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[♪♪♪]

I heard our apartment

is going to be a lot of work.

Kurt will pay you back just as soon as we're settled.

Mrs. Lawson, all you have to do is be a good neighbor.

Just the same, we don't like taking charity.

We can talk about all that later.

[VOICES RISING]

What is this new piece you've acquired?

Isn't it beguiling?

That's... one word for it.

Excuse me.

It's amazing

you would buy that for yourself.

Well, I needed something special to wear for Christmas Eve.

Sorry to interrupt, ladies,

but I need to speak to Mrs. Blakeley for a second.

Of course. Thank you.

That is an interesting piece of jewelry.

Thank you, Constable. Is it new?

I bought it from that lovely peddler, Mr. Bailey.

He said it's one of a kind.

I bet itis.

Too bad there's only one, though.

It would look great with the gown Elizabeth is wearing

to the Mountie Ball.

Oh... Oh, I'm sorry, I--

I know that you can't

put a price on something like that, Mrs. Blakeley,

but I'd be willing to give you twice what you paid for it.

It would mean a lot to me.

And then you could get yourself something even nicer.

Well...

there was a dragonfly pendant, a truly stunning piece.

But it cost...

$10.

You know what, Mrs. Blakeley?

I think you deserve to have a stunning Christmas.

Well, if you insist.

[DASHER BARKS]

Does Dasher know any tricks?

Most dogs like to play catch.

Not with this ball.

Hey, Cody.

Aren't you late for school?

I guess so.

What can I do for you, Constable?

Well, I just spoke to Mrs. Blakeley,

and she told me

that you sold her this special piece of jewelry.

So I did. Hard to forget that one.

You mind telling me where you got it?

Oh, I buy and sell a lot of things.

Hard to keep track of them all.

Really?

Because this happens to be stolen property.

I'm sorry to hear that.

Maybe the circuit judge can jog your memory,

but I'm afraid he won't be coming though town

till after Christmas.

I still can't remember.

That's a shame,

'cause you know I'm going to have to arrest you.

Well, you gotta do what you gotta do.

[♪♪♪]

May I have your attention, please?

All right, everyone.

It is time to assign the parts for the nativity pageant.

Now, several of you have shown excellent Christmas spirit,

and I am very, very proud of you.

All right. Ruby...

you'll be playing the role of Mary.

Hattie and Anna...

there will be two angels this year

because the two of you have both been angels.

Cody, you'll be playing one of the Wise Men,

and Robert and Timmy, you will also be Wise Men.

Do we get to ride camels?

Ha. I'm afraid they were fresh out of camels in Buxton.

But your new costumes

should be arriving first thing tomorrow morning.

[DOOR OPENS]

Um, Emily, would you mind finishing reading the cast list?

Thank you.

Opal, you're going to be the little drummer girl.

If this is about the gown for the Mountie Ball,

I'm kind of in the middle of something.

Not at all.

Dottie's finishing the alterations as we speak.

No, I am here because Lee told me

you were in desperate need

of help with the Christmas festivities.

Well, it wasn't really an emergency.

Now, I know it's hard for you to admit

that you are in over your head, and you don't want

to exhaust yourself before the Mountie Ball.

You certainly don't want

any more of those unsightly little worry lines...

I don't have worry lines.

Of course you don't.

Thankfully,

I have done dozens of these Christmas pageants,

and I am ready to jump right in.

Actually, what I really need

is some help stringing popcorn for the Christmas tree.

Stringing popcorn?

Mm-hmm. Jump right in.

Henry.

I told you I didn't want to talk about any town business.

That's not why I'm here.

Why did you fire Dottie?

Fired Dottie

because I no longer had use for her services.

But she was trying to take care of you

until you got back on your feet,

And why are you here?

You here because you care about me?

Is that so hard to believe?

A while ago,

that might have meant something to me.

A while ago?

Believe it or not,

I cared about what happened to you

after your husband passed.

That's one of the reasons why I invested in your cafe.

It was a business deal.

You were just trying to make money.

Well, you can believe whatever you like.

Henry, I know that you're upset about a lot of things.

Here's what you know.

What you know is that I don't want your help.

