00:23:46,527 --> 00:23:49,063 -Yeah. Yeah, yeah, I get it. 560 00:23:49,163 --> 00:23:51,899 -Look. I got into photography. 561 00:23:51,999 --> 00:23:54,068 -[exhales] So, is that what you're thinking? 562 00:23:54,168 --> 00:23:57,138 You want to be a photographer? 563 00:23:57,238 --> 00:23:59,907 -Maybe. So, I got this film camera from an antique shop. 564 00:24:00,007 --> 00:24:01,676 I love it. 565 00:24:01,776 --> 00:24:03,744 -[phone buzzing] -Oh. 566 00:24:05,112 --> 00:24:06,881 [phone buzzes] 567 00:24:07,315 --> 00:24:08,816 Hi, Ella. 568 00:24:08,916 --> 00:24:10,483 You remember that photography class? 569 00:24:10,584 --> 00:24:12,219 Yes, I got in. 570 00:24:12,320 --> 00:24:13,387 You were so right. 571 00:24:13,521 --> 00:24:15,556 It was definitely worth trying. 572 00:24:15,656 --> 00:24:17,391 -[whispering] I'll be in the kitchen. 573 00:24:17,490 --> 00:24:19,794 -[Sadie] Yeah. 574 00:24:19,894 --> 00:24:21,862 I feel like we probably have some of the same classes. 575 00:24:23,197 --> 00:24:27,835 [mellow piano music] 576 00:24:27,935 --> 00:24:29,904 She used to ask for help all the time. 577 00:24:30,004 --> 00:24:33,074 And now, it's like... she doesn't even need me. 578 00:24:33,174 --> 00:24:36,310 But I...guess it's supposed to be like that, right? 579 00:24:36,410 --> 00:24:38,379 -Maybe just give her some time. 580 00:24:38,478 --> 00:24:39,914 She'll come around. 581 00:24:40,014 --> 00:24:41,749 -Yeah. 582 00:24:41,849 --> 00:24:44,552 -Hmm. Serious about their mistletoe. 583 00:24:44,652 --> 00:24:46,187 -[Vanessa chuckles] -[Ben chuckles] 584 00:24:46,287 --> 00:24:47,688 -You have to wonder, right? 585 00:24:47,788 --> 00:24:49,757 -I mean, I kind of get it. 586 00:24:51,625 --> 00:24:53,594 Oh, look at this. 587 00:24:55,529 --> 00:24:56,564 I like this. 588 00:24:56,664 --> 00:24:58,766 I like it a lot. 589 00:24:58,866 --> 00:25:01,836 -[Ben clears throat] -Oh. My turn. 590 00:25:01,936 --> 00:25:03,704 -Okay. 591 00:25:05,239 --> 00:25:07,008 -[Vanessa exhales] 592 00:25:09,010 --> 00:25:12,380 She was a playwright longing for her... 593 00:25:12,480 --> 00:25:15,049 for her big break. 594 00:25:15,149 --> 00:25:18,452 And then one night, she... 595 00:25:18,552 --> 00:25:21,455 she wrote a story that would change her life. 596 00:25:21,555 --> 00:25:25,059 And that one story caught the eye of a producer 597 00:25:25,159 --> 00:25:28,829 who...who fell in love with her words. 598 00:25:28,929 --> 00:25:32,600 And in turn, he fell in love with her. 599 00:25:34,268 --> 00:25:35,569 -Now, I gotta buy it. 600 00:25:35,669 --> 00:25:37,471 -I did okay? [chuckles] 601 00:25:37,571 --> 00:25:40,341 -It was amazing. 602 00:25:40,441 --> 00:25:44,645 It does make me think though, about who held it first. 603 00:25:45,846 --> 00:25:48,949 What made them let it go. 604 00:25:49,050 --> 00:25:51,585 -Well, the trick is knowing when to hold on to the past. 605 00:25:51,685 --> 00:25:53,654 And when to let it go. 606 00:25:55,589 --> 00:25:57,526 -Tell you what I'm not gonna hold on to. 607 00:25:57,625 --> 00:25:59,293 That. Over there. 608 00:25:59,393 --> 00:26:01,028 -Oh. -Yeah. 609 00:26:01,128 --> 00:26:02,263 [Vanessa chuckles] 610 00:26:02,363 --> 00:26:03,798 -Strong choice. 611 00:26:03,898 --> 00:26:06,767 -Uh...This is not enough on the shelf. 612 00:26:06,867 --> 00:26:08,569 And we are leaving. 613 00:26:08,669 --> 00:26:10,037 -Some things should never be bedazzled. 614 00:26:10,137 --> 00:26:11,038 -[Vanessa chuckles] 615 00:26:11,138 --> 00:26:12,907 -Ooh, look at this. 616 00:26:14,809 --> 00:26:16,777 -I'm coming for you. 617 00:26:32,827 --> 00:26:33,761 Bet you didn't see that coming, huh? 618 00:26:33,861 --> 00:26:36,063 -Um-hmm. But I did. 619 00:26:36,163 --> 00:26:37,932 You'll see. 620 00:26:40,535 --> 00:26:43,771 -You know... 621 00:26:43,871 --> 00:26:45,840 I just got a hunch about this thing. 622 00:26:47,842 --> 00:26:49,944 Drive me crazy. I--I think it's real. 623 00:26:53,247 --> 00:26:55,015 -Make the call. 624 00:26:56,551 --> 00:26:58,319 [Howard sighs] 625 00:27:00,321 --> 00:27:02,524 -Not right now. We're in the middle of a-- 626 00:27:02,623 --> 00:27:06,193 [phone trilling] 627 00:27:06,293 --> 00:27:07,461 -[man] Hello? -Yes. 628 00:27:07,562 --> 00:27:08,329 It's Howard from Miller's Antiques. 629 00:27:08,429 --> 00:27:10,064 -[man] Hey, Howard. 630 00:27:10,164 --> 00:27:13,067 -I have an item here I'd like to get appraised. 631 00:27:13,167 --> 00:27:14,268 - [man] Sure. I might have an opening in the morning. 632 00:27:14,368 --> 00:27:16,137 Let me check 633 00:27:17,171 --> 00:27:18,939 [car whooshing by] 634 00:27:20,542 --> 00:27:21,576 -Oh, I don't think I told you. 635 00:27:21,675 --> 00:27:23,210 There is an antique dealer 636 00:27:23,310 --> 00:27:24,979 who thinks he might have found my Christmas ring. 637 00:27:25,079 --> 00:27:26,680 -Really? -Well, it's just... 638 00:27:26,780 --> 00:27:29,551 people want the reward, so. 639 00:27:29,650 --> 00:27:31,352 -Did your, uh, did your husband give it to you? 640 00:27:31,452 --> 00:27:33,420 -[chuckles softly] No. Uh... 641 00:27:33,522 --> 00:27:34,889 he, uh, he said he could never find one 642 00:27:34,989 --> 00:27:36,591 that rivaled the Christmas ring. 643 00:27:36,690 --> 00:27:37,892 -The Christmas ring? 644 00:27:37,992 --> 00:27:39,894 That's what you call it? 645 00:27:39,994 --> 00:27:41,729 -From the beginning, yeah. 646 00:27:41,829 --> 00:27:43,297 -Hmm. -Hey, do you want some food? 647 00:27:43,397 --> 00:27:45,432 They've got a really good turkey and Swiss. 648 00:27:45,534 --> 00:27:46,500 -You realize you change the subject 649 00:27:46,601 --> 00:27:48,369 every time Alan comes up. 650 00:27:50,505 --> 00:27:52,273 -[scoffs] 651 00:27:54,141 --> 00:27:58,279 I do. I'm sorry. [somber piano music] 652 00:28:00,814 --> 00:28:02,716 -You don't need to apologize. 653 00:28:02,816 --> 00:28:06,621 [somber piano music continues] 654 00:28:06,720 --> 00:28:09,924 -It's like he belongs here, you know. 655 00:28:13,327 --> 00:28:16,230 It feels wrong to let anyone else in. 656 00:28:16,330 --> 00:28:17,731 -I get it. 657 00:28:17,831 --> 00:28:19,800 Or maybe... 658 00:28:22,269 --> 00:28:24,004 maybe you could try. 659 00:28:24,104 --> 00:28:25,940 -[chuckles] 660 00:28:26,040 --> 00:28:29,043 [somber piano music intensifies] 661 00:28:29,143 --> 00:28:30,911 Alan, he, um... 662 00:28:36,283 --> 00:28:40,287 he loved God and country. [pained chuckle] 663 00:28:41,690 --> 00:28:43,457 And me and Sadie. 664 00:28:44,593 --> 00:28:46,360 He, um... 665 00:28:48,329 --> 00:28:51,365 he never planned on being career military. 666 00:28:51,465 --> 00:28:53,067 He wanted to be a doctor, 667 00:28:53,167 --> 00:28:57,505 but he chose to be a medic instead. 668 00:28:57,606 --> 00:28:59,907 And he couldn't walk away. 669 00:29:01,643 --> 00:29:03,410 Not when the army needed him. 670 00:29:05,012 --> 00:29:07,181 [sniffles] He was, um... 671 00:29:14,421 --> 00:29:17,825 he was helping a soldier outside of Kandahar. 672 00:29:17,925 --> 00:29:19,893 They hit an IED. 673 00:29:22,363 --> 00:29:24,131 Never saw it coming. 674 00:29:26,433 --> 00:29:28,202 Sorry. 675 00:29:29,638 --> 00:29:31,405 -Hey. 676 00:29:33,774 --> 00:29:35,543 Thank you. 677 00:29:36,810 --> 00:29:38,779 Thank you for sharing that. 678 00:29:39,581 --> 00:29:41,348 -No. Thank you. 679 00:29:42,483 --> 00:29:45,352 [doorbell chiming] 680 00:29:45,452 --> 00:29:46,854 -One, two, one, two three. 681 00:29:46,954 --> 00:29:48,657 [singing] ♪ Dashing through the snow ♪ 682 00:29:48,757 --> 00:29:51,125 -♪ In a one-horse open sleigh ♪ -What-what-what's happening? 683 00:29:51,225 --> 00:29:53,561 Did you order a singing telegram? 684 00:29:53,662 --> 00:29:54,895 -[chuckling] I did not do this. -Is this is this your doing? 685 00:29:54,995 --> 00:29:56,797 -I did not do this. 686 00:29:56,897 --> 00:29:57,699 -[singing] ♪ Making spirits bright ♪ 687 00:29:57,798 --> 00:29:59,701 ♪ What fun it is to ride ♪ 688 00:29:59,800 --> 00:30:00,868 ♪ And sing a sleighing song tonight ♪ 689 00:30:00,968 --> 00:30:02,403 -Sing along! -Oh! 690 00:30:02,504 --> 00:30:03,871 -[singing] ♪ Jingle bells, jingle bells ♪ 691 00:30:03,971 --> 00:30:06,073 ♪ Jingle all the way ♪ 692 00:30:06,173 --> 00:30:07,908 ♪ Oh, what fun it is to ride ♪ 693 00:30:08,008 --> 00:30:13,480 ♪ In a one-horse open sleigh ♪ 694 00:30:13,581 --> 00:30:14,783 -Thank you, guys. 695 00:30:14,882 --> 00:30:16,483 That was, um, that was terrific. 696 00:30:16,584 --> 00:30:17,818 But I--I think that's 697 00:30:17,918 --> 00:30:18,952 -your--your table over there. -Yeah. 698 00:30:19,053 --> 00:30:20,087 You guys, we're so great, though. 699 00:30:20,187 --> 00:30:21,790 -Thank you. -Oh, sorry. 700 00:30:21,889 --> 00:30:24,391 -Sorry. Merry Christmas. -Sorry. Okay. 701 00:30:24,491 --> 00:30:25,392 - [Vanessa] So good. -One, two, three. 702 00:30:25,492 --> 00:30:27,928 -Amazing. Come here. 703 00:30:28,028 --> 00:30:29,631 -[singing] ♪ In a one-horse open sleigh ♪ 704 00:30:29,731 --> 00:30:31,398 ♪ O'er the fields we go ♪ 705 00:30:31,498 --> 00:30:33,434 ♪ Laughing all the way ♪ 706 00:30:33,535 --> 00:30:34,968 ♪ Bells on bobtail's ring ♪ 707 00:30:35,069 --> 00:30:36,771 ♪ Making spirits bright ♪ 708 00:30:36,870 --> 00:30:38,540 ♪ What fun it is... ♪ 709 00:30:38,640 --> 00:30:41,141 [distant car whooshing by] 710 00:30:41,241 --> 00:30:43,177 -I didn't expect to feel like this. 711 00:30:43,277 --> 00:30:44,878 We were always laughing and we have the best time together. 712 00:30:44,978 --> 00:30:47,014 It's like... 713 00:30:47,114 --> 00:30:48,882 it's like I didn't want the day to end, you know? 714 00:30:49,350 --> 00:30:53,354 -I don't. But maybe someday. 715 00:30:53,454 --> 00:30:55,590 -You will. 716 00:30:55,690 --> 00:30:57,891 I mean, we can't change the past. 717 00:30:57,991 --> 00:31:00,194 But now that we're here, it's... 718 00:31:00,294 --> 00:31:02,296 it's what we all want, right? 719 00:31:02,396 --> 00:31:05,767 Someone to just be with and... and that's enough. 720 00:31:05,866 --> 00:31:09,002 -Yes. Exactly. 721 00:31:11,004 --> 00:31:12,072 -It's not too soon, is it? 722 00:31:12,172 --> 00:31:14,475 -Oh, definitely not. 723 00:31:14,576 --> 00:31:15,909 Listen to yourself. 724 00:31:16,009 --> 00:31:17,911 -[Sadie] Mom! I brought the girls! 725 00:31:18,011 --> 00:31:19,113 -What did she say about him? 726 00:31:19,213 --> 00:31:20,381 -[Vanessa sighs] -[Maria gasps] 727 00:31:20,481 --> 00:31:22,449 -You haven't told her yet? -I've tried. 728 00:31:23,117 --> 00:31:24,017 -Hi. -Party time. 729 00:31:24,118 --> 00:31:25,553 -Hi. -Hi, girls. 730 00:31:25,653 --> 00:31:26,788 -Miss Maria! -Hi, Sadie baby. 731 00:31:26,887 --> 00:31:28,122 How are you? 732 00:31:28,222 --> 00:31:29,490 -I survived the first semester. 733 00:31:29,591 --> 00:31:31,659 -Ugh. Well, no surprise there. 734 00:31:31,760 --> 00:31:33,327 And you look beautiful as always. 735 00:31:33,427 --> 00:31:35,329 -Thank you. Did you just get here? 736 00:31:35,429 --> 00:31:37,665 -No. Actually, I'm about to leave. 737 00:31:37,766 --> 00:31:39,868 'Cause Leigh and I have a stack of cards to make, so. 738 00:31:39,967 --> 00:31:41,168 Thanks for these, girl. 739 00:31:41,268 --> 00:31:42,670 You girls have a great time. 740 00:31:42,771 --> 00:31:45,005 -Bye, Maria. 741 00:31:45,105 --> 00:31:46,340 -I have missed you girls. 742 00:31:46,440 --> 00:31:47,642 How's college? 743 00:31:47,742 --> 00:31:49,844 -I don't recommend pre-law. 744 00:31:49,943 --> 00:31:51,211 But it's part of the deal 745 00:31:51,311 --> 00:31:53,313 if I want to join the family practice. 746 00:31:53,414 --> 00:31:55,115 -Well, college is all about figuring it out, right? 747 00:31:55,215 --> 00:31:57,852 -Mm-hmm. 748 00:31:57,951 --> 00:31:59,186 -And hey, after baking, let's make some cards 749 00:31:59,286 --> 00:32:00,154 for the military families. 750 00:32:00,254 --> 00:32:02,256 -Yes! Arts and crafts. 751 00:32:02,356 --> 00:32:03,625 -Ooh, that should have been your major. 752 00:32:03,725 --> 00:32:04,793 -[chuckles] 753 00:32:04,893 --> 00:32:06,561 -Cami, music, please. 754 00:32:06,661 --> 00:32:08,328 -Mom, preheat that oven 755 00:32:08,429 --> 00:32:10,832 because we have some Christmas magic to make, people! 756 00:32:10,931 --> 00:32:13,200 Okay, come on. Let's go, let's go. 757 00:32:13,300 --> 00:32:13,835 -[Sadie] Let's go! Let's go! Let's go! 758 00:32:13,934 --> 00:32:15,804 -[chuckling] 759 00:32:15,904 --> 00:32:20,040 [ What Christmas Means To Me plays] 760 00:32:23,745 --> 00:32:26,480 ♪ Candles burning low ♪ 761 00:32:26,581 --> 00:32:29,149 ♪ Lots of mistletoe ♪ 762 00:32:29,249 --> 00:32:32,419 ♪ Lots of snow and ice ♪ 763 00:32:32,520 --> 00:32:35,189 ♪ Everywhere we go ♪ 764 00:32:35,289 --> 00:32:38,091 ♪ Choirs singing carols ♪ 765 00:32:38,192 --> 00:32:41,161 ♪ Right outside my door ♪ 766 00:32:41,261 --> 00:32:44,198 ♪ All these things and more ♪ 767 00:32:44,298 --> 00:32:46,366 ♪ (All these things and more)♪ 768 00:32:46,467 --> 00:32:49,704 ♪ That's what Christmas means to me, my love ♪ 769 00:32:49,804 --> 00:32:50,872 ♪ ( That's what Christmas means to me, my love ) ♪ 770 00:32:50,971 --> 00:32:52,740 ♪ Oh yeah ♪ 771 00:32:55,075 --> 00:32:57,211 ♪ Oooh yeah hey, hey ♪ 772 00:32:59,547 --> 00:33:00,949 -[Vanessa] Mmm. 773 00:33:01,048 --> 00:33:01,749 -[Sadie] Aren't they the best brownies? 774 00:33:01,850 --> 00:33:02,817 -Okay. You were right. 775 00:33:02,917 --> 00:33:04,151 Best brownies. 776 00:33:04,251 --> 00:33:06,053 -I'm gonna call Hudson. 777 00:33:06,153 --> 00:33:06,987 -It's a group activity. 778 00:33:07,087 --> 00:33:08,322 [footsteps receding] 779 00:33:08,422 --> 00:33:11,458 -Okay. I'll just be here. 780 00:33:11,559 --> 00:33:13,393 [sighs] Trying to tell you about Ben. 781 00:33:13,494 --> 00:33:15,262 [sighs] 782 00:33:17,464 --> 00:33:19,500 Ugh, so good. 783 00:33:19,601 --> 00:33:22,904 [ Deck the Halls tunes] 784 00:33:23,003 --> 00:33:24,238 -No, no, no, no. 785 00:33:24,338 --> 00:33:25,472 The turkey needs to be in 24th. 786 00:33:25,573 --> 00:33:27,441 [phone ringing] 787 00:33:27,542 --> 00:33:28,810 -Hey dad. - Ben. 788 00:33:28,910 --> 00:33:30,110 Listen to this. It happened. 789 00:33:30,210 --> 00:33:31,846 It...it finally happened. 790 00:33:31,946 --> 00:33:33,447 You beat Gary in chess? 791 00:33:33,548 --> 00:33:35,984 - Better. It's a dream come true. 792 00:33:36,083 --> 00:33:38,051 We're finally gonna take that trip to Italy. 793 00:33:39,286 --> 00:33:40,722 Your mother would be over the moon. 794 00:33:40,822 --> 00:33:44,559 [chuckles softly] Gelato. Museums. 795 00:33:44,659 --> 00:33:46,059 The Amalfi Coast. 796 00:33:46,159 --> 00:33:48,897 -And we're picturing this, why? 797 00:33:48,997 --> 00:33:51,031 - I've finally found... 798 00:33:51,131 --> 00:33:53,568 -the diamond-in-the-rough. -No. 799 00:33:53,668 --> 00:33:55,402 - This pretty little bauble just sit there 800 00:33:55,503 --> 00:33:58,305 in a box full of a hundred other antiques. 801 00:33:58,405 --> 00:34:00,608 It just jumped out at me. It was so pretty. 802 00:34:00,708 --> 00:34:01,809 I thought I'd better get it appraised so I did. 803 00:34:01,910 --> 00:34:02,911 -And? 804 00:34:03,011 --> 00:34:04,512 -And... 805 00:34:04,612 --> 00:34:09,884 It's worth $25,000. 806 00:34:09,984 --> 00:34:11,553 -Dad, are you serious? 807 00:34:11,653 --> 00:34:14,221 -[giddy chuckle] The buyer's already lined up. 808 00:34:14,321 --> 00:34:16,356 She's coming on the 22nd. 809 00:34:16,456 --> 00:34:18,358 Merry Christmas to us both, my boy. 810 00:34:18,458 --> 00:34:20,728 -[low chuckle] Dad, this is... 811 00:34:20,828 --> 00:34:22,630 this is insane. This is-- 812 00:34:22,730 --> 00:34:24,197 Congratulations. 813 00:34:24,298 --> 00:34:25,767 This is incredible. 814 00:34:25,867 --> 00:34:27,869 -Italy in the New Year. 815 00:34:27,969 --> 00:34:29,069 How does that sound? 816 00:34:29,169 --> 00:34:31,906 -It sounds perfect. 817 00:34:32,006 --> 00:34:33,775 And you're right. 818 00:34:34,207 --> 00:34:35,977 Mom would have loved this. 819 00:34:36,076 --> 00:34:38,680 Well, I'll pack my bags, okay? 820 00:34:38,780 --> 00:34:39,714 Let's talk later, big guy. 821 00:34:39,814 --> 00:34:40,848 Congrats. 822 00:34:40,949 --> 00:34:42,717 I'm happy for you. 823 00:34:45,720 --> 00:34:48,590 -Okay. Yeah, I will-- I'll figure it out. 824 00:34:48,690 --> 00:34:49,724 All right, bye. 825 00:34:49,824 --> 00:34:51,425 -Hey. Got the bears. 826 00:34:51,526 --> 00:34:53,962 -Good. And that was Maria. 827 00:34:54,062 --> 00:34:55,329 They're a couple volunteers short 828 00:34:55,429 --> 00:34:57,364 for the kids' gingerbread competition. 829 00:34:57,464 --> 00:35:00,334 Tis the season. So I gotta go make some calls. 830 00:35:00,434 --> 00:35:02,870 -Wait. I have something to tell you. 831 00:35:04,973 --> 00:35:06,273 I love gingerbread houses. 832 00:35:06,373 --> 00:35:07,709 -[suppressed chuckle] 833 00:35:07,809 --> 00:35:09,077 -Like a lot. -Oh, really? 834 00:35:09,176 --> 00:35:10,177 -A lot, a lot. -Uh-huh. 835 00:35:10,277 --> 00:35:13,081 -So, uh, let's go. 836 00:35:13,180 --> 00:35:14,214 -All right, change of plans. Here we go. 837 00:35:14,314 --> 00:35:16,017 [ Sweet Gingerbread Man plays] 838 00:35:16,116 --> 00:35:19,386 [live chatter] 839 00:35:19,486 --> 00:35:21,522 ♪ Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah ♪ 840 00:35:21,623 --> 00:35:24,826 ♪ Feel like I'm made out of gingerbread ♪ 841 00:35:24,926 --> 00:35:28,563 ♪ Ah ha, (ah ha) ah ha (ah ha) ♪ 842 00:35:28,663 --> 00:35:31,532 ♪ Crumb pickin' lip lickin' gingerbread ♪ 843 00:35:31,633 --> 00:35:35,637 ♪ Ah ha, (ah ha) ah ha (ah ha) ♪ 844 00:35:35,737 --> 00:35:38,973 ♪ Can't think about rainy weather now ♪ 845 00:35:39,073 --> 00:35:42,342 ♪ I finally got myself together now ♪ 846 00:35:42,442 --> 00:35:44,344 ♪ Fresh out of the pan ♪ 847 00:35:44,444 --> 00:35:46,914 ♪ Sweet gingerbread man ♪ 848 00:35:49,483 --> 00:35:51,251 ♪ Fresh out of the pan ♪ 849 00:35:51,351 --> 00:35:54,055 ♪ Sweet gingerbread man ♪ 850 00:35:54,154 --> 00:35:56,024 High five. 851 00:35:56,124 --> 00:35:58,626 ♪ I'm twirlin' a cane made of peppermint ♪ 852 00:36:00,460 --> 00:36:03,097 -[Ben]... everything about that. 853 00:36:03,196 --> 00:36:04,032 ♪ Nice sticky hands, sticky peppermint ♪ 854 00:36:04,132 --> 00:36:05,933 What? 855 00:36:06,034 --> 00:36:07,802 Icing on my face? 856 00:36:08,136 --> 00:36:09,904 Right. 857 00:36:10,004 --> 00:36:11,706 Oh my-- 858 00:36:11,806 --> 00:36:13,908 -[Liegh] The winner is Team Jingle Bells! 859 00:36:14,008 --> 00:36:17,545 [cheering and applauding] 860 00:36:17,645 --> 00:36:20,548 ♪ All tasty and tan, sweet gingerbread man ♪ 861 00:36:20,648 --> 00:36:22,215 -[Ben] You guys ready for story time? 862 00:36:22,315 --> 00:36:23,985 -[kids] Yeah. -Yeah? Okay. 863 00:36:24,085 --> 00:36:26,654 You know that first Christmas? 864 00:36:26,754 --> 00:36:29,456 There were shepherds doing what shepherds do. 865 00:36:29,557 --> 00:36:31,626 You know, watching over their sheep. 866 00:36:31,726 --> 00:36:33,528 It was night time. 867 00:36:33,628 --> 00:36:37,598 So, all the sheep were fast asleep. 868 00:36:37,699 --> 00:36:40,168 -[Ben snores] -[kids laughs] 869 00:36:40,267 --> 00:36:41,135 But then...yeah! 870 00:36:41,234 --> 00:36:44,906 Oh... 871 00:36:45,006 --> 00:36:50,277 Out of nowhere, the whole sky was lit up with angels. 872 00:36:50,377 --> 00:36:53,213 One angel, Angel of the Lord said, 873 00:36:53,313 --> 00:36:56,483 "Do not be afraid, for behold, 874 00:36:56,584 --> 00:36:59,053 "I bring you good tidings of great joy 875 00:36:59,153 --> 00:37:00,822 "that will be for all the people. 876 00:37:00,922 --> 00:37:06,226 "For unto you is born this day 877 00:37:06,326 --> 00:37:09,130 in the city of David a Savior, 878 00:37:09,229 --> 00:37:11,065 "who is Christ the Lord. 879 00:37:11,165 --> 00:37:13,568 "And this will be a sign to you. 880 00:37:13,668 --> 00:37:17,004 "You will find this baby wrapped in swaddling clothes, 881 00:37:17,105 --> 00:37:18,873 "lying in a manger. 882 00:37:20,074 --> 00:37:24,145 "And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude 883 00:37:24,244 --> 00:37:26,881 "of heavenly hosts praising God saying, 884 00:37:26,981 --> 00:37:31,052 "'Glory to God in the highest, and on earth, 885 00:37:31,152 --> 00:37:34,287 peace and goodwill toward men.'" 886 00:37:35,923 --> 00:37:37,725 -And that's what Christmas is all about. 887 00:37:37,825 --> 00:37:39,660 -Yes. You're right. 888 00:37:39,761 --> 00:37:41,629 That's what Christmas is all about. 889 00:37:41,729 --> 00:37:43,030 What do you guys think? Did you like the story? 890 00:37:43,131 --> 00:37:44,297 -Yeah. -Yeah? 891 00:37:44,397 --> 00:37:46,399 And who's ready for cookies? 892 00:37:46,500 --> 00:37:48,236 -[kids in unison] Me! 893 00:37:48,335 --> 00:37:50,303 [plastic bag crackles] 894 00:37:52,874 --> 00:37:54,942 -Of course. 895 00:37:55,042 --> 00:37:58,780 [plastic bag crackling] 896 00:37:58,880 --> 00:38:00,782 -Hey. 897 00:38:00,882 --> 00:38:02,583 -Hey. -Who was that? 898 00:38:02,683 --> 00:38:06,954 -Lexi. She, uh, lost her mom overseas a few months ago. 899 00:38:07,054 --> 00:38:10,525 Her dad said this is the first time he's seen her smile since. 900 00:38:10,625 --> 00:38:13,393 Loss is a part of life especially around here. 901 00:38:13,493 --> 00:38:17,297 But...so is this. 902 00:38:17,397 --> 00:38:19,033 -So you started all this after... 903 00:38:19,133 --> 00:38:23,037 -Yeah. When Alan didn't come home. 904 00:38:23,137 --> 00:38:25,039 My friends are in the same boat. 905 00:38:25,139 --> 00:38:27,909 We're all Gold-Star widows, so... 906 00:38:28,009 --> 00:38:29,777 this helps. 907 00:38:31,579 --> 00:38:35,016 Thank you for filling in today. 908 00:38:35,116 --> 00:38:39,419 -No, it's my pleasure. 909 00:38:41,222 --> 00:38:42,990 [sighs] 910 00:38:44,292 --> 00:38:46,761 [tape creaking] 911 00:38:54,602 --> 00:38:55,670 -[Hudson] Hey, how are you? 912 00:38:55,770 --> 00:38:58,206 -Hey, I'm doing better now. 913 00:38:58,306 --> 00:39:00,074 -[Hudosn] I can't talk long. 914 00:39:00,808 --> 00:39:03,144 I know, I...say that every time. 915 00:39:03,244 --> 00:39:06,346 -You do. But it's okay. 916 00:39:06,446 --> 00:39:08,716 - So how's your mom? 917 00:39:08,816 --> 00:39:10,417 -Honestly, I haven't talked to her too much. 918 00:39:10,518 --> 00:39:12,419 We've both been really busy. 919 00:39:12,520 --> 00:39:14,055 -Too busy for your mom? 920 00:39:14,155 --> 00:39:15,590 -Well, I've been with the girls 921 00:39:15,690 --> 00:39:17,325 and she's been doing a lot for the dance. 922 00:39:17,424 --> 00:39:18,960 But she seems really happy. 923 00:39:19,060 --> 00:39:20,261 At least I think so. 924 00:39:20,360 --> 00:39:22,897 We've sort of been out of sync. 925 00:39:22,997 --> 00:39:26,366 - She's probably just busy with last minute details, that's all. 926 00:39:26,466 --> 00:39:28,468 It's what, four days away? 927 00:39:28,569 --> 00:39:31,606 -Yes. And I still haven't got a dress yet. 928 00:39:31,706 --> 00:39:33,674 -[Hudson] Now why doesn't that surprise me. 929 00:39:33,774 --> 00:39:35,643 Sadie Mayfield waiting to the last minute. 930 00:39:35,743 --> 00:39:37,678 -Um, unless I'm waiting for you. 931 00:39:37,778 --> 00:39:39,714 I'll have you know I'm always very early to that. 932 00:39:39,814 --> 00:39:40,715 -[Hudson] Best part of my day. 933 00:39:40,815 --> 00:39:42,683 -Aww. [chuckles] 934 00:39:42,783 --> 00:39:44,218 Besides, you'll be the prettiest girl at the dance. 935 00:39:44,318 --> 00:39:45,086 Whatever you wear. 936 00:39:45,186 --> 00:39:46,954 -Thank you. 937 00:39:47,755 --> 00:39:49,357 -I wish I could be there. 938 00:39:49,456 --> 00:39:53,661 -Me too. How was patrol today? 939 00:39:53,761 --> 00:39:57,031 -No snow. At least not yet. 940 00:39:59,634 --> 00:40:01,135 -I pray every day. 941 00:40:01,235 --> 00:40:02,236 -[Hudson]I know. 942 00:40:02,336 --> 00:40:04,238 [siren wailing] 943 00:40:04,338 --> 00:40:06,173 Look. Hey, I gotta run, okay? 944 00:40:06,274 --> 00:40:08,408 Um...gosh, I love your eyes. 945 00:40:08,509 --> 00:40:09,710 If I haven't told you. 946 00:40:09,810 --> 00:40:11,779 -Be safe. -[smooch hand] Love you. 947 00:40:14,282 --> 00:40:16,050 [keyboard clicks] 948 00:40:17,585 --> 00:40:19,553 [doorknob rattling] 949 00:40:21,956 --> 00:40:22,757 [distant door shuts] 950 00:40:22,857 --> 00:40:25,259 [footsteps] 951 00:40:25,359 --> 00:40:27,427 [plastic bags crackling] 952 00:40:27,528 --> 00:40:28,428 -[Sadie] Hey. Where've you been? 953 00:40:28,529 --> 00:40:31,165 -Hi. Uh, Columbus Cares stuff. 954 00:40:31,265 --> 00:40:33,401 And I, uh... got an extra gingerbread house kit. 955 00:40:33,500 --> 00:40:35,970 For Christmas Eve. 956 00:40:36,070 --> 00:40:37,672 [sighs] I feel like we keep missing. 957 00:40:37,772 --> 00:40:39,507 -I know. 958 00:40:39,607 --> 00:40:41,441 I just told Hudson like the exact same thing. 959 00:40:41,542 --> 00:40:43,377 -[Vanessa] How's he doing? 960 00:40:43,476 --> 00:40:46,080 -In danger. Always. 961 00:40:46,180 --> 00:40:49,250 -Always. For us. 962 00:40:49,350 --> 00:40:50,785 -Yeah. 963 00:40:50,885 --> 00:40:52,620 -All right, so tomorrow. 964 00:40:52,720 --> 00:40:53,888 Let's go shopping on Main Street. 965 00:40:53,988 --> 00:40:55,589 -I really want to tell you -Tomorrow? 966 00:40:55,690 --> 00:40:56,624 I'm actually going to the mall with the girls. 967 00:40:56,724 --> 00:40:59,527 But you should come with. 968 00:40:59,627 --> 00:41:01,729 -Uh...Yeah. Honey, that sounds fun. 969 00:41:01,829 --> 00:41:04,799 But I...I have so much to do for the dance. 970 00:41:04,899 --> 00:41:06,767 -Oh. Um, okay. 971 00:41:06,867 --> 00:41:08,069 Well, I can text you if we finish early. 