You're here because you want to feel good

about the fact that you made an effort.

You're here

because you want to be able to go to sleep at night,

comforted by the fact that you know that you tried.

You're just saying that because you think I took your job.

Then why can't we just stop playing games here?

Why can't you just admit that you enjoy

feeling morally superior to the rest of us?

You're here for you.

Not for me.

For you.

If you really believe that,

then there is nothing more to say.

Well, I really believe that, so I guess we're done.

We're done.

[HUFFS]

[DOOR OPENS, THEN SHUTS]

Oh!

[♪♪♪]

SAM: Sure could use some more coffee.

Really?

[CHUCKLES SOFTLY]

Most people don't like my coffee.

Well, most people forget to be grateful.

That's true enough.

Got any family, Sam?

The world is my family.

The world's your family.

You sure are hard to read.

What I do is who I am.

[CHUCKLES]

Got a special occasion coming up?

The Mountie Christmas Ball.

I bet you're taking that pretty schoolteacher.

Yep.

Gonna hire a carriage, go in style.

I gotit all planned out.

Yeah, you seem like the kind of guy

who always has everything planned.

I guess I do.

Plans are a funny thing, you know.

How's that?

Well, they don't always turn out the way you expect.

Take me, for instance.

I didn't plan on spending the night in jail.

No, I suppose you didn't.

A few hours ago, I was hungry, cold.

Now I got a roof over my head,

a hot meal.

Sometimes, what you don't want

turns out to be exactly the thing you need.

It's kinda the story of my life.

How's that?

Well, time was,

like most people,

I wanted to be rich and powerful.

Important.

Well, I never got to be those things,

so I had to make a different life for myself.

Had to figure out what I really wanted.

Well...

I guess we all got to figure that out sooner or later.

Yep.

And when life doesn't go the way you want,

it's a good time to stop and think about it.

[♪♪♪]

♪ Five golden rings ♪

♪ Four calling birds ♪

♪ Three French hens ♪

♪ Two turtle doves ♪

ALL THREE: ♪ And a partridge In a pear tree ♪

You're a really good singer, Mr. Avery.

And a good babysitter.

Well, thanks to you both.

Now off to bed with you, young man.

It's late. Good night.

'Night!

[EXHALES HEAVILY]

As a rule,

it's good to have dinner before midnight.

Well, with the town budget,

committee meetings, hearings,

and all these invoices to pay,

I must've lost track of time.

So, how was your visit with Henry today?

Or should I ask?

Well, let's just say it wasn't pleasant.

Abigail, forget about Gowen.

You're trying too hard.

You're absolutely right.

And there's so much to do.

I had no idea how much work went into running a town.

Well, that's my point exactly.

Gowen should be thanking you for relieving him of his duties.

And I should be thanking you for babysitting Cody.

And for this soup!

It's almost as good as mine!

I won't tell if you won't.

[CHUCKLES]

Mm!

[♪♪♪]

Jack!

Rosemary. You're up early.

I didn't catch a wink of sleep after I heard what had happened.

How could you arrest that lovely old man?

Mr. Bailey?

Just doing my job.

You have made a terrible mistake.

How so?

He didn't steal that...

oh, horrible pin.

How do you know what he stole, Rosemary?

[CHUCKLES]

Funny thing, that.

Amuse me.

Well...

I just happened to be straightening out Lee's things,

when, lo and behold,

I accidentally

found this small box.

You accidentally Junwrapped it and opened it?

The details aren't important. What is important is...

have you seen...

that-- that thing?

I have.

[SIGHS HEAVILY] Well, then you know

I could never have worn it.

So you sold it to Sam?

Well, I didn't want to hurt Lee's feelings.

I thought that, if he thought that he had lost it,

well, then he would just pick something else out.

something a little less, ugh, terrifying.

I know he means well!

Oh, Jack!

I didn't know what to do!

I'm gonna tell you exactly what you're gonna do.

Your husband bought you a very special gift

for your first Christmas together.

So...

you are going to put it right back where you found it,

then, on Christmas morning, when he gives it to you,

you will act surprised and delighted.

"Surprised and delighted"?

You're a very talented actress.