972 00:41:08,169 --> 00:41:09,469 And maybe come help. 973 00:41:09,570 --> 00:41:12,106 -Sure. No pressure. 974 00:41:12,206 --> 00:41:13,808 Hey. 975 00:41:13,908 --> 00:41:16,444 Let's, uh...let's watch our movie tonight. 976 00:41:16,544 --> 00:41:17,845 That'd be fun. 977 00:41:17,945 --> 00:41:20,381 -Ugh. Oh, no. 978 00:41:20,480 --> 00:41:23,250 I'm sorry. I'm going to the basketball game. 979 00:41:23,351 --> 00:41:25,619 A bunch of us are meeting up. 980 00:41:25,720 --> 00:41:27,221 Great. That sounds fun too. 981 00:41:27,321 --> 00:41:28,422 Okay. 982 00:41:28,556 --> 00:41:29,857 -Okay. Thank you. 983 00:41:29,957 --> 00:41:31,292 I love you. 984 00:41:31,392 --> 00:41:33,260 [sentimental Christmas tunes] 985 00:41:33,361 --> 00:41:35,629 [sighs] 986 00:41:35,730 --> 00:41:39,834 [sentimental Christmas tunes continues] 987 00:41:44,705 --> 00:41:49,543 See? I get it from you. 988 00:41:49,643 --> 00:41:52,013 All my life, I've watched you take pictures. 989 00:41:52,113 --> 00:41:53,514 -[chuckles] 990 00:41:53,614 --> 00:41:55,583 I did, didn't I? 991 00:41:58,319 --> 00:42:01,689 -Every memory is on this tree. 992 00:42:01,789 --> 00:42:03,758 And now it's my turn. 993 00:42:04,558 --> 00:42:06,727 -What about the game? 994 00:42:06,827 --> 00:42:08,796 -I want to be with you. 995 00:42:11,766 --> 00:42:13,367 -Never gets old. [TV playing] 996 00:42:13,467 --> 00:42:15,936 -[chuckles] Dad loved this one. 997 00:42:16,037 --> 00:42:19,974 -Hmm. He did. 998 00:42:21,409 --> 00:42:23,010 -I miss him. 999 00:42:23,110 --> 00:42:25,379 [choir singing Christmas song on TV] 1000 00:42:25,479 --> 00:42:27,248 -[whispers] Me too. 1001 00:42:30,818 --> 00:42:32,787 -No one will ever love you like dad. 1002 00:42:35,589 --> 00:42:37,324 -True. 1003 00:42:40,961 --> 00:42:46,033 [exhales] You know. Love is complicated, Sadie. 1004 00:42:48,202 --> 00:42:54,408 [sighs] Time doesn't make losing dad any easier. 1005 00:42:54,509 --> 00:43:00,014 But it can open up new possibilities. 1006 00:43:00,681 --> 00:43:02,517 -What do you mean? 1007 00:43:02,616 --> 00:43:07,655 -Well, um...for example, 1008 00:43:07,755 --> 00:43:11,826 what would you think if I started seeing someone? 1009 00:43:15,396 --> 00:43:17,631 -You mean like a therapist? 1010 00:43:17,731 --> 00:43:20,668 -[sighs] No. No, not like that. 1011 00:43:25,139 --> 00:43:28,609 What would you think if I started dating again. 1012 00:43:32,046 --> 00:43:34,782 -Are you? 1013 00:43:34,882 --> 00:43:37,586 -Honey, that's why I wanted to talk to you. 1014 00:43:37,685 --> 00:43:41,222 -Talk? Mom. 1015 00:43:41,322 --> 00:43:42,990 What about dad? 1016 00:43:43,090 --> 00:43:45,926 -I will always love your father. 1017 00:43:46,026 --> 00:43:48,129 Okay. I thought I would be married to him forever. 1018 00:43:48,229 --> 00:43:49,930 But honey, he's gone. 1019 00:43:50,030 --> 00:43:51,533 And at a certain point, I 1020 00:43:51,632 --> 00:43:53,535 -No, please. No, I'm just-- 1021 00:43:53,634 --> 00:43:55,636 -Sorry. Not now. -Sadie. 1022 00:43:55,736 --> 00:43:57,438 -Look, mom, it's your life. 1023 00:43:57,539 --> 00:43:58,939 I just I--I don't wanna talk about it. 1024 00:43:59,039 --> 00:44:00,641 I'm gonna go to bed. [sobs] 1025 00:44:00,741 --> 00:44:01,775 -Honey, I didn't mean to upset you. 1026 00:44:01,876 --> 00:44:03,844 -No, I'm just really tired. Goodnight. 1027 00:44:09,116 --> 00:44:10,684 -Goodnight. 1028 00:44:11,318 --> 00:44:13,754 -So, she just went to bed and that was it? 1029 00:44:13,854 --> 00:44:15,990 -We haven't talked since. 1030 00:44:16,090 --> 00:44:18,726 -Hmm. At least you tried, right? 1031 00:44:18,826 --> 00:44:20,327 [Vanessa sighs] 1032 00:44:20,427 --> 00:44:22,196 You know, Sadie's young. 1033 00:44:23,197 --> 00:44:24,999 Life's moving fast. 1034 00:44:25,099 --> 00:44:26,233 -[pastry guy] Ah-man croissant for Vanessa! 1035 00:44:26,333 --> 00:44:27,234 -I don't know, it just kind of made me feel 1036 00:44:27,334 --> 00:44:28,637 [phone buzzing on table] 1037 00:44:28,736 --> 00:44:29,703 It's, uh, the guy. 1038 00:44:29,803 --> 00:44:30,838 For the ring. 1039 00:44:30,938 --> 00:44:32,706 -I'll grab the order. 1040 00:44:32,806 --> 00:44:34,708 -Isaac, hi. 1041 00:44:34,808 --> 00:44:37,512 -[pastry guy] Ah-man croissant for Vanessa! 1042 00:44:37,612 --> 00:44:39,914 -Yeah. Almond croissant, right? 1043 00:44:41,849 --> 00:44:43,250 -Ahman--almond croissant. 1044 00:44:43,350 --> 00:44:44,952 That's what I said. Yeah. 1045 00:44:45,052 --> 00:44:47,087 -Okay. 1046 00:44:47,188 --> 00:44:52,293 - So, I narrowed it down to a dozen shops in the South. 1047 00:44:52,393 --> 00:44:53,460 It has to be one of them. 1048 00:44:53,562 --> 00:44:54,795 -You really think so? 1049 00:44:54,895 --> 00:44:57,498 -Think so? I know so. 1050 00:44:57,599 --> 00:44:59,668 A great looking ring like that? 1051 00:44:59,767 --> 00:45:02,203 It must be pretty special for you to keep looking. 1052 00:45:02,303 --> 00:45:03,605 -Order for Lydia! 1053 00:45:03,704 --> 00:45:08,142 -Um...Uh... this is a... 1054 00:45:08,242 --> 00:45:11,345 it's a pop tart. 1055 00:45:11,445 --> 00:45:13,480 Sorry. 1056 00:45:13,582 --> 00:45:14,516 -You sure it's not real? 1057 00:45:14,616 --> 00:45:16,518 -I'm sure. 1058 00:45:16,618 --> 00:45:18,118 -[Isaac] Long as the reward is. 1059 00:45:18,219 --> 00:45:19,954 -It is. 1060 00:45:20,054 --> 00:45:23,224 - Then you can bet on it. I'll find the ring. 1061 00:45:23,457 --> 00:45:25,192 -Here you go, Vanessa. 1062 00:45:25,292 --> 00:45:27,461 One ah-man croissant. 1063 00:45:27,562 --> 00:45:30,864 -Okay. Thank you. 1064 00:45:30,965 --> 00:45:33,400 -I'm Ben. She's Vanessa. 1065 00:45:33,500 --> 00:45:34,802 [Lydia smirks] 1066 00:45:34,902 --> 00:45:37,805 So, what's the verdict? 1067 00:45:37,905 --> 00:45:40,274 -I think he'll find it. Somehow, I...I really do. 1068 00:45:40,374 --> 00:45:41,875 -[Ben] Oh, fantastic. 1069 00:45:41,976 --> 00:45:44,478 Now, one "ah-man" croissant for the lady. 1070 00:45:44,579 --> 00:45:45,813 -Almond. -Thank you. 1071 00:45:45,913 --> 00:45:47,147 -[chuckles] What? 1072 00:45:47,248 --> 00:45:49,718 -Come on. Okay. 1073 00:45:49,817 --> 00:45:51,085 -Next step, the bookstore. -Gotta buy 1074 00:45:51,185 --> 00:45:52,953 -Thank you, sir! 1075 00:45:53,887 --> 00:45:55,724 [doorbell chiming] 1076 00:45:55,856 --> 00:45:57,559 [door shuts] 1077 00:45:57,659 --> 00:46:00,227 [car revving] 1078 00:46:00,327 --> 00:46:02,296 -And a very Merry Christmas to you, sir. 1079 00:46:03,030 --> 00:46:05,899 [tray clanks loudly] 1080 00:46:06,000 --> 00:46:07,669 What is wrong with you? 1081 00:46:07,768 --> 00:46:09,370 -Sorry. 1082 00:46:09,470 --> 00:46:10,739 -Some kind of motor neuron dysfunction? 1083 00:46:10,838 --> 00:46:12,273 [tray clinks] 1084 00:46:12,373 --> 00:46:14,542 -Howard, what's the story with that ring? 1085 00:46:14,643 --> 00:46:16,310 -Oh. You never got a good look at it. 1086 00:46:16,410 --> 00:46:18,178 -No. Ooh. 1087 00:46:19,246 --> 00:46:21,015 -Don't drop it. 1088 00:46:22,383 --> 00:46:24,018 -Oh, yeah. 1089 00:46:24,118 --> 00:46:25,252 Now I can see why you had it appraised. 1090 00:46:25,352 --> 00:46:26,588 -Yeah. She's a beaut, isn't she? 1091 00:46:26,688 --> 00:46:28,556 Already has a new home. 1092 00:46:28,657 --> 00:46:29,990 Which is why just after Christmas, 1093 00:46:30,090 --> 00:46:31,660 Ben and I are booking some flights to Italy. 1094 00:46:31,760 --> 00:46:32,993 -You, uh, you're going to see 1095 00:46:33,093 --> 00:46:34,795 -the Colosseum? -Oh, we're going to see it all. 1096 00:46:34,895 --> 00:46:36,430 Folks, you let me know if you need some help. 1097 00:46:36,531 --> 00:46:37,599 -It's engraved. 1098 00:46:37,699 --> 00:46:39,266 -No, it's not. 1099 00:46:39,366 --> 00:46:40,769 -It is. -Not. No. 1100 00:46:40,868 --> 00:46:41,969 I got customers. Give me that. 1101 00:46:42,069 --> 00:46:44,572 -Oh. 1102 00:46:44,673 --> 00:46:45,439 -[Howard] Howdy, ma'am. 1103 00:46:45,540 --> 00:46:46,741 -[Customer] Hi. 1104 00:46:46,840 --> 00:46:48,208 -Definitely engraved. 1105 00:46:48,309 --> 00:46:49,143 I think I know what engraving is. 1106 00:46:49,243 --> 00:46:50,377 Oh, hey! 1107 00:46:50,477 --> 00:46:52,246 [tray clanks loudly] 1108 00:46:54,481 --> 00:46:56,917 Sorry! 1109 00:46:57,017 --> 00:46:57,918 -Merry Christmas. -[Customer] Merry Christmas. 1110 00:46:58,018 --> 00:46:59,119 Is this it for you? All right. 1111 00:46:59,219 --> 00:47:00,789 Let's wrap that up for ya. 1112 00:47:00,888 --> 00:47:03,792 [tissue wrapping paper rustling] 1113 00:47:03,891 --> 00:47:05,859 Hold that one. 1114 00:47:07,294 --> 00:47:09,263 We don't need that. [indistinct] 1115 00:47:11,231 --> 00:47:12,499 -Should we do more shopping after this? 1116 00:47:12,600 --> 00:47:14,201 Or are we kinda shopped out? 1117 00:47:14,301 --> 00:47:16,403 -No, definitely more. -Definitely more. Okay. 1118 00:47:16,504 --> 00:47:17,871 Well, just let me know where you guys want to go next 1119 00:47:17,971 --> 00:47:19,306 because I'm honestly down for anywhere. 1120 00:47:19,406 --> 00:47:21,543 -There's a couple shops down that way, I think. 1121 00:47:21,643 --> 00:47:23,712 -Oh my gosh, look at this one. 1122 00:47:23,812 --> 00:47:25,580 -[Ella] Oh my gosh. 1123 00:47:27,749 --> 00:47:30,552 [chuckles] You're so good. 1124 00:47:35,222 --> 00:47:38,693 [gentle music on background] 1125 00:47:38,793 --> 00:47:39,993 -What'd you find? -Pride and Prejudice. 1126 00:47:40,094 --> 00:47:42,196 -Oh. -Favorite movie? 1127 00:47:42,296 --> 00:47:43,798 -Sometimes that doesn't surprise me. 1128 00:47:43,897 --> 00:47:45,366 -[chuckles] What does that mean? 1129 00:47:45,466 --> 00:47:48,168 -[scoffs] Nothing. 1130 00:47:48,268 --> 00:47:49,303 You know, we always wanted a section like this 1131 00:47:49,403 --> 00:47:51,138 in the store. 1132 00:47:51,238 --> 00:47:54,408 -Yeah. My mom used to always say, 1133 00:47:54,509 --> 00:47:57,779 "If you lose the old books, you lose history itself." 1134 00:47:57,878 --> 00:48:00,147 -Hmm. I think Ray Bradbury would agree. 1135 00:48:00,247 --> 00:48:02,216 -[snickers] Sure, he would. 1136 00:48:05,352 --> 00:48:08,956 -My wife, uh, got me an old set of US History books 1137 00:48:09,056 --> 00:48:12,292 for our first anniversary. 1138 00:48:12,393 --> 00:48:15,530 -From what you've told me that...that sounds like her. 1139 00:48:15,630 --> 00:48:18,666 Thoughtful. Intentional. 1140 00:48:18,767 --> 00:48:20,535 -Yeah. 1141 00:48:23,671 --> 00:48:26,039 -What happened exactly? 1142 00:48:28,041 --> 00:48:30,010 -She had health issues. 1143 00:48:31,579 --> 00:48:37,017 Uh... early on, we found out that she couldn't have kids. 1144 00:48:38,520 --> 00:48:41,388 She got her diagnosis not long after that. 1145 00:48:43,323 --> 00:48:45,259 A year later, she was gone. 1146 00:48:49,029 --> 00:48:51,733 -[subtle scoff] You know, I need you to know. 1147 00:48:51,833 --> 00:48:53,300 I never, in a million years 1148 00:48:53,400 --> 00:48:55,169 -Me either. 1149 00:48:56,871 --> 00:48:58,439 It scares me, Ben. 1150 00:48:58,540 --> 00:49:00,307 It does. 1151 00:49:01,375 --> 00:49:03,143 -I know. 1152 00:49:03,944 --> 00:49:06,748 Me too. 1153 00:49:06,848 --> 00:49:10,250 But hey...I can breathe again. 1154 00:49:10,350 --> 00:49:12,119 You know. 1155 00:49:15,523 --> 00:49:17,491 And that has to be a good thing. 1156 00:49:21,061 --> 00:49:22,129 -Excuse me. 1157 00:49:22,229 --> 00:49:25,633 -Oh. [snickers] Sorry. 1158 00:49:25,733 --> 00:49:27,501 [Vanessa chuckles softly] 1159 00:49:31,071 --> 00:49:34,475 [somber music fades] 1160 00:49:34,576 --> 00:49:37,645 -So you're, uh, driving home after this? 1161 00:49:37,745 --> 00:49:40,113 -Um-hmm. Just for the night. 1162 00:49:40,214 --> 00:49:42,249 Gotta get everything I found back to the shop. 1163 00:49:42,349 --> 00:49:44,652 -Well, you, uh, you found a lot. 1164 00:49:44,752 --> 00:49:47,287 -Yes. I sure did. 1165 00:49:49,423 --> 00:49:52,594 I was thinking... tomorrow night... 1166 00:49:54,896 --> 00:49:56,664 tomorrow I could, uh... 1167 00:49:58,365 --> 00:50:00,802 I could take you on a date. 1168 00:50:00,902 --> 00:50:02,670 -[breath of joy] 1169 00:50:04,037 --> 00:50:06,006 I'd like that. 1170 00:50:09,844 --> 00:50:13,180 -American classic poetry. 1171 00:50:13,280 --> 00:50:16,016 Hmm. Well I definitely have to get this. 1172 00:50:16,116 --> 00:50:18,118 -How come? 1173 00:50:18,218 --> 00:50:21,656 -Because. It reminds me of you. 1174 00:50:21,756 --> 00:50:23,525 [footsteps receding] 1175 00:50:23,625 --> 00:50:25,392 -[happy sigh] 1176 00:50:26,694 --> 00:50:29,162 -Hey, Vanessa! 1177 00:50:29,263 --> 00:50:31,566 -[Vanessa] Oh, hi. -Hey. 1178 00:50:31,666 --> 00:50:33,066 -I've got those discount coupons for the gift bag. 1179 00:50:33,166 --> 00:50:35,502 -Oh, thank you. 1180 00:50:35,603 --> 00:50:38,372 -And... did you find everything you needed? 1181 00:50:39,874 --> 00:50:42,442 -Oh, uh, yes. I believe I did. 1182 00:50:42,544 --> 00:50:44,311 -Oh. [giggles] 1183 00:50:45,312 --> 00:50:47,281 -[scanner beeps] -[Ben clears throat] 1184 00:50:50,384 --> 00:50:51,686 Enjoy. 1185 00:50:51,786 --> 00:50:52,987 -Thank you, ma 'am. 1186 00:50:53,086 --> 00:50:55,088 -Thank you, Meredith. -Bye. Bye. 1187 00:50:55,188 --> 00:50:57,157 -[door squeaks open] -Bye. 1188 00:50:57,892 --> 00:50:59,661 -[playful chuckle] 1189 00:51:00,828 --> 00:51:02,797 -[Becky] Hello. 1190 00:51:02,897 --> 00:51:05,900 -Becky. I think Vanessa made it on the nice list . 1191 00:51:06,000 --> 00:51:07,367 You should see the hunk, 1192 00:51:07,467 --> 00:51:09,469 she just walked out of here with. [moans] 1193 00:51:09,571 --> 00:51:12,040 -[chuckling] Me too. Yeah. -[indistinct] 1194 00:51:12,139 --> 00:51:13,041 -Oh... -[box thuds] 1195 00:51:13,140 --> 00:51:14,609 [trunk clanks] 1196 00:51:14,709 --> 00:51:15,910 I don't want to leave. 1197 00:51:16,010 --> 00:51:16,844 -[Vanessa] It's just a day. 1198 00:51:16,945 --> 00:51:19,179 -Still. 1199 00:51:23,551 --> 00:51:25,553 I hope you hear about your ring. 1200 00:51:25,653 --> 00:51:29,691 -Well, then it would be the perfect Christmas. 1201 00:51:29,791 --> 00:51:31,559 -Yeah. 1202 00:51:32,727 --> 00:51:33,628 [bell ringing] 1203 00:51:33,728 --> 00:51:35,964 [Santa laughing] 1204 00:51:36,064 --> 00:51:37,031 -Merry Christmas! -[Vanessa chuckling] 1205 00:51:37,130 --> 00:51:38,032 -[Ben] Definitely a vintage bell. 1206 00:51:38,131 --> 00:51:40,535 -[Vanessa] Yeah. -1875. 1207 00:51:40,635 --> 00:51:41,936 -Seventy-seven. 1208 00:51:42,036 --> 00:51:42,904 -Oh, for sure. 1209 00:51:43,004 --> 00:51:44,772 [both chuckle] 1210 00:51:47,842 --> 00:51:49,376 -Drive safe. 1211 00:51:49,476 --> 00:51:51,244 -I will. 1212 00:51:52,714 --> 00:51:54,481 [soft smooch] 1213 00:51:55,115 --> 00:51:56,416 -See you tomorrow. 1214 00:51:56,517 --> 00:51:59,286 -Right the Christmas tree! Right there! 1215 00:52:03,958 --> 00:52:05,727 -Bye. 1216 00:52:08,328 --> 00:52:10,197 - [Ella] Sadie, come on! -[car door shuts] 1217 00:52:10,297 --> 00:52:13,333 [car engine starts, revving] 1218 00:52:20,742 --> 00:52:23,811 [cheery Christmas tunes] 1219 00:52:32,587 --> 00:52:33,988 -[Sadie] More people every year. 1220 00:52:34,088 --> 00:52:36,557 -And more help. -Meaning? 1221 00:52:36,658 --> 00:52:38,191 -Hey, I can't find the dessert platters. 1222 00:52:38,291 --> 00:52:39,594 -Uh, ask Miss Silva. She's in the back. 1223 00:52:39,694 --> 00:52:41,029 -Okay. On it. 1224 00:52:41,129 --> 00:52:42,496 -Uh, Roger needs the extra tables. 1225 00:52:42,597 --> 00:52:43,765 -Uh, yes. They will be here in an hour. 1226 00:52:43,865 --> 00:52:46,034 -Okay. Oh, uh... 1227 00:52:46,134 --> 00:52:47,669 and can I put the tissue in the bags? 1228 00:52:47,769 --> 00:52:49,403 Whenever it's time. 1229 00:52:49,504 --> 00:52:50,470 Just anything having to do with arts and crafts. 1230 00:52:50,571 --> 00:52:51,939 -Yes. Arts and crafts, Ella. We know. 1231 00:52:52,040 --> 00:52:53,473 -You are hired. -[Ella] Thank you. 1232 00:52:53,574 --> 00:52:54,842 -I told you they would love this. 1233 00:52:54,942 --> 00:52:56,343 -See? More help. 1234 00:52:56,443 --> 00:52:58,646 -Vanessa, stop the horses. 1235 00:52:58,746 --> 00:52:59,947 -I don't think that's the saying. 1236 00:53:00,048 --> 00:53:01,549 -Hold the press. -Hold your horses. 1237 00:53:01,649 --> 00:53:02,950 And it really doesn't apply here, Leigh. 1238 00:53:03,051 --> 00:53:03,885 -Girls, girls, girls. Slow down. 1239 00:53:03,985 --> 00:53:05,086 What is going on? 1240 00:53:05,185 --> 00:53:06,821 -Miss Benson broke her ankle. 1241 00:53:06,921 --> 00:53:08,388 -No. Not Miss Benson. 1242 00:53:08,488 --> 00:53:09,791 -And she's home alone. 1243 00:53:09,891 --> 00:53:12,259 Mr. Benson is stuck in the snow in Chicago 1244 00:53:12,359 --> 00:53:14,261 and will not make it back in time. 1245 00:53:14,361 --> 00:53:15,596 She was on her ladder. 1246 00:53:15,697 --> 00:53:17,165 -My uncle broke his back on a ladder. 1247 00:53:17,264 --> 00:53:18,032 -She broke her ankle. 1248 00:53:18,132 --> 00:53:19,100 Not her back. 1249 00:53:19,199 --> 00:53:21,536 -Ugh, what a mess. 1250 00:53:21,636 --> 00:53:22,870 -[Maria] The high school group is already there, though. 1251 00:53:22,970 --> 00:53:24,371 -But one of us should help. 1252 00:53:24,471 --> 00:53:26,040 -I agree. -[Vanessa] Okay. Yeah. 1253 00:53:26,140 --> 00:53:27,274 I will, uh... I'll do it. 1254 00:53:27,374 --> 00:53:28,743 -Yeah, I'm in. 1255 00:53:28,843 --> 00:53:31,079 -We'll hold down the fort. -Yeah. Perfect. 1256 00:53:31,179 --> 00:53:32,547 Uh, we will see you, ladies, in a bit. 1257 00:53:32,647 --> 00:53:34,414 -Okay. Yeah. 1258 00:53:36,283 --> 00:53:37,852 -Hitch the wagon, ladies! 1259 00:53:37,952 --> 00:53:39,352 -Circle the wagon. 1260 00:53:39,453 --> 00:53:40,655 -[Leigh] Oh, tomato. Tomato. 1261 00:53:40,755 --> 00:53:42,289 You know. 1262 00:53:42,389 --> 00:53:44,357 [distant jingle bell ringing] 1263 00:53:47,128 --> 00:53:47,995 [car door thumps] 1264 00:53:48,096 --> 00:53:49,396 -Mrs. Benson! 1265 00:53:49,496 --> 00:53:51,364 A ladder? Really? 1266 00:53:51,465 --> 00:53:52,432 -[Mrs. Benson] It was the wind, dear. 1267 00:53:52,533 --> 00:53:53,433 It knocked the garland down. 1268 00:53:53,534 --> 00:53:55,502 I--I have to fix it. 1269 00:53:56,369 --> 00:53:58,338 -Sadie, back from college. 1270 00:53:58,438 --> 00:53:59,439 -Yes, ma 'am. Home for Christmas. 1271 00:53:59,540 --> 00:54:01,408 We brought cookies. 1272 00:54:01,509 --> 00:54:03,376 - [Vanessa] I said to call if you needed anything. 1273 00:54:03,477 --> 00:54:04,712 -I didn't want to bother you, Vanessa. 1274 00:54:04,812 --> 00:54:06,279 Now look at me. 1275 00:54:06,379 --> 00:54:07,982 -You're not a bother. 1276 00:54:08,082 --> 00:54:09,784 Don't you worry about a thing. 1277 00:54:09,884 --> 00:54:13,121 I'll set up a few dinners and we'll tidy up inside. 1278 00:54:13,221 --> 00:54:15,189 So, Mr. Benson, he's stuck in Chicago? 1279 00:54:15,288 --> 00:54:17,859 -Oh, his brother surprised him with tickets to a Bulls game. 1280 00:54:17,959 --> 00:54:19,994 Something they've always wanted to do. 1281 00:54:20,094 --> 00:54:23,231 Oh, he should have been home this morning, but the snow. 1282 00:54:23,330 --> 00:54:24,632 A little higher, dear. -[teenage girl] Yes' ma'am 1283 00:54:24,732 --> 00:54:26,500 -Thank you. 1284 00:54:27,467 --> 00:54:29,704 Well, they gave me this little scooter thing. 1285 00:54:29,804 --> 00:54:31,438 I feel like a teenager trying to get around. 1286 00:54:31,539 --> 00:54:33,473 Me, on a scooter. 1287 00:54:33,574 --> 00:54:34,675 -Well, just keep it slow. 1288 00:54:34,776 --> 00:54:35,877 Slow is smooth. 1289 00:54:35,977 --> 00:54:38,112 -And smooth is fast. 1290 00:54:38,212 --> 00:54:39,479 What would I do without you? 1291 00:54:39,580 --> 00:54:40,982 -[Vanessa] I got you. 1292 00:54:41,082 --> 00:54:42,083 -A little lower, dear. 1293 00:54:42,183 --> 00:54:43,718 Just a little. 1294 00:54:43,818 --> 00:54:44,952 That's it, dear. 1295 00:54:45,052 --> 00:54:47,387 Thank you. 1296 00:54:47,487 --> 00:54:51,559 [upbeat Christmas music playing on earphone] 1297 00:55:04,038 --> 00:55:07,508 -Oh. [snickers] Dad. Sorry. 1298 00:55:08,843 --> 00:55:11,746 -What a haul. These are beautiful. 1299 00:55:11,846 --> 00:55:14,549 -Yeah. Thanks. 1300 00:55:16,717 --> 00:55:19,120 I'm taking her out tonight. 1301 00:55:19,220 --> 00:55:20,988 First date. 1302 00:55:23,224 --> 00:55:24,992 I think I'm falling for her. 1303 00:55:26,294 --> 00:55:28,596 -Good for you, Ben. 1304 00:55:28,696 --> 00:55:30,531 Looks like we both found our diamond-in-the-rough. 1305 00:55:30,631 --> 00:55:32,767 Now, you haven't had the chance to see my treasure. 1306 00:55:32,867 --> 00:55:33,668 The one I'm selling. 1307 00:55:33,768 --> 00:55:35,269 -No, I have not. 1308 00:55:35,368 --> 00:55:39,540 -All these years and I finally find it. 1309 00:55:39,640 --> 00:55:41,242 [chuckling] When's the last time 1310 00:55:41,341 --> 00:55:44,145 you held 25,000 dollars in your hand? 1311 00:55:44,245 --> 00:55:46,379 -Wow. [whistles] 1312 00:55:46,479 --> 00:55:50,051 [suppressed chuckle] You were right. 1313 00:55:52,086 --> 00:55:53,855 I'm happy for you. 1314 00:55:56,090 --> 00:55:57,625 Uh, so when's the buyer come? 1315 00:55:57,725 --> 00:55:59,293 -Nine o 'clock tonight. Just after closing. 1316 00:55:59,392 --> 00:56:00,061 -All right. [glass clatters] 1317 00:56:00,161 --> 00:56:01,329 -[Gary] Oh, no. 1318 00:56:01,428 --> 00:56:03,698 Howard! 1319 00:56:03,798 --> 00:56:05,566 -If that's another vase, you owe me 20 dollars. 1320 00:56:05,666 --> 00:56:08,336 -[Gary] Help. Howard? 1321 00:56:08,435 --> 00:56:10,437 -Why do I even have a clerk? 1322 00:56:10,538 --> 00:56:11,339 -I have no idea. - Howard ! 1323 00:56:11,438 --> 00:56:13,406 -Coming! 1324 00:56:13,908 --> 00:56:15,676 -[chuckles] 1325 00:56:17,377 --> 00:56:19,647 -She was so happy we came to help. 1326 00:56:19,747 --> 00:56:21,249 -Ladders are dangerous for sure. 1327 00:56:21,349 --> 00:56:22,917 -She could sue. 1328 00:56:23,017 --> 00:56:24,151 Defamation of character. 1329 00:56:24,252 --> 00:56:25,586 -Uh hmm. 1330 00:56:25,686 --> 00:56:27,555 -Look at that. [cackles] 1331 00:56:27,655 --> 00:56:29,857 -Again. Arts and crafts. 1332 00:56:29,957 --> 00:56:31,759 -Okay. We're on lobby duty. -Hanging garland. 1333 00:56:31,859 --> 00:56:33,426 -Oh, please stay away from ladders. 1334 00:56:33,527 --> 00:56:35,495 -[chuckles] 1335 00:56:36,396 --> 00:56:38,366 -They're a really big help. 1336 00:56:38,465 --> 00:56:40,268 -All the help we can get, right? 1337 00:56:40,368 --> 00:56:43,204 [phone buzzing] 1338 00:56:43,304 --> 00:56:45,773 -Oh, it's the--the ring guy. 1339 00:56:45,873 --> 00:56:48,441 Isaac, tell me you have good news. 1340 00:56:48,542 --> 00:56:50,578 - [Isaac] Things are feeling pretty real over here. 1341 00:56:50,678 --> 00:56:52,113 I've narrowed it down to three antique stores. 1342 00:56:52,213 --> 00:56:53,381 You won't believe it. 1343 00:56:53,480 --> 00:56:54,982 One's in Georgia. 1344 00:56:55,082 --> 00:56:58,085 -[sighs in relief] Amazing. Thank you so much. 1345 00:56:58,185 --> 00:57:00,388 -You sending that reward in cash? 1346 00:57:00,487 --> 00:57:02,590 Cause I can use a little Christmas cash. 1347 00:57:02,690 --> 00:57:04,892 Just keeping it real. 1348 00:57:04,992 --> 00:57:07,895 -Just, uh... find the ring, okay? 1349 00:57:07,995 --> 00:57:10,164 -Oh, I'll find it. 1350 00:57:10,264 --> 00:57:12,033 I got this. 1351 00:57:14,568 --> 00:57:16,037 -Oh, can you imagine? 1352 00:57:16,137 --> 00:57:17,905 After all this time? 1353 00:57:18,005 --> 00:57:19,774 -Oh. 1354 00:57:21,441 --> 00:57:24,011 -Hey. What's happening? 1355 00:57:24,111 --> 00:57:25,513 -[exhales is relief] Isaac, the ring guy. 1356 00:57:25,613 --> 00:57:26,414 He thinks he's close to finding it. 1357 00:57:26,514 --> 00:57:28,015 -Leigh, get over here! 1358 00:57:28,115 --> 00:57:30,418 That's great! 1359 00:57:30,518 --> 00:57:33,654 -Oh, my goodness. -I just--I can't even, like. 1360 00:57:33,754 --> 00:57:36,157 -Oh, Sadie. It's okay, honey. 1361 00:57:36,257 --> 00:57:38,025 Your mamma loves you. 1362 00:57:38,125 --> 00:57:39,160 That's why she didn't tell you about 1363 00:57:39,260 --> 00:57:41,362 -The search. 1364 00:57:41,461 --> 00:57:43,564 For the missing ring. 1365 00:57:43,664 --> 00:57:45,599 -She did tell me. 1366 00:57:45,700 --> 00:57:46,567 The guy's called three times since I've been home. 1367 00:57:46,667 --> 00:57:48,769 -Right. I--I just mean. 1368 00:57:48,869 --> 00:57:51,038 She didn't tell you how tirelessly she's been searching. 1369 00:57:51,138 --> 00:57:53,741 I mean, it has been these long exhausting nights. 1370 00:57:53,841 --> 00:57:55,776 You know, the guy from Colorado. 1371 00:57:55,876 --> 00:57:58,312 -The ring. That guy, Isaac -[Vanessa] Leigh... 1372 00:57:58,412 --> 00:57:59,080 -So much for your mom and she just 1373 00:57:59,180 --> 00:58:01,549 -Leigh. 1374 00:58:01,649 --> 00:58:02,984 -She tells me everything. 1375 00:58:03,084 --> 00:58:04,852 Right, mom? 1376 00:58:06,287 --> 00:58:07,888 -[mouths] I'm so sorry. 1377 00:58:07,989 --> 00:58:09,957 -[sighs] Sadie, we need to talk. 1378 00:58:12,293 --> 00:58:14,095 -[Maria sighs] 1379 00:58:14,195 --> 00:58:15,730 -[whispers] Oh no. -[whispers] It's okay. 1380 00:58:15,830 --> 00:58:17,832 -I've been seeing someone. 1381 00:58:17,932 --> 00:58:19,900 An antique dealer from Marietta. 1382 00:58:20,901 --> 00:58:22,670 -I know. 1383 00:58:24,105 --> 00:58:27,008 I saw you together yesterday on Main Street. 1384 00:58:27,808 --> 00:58:29,443 -You were at the mall. 1385 00:58:29,543 --> 00:58:31,512 -We changed plans. 1386 00:58:32,780 --> 00:58:34,148 So, you've been dating him? 1387 00:58:34,248 --> 00:58:36,050 This whole time? 1388 00:58:36,150 --> 00:58:37,852 -Not really. 