It'll be the performance of a lifetime.

Do you promise

not to say a word about what happened?

My lips are sealed.

[♪♪♪]

You should've told me

Rosemary Coulter sold you the pin.

Oh, it wouldn't have been right!

Because?

Well, the way I see it,

it gave the young lady an opportunity

to learn a lesson about telling the truth,

which is exactly what she needed for Christmas.

So it all worked out the way it was supposed to.

Come on, Dasher.

[DOOR CLOSES]

Pastor!

You're just the man I want to see.

I got something for you.

I don't think you have anything I need.

Don't be too sure. What do you say?

A man of God can always use a Bible.

And I'll let it go for cheap.

That's okay. I've got plenty of those at church.

Well, it is pretty old.

I got it from Granville Penitentiary.

They were giving away some old books.

Wait.

Do you mind if I look at that for a second?

[♪♪♪]

I did time at Granville.

Lot of people did time at Granville.

I saved it because of the inscription on the back.

The Saint Francis prayer.

"Lord, let me be an instrument of Thy peace.

"Where there is hatred, let me sow love,

"where there is doubt, faith,

where there is despair, hope."

It's a favorite of mine.

Mine, too.

Which is why I wrote it there.

[ASTONISHED CHUCKLE]

This was my bible.

Is that right?

Oh...

You must've changed a lot of lives with this book.

And I have a feeling you're gonna change a lot more.

Like that friend you were telling me about,

the one with the little boy.

She left without telling anyone where she was going,

there's no way to find her.

Three wise men found Bethlehem by following a star.

Well, they had a lot of help.

So have you, my friend.

How much you want for that?

Oh, take it.

The way I look at it,

I'm just returning it to its rightful owner.

Good morning, Miss Yost.

Katie!

Katie, when-when Nancy Tucker came to you for supplies,

did she happen to mention where she was headed?

I don't think so.

Wait! She did say

she needed enough rations to get to Albert Falls.

Albert Falls.

Thanks.

Looks like the pastor just found his star after all.

[♪♪♪]

Oh, it's pretty snug. You want to hand me that mallet?

Yeah.

Thank you. Yeah.

[♪♪♪]

[MALLET AND HAMMER POUNDING]

[WOOD GROANING]

Watch out!

[CREAKING]

[CRASHING]

[♪♪♪]

The freight wagon's late.

That silly wagon is always running late.

I'm sure it'll be here in no time.

I want to make sure everything's taken care of

before we leave for the ball tonight.

Don't you worry about it.

I will tie up any loose ends.

You will?

Of course. You asked for my help,

and Christmas is the season for giving.

Pardon me. I thought I should

deliver this in person.

Thank you.

"Train derailed outside Union City.

Track closed."

There won't be any deliveries till after Christmas.

Oh!

[♪♪♪]

Everyone's going to be so disappointed.

It's not that bad.

Yes, it is.

What am I going to tell the children?

Timmy wanted a train set,

and Ruby had her heart set

on a doll's house.

And poor Maggie,

all she wanted was a "Biddy Betsy."

Maggie isn't going to get her doll?

Cody, why don't you run outside and play for a little while?

The stove I ordered for the Lawsons

was on that train.

They'll understand.

I know, but it's...

it's so unfair.

I better let Jack know.

No, we're fine,

but we could use some help shoring up the beam.

[SIGHING]

Excuse me.

Elizabeth!

Jack--

I've got some bad news.

You heard about the train?

It gets worse. The beam fell

at the apartment

we were fixing up for the Lawson family.

Now, we're all okay, but we're behind schedule.

What are we gonna do? Whatever we have to.

Now, we said we're gonna make this

a special Christmas for the town,

we're gonna deliver.

Even if we have to work

straight through till Christmas Eve.

But the Mountie Ball...

Yeah.

I really want us to go...

but I think this is more important.

I'm so glad you said that. We can't leave now.

So, what's the next step?

[♪♪♪]

[BUSTLING CHATTER]

If I could have everyone's attention...

Just because the freight wagon didn't come through

doesn't mean we have to give up on Christmas.

It just means we have to change our plans,

because everything we need,

we have right here, in Hope Valley.