1389 00:58:37,952 --> 00:58:40,488 Not until these last few days. 1390 00:58:40,588 --> 00:58:44,959 And...he is taking me out tonight. 1391 00:58:45,059 --> 00:58:48,295 I'm sorry. I tried to tell you, Sadie. 1392 00:58:51,565 --> 00:58:53,534 -You're right. 1393 00:58:54,435 --> 00:58:56,570 I didn't make it easy for you. 1394 00:58:56,670 --> 00:58:58,239 I should've just let you talk. 1395 00:58:58,339 --> 00:59:01,675 [sentimental music] 1396 00:59:01,776 --> 00:59:03,944 -So, you're not mad? 1397 00:59:04,045 --> 00:59:05,446 -It's a lot. Um... 1398 00:59:05,546 --> 00:59:07,214 -Yeah. 1399 00:59:07,314 --> 00:59:08,883 -But how could I be mad, Mom? 1400 00:59:08,983 --> 00:59:11,552 -[whimpers] 1401 00:59:11,652 --> 00:59:13,621 -Thank you. 1402 00:59:15,056 --> 00:59:17,058 -Okay. So, you have a date tonight! 1403 00:59:17,158 --> 00:59:19,360 [chuckling] What are you going to wear? 1404 00:59:19,460 --> 00:59:20,461 -I have no idea. 1405 00:59:20,561 --> 00:59:22,563 [chatter fades] 1406 00:59:22,663 --> 00:59:27,034 [sentimental music intensifies] 1407 00:59:30,304 --> 00:59:32,406 [car whooshing] 1408 00:59:32,507 --> 00:59:34,275 - [Ben] What do you think of these? 1409 00:59:34,375 --> 00:59:36,811 -Ooh. Fancy. -Hmm. 1410 00:59:36,911 --> 00:59:38,746 -Yeah, you like? -Yeah, I like them. Artsy. 1411 00:59:38,846 --> 00:59:39,680 -[glasses clatters softly] -Huh. 1412 00:59:39,780 --> 00:59:41,916 -They suit you. 1413 00:59:42,016 --> 00:59:43,384 I like this. 1414 00:59:43,484 --> 00:59:45,554 -That is nice. 1415 00:59:45,653 --> 00:59:47,621 You know, I'm glad Sadie knows. 1416 00:59:47,721 --> 00:59:50,057 -Me, too. She took it really well. 1417 00:59:50,157 --> 00:59:55,162 -Oh, good. [clears throat] All right. 1418 00:59:57,098 --> 01:00:00,234 She worked at the Red Cross, pined for her young GI. 1419 01:00:00,334 --> 01:00:02,236 -World War I. 1420 01:00:02,336 --> 01:00:05,306 -Correct. And in this frame, 1421 01:00:05,406 --> 01:00:08,275 she kept the only photo she had of the two of them. 1422 01:00:08,375 --> 01:00:10,444 Looked at it every day. 1423 01:00:10,545 --> 01:00:12,346 Praying that he'd come home. 1424 01:00:12,446 --> 01:00:13,582 -And? 1425 01:00:13,681 --> 01:00:15,149 -They married. 1426 01:00:15,249 --> 01:00:17,318 Lived happily ever after. 1427 01:00:17,418 --> 01:00:18,886 -Why didn't they keep the frame? 1428 01:00:18,986 --> 01:00:20,955 -Well, it got old. They sold it at swap meet. 1429 01:00:22,356 --> 01:00:24,125 Not always poetic. 1430 01:00:26,327 --> 01:00:30,131 You see a frame... a frame is like Christmas itself. 1431 01:00:31,298 --> 01:00:35,436 They both hold images we'll remember forever. 1432 01:00:35,537 --> 01:00:37,304 -Well, who needs Walt? When I got you? 1433 01:00:39,406 --> 01:00:41,175 -What about that one? 1434 01:00:41,775 --> 01:00:45,146 [gentle piano music] 1435 01:00:45,246 --> 01:00:47,014 [Vanessa chuckles] 1436 01:00:55,289 --> 01:00:58,058 I got a feeling their story is just beginning. 1437 01:01:00,661 --> 01:01:05,366 -♪ Silent night ♪ 1438 01:01:05,466 --> 01:01:10,605 ♪ Holy night ♪ 1439 01:01:10,704 --> 01:01:15,743 ♪ All is calm ♪ 1440 01:01:15,843 --> 01:01:21,148 ♪ All is bright ♪ 1441 01:01:21,248 --> 01:01:26,521 ♪ Round yon Virgin ♪ 1442 01:01:26,621 --> 01:01:31,725 ♪ Mother and Child ♪ 1443 01:01:31,825 --> 01:01:36,363 ♪ Holy Infant ♪ 1444 01:01:36,463 --> 01:01:42,469 ♪ So tender and mild ♪ 1445 01:01:42,571 --> 01:01:47,875 ♪ Sleep in heavenly peace ♪ 1446 01:01:55,482 --> 01:02:01,088 ♪ Sleep in heavenly ♪ 1447 01:02:01,188 --> 01:02:04,693 ♪ Peace ♪ 1448 01:02:06,994 --> 01:02:09,730 -[mouths] Thank you. 1449 01:02:09,830 --> 01:02:13,702 [gentle piano music] 1450 01:02:13,801 --> 01:02:17,037 -Thank you again for...for this. 1451 01:02:17,137 --> 01:02:19,907 -No. I know it's a little old school. 1452 01:02:21,408 --> 01:02:23,177 -I'm into old school. 1453 01:02:24,845 --> 01:02:27,649 -Ho ho ho ho! Merry Christmas! 1454 01:02:27,748 --> 01:02:29,216 Merry Christmas one and all! 1455 01:02:29,316 --> 01:02:31,085 Ho ho ho ho! 1456 01:02:31,185 --> 01:02:33,153 Merry Christmas! 1457 01:02:33,254 --> 01:02:35,222 -Busy guy. -[Vanessa chuckles] 1458 01:02:36,056 --> 01:02:40,227 [ O Holy Night plays on background] 1459 01:02:40,327 --> 01:02:41,428 -Tonight was a dream. 1460 01:02:41,529 --> 01:02:42,564 -[Ben] Um-hmm. -Thank you. 1461 01:02:42,664 --> 01:02:43,931 -It really was. 1462 01:02:44,031 --> 01:02:45,567 Up next, the big dance. 1463 01:02:45,667 --> 01:02:47,669 -Oh. You're gonna love it. 1464 01:02:47,768 --> 01:02:50,170 Everyone there just gets how precious life is. 1465 01:02:50,271 --> 01:02:52,574 You know, makes the celebration so rich. 1466 01:02:52,674 --> 01:02:55,376 [phone buzzing] 1467 01:02:55,476 --> 01:02:57,746 -Go ahead. 1468 01:02:57,845 --> 01:03:03,083 -Oh, um...whoever it is, it can wait. 1469 01:03:03,183 --> 01:03:06,153 -Well, speaking of phone calls, um, the ring guy called again. 1470 01:03:06,253 --> 01:03:07,722 He thinks it's in one of three stores. 1471 01:03:07,821 --> 01:03:11,058 -Really? Well, it's amazing. 1472 01:03:11,158 --> 01:03:14,596 I, uh, I have a feeling he's going to find it. 1473 01:03:14,696 --> 01:03:16,430 -[soft chuckle] 1474 01:03:16,531 --> 01:03:20,535 -So...the ring. 1475 01:03:20,635 --> 01:03:21,670 There's has got to be a story there. 1476 01:03:21,770 --> 01:03:23,203 -It's so good. 1477 01:03:23,304 --> 01:03:25,839 It goes all the way back to World War II 1478 01:03:25,939 --> 01:03:28,743 and a young paratrooper in the 101st Airborne Division. 1479 01:03:28,842 --> 01:03:30,444 My great grandfather, Bill Bailey. 1480 01:03:30,545 --> 01:03:31,713 -[chuckles] 1481 01:03:31,812 --> 01:03:34,348 [footsteps] 1482 01:03:39,253 --> 01:03:40,789 -[Ben] Wait. 1483 01:03:40,888 --> 01:03:42,456 It was just lying there on the ground? 1484 01:03:42,557 --> 01:03:44,626 -Yep. No explanation. 1485 01:03:44,726 --> 01:03:46,226 No idea where it came from. 1486 01:03:46,327 --> 01:03:48,763 I mean, he must've been terrified, you know? 1487 01:03:48,862 --> 01:03:50,297 Hiding in the woods there in France. 1488 01:03:50,397 --> 01:03:52,734 D-Day just happening all around them. 1489 01:03:52,833 --> 01:03:55,135 And the ring was just there. 1490 01:03:55,235 --> 01:03:56,671 Like a sign. 1491 01:03:56,771 --> 01:03:58,272 -That's beautiful. 1492 01:03:58,372 --> 01:04:00,307 -A few months later, Paris was liberated. 1493 01:04:00,407 --> 01:04:02,876 And he met my great grandmother. 1494 01:04:02,976 --> 01:04:04,512 -She was French. 1495 01:04:04,612 --> 01:04:06,648 -[Vanessa] She was. Yeah. 1496 01:04:06,748 --> 01:04:09,049 They were really special together. 1497 01:04:09,149 --> 01:04:12,453 He used to say it was love at first sight. 1498 01:04:12,554 --> 01:04:15,956 After the war, he asked her to marry him. 1499 01:04:16,056 --> 01:04:19,326 He gave her the ring. And she said yes. 1500 01:04:19,426 --> 01:04:21,395 -Like the couple in the first frame. 1501 01:04:21,495 --> 01:04:23,464 -A love that deserves to be remembered. 1502 01:04:24,965 --> 01:04:26,735 -[both chuckles softly] 1503 01:04:26,835 --> 01:04:28,603 -Oh, thank you. 1504 01:04:29,169 --> 01:04:31,138 -Thank you for dinner. 1505 01:04:31,238 --> 01:04:33,207 -[Ben] My pleasure. -[chuckles] 1506 01:04:34,975 --> 01:04:38,946 So, the Christmas ring. 1507 01:04:39,046 --> 01:04:40,981 No wonder it means so much. 1508 01:04:41,081 --> 01:04:42,483 -On their second wedding anniversary, 1509 01:04:42,584 --> 01:04:44,885 he took it to a jeweler and he got it engraved. 1510 01:04:44,985 --> 01:04:46,821 -Oh, romantic. 1511 01:04:46,920 --> 01:04:48,757 -He was a poet like you. 1512 01:04:48,857 --> 01:04:51,125 -Oh. 1513 01:04:51,225 --> 01:04:52,993 -On the inside, it says "maison." 1514 01:04:53,093 --> 01:04:54,895 It means home. 1515 01:04:54,995 --> 01:04:57,599 She left her country, her family. 1516 01:04:57,699 --> 01:05:00,234 Everything. All for him. 1517 01:05:00,334 --> 01:05:03,971 She used to say he was her home. 1518 01:05:04,071 --> 01:05:07,509 -Well, I've never heard anything quite like that. 1519 01:05:07,609 --> 01:05:09,076 [phone buzzing] 1520 01:05:09,176 --> 01:05:10,512 -[subtle chuckle] Go ahead. 1521 01:05:10,612 --> 01:05:11,746 Really, it's fine. 1522 01:05:11,846 --> 01:05:13,648 -I am so sorry. -It's okay. 1523 01:05:13,748 --> 01:05:15,784 -I'll be right back. 1524 01:05:15,884 --> 01:05:17,918 Don't move, okay? -Okay. 1525 01:05:18,018 --> 01:05:19,621 [footsteps receding] 1526 01:05:19,721 --> 01:05:21,121 Hello? 1527 01:05:21,221 --> 01:05:22,055 -[Isaac] You Ben Miller? 1528 01:05:22,156 --> 01:05:24,358 -Yeah. Who's this? 1529 01:05:24,458 --> 01:05:27,060 -Sorry. Isaac Baker. 1530 01:05:27,161 --> 01:05:29,296 I'm searching for a missing ring. 1531 01:05:29,396 --> 01:05:31,265 You're Ben Miller. Miller's Antiques, right? 1532 01:05:31,365 --> 01:05:33,802 -Yeah. Yeah. But, um, now is not a great time. 1533 01:05:33,902 --> 01:05:35,837 -Wait, the ring I'm looking for 1534 01:05:35,936 --> 01:05:37,938 belonged to a woman in Columbus. 1535 01:05:38,038 --> 01:05:40,207 I've been calling all over the state. 1536 01:05:40,307 --> 01:05:42,109 -Did you just say Columbus? 1537 01:05:42,209 --> 01:05:43,410 You're not looking for 1538 01:05:43,511 --> 01:05:45,446 a Vanessa Mayfield's ring, are you? 1539 01:05:45,547 --> 01:05:48,115 Hold on. 1540 01:05:48,215 --> 01:05:49,183 Are you the guy that's been calling? 1541 01:05:49,283 --> 01:05:51,285 -That's what I'm saying. 1542 01:05:51,385 --> 01:05:54,388 Anyway, the ring is at your store. 1543 01:05:54,488 --> 01:05:58,258 I have narrowed it down to just yours. So... 1544 01:05:58,358 --> 01:05:59,894 I'd like you to look around. 1545 01:05:59,993 --> 01:06:01,462 I guess you know. 1546 01:06:01,563 --> 01:06:02,396 Means a lot to her. 1547 01:06:02,496 --> 01:06:04,031 [crunching] 1548 01:06:04,131 --> 01:06:07,267 Red ruby circled in diamonds. 1549 01:06:07,367 --> 01:06:11,739 -Uh, um...the--Vanessa's ring is costume, right? 1550 01:06:11,840 --> 01:06:13,974 You're looking for a costume ring? 1551 01:06:14,074 --> 01:06:15,075 -I don't know about that. 1552 01:06:15,175 --> 01:06:16,611 Looks real to me. 1553 01:06:16,711 --> 01:06:19,012 Oh...it's engraved. 1554 01:06:19,112 --> 01:06:20,347 Did I mention that? 1555 01:06:20,447 --> 01:06:23,518 On the inside it says "maison." 1556 01:06:23,618 --> 01:06:24,886 - Maison. - Yeah. 1557 01:06:24,985 --> 01:06:27,454 Spelling's funny. 1558 01:06:27,555 --> 01:06:29,524 Anyway, do you mind looking for it? 1559 01:06:30,959 --> 01:06:34,061 -Look, um... [gulps] I gotta... 1560 01:06:34,161 --> 01:06:36,063 I gotta go. 1561 01:06:36,163 --> 01:06:38,332 [breathing heavily] 1562 01:06:42,069 --> 01:06:43,538 Come on. Pick up, pick up, pick up. 1563 01:06:43,638 --> 01:06:45,740 -[Howard] You've reached Howard at Miller's An-- 1564 01:06:45,840 --> 01:06:48,610 -[exhales] 1565 01:06:48,710 --> 01:06:52,079 [footsteps] 1566 01:06:52,179 --> 01:06:53,113 -[Vanessa] Everything okay? 1567 01:06:53,213 --> 01:06:55,482 -Huh? Uh... [clears throat] 1568 01:06:55,583 --> 01:06:57,685 -What is it? 1569 01:06:57,785 --> 01:07:00,989 -Yeah, uh... Actually, um... 1570 01:07:01,088 --> 01:07:02,389 -[Vanessa] Ben, what's wrong? 1571 01:07:02,489 --> 01:07:04,692 -I'm sorry. 1572 01:07:04,792 --> 01:07:05,593 Vanessa, something's come up. 1573 01:07:05,693 --> 01:07:07,695 I...I need to go. 1574 01:07:07,795 --> 01:07:10,464 Home. Now. 1575 01:07:10,565 --> 01:07:11,766 -Is it your dad? 1576 01:07:11,866 --> 01:07:13,133 -No. No. Nothing like that. 1577 01:07:13,233 --> 01:07:15,302 It's just, um... 1578 01:07:15,402 --> 01:07:17,371 -Okay. -I'll explain later, okay? 1579 01:07:18,706 --> 01:07:20,474 -Oh. Yeah. Okay. 1580 01:07:21,743 --> 01:07:23,511 [footsteps] 1581 01:07:26,748 --> 01:07:28,516 [door opens] 1582 01:07:29,717 --> 01:07:31,151 Did I say something? 1583 01:07:31,251 --> 01:07:31,953 -Or do something? -No, no. Please, please. 1584 01:07:32,052 --> 01:07:33,821 Don't think that, okay? 1585 01:07:35,422 --> 01:07:37,157 -Are you gonna be back for the dance? 1586 01:07:37,257 --> 01:07:38,660 -I'm sorry. I... 1587 01:07:38,760 --> 01:07:40,427 I don't know. 1588 01:07:40,528 --> 01:07:42,597 -Oh. 1589 01:07:42,697 --> 01:07:44,566 Okay. Yeah. Let's go. 1590 01:07:44,666 --> 01:07:46,734 [footsteps receding] 1591 01:07:51,005 --> 01:07:54,742 [cars whooshing by] 1592 01:07:54,842 --> 01:07:56,310 -[Ben] You're gonna make it. 1593 01:07:56,410 --> 01:07:58,378 You're gonna make it. 1594 01:08:03,250 --> 01:08:06,353 -[singing] ♪ Hark! the herald angels sing ♪ 1595 01:08:06,453 --> 01:08:09,557 ♪ Glory to the new born King, ♪ 1596 01:08:09,657 --> 01:08:10,858 -[Howard] You've reached Howard at Miller's Antiques. 1597 01:08:10,959 --> 01:08:12,359 -Oh, dad. Come on, pick up the phone. 1598 01:08:15,228 --> 01:08:16,096 -[Howard] Leave a message at the beep. 1599 01:08:16,196 --> 01:08:17,999 [phone beeps] -Dad, it's Ben. 1600 01:08:18,098 --> 01:08:20,635 Look, I'm on my way back right now. 1601 01:08:20,735 --> 01:08:24,404 Whatever you do, do not sell the ring, okay? 1602 01:08:24,505 --> 01:08:28,442 I'll explain later. But please, promise me. 1603 01:08:30,210 --> 01:08:32,847 [footsteps approaching] 1604 01:08:32,947 --> 01:08:35,817 -Hey. I thought you were staying the night at Ella's? 1605 01:08:35,917 --> 01:08:37,117 -Hudson was supposed to call. 1606 01:08:37,217 --> 01:08:38,786 But I haven't heard anything. 1607 01:08:38,886 --> 01:08:42,255 So, I came home early. 1608 01:08:42,356 --> 01:08:44,759 And you did, too? 1609 01:08:44,859 --> 01:08:46,628 -[dry chuckle] 1610 01:08:47,762 --> 01:08:48,930 [sofa creaks] 1611 01:08:49,030 --> 01:08:51,131 -Not so good? 1612 01:08:51,231 --> 01:08:54,501 -[scoffs] Honestly, I don't even know. 1613 01:08:54,602 --> 01:08:57,905 But let's just talk about it tomorrow. 1614 01:08:58,006 --> 01:08:59,373 Tell me about Hudson. 1615 01:08:59,473 --> 01:09:01,075 -What's going on? -[sighs] 1616 01:09:01,174 --> 01:09:03,377 That's the thing. He never called. 1617 01:09:03,477 --> 01:09:06,213 And last time I talked to him, he was in a rush. 1618 01:09:06,313 --> 01:09:08,082 And that was like two days ago. 1619 01:09:08,181 --> 01:09:09,884 -[Vanessa] Oh. -I'm really worried, mom. 1620 01:09:09,984 --> 01:09:11,886 -I'm sorry, honey. 1621 01:09:11,986 --> 01:09:14,254 [car rumbling] [door shuts] 1622 01:09:17,157 --> 01:09:18,059 [car engine turns off] 1623 01:09:18,158 --> 01:09:19,393 -[Ben] Dad! 1624 01:09:19,560 --> 01:09:20,728 -[Howard] What in the world? - [car door slams] 1625 01:09:20,828 --> 01:09:22,530 -Dad, who'd you sell the ring to? I need to know. 1626 01:09:22,630 --> 01:09:23,631 -Well, she couldn't make it tonight. 1627 01:09:23,731 --> 01:09:25,600 -She's coming tomorrow. -Oh, thank God. 1628 01:09:25,700 --> 01:09:27,101 I'm not too late. 1629 01:09:27,200 --> 01:09:28,736 [panting] Look. You can't sell the ring. 1630 01:09:28,836 --> 01:09:31,072 It's Vanessa's. 1631 01:09:31,171 --> 01:09:32,439 -How can you even think that? 1632 01:09:32,540 --> 01:09:34,241 -[Ben] It's a long story. 1633 01:09:34,341 --> 01:09:36,443 But her great grandfather had it engraved. 1634 01:09:36,544 --> 01:09:39,279 -The ring I'm selling is old 1635 01:09:39,379 --> 01:09:40,948 and it's got a lot of scratches on it. 1636 01:09:41,049 --> 01:09:42,249 But it is definitely not engraved. 1637 01:09:42,349 --> 01:09:44,418 -No. It is, dad. 1638 01:09:44,519 --> 01:09:46,420 -Believe me, it is. -[Howard] You're wrong. 1639 01:09:46,521 --> 01:09:48,723 This is my ring. I'm selling it. End of story. 1640 01:09:48,823 --> 01:09:51,159 -Dad, listen. Can we please just go inside? 1641 01:09:51,258 --> 01:09:52,694 -Enough! [exhales] 1642 01:09:56,831 --> 01:09:59,199 Ben, go home. 1643 01:09:59,299 --> 01:10:01,002 We got a lot to do tomorrow. 1644 01:10:01,102 --> 01:10:02,870 Get some sleep. 1645 01:10:05,573 --> 01:10:07,041 -Dad! 1646 01:10:07,141 --> 01:10:09,276 [panting] 1647 01:10:10,812 --> 01:10:12,412 [metallic thud] 1648 01:10:12,513 --> 01:10:13,848 -[Sadie] What if something happened? 1649 01:10:13,948 --> 01:10:16,150 -Hey. 1650 01:10:16,249 --> 01:10:18,285 He's not alone. 1651 01:10:18,385 --> 01:10:20,722 You know that. 1652 01:10:20,822 --> 01:10:22,824 Hudson is strong. 1653 01:10:22,924 --> 01:10:24,792 He's gonna be okay. 1654 01:10:24,892 --> 01:10:26,226 All right? 1655 01:10:26,326 --> 01:10:28,629 -Okay. -Okay. Come on. 1656 01:10:28,730 --> 01:10:30,732 [sniffles] Let's get some sleep. 1657 01:10:32,133 --> 01:10:34,102 [sofa creaking] 1658 01:10:34,202 --> 01:10:35,970 -[sighs] 1659 01:10:37,004 --> 01:10:40,407 [birds chirping] 1660 01:10:43,243 --> 01:10:45,780 [keys jiggling] 1661 01:10:45,880 --> 01:10:49,517 -Dad. Dad, you can't. 1662 01:10:49,617 --> 01:10:52,620 No, you can't sell that ring. 1663 01:10:52,720 --> 01:10:55,022 It belongs to Vanessa. I know it. 1664 01:10:55,123 --> 01:10:57,457 -Do you have any idea how many antique ruby rings 1665 01:10:57,558 --> 01:10:59,326 there are in the world? 1666 01:10:59,426 --> 01:11:00,828 Too many to count, Ben. 1667 01:11:00,928 --> 01:11:03,164 -Dad -[chuckling] 1668 01:11:03,263 --> 01:11:04,665 Chilly morning. 1669 01:11:04,766 --> 01:11:06,734 Christmas is here. Oh, look. 1670 01:11:06,834 --> 01:11:08,502 I got donuts for us. 1671 01:11:08,603 --> 01:11:10,505 Huh? A couple for everybody. 1672 01:11:10,605 --> 01:11:14,142 Your fav ? Oh. Oh, okay. 1673 01:11:14,242 --> 01:11:16,010 Yeah. No, I got it. 1674 01:11:17,145 --> 01:11:18,112 Nevermind. 1675 01:11:18,212 --> 01:11:19,981 [keys jiggling] 1676 01:11:24,552 --> 01:11:26,888 [door opens, shuts] 1677 01:11:29,289 --> 01:11:30,558 -She described the ring to me at dinner last night, okay? 1678 01:11:30,658 --> 01:11:33,194 It's engraved on the inside. 1679 01:11:33,293 --> 01:11:36,130 If it is, it's hers. 1680 01:11:36,230 --> 01:11:38,331 -Why didn't you say something when I showed it to you? 1681 01:11:38,431 --> 01:11:41,969 -I didn't look at the band. I was just... 1682 01:11:42,069 --> 01:11:43,838 I was just happy for you, Dad. 1683 01:11:45,540 --> 01:11:48,408 The word on the inside, it says "maison." 1684 01:11:50,978 --> 01:11:52,747 It means home. 1685 01:11:55,348 --> 01:11:58,619 -It's not her ring. I gotta go to work. 1686 01:11:59,754 --> 01:12:01,522 [door opens] 1687 01:12:03,024 --> 01:12:04,792 -Dad [door shuts] 1688 01:12:11,566 --> 01:12:13,835 -Hey. Good morning. 1689 01:12:13,935 --> 01:12:14,769 -[Vanessa] Hi. Good morning, sweetie. 1690 01:12:14,869 --> 01:12:16,137 How was your run? 1691 01:12:16,237 --> 01:12:18,438 -Good. It, uh, cleared my head, so... 1692 01:12:20,141 --> 01:12:21,709 Thank you for last night. 1693 01:12:21,809 --> 01:12:23,978 -Of course. I made extra. 1694 01:12:24,078 --> 01:12:27,949 -[gasps] Yes. Oh, perfect. 1695 01:12:28,549 --> 01:12:30,518 [coffee flowing] 1696 01:12:31,451 --> 01:12:33,521 [exhales] 1697 01:12:33,621 --> 01:12:35,256 I'm never going back to school. 1698 01:12:35,355 --> 01:12:36,757 -[Vanessa] Can I get that in writing? 1699 01:12:36,858 --> 01:12:37,892 -[laughs] 1700 01:12:40,561 --> 01:12:41,461 You know what I miss? 1701 01:12:41,562 --> 01:12:43,331 When I'm away? 1702 01:12:43,430 --> 01:12:45,032 -What do you miss, sweetie? 1703 01:12:45,132 --> 01:12:46,567 -Seeing you read your Bible. 1704 01:12:46,667 --> 01:12:48,970 Early in the morning. 1705 01:12:49,070 --> 01:12:50,838 I love that. 1706 01:12:52,940 --> 01:12:56,376 Okay, so what happened last night? 1707 01:12:56,476 --> 01:13:00,314 [distant car rumbling] 1708 01:13:00,413 --> 01:13:03,584 -[sighs] We, uh, we were having dinner. 1709 01:13:03,684 --> 01:13:05,519 It was a really nice time. 1710 01:13:05,620 --> 01:13:08,222 And then he took a call. 1711 01:13:08,322 --> 01:13:09,924 When he came back, 1712 01:13:10,024 --> 01:13:13,027 he said that something came up that he had to go. 1713 01:13:13,127 --> 01:13:14,762 No warning. 1714 01:13:14,862 --> 01:13:16,429 No explanation, just that he had to leave. 1715 01:13:16,530 --> 01:13:18,366 Immediately. 1716 01:13:18,465 --> 01:13:20,768 -Yikes. Doesn't sound good. 1717 01:13:20,868 --> 01:13:24,471 -Exactly. I don't know maybe... 1718 01:13:24,572 --> 01:13:27,008 maybe he had second thoughts. 1719 01:13:27,108 --> 01:13:29,610 -Well, whatever the reason. 1720 01:13:29,710 --> 01:13:31,679 I want to tell you something. 1721 01:13:33,581 --> 01:13:38,485 If you do find someone to love, I won't be upset. 1722 01:13:39,720 --> 01:13:43,891 Because when I saw you with Ben, one thing was obvious. 1723 01:13:43,991 --> 01:13:47,795 You were so happy, Mom. 1724 01:13:47,895 --> 01:13:49,664 -I was. 1725 01:13:50,932 --> 01:13:53,801 Until last night. 1726 01:13:53,901 --> 01:13:55,435 -[Saddie] So maybe it isn't Ben. 1727 01:13:55,536 --> 01:14:00,107 But... dad wouldn't want you to be alone. 1728 01:14:00,207 --> 01:14:02,877 I don't want that either. 1729 01:14:02,977 --> 01:14:04,312 -I love you, Sadie. 1730 01:14:04,412 --> 01:14:06,180 -I love you too. 1731 01:14:09,750 --> 01:14:11,652 Okay. The dance is in seven hours. 1732 01:14:11,752 --> 01:14:12,987 We have some work to do. 1733 01:14:13,087 --> 01:14:14,322 I'm gonna go shower. 1734 01:14:14,422 --> 01:14:16,157 Thank you for this. 1735 01:14:16,257 --> 01:14:18,926 -Of course. -[giggles] 1736 01:14:19,026 --> 01:14:20,795 -[takes deep breath] 1737 01:14:22,630 --> 01:14:27,101 [distant cars rumbling] 1738 01:14:31,005 --> 01:14:33,841 -Hey. So, the dance is two weeks away. 1739 01:14:33,941 --> 01:14:38,846 And, well... I can't wait to see you. 1740 01:14:38,946 --> 01:14:40,881 I got a feeling this is gonna be the best Christmas 1741 01:14:40,982 --> 01:14:42,917 of my life. 1742 01:14:43,017 --> 01:14:45,519 And who knows? 1743 01:14:45,619 --> 01:14:48,055 Maybe it'll be the best Christmas of your life too. 1744 01:14:48,155 --> 01:14:51,726 Oh, did I mention that I'm a really good dancer? 1745 01:14:51,826 --> 01:14:53,694 Because I'm a really great dancer. 1746 01:14:53,794 --> 01:14:56,097 [chuckles] All right, let's talk later. 1747 01:14:56,197 --> 01:14:57,965 Bye. 1748 01:15:01,936 --> 01:15:06,173 [phone ringing] 1749 01:15:06,273 --> 01:15:08,743 [phone vibrating] 1750 01:15:08,843 --> 01:15:10,811 [screw driver thumps] 1751 01:15:15,983 --> 01:15:17,752 [sighs] 1752 01:15:22,590 --> 01:15:24,558 [phone beeps] 1753 01:15:25,559 --> 01:15:28,796 -Ben. Hey, I, uh... 1754 01:15:28,896 --> 01:15:30,865 I guess I thought I would have heard from you by now. 1755 01:15:31,332 --> 01:15:35,636 [somber music] 1756 01:15:35,736 --> 01:15:36,971 -Hello. -Oh my gosh. 1757 01:15:37,071 --> 01:15:39,840 -Those looks so good. -Delicious. 1758 01:15:39,940 --> 01:15:41,409 -My goodness. -I can't wait to wear my dress. 1759 01:15:41,510 --> 01:15:43,277 It would be so cute. 1760 01:15:44,513 --> 01:15:46,280 -...two place. And the banners [indistinct]. 1761 01:15:46,380 --> 01:15:48,149 Thank you so much. 1762 01:15:49,316 --> 01:15:50,484 [exhales] 1763 01:15:50,584 --> 01:15:52,553 [tapping on clipboard] 1764 01:15:55,256 --> 01:15:56,590 [somber music fades] 1765 01:15:56,690 --> 01:15:59,160 Servers are prepped. Caterer is on time. 1766 01:15:59,260 --> 01:16:02,063 And if you can believe it, we are ahead of schedule. 1767 01:16:02,163 --> 01:16:03,197 -And you're all right? 1768 01:16:03,297 --> 01:16:04,231 [clicks pen] 1769 01:16:04,331 --> 01:16:06,233 -[chuckles] 1770 01:16:06,333 --> 01:16:08,769 Being here, it's a... 1771 01:16:08,869 --> 01:16:10,604 it's a good distraction. 1772 01:16:10,704 --> 01:16:12,606 [phone rings, buzzing] 1773 01:16:12,706 --> 01:16:13,674 -Oh. [sighs in relief] It's Hudson. 1774 01:16:13,774 --> 01:16:15,776 -He's okay. -Good. 1775 01:16:15,876 --> 01:16:17,845 -He said he'll explain everything. 1776 01:16:19,080 --> 01:16:21,248 He said he thinks it's snowing outside. 1777 01:16:21,348 --> 01:16:22,483 He told me to go look. 1778 01:16:22,583 --> 01:16:23,918 [chair squeaks] 1779 01:16:24,018 --> 01:16:25,352 [footsteps receding] -Hmm. 1780 01:16:25,453 --> 01:16:27,221 [pen thuds] 1781 01:16:28,789 --> 01:16:30,758 -[Hudson] It's not snowing. 1782 01:16:32,660 --> 01:16:35,096 -[squeals] You're really here. 1783 01:16:35,196 --> 01:16:37,331 Oh, I was so worried. 1784 01:16:37,431 --> 01:16:39,333 -I'm fine. 1785 01:16:39,433 --> 01:16:40,401 [smooch] 1786 01:16:40,501 --> 01:16:42,269 I'm home. 1787 01:16:43,871 --> 01:16:46,140 -I can't believe it. [giggles] 1788 01:16:46,240 --> 01:16:47,374 -I couldn't let my girl go to the dance alone. 1789 01:16:47,475 --> 01:16:49,009 -Oh, thank you. 1790 01:16:49,110 --> 01:16:50,878 [door opens] 1791 01:16:53,681 --> 01:16:55,683 -Welcome home. 1792 01:16:55,783 --> 01:16:57,384 Have you seen your mama, Private Rogers? 1793 01:16:57,485 --> 01:16:59,253 -Yes, ma 'am. As soon as I got in. 1794 01:17:02,156 --> 01:17:04,391 -I don't suppose you feel like helping out, do you? 1795 01:17:04,492 --> 01:17:06,760 -You're asking an Army Ranger if he wants to help? 1796 01:17:06,861 --> 01:17:09,430 Mrs. Mayfield, that's why I'm here. 1797 01:17:09,531 --> 01:17:11,632 -All right. Then, come on. 1798 01:17:11,732 --> 01:17:12,633 -One of the reasons, anyway. 1799 01:17:12,733 --> 01:17:14,935 -[giggles] 1800 01:17:15,035 --> 01:17:17,004 -They're perfect. [chuckles] 1801 01:17:19,907 --> 01:17:24,411 [joyful Christmas music] 1802 01:17:30,784 --> 01:17:32,753 It's a--a memento basically, 1803 01:17:32,853 --> 01:17:34,755 not usually worth much. 1804 01:17:34,855 --> 01:17:36,423 -Oh, I will be right back, okay? 1805 01:17:36,525 --> 01:17:37,825 Just give me one second. 1806 01:17:37,925 --> 01:17:39,894 Hi. You folks find everything okay? 1807 01:17:44,265 --> 01:17:45,799 [music fades] 1808 01:17:45,900 --> 01:17:48,035 Whew. How about that rush? 1809 01:17:48,135 --> 01:17:50,572 I'll tell you. 1810 01:17:50,671 --> 01:17:52,406 Crowds are good for my step count. 1811 01:17:52,507 --> 01:17:55,577 Tell you that. Very good for that. 1812 01:17:55,676 --> 01:17:57,444 And for business, right? 1813 01:18:00,549 --> 01:18:02,016 Look at that. 1814 01:18:02,116 --> 01:18:03,484 Six thousand two hundred and two steps. 1815 01:18:03,585 --> 01:18:05,352 [chuckles] 1816 01:18:08,289 --> 01:18:11,692 Wow, Gary well done. 1817 01:18:11,792 --> 01:18:13,727 "That's very impressive, Gary. 1818 01:18:13,827 --> 01:18:15,296 "You--you should take a break, Gary. 1819 01:18:15,396 --> 01:18:16,397 In fact, here's a raise!" 1820 01:18:16,497 --> 01:18:18,265 -Hold on. 1821 01:18:23,737 --> 01:18:25,005 -[Gary] You know for someone 1822 01:18:25,105 --> 01:18:26,407 who's about to be $25,000 richer, 1823 01:18:26,508 --> 01:18:28,275 you're awfully moody. 1824 01:18:30,211 --> 01:18:33,814 [whimsical music] 1825 01:18:33,914 --> 01:18:35,883 It's engraved. Told ya. 1826 01:18:43,592 --> 01:18:45,059 -[mouth clicks] 1827 01:18:45,159 --> 01:18:46,260 -You okay? 1828 01:18:46,360 --> 01:18:48,128 [object clatters] 1829 01:18:50,297 --> 01:18:52,499 [phone beeps] 1830 01:18:52,601 --> 01:18:53,934 -Yes, this is Howard Miller. 1831 01:18:54,034 --> 01:18:55,169 Will you please call me back? 1832 01:18:55,269 --> 01:18:57,037 It's important. 1833 01:18:59,406 --> 01:19:01,175 [dry chuckle] 1834 01:19:02,243 --> 01:19:05,513 [poignant music] 1835 01:19:05,614 --> 01:19:07,381 [screw driver thumps] 1836 01:19:08,916 --> 01:19:10,884 -[sniffles] 1837 01:19:13,521 --> 01:19:16,423 - [Vanessa] Ben. Hey, I, uh... 1838 01:19:16,524 --> 01:19:19,226 I guess I thought I would have heard from you by now. 1839 01:19:19,326 --> 01:19:21,730 I...keep wondering if it was something I said 1840 01:19:21,829 --> 01:19:24,198 or something at home. 1841 01:19:24,298 --> 01:19:25,700 And look, if you've changed your mind, 1842 01:19:25,799 --> 01:19:28,435 I...I understand. 1843 01:19:28,536 --> 01:19:32,006 I have loved every minute of being your friend. 1844 01:19:32,106 --> 01:19:34,008 And maybe you weren't ready for more. 1845 01:19:34,108 --> 01:19:37,344 I don't... I don't know, but please call me. 1846 01:19:37,444 --> 01:19:40,347 I...I really don't want to end things like this. 1847 01:19:40,447 --> 01:19:43,317 Cause, Ben, whatever you're going through, I'm--I get it. 1848 01:19:43,417 --> 01:19:46,854 And I'm...I'm here. 1849 01:19:50,024 --> 01:19:51,825 -Another Christmas season in the books. 1850 01:19:51,925 --> 01:19:53,260 Cash is counted. 1851 01:19:53,360 --> 01:19:55,229 Record week. 1852 01:19:55,329 --> 01:19:58,198 And, uh, Margie's making dinner as I speak. 1853 01:19:58,299 --> 01:20:00,669 So come on over when you're done. 1854 01:20:00,769 --> 01:20:02,136 -I will. [subtle chuckle] 1855 01:20:02,236 --> 01:20:04,471 -All right. 1856 01:20:04,572 --> 01:20:07,742 [shouts] Merry Christmas to all! 1857 01:20:07,841 --> 01:20:09,376 And to all a good night! 1858 01:20:09,476 --> 01:20:10,844 -Thank you, Gary. 1859 01:20:10,944 --> 01:20:12,913 Merry Christmas. [doorbell rings] 1860 01:20:13,013 --> 01:20:15,617 -Oh. -Howard Miller? 1861 01:20:15,717 --> 01:20:17,585 -Sheila. Oh my. 1862 01:20:17,686 --> 01:20:18,952 Thank you for coming all this way. 1863 01:20:19,053 --> 01:20:20,954 -Absolutely. If you could get the ring. 1864 01:20:21,055 --> 01:20:22,590 I have the cashier's check right here. 1865 01:20:22,691 --> 01:20:23,558 -I did try to call you several times. 1866 01:20:23,658 --> 01:20:25,092 -I know that. 1867 01:20:25,192 --> 01:20:26,860 I had an appointment across town. 1868 01:20:26,960 --> 01:20:28,329 -Right. There's something I gotta tell ya. 1869 01:20:28,429 --> 01:20:31,432 Um, you see, my wife Clara, is no longer with us. 1870 01:20:31,533 --> 01:20:33,300 Now she and I had a son. 1871 01:20:33,400 --> 01:20:35,235 Ben. He works here. 1872 01:20:35,336 --> 01:20:38,506 -I really just want to buy the ring. 1873 01:20:38,606 --> 01:20:39,708 -Right this way. 1874 01:20:39,808 --> 01:20:42,009 -Okay. 1875 01:20:42,109 --> 01:20:44,612 -You see, Ben, his wife also died suddenly. 1876 01:20:44,713 --> 01:20:47,948 And after that, 1877 01:20:48,048 --> 01:20:51,118 my wife and I just prayed that he'd find love again. 1878 01:20:51,218 --> 01:20:55,956 True love. This is from the Bible. 1879 01:20:56,056 --> 01:20:59,527 "Where your treasure is there, your heart will be also. 1880 01:20:59,627 --> 01:21:01,929 I'd forgotten that. 1881 01:21:02,029 --> 01:21:03,997 But I've got it now. 1882 01:21:05,032 --> 01:21:07,868 There are more important things than money. 1883 01:21:07,968 --> 01:21:11,773 There are diamonds more precious than jewels. 1884 01:21:11,872 --> 01:21:16,143 Sheila, Merry Christmas. 1885 01:21:16,243 --> 01:21:17,911 I cannot sell you that ring. 1886 01:21:18,011 --> 01:21:20,180 It belongs to somebody else. 1887 01:21:20,280 --> 01:21:21,549 -I knew this was gonna happen. 1888 01:21:21,649 --> 01:21:25,018 I...I just came for the ring. 1889 01:21:25,119 --> 01:21:27,087 -It's still a no. I'm sorry. 1890 01:21:29,056 --> 01:21:32,960 -I don't like being told no. 1891 01:21:33,060 --> 01:21:36,897 But I can see that you really value that ring 1892 01:21:36,997 --> 01:21:40,367 and must have some good plan for it. 1893 01:21:42,302 --> 01:21:46,907 [gasps] Is that a 1930s Remington Model 3? 1894 01:21:47,007 --> 01:21:48,710 -Indeed, it is. It came in last week. 1895 01:21:48,810 --> 01:21:50,411 -How much? 1896 01:21:50,512 --> 01:21:51,546 -Twenty-five thousand dollars. [snickers] 1897 01:21:51,646 --> 01:21:53,347 -Oh. 1898 01:21:53,447 --> 01:21:56,049 -No. No. It's uh, [clears throat] well... 1899 01:21:59,420 --> 01:22:01,188 for you, 1900 01:22:02,356 --> 01:22:04,224 one-ninety. 1901 01:22:04,324 --> 01:22:05,560 And you know I'm taking a beating on that. 1902 01:22:05,660 --> 01:22:08,395 -And you know I want that ring. 1903 01:22:09,163 --> 01:22:13,200 But the Model 3, it's worth the trip. 1904 01:22:13,701 --> 01:22:15,469 Sold. 1905 01:22:17,572 --> 01:22:18,640 -Merry Christmas. 1906 01:22:18,740 --> 01:22:20,508 -Merry Christmas. 1907 01:22:23,878 --> 01:22:25,880 -Cute. There you go. -Thank you. 1908 01:22:25,979 --> 01:22:26,980 -[Maria] So, he never called? 1909 01:22:27,080 --> 01:22:28,650 Never texted? 1910 01:22:28,750 --> 01:22:31,418 -Nope. 1911 01:22:31,519 --> 01:22:33,822 -Well, maybe he had a reaction, you know. 1912 01:22:33,922 --> 01:22:35,590 That happened to my boss once. 1913 01:22:35,690 --> 01:22:37,892 She had some tuna salad and never came back. 1914 01:22:37,991 --> 01:22:39,928 -[chuckles softly] 1915 01:22:41,763 --> 01:22:45,299 -Or maybe he wasn't ready. 1916 01:22:45,399 --> 01:22:47,367 -It just doesn't make sense. 1917 01:22:48,937 --> 01:22:52,574 -But...what about you, Vanessa? 1918 01:22:52,674 --> 01:22:56,443 Are you ready? 1919 01:22:56,544 --> 01:22:58,513 I mean, you're still wearing Alan's ring. 1920 01:23:16,063 --> 01:23:20,133 -Dad. Look, I'm...I'm sorry. 1921 01:23:20,234 --> 01:23:22,604 I never should have talked to you like that. 1922 01:23:22,704 --> 01:23:25,707 Truth is, you bought the ring. 1923 01:23:25,807 --> 01:23:28,510 The ring belongs to you. 1924 01:23:28,610 --> 01:23:30,812 I guess it belongs to the buyer now. 1925 01:23:30,912 --> 01:23:34,047 -No. I'm the one who should be sorry. 1926 01:23:34,147 --> 01:23:36,016 The whole thing was my fault. 1927 01:23:36,116 --> 01:23:38,285 Then it hit me. 1928 01:23:38,385 --> 01:23:41,321 The best gift is eternal. 1929 01:23:41,421 --> 01:23:43,390 It can't be kept in a velvet box. 1930 01:23:44,626 --> 01:23:46,126 -What do you mean? 1931 01:23:46,226 --> 01:23:48,195 -I was wrong. 1932 01:23:49,296 --> 01:23:52,934 The ring is engraved just like you said. 1933 01:23:53,033 --> 01:23:54,836 Love is the greatest diamond in the rough. 1934 01:23:54,936 --> 01:23:56,704 Especially at Christmas time. 1935 01:24:00,975 --> 01:24:02,810 Italy just going to have to wait. 1936 01:24:02,911 --> 01:24:06,981 [sentimental music] 1937 01:24:07,080 --> 01:24:08,650 -Are you serious? 1938 01:24:08,750 --> 01:24:10,985 -It's not mine. 1939 01:24:11,084 --> 01:24:14,822 It's hers. Go give it to her. 1940 01:24:19,027 --> 01:24:20,795 -Dad... 1941 01:24:20,895 --> 01:24:22,664 [ring box clack] 1942 01:24:29,537 --> 01:24:31,305 Thank you. 1943 01:24:33,240 --> 01:24:35,208 [sentimental music continues] 1944 01:24:39,146 --> 01:24:43,116 [running footsteps] 1945 01:24:43,216 --> 01:24:45,185 [door opens, doorbell ring] 1946 01:24:46,153 --> 01:24:48,690 [sentimental music fades] 1947 01:24:48,790 --> 01:24:50,558 -Merry Christmas, Clara. 1948 01:24:53,427 --> 01:24:54,829 [door creaks open] -[Vanessa] I will, Leigh. Yeah. 1949 01:24:54,929 --> 01:24:55,897 Thanks for letting me know. 1950 01:24:55,997 --> 01:24:57,364 [door shuts] -Okay. 1951 01:24:57,464 --> 01:24:58,198 I'm going to get ready now and then I'll, uh... 1952 01:24:58,298 --> 01:25:00,267 I'll see you soon. 1953 01:25:01,234 --> 01:25:03,203 [keys jingles] -Okay. Bye. 1954 01:25:03,771 --> 01:25:05,540 [phone beeps] 1955 01:25:15,984 --> 01:25:18,318 [melancholy music] 1956 01:25:28,963 --> 01:25:31,866 [melancholy music continues] 1957 01:25:33,568 --> 01:25:35,536 [picture frame thumps softly] 1958 01:25:44,478 --> 01:25:46,446 [melancholy music fades] 1959 01:25:51,786 --> 01:25:56,323 [sentimental music] 1960 01:26:03,263 --> 01:26:05,232 [Vanessa exhales] 1961 01:26:07,035 --> 01:26:08,803 [Dogtag pendant jingles] 1962 01:26:17,111 --> 01:26:18,880 [subtle clinks] 1963 01:26:25,019 --> 01:26:28,188 [inhaling deeply] 1964 01:26:28,288 --> 01:26:32,760 [gentle piano music] 1965 01:26:56,283 --> 01:26:58,485 [takes deep breath] 1966 01:27:03,758 --> 01:27:05,526 [chuckles] 1967 01:27:08,096 --> 01:27:10,330 [sigh] 1968 01:27:15,937 --> 01:27:20,074 [Festive holiday tunes] 1969 01:27:20,174 --> 01:27:24,812 [crowd chatters] 1970 01:27:33,554 --> 01:27:35,489 Thank you so much for being here. 1971 01:27:35,590 --> 01:27:37,158 We really appreciate you and your service, okay? 1972 01:27:37,257 --> 01:27:37,892 -Yeah. -Thank you. Enjoy the night. 1973 01:27:37,992 --> 01:27:39,761 -Yeah. 1974 01:27:42,130 --> 01:27:43,898 [Vanessa exhales] 1975 01:27:44,665 --> 01:27:46,801 Wow, this is, uh, quite the turnout. 1976 01:27:46,901 --> 01:27:48,136 -There's so many people. 1977 01:27:48,236 --> 01:27:49,737 Great job, Mom. 1978 01:27:49,837 --> 01:27:51,172 -Thanks. 1979 01:27:51,271 --> 01:27:53,040 -You outdid yourself. 1980 01:27:54,108 --> 01:27:55,777 -I'm really glad you're here. 1981 01:27:55,877 --> 01:27:58,846 -Hey, you ready? -Yes. 1982 01:27:58,946 --> 01:28:01,182 -Ella and Cami, it's time! [soft applause] 1983 01:28:01,281 --> 01:28:02,583 -Break a leg. -Good luck, mom. 1984 01:28:02,683 --> 01:28:04,685 You're going to do great. 1985 01:28:04,786 --> 01:28:06,554 -You know. That's show biz talk. 1986 01:28:06,654 --> 01:28:07,922 - [Announcer] Ladies and gentlemen, 1987 01:28:08,022 --> 01:28:09,223 please welcome the president of Columbus Cares, 1988 01:28:09,322 --> 01:28:10,992 Vanessa Mayfield. 1989 01:28:11,092 --> 01:28:12,727 [audience applauds] 1990 01:28:12,827 --> 01:28:14,095 [audience cheering] 1991 01:28:14,195 --> 01:28:15,963 -Go, mom! 1992 01:28:17,165 --> 01:28:20,467 -Thank you so much. Thank you. 1993 01:28:20,568 --> 01:28:23,704 Tonight is all about our military families. 1994 01:28:23,805 --> 01:28:27,041 The price of serving is very great. 1995 01:28:27,141 --> 01:28:31,145 So before we move on, please stand if you have ever served. 1996 01:28:31,245 --> 01:28:35,750 [audience applauds] 1997 01:28:41,656 --> 01:28:44,357 I never expected that out of pain, 1998 01:28:44,457 --> 01:28:47,261 there would be so much joy, 1999 01:28:47,394 --> 01:28:50,330 so many reasons for a community to celebrate. 2000 01:28:50,430 --> 01:28:53,333 But I have learned over the years... 2001 01:28:53,433 --> 01:28:55,703 that life is short. 2002 01:28:55,803 --> 01:28:58,105 And we truly need to dance anyway. 2003 01:29:00,241 --> 01:29:03,911 I would like to thank everyone who helped me with the four D's. 2004 01:29:04,011 --> 01:29:06,346 Decorating, donations, dinner, and dessert. 2005 01:29:06,446 --> 01:29:09,517 [laughter] 2006 01:29:09,617 --> 01:29:12,419 Columbus Cares was a dream of mine 2007 01:29:12,520 --> 01:29:14,121 and you have made that dream come true. 2008 01:29:14,222 --> 01:29:16,157 So thank you so much. 2009 01:29:16,257 --> 01:29:21,829 [audience applauds] 2010 01:29:21,929 --> 01:29:25,266 This Christmas, we set out to support 100 families. 2011 01:29:25,365 --> 01:29:26,734 In addition to gift bags, 2012 01:29:26,834 --> 01:29:30,503 each family will receive $200. 2013 01:29:30,605 --> 01:29:34,441 Now at this time, we have 95 families spoken for. 2014 01:29:34,542 --> 01:29:37,879 With just five more sponsors, we will make our goal 2015 01:29:37,979 --> 01:29:42,482 and show these families just how much Columbus cares. 2016 01:29:42,583 --> 01:29:44,619 If you're able to sponsor, please just raise your hand 2017 01:29:44,719 --> 01:29:47,355 and someone will come around and collect your info. 2018 01:29:47,454 --> 01:29:48,388 I see two. Wonderful. 2019 01:29:48,488 --> 01:29:51,292 That's 97. 2020 01:29:51,391 --> 01:29:52,560 -We'll help. 2021 01:29:52,660 --> 01:29:54,629 -Ninety-eight. Thank you. 2022 01:29:56,230 --> 01:29:57,198 Ninety-nine. 2023 01:29:57,298 --> 01:29:58,799 Thank you so much. 2024 01:29:58,900 --> 01:30:01,235 Anyone else? 2025 01:30:01,335 --> 01:30:03,070 -One hundred. 2026 01:30:03,170 --> 01:30:07,675 [audience applauds] 2027 01:30:12,513 --> 01:30:14,315 [audience cheering] -Thank you everyone. 2028 01:30:14,414 --> 01:30:16,317 The dance floor is now open! 2029 01:30:16,416 --> 01:30:20,922 [gentle piano music] 2030 01:30:34,235 --> 01:30:36,003 -Hey. 2031 01:30:36,871 --> 01:30:40,107 -Thank you. For your support. 2032 01:30:40,207 --> 01:30:41,208 I didn't think you'd show up. 2033 01:30:41,309 --> 01:30:42,877 -Vanessa, I'm so sorry. 2034 01:30:42,977 --> 01:30:44,378 I...I never should have left like that. 2035 01:30:44,477 --> 01:30:45,513 -What happened? 2036 01:30:45,613 --> 01:30:47,648 -Can we...go outside? 2037 01:30:47,748 --> 01:30:49,784 ♪ From now on, our troubles... ♪ 2038 01:30:49,884 --> 01:30:51,652 Please? 2039 01:30:53,955 --> 01:30:55,723 -Okay. 2040 01:30:59,894 --> 01:31:03,564 ♪ Have yourself a Merry little Christmas ♪ 2041 01:31:03,664 --> 01:31:05,633 [Vanessa exhales] 2042 01:31:07,401 --> 01:31:09,170 Now I know this isn't real. 2043 01:31:10,571 --> 01:31:12,540 -Last night was all my fault. 2044 01:31:14,208 --> 01:31:16,043 But I had to leave. 2045 01:31:16,143 --> 01:31:18,112 I had to get back to Marietta before it was too late. 2046 01:31:19,447 --> 01:31:21,215 -Too late for what? 2047 01:31:22,650 --> 01:31:24,952 -To stop a certain sale. 2048 01:31:25,052 --> 01:31:27,755 -At your store? 2049 01:31:27,855 --> 01:31:30,358 -When I was home, my dad showed me an heirloom 2050 01:31:30,458 --> 01:31:31,792 that he was going to sell. 2051 01:31:31,892 --> 01:31:35,196 It was...it was worth a lot of money. 2052 01:31:35,296 --> 01:31:39,467 And it was, uh...a ring. 2053 01:31:39,567 --> 01:31:40,701 -A ring? 2054 01:31:40,801 --> 01:31:42,903 -Yes. 2055 01:31:43,004 --> 01:31:46,207 Then at night dinner, I got a call from Isaac Baker. 2056 01:31:46,307 --> 01:31:47,341 - [Vanessa] The ring guy? 2057 01:31:47,441 --> 01:31:48,876 -Uh-huh. 2058 01:31:48,976 --> 01:31:50,945 He said the ring was at our shop. 2059 01:31:52,446 --> 01:31:54,615 And that it was engraved. 2060 01:31:54,715 --> 01:31:58,986 And I don't know, I... 2061 01:31:59,086 --> 01:32:02,757 I panicked, okay? I panicked because... 2062 01:32:02,857 --> 01:32:04,458 I had to get back to stop my dad from selling the ring. 2063 01:32:04,558 --> 01:32:06,527 Because Vanessa... 2064 01:32:08,129 --> 01:32:11,565 Bill Bailey's ring belongs to just one person. 2065 01:32:17,304 --> 01:32:19,073 Open it. 2066 01:32:26,313 --> 01:32:29,083 [uplifting music] 2067 01:32:29,183 --> 01:32:33,821 -[chuckles in relief] Ben. How in the world? 2068 01:32:35,756 --> 01:32:38,225 I cannot believe this. How did this 2069 01:32:38,325 --> 01:32:40,294 [uplifting music intensifies] 2070 01:32:45,099 --> 01:32:47,601 -I'm in love with you, Vanessa Mayfield. 2071 01:32:49,170 --> 01:32:51,739 -[chuckles] 2072 01:32:51,839 --> 01:32:53,808 I love you too, Ben Miller. 2073 01:32:56,811 --> 01:32:59,346 [whimsical music] 2074 01:32:59,447 --> 01:33:02,483 -Hmm. [happy chuckle] 2075 01:33:02,583 --> 01:33:04,752 Sifting through antique rings, were you? 2076 01:33:04,852 --> 01:33:08,689 -Hmm. That's what you do. 2077 01:33:08,789 --> 01:33:10,357 When you're thinking about getting married. 2078 01:33:10,458 --> 01:33:12,693 -[chuckles then sniffles] 2079 01:33:12,793 --> 01:33:14,962 Next time you have to stop a certain sale, 2080 01:33:15,062 --> 01:33:18,065 just tell me. 2081 01:33:18,165 --> 01:33:19,934 -Okay. [chuckles] 2082 01:33:22,970 --> 01:33:24,939 -I never stopped praying. 2083 01:33:25,574 --> 01:33:27,341 -Me either. 2084 01:33:30,778 --> 01:33:33,347 [gentle, romantic music] 2085 01:33:53,501 --> 01:33:56,403 ♪ A Merry little Christmas ♪ 2086 01:33:56,504 --> 01:34:01,642 ♪ Now ♪ 2087 01:34:01,742 --> 01:34:04,044 -Sadie. I'd like you to meet Ben. 2088 01:34:04,145 --> 01:34:06,647 -Hi. It's really nice to meet you. 2089 01:34:06,747 --> 01:34:08,716 -I've heard a lot about you. 2090 01:34:09,683 --> 01:34:11,986 -Mom, your ring. 2091 01:34:12,086 --> 01:34:14,788 -Ben brought it back from me. 2092 01:34:14,889 --> 01:34:17,791 -It's, uh... it's quite the story. 2093 01:34:17,892 --> 01:34:18,926 -I can't wait to hear it. 2094 01:34:19,026 --> 01:34:19,960 [ Officially Christmas plays] 2095 01:34:20,060 --> 01:34:22,029 Except right now I think it's, 2096 01:34:22,129 --> 01:34:23,764 I think it's time to hit the dance floor. 2097 01:34:23,864 --> 01:34:25,432 -Oh. -Yes. 2098 01:34:25,534 --> 01:34:27,468 Time to show me those dance moves. 2099 01:34:27,569 --> 01:34:29,270 -I was just kidding. I don't really... 2100 01:34:29,370 --> 01:34:30,371 -Uh-huh. Yeah. Let's see. 2101 01:34:30,471 --> 01:34:31,372 -No. Really, I--no. -[Vanessa] Come on. Come on. 2102 01:34:31,472 --> 01:34:33,040 -No, no, no. Okay. 2103 01:34:33,741 --> 01:34:35,510 -[Vanessa's voice] So, there you have it. 2104 01:34:35,610 --> 01:34:38,212 My very spectacular Christmas miracle. 2105 01:34:38,312 --> 01:34:41,115 I've kept the ring close ever since. 2106 01:34:41,215 --> 01:34:43,450 It's a reminder that we're not alone. 2107 01:34:43,552 --> 01:34:46,921 That hope abounds and there's meaning in the details. 2108 01:34:47,021 --> 01:34:50,525 That home is always with us, no matter where we are. 2109 01:34:50,625 --> 01:34:52,693 And I think Bill Bailey would agree. 2110 01:34:52,793 --> 01:34:55,530 Oh, and if you ever go skiing in Colorado, 2111 01:34:55,630 --> 01:34:57,464 wear your gloves. 2112 01:34:57,566 --> 01:34:59,166 Or don't.[chuckles] 2113 01:34:59,266 --> 01:35:01,335 You'll thank me later. 2114 01:35:05,005 --> 01:35:08,643 ♪ Everybody's starting to feel it ♪ 2115 01:35:08,742 --> 01:35:12,279 ♪ Starting to feel it in the air ♪ 2116 01:35:12,379 --> 01:35:14,081 ♪ All of the sidewalks ♪ 2117 01:35:14,181 --> 01:35:15,983 ♪ All of the streetlights ♪ 2118 01:35:16,083 --> 01:35:19,153 ♪ Holiday magic everywhere ♪ 2119 01:35:19,253 --> 01:35:21,623 ♪ Oooh ♪ 2120 01:35:21,722 --> 01:35:22,957 ♪ Then it hits me ♪ 2121 01:35:23,057 --> 01:35:25,527 ♪ Oooh ♪ 2122 01:35:25,627 --> 01:35:29,063 ♪ It's officially Christmas ♪ 2123 01:35:29,163 --> 01:35:32,967 ♪ And I'm officially yours ♪ 2124 01:35:33,067 --> 01:35:35,269 ♪ I'm officially wishing ♪ 2125 01:35:35,369 --> 01:35:38,739 -[Santa] Ho ho ho ho! Merry Christmas! 2126 01:35:38,839 --> 01:35:40,407 Merry Christmas one and all! 2127 01:35:40,508 --> 01:35:42,142 Ho ho ho ho! 2128 01:35:42,243 --> 01:35:45,547 Merry Christmas! 2129 01:35:45,647 --> 01:35:48,048 ♪ Then all of a sudden, it's true ♪ 2130 01:35:48,148 --> 01:35:51,418 ♪ It's officially Christmas ♪ 2131 01:35:51,519 --> 01:35:53,454 ♪ Now that I'm with you ♪ 2132 01:36:00,961 --> 01:36:02,763 [cash register pings] 2133 01:36:02,863 --> 01:36:03,897 -[Isaac] Whoo! 2134 01:36:03,998 --> 01:36:05,933 [laughs in excitement] 2135 01:36:06,033 --> 01:36:08,002 [service bell ringing] 2136 01:36:09,870 --> 01:36:11,573 ♪ Waiting for Santa ♪ 2137 01:36:11,673 --> 01:36:13,807 ♪ Here by the fire ♪ 2138 01:36:13,907 --> 01:36:17,579 ♪ Listen for footsteps on the roof ♪ 2139 01:36:17,679 --> 01:36:19,013 ♪ " Jingle Bell " rocking ♪ 2140 01:36:19,113 --> 01:36:21,115 ♪ Over the speakers ♪ 2141 01:36:21,215 --> 01:36:24,318 ♪ Singing along just like we do ♪ 2142 01:36:24,418 --> 01:36:26,588 ♪ Oooh ♪ 2143 01:36:26,688 --> 01:36:28,022 ♪ Then it hits me ♪ 2144 01:36:28,122 --> 01:36:30,558 ♪ Ooh ♪ 2145 01:36:30,659 --> 01:36:34,161 ♪ It's officially Christmas ♪ 2146 01:36:34,261 --> 01:36:38,032 ♪ And I'm officially yours ♪ 2147 01:36:38,132 --> 01:36:41,969 ♪ I'm officially wishing ♪ 2148 01:36:42,069 --> 01:36:46,541 ♪ For something not in a store ♪ 2149 01:36:46,641 --> 01:36:48,576 ♪ It's already December ♪ 2150 01:36:48,677 --> 01:36:50,679 ♪ The snow's falling too ♪ 2151 01:36:50,779 --> 01:36:53,180 ♪ Then all of a sudden, it's true ♪ 2152 01:36:53,280 --> 01:36:56,718 ♪ It's officially Christmas ♪ 2153 01:36:56,817 --> 01:36:58,620 ♪ Now that I'm with you ♪ 2154 01:36:58,720 --> 01:37:02,323 ♪ Ooh ♪ 2155 01:37:02,423 --> 01:37:06,026 ♪ Ooh ♪ 2156 01:37:06,126 --> 01:37:09,430 ♪ We've been counting down the days all year ♪ 2157 01:37:09,531 --> 01:37:12,701 ♪ Raise a glass, it's finally here ♪ 2158 01:37:12,801 --> 01:37:17,905 ♪ Oh... ♪ 2159 01:37:18,005 --> 01:37:21,810 ♪ It's officially Christmas ♪ 2160 01:37:21,909 --> 01:37:25,680 ♪ And I'm officially yours (Oh baby) ♪ 2161 01:37:25,780 --> 01:37:29,083 ♪ I'm officially wishing ♪ 2162 01:37:29,183 --> 01:37:31,952 ♪ For something not in a store ♪ 2163 01:37:32,052 --> 01:37:33,822 ♪ (Not in a store) ♪ 2164 01:37:33,921 --> 01:37:35,856 ♪ It's already December ♪ 2165 01:37:35,956 --> 01:37:37,891 ♪ The snow's falling too ♪ 2166 01:37:37,991 --> 01:37:40,628 ♪ Then all of a sudden, it's true ♪ 2167 01:37:40,729 --> 01:37:43,798 ♪ It's officially Christmas ♪ 2168 01:37:43,897 --> 01:37:45,933 ♪ Now that I'm with you ♪ 2169 01:37:48,035 --> 01:37:50,003 ♪ (Now that I'm with you) ♪ 2170 01:37:51,539 --> 01:37:53,307 ♪ Now that I'm with you ♪ 2171 01:37:59,012 --> 01:38:00,981 ♪ Now that I'm with you ♪ 2172 01:38:05,820 --> 01:38:10,290 [ O Holy Night playing] 2173 01:38:13,795 --> 01:38:18,332 ♪ O Holy night! ♪ 2174 01:38:18,432 --> 01:38:24,037 ♪ The stars are brightly shining ♪ 2175 01:38:24,138 --> 01:38:27,575 ♪ It is the night ♪ 2176 01:38:27,675 --> 01:38:32,346 ♪ Of our dear savior's birth ♪ 2177 01:38:35,048 --> 01:38:39,754 ♪ Long lay the world ♪ 2178 01:38:39,854 --> 01:38:45,560 ♪ In sin and error pining ♪ 2179 01:38:45,660 --> 01:38:49,163 ♪ 'Til He appeared ♪ 2180 01:38:49,263 --> 01:38:53,167 ♪ And the soul felt its worth ♪ 2181 01:38:56,738 --> 01:39:01,275 ♪ A thrill of hope ♪ 2182 01:39:01,375 --> 01:39:06,146 ♪ The weary world rejoices ♪ 2183 01:39:06,246 --> 01:39:11,051 ♪ For yonder breaks ♪ 2184 01:39:11,151 --> 01:39:14,656 ♪ A new and glorious morn ♪ 2185 01:39:16,190 --> 01:39:21,563 ♪ Fall on your knees ♪ 2186 01:39:25,399 --> 01:39:28,969 ♪ O hear ♪ 2187 01:39:29,069 --> 01:39:33,340 ♪ The Angel voices! ♪ 2188 01:39:34,943 --> 01:39:39,581 ♪ O night ♪ 2189 01:39:39,681 --> 01:39:43,518 ♪ Divine ♪ 2190 01:39:43,618 --> 01:39:48,055 ♪ O night ♪ 2191 01:39:48,155 --> 01:39:51,124 ♪ When Christ was born ♪ 2192 01:39:53,093 --> 01:39:58,600 ♪ O night ♪ 2193 01:39:58,700 --> 01:40:02,971 ♪ Divine! ♪ 2194 01:40:03,070 --> 01:40:06,608 ♪ O night ♪ 2195 01:40:06,708 --> 01:40:08,977 ♪ Oh night divine ♪ 2196 01:40:09,076 --> 01:40:13,247 ♪ Truly He taught us ♪ 2197 01:40:13,347 --> 01:40:19,186 ♪ To love one another ♪ 2198 01:40:19,286 --> 01:40:22,790 ♪ His law is love ♪ 2199 01:40:22,891 --> 01:40:28,428 ♪ And His Gospel is peace ♪ 2200 01:40:28,530 --> 01:40:34,301 ♪ Peace of chains shall He break ♪ 2201 01:40:34,401 --> 01:40:39,039 ♪ For the slave is our brother ♪ 2202 01:40:40,975 --> 01:40:44,311 ♪ And in His name ♪ 2203 01:40:44,411 --> 01:40:49,449 ♪ All oppression shall cease ♪ 2204 01:40:51,051 --> 01:40:56,390 ♪ Sweet hymns of joy ♪ 2205 01:40:56,490 --> 01:41:00,662 ♪ In grateful chorus raise ♪ 2206 01:41:00,762 --> 01:41:06,199 ♪ We let all within us ♪ 2207 01:41:06,300 --> 01:41:11,573 ♪ Praise His Holy name ♪ 2208 01:41:11,673 --> 01:41:16,945 ♪ Christ is the Lord; ♪ 2209 01:41:17,045 --> 01:41:20,648 ♪ Is the Lord ♪ 2210 01:41:20,748 --> 01:41:25,419 ♪ O praise His name ♪ 2211 01:41:25,520 --> 01:41:30,024 ♪ Forever! ♪ 2212 01:41:30,123 --> 01:41:34,829 ♪ His power ♪ 2213 01:41:34,929 --> 01:41:40,133 ♪ And glory ♪ 2214 01:41:40,233 --> 01:41:45,707 ♪ Evermore proclaim ♪ 2215 01:41:49,309 --> 01:41:54,048 ♪ His power ♪ 2216 01:41:54,147 --> 01:41:59,654 ♪ And glory ♪ 2217 01:41:59,754 --> 01:42:05,158 ♪ Evermore proclaim ♪ 2218 01:42:10,698 --> 01:42:15,268 ♪ (Fall on your knees) Fall on your knees ♪ 2219 01:42:18,039 --> 01:42:21,843 ♪ O hear ♪ 2220 01:42:21,943 --> 01:42:27,649 ♪ The Angel voices! ♪ 2221 01:42:27,749 --> 01:42:32,086 ♪ O night ♪ 2222 01:42:32,185 --> 01:42:36,490 ♪ Divine ♪ 2223 01:42:36,591 --> 01:42:40,662 ♪ O night ♪ 2224 01:42:40,762 --> 01:42:43,731 ♪ When Christ was born ♪ 2225 01:42:46,734 --> 01:42:50,270 ♪ Noel ♪ 2226 01:42:51,539 --> 01:42:55,543 ♪ Noel ♪