Where are we going to get toys for the children?

Well, we'll make them ourselves.

There simply isn't time!

Christmas Eve is tomorrow night!

[MURMURING IN AGREEMENT]

We can do it if we all pitch in.

When I was a girl, we made dolls

from cornhusks and clothespins.

Well, there's plenty of scrap wood at the mill

to build toys with, if we want.

Well, what about the new homes for the settlers?

I heard they can't be finished in time.

Anything can be fixed.

All we need are a few extra sets of hands.

What are we going to do about the stove

for Kurt and Wilma's place?

I've kept my old stove,

but the bottom's rusted out.

JACK: We've got a new welder in town.

Mr. Edwards, I'll see what he can do.

What about costumes for the nativity pageant?

I could probably whip something up.

I have a wonderful idea!

Why don't we hold the Nativity Pageant right here?

We could decorate it to look like an old barn.

It'll be like a real manger.

There's still Christmas Eve dinner.

For about a hundred of us.

BILL: Leave that to me.

Everyone go home and look through your pantries.

Go to your neighbor's house, and look through their pantries.

Whatever you can spare, bring to the cafe.

I think this calls for a vote.

All those in favor of saving Christmas, say "aye."

ALL: Aye!

[CHATTER RISES]

What can I do for you, young man?

I need a toy. Do you have any left?

I'm sorry, it's almost Christmas.

I'm all out of toys.

Oh.

Uh, what was it you were looking for?

A doll. It was for a friend.

I see! You're trying to be a good boy

SO you get a part in that Christmas pageant.

I already got the part.

Then you don't need to give her the doll.

I just want to, I guess.

And I promised she could have a tea party at Miss Abigail's.

Now that I think on it...

I just might have something left.

Let me check.

Oh. It's not very fancy, I'm afraid.

Just an old "Biddy Betsy" doll.

That's just what she wanted!

Imagine that.

Can I buy it?

Uh, it's my last one.

[♪♪♪]

I've got seven cents!

She's worth more than that, wouldn't you say?

It's all I've got.

Maybe we could make a trade.

[♪♪♪]

[QUIET CONVERSATIONS, INDISTINCT]

I brought these cotton balls from the infirmary.

I thought we could use them as stuffing for the dolls.

Oh! They will do very nicely.

I haven't done much sewing,

apart from stitching up cuts and scrapes.

We're very glad you're here. Indeed.

I've never built a house for a doll before.

Oh, It's just like building a real house.

Only, um, smaller.

Yes, but a real house has a set of plans.

I took the liberty of drawing something up.

It's got the flavor

of a Frank Lloyd Wright Colonial Revival.

[♪♪♪]

Great. Great.

Ah, this is pretty much a goner.

Bottom's all rusted out.

Yeah, and the firebox is cracked, too.

So?

How long do you think it'll take to fix?

Well, maybe a couple of days.

Can you get it done by tomorrow night?

I'll do my best.

Thanks, George.

[HOOVES CLOPPING]

Frank, you look like you're headed

somewhere in a hurry.

Nancy Tucker. Giddyap!

[QUIETLY] Good luck.

So what have we got? Canned fish, canned oysters,

more canned fish, more oysters, lots and lots of beans,

and then there's some bacon from the Campbells' farm.

Not much of it.

Ned Yost brought over the flour and the sugar and the potatoes,

but he says it's the last of it.

And you knocked on every door?

Everyone was counting on the freight wagon, so there

wasn't much left. How do we make a Christmas Eve banquet

out of this?

We start with an oyster soup,

fish stew, potato pie,

bacon and beans,

and finish it with

a carrot-and-chicken surprise casserole.

But we don't have any chicken.

That's the surprise.

[LAUGHS]

What's the count?

Including the ones that you brought,

we have a dozen that are ready, and that leaves 28 to go.

We still need to do finishing touches on the tree

and the backdrop for the play.

And it's getting late.

Do you think they work this hard in the North Pole?

The next time I see Santa,

I'm gonna ask him.

[CHUCKLES] Abigail...

[♪♪♪]

[BANGS DOOR SHUT]

Abigail...

What time is it? It's nearly 3:00.

Where's Clara?

I sent her upstairs to take a break.

How're things going at the saloon?

Well, people are fading fast.

We're gonna have to do something if we want to finish on time.

Yeah.

I guess it's time for my secret weapon.

You have a secret weapon?

Special blend of coffee from south of the border.

I used it when I tracked "Billy the Kid"

to the coast of Mexico.

Stayed awake for three straight days.

Oh. Well, let's not make it that strong.

I'll boil the water.

[♪♪♪]

[♪♪♪]

[♪♪♪]

[♪♪♪]

[♪♪♪]

[EXHALES]

Good morning.

Oh, good morning.

I'm so tired I can barely move, but we got it all done.

Good.

And we finished the place for the Lawson family.

And the stove?

Well, George Edwards fixed it,

so I'm gonna take it over there

as soon as I can find a volunteer with a wagon.

It just so happens I have one of those!

You're on, Sam.

[CHUCKLES]

This is gonna sound crazy,

but I'm kind of glad

the freight train didn't come through.

You're right.

That does sound crazy.

I always knew the people of Hope Valley

really cared about each other,

but I never realized how much.

Well, I guess good things

really do happen when plans change.

Truer words were never spoken.

I'll hitch up the horse and we can go get that stove.

Sounds good.

Good work.

You too.

[FIRE CRACKLING]

[HOOVES CLOPPING]

Pastor!

You wouldn't by chance have a cup of coffee

for a weary traveler, would ya?

Of course.

What are you doing way out here?

I was worried about you and your mom.

NANCY: You don't have to worry about us.

We'll be fine.

So where are you headed?

Someplace new.

There are too many memories in Hope Valley.

They're not all bad.

It's where your father died, Harper.

It's where he taught me how to fish.

And where I made friends.

Harper.

You still have friends there,

and they'd like you to come back.

And I'd like you to finish up your coffee and leave.

I already said I don't want anything from you.

Yeah, you did.

Then I remembered a prayer I learned a long time ago...

Lord, let me be an instrument of Thy peace.

Where there is hatred, let me sow love,

where there is doubt, faith...

...Where there is despair,

hope,

where there is darkness,

light, and where there is sadness--

[TOGETHER] ...Joy.

Saint Francis' prayer.

My dad taught it to me.

It was his favorite.

I didn't know.

I think your husband

would like you to come back, Nancy.

Dad was the one who brought us to Hope Valley, Mama.

You used to say that he always knew what was best.

FRANK: I think he still does.

[♪♪♪]

Whoa!

Thanks, Sam.

My pleasure.

Good boy.

Hey, Jack! You got a minute?

Yeah, Lee.

Hey. I just took the stove to the Lawsons' place.

Uh, some of the ladies are cleaning it up now.

Oh, great. Well, then I have more good news.

Remember the gift that I bought for Rosemary that went missing?

The pin? The pin. Yes. Well...

turns out that it was at the bottom

of the trunk after all.

It slipped behind the lining. I don't know what happened.

Anyway, I'm really sorry if I caused any trouble.

No trouble at all. I'm just glad you found it.

Me too, and I can't wait to see Rosemary's face

when she opens that box.

I bet she's going to be surprised and delighted.

I hope so. Anyway, I'll see you tonight, okay?

I think if we put the buffet against the wall

and move the tables out,

there'll be enough standing room for everyone.

Christmas is officially back on track!

Oh, except that you and Jack

didn't get to go to the Mountie Ball.

It was the right decision to stay.

[FOOTSTEPS]

Can I go play with Robert?

Yes, if you are back in time to get ready

for the pageant.

Okay.

ELIZABETH: Cody, where's your baseball?

I...traded it.

Traded it? With who?

Mrs. Stanton!

I don't think

we've had the pleasure of a formal introduction.

No, but I've heard all about you,

and I know you've met my little boy.

Cody. Yeah, I saw him earlier.

Oh, I'm not looking for him.

I came to talk to you.

About the baseball.

It was a fair trade.

May I ask what he got in exchange?

Humanity. Kindness.

Everything Christmas is all about.

I don't think you answered my question.

Cody traded that ball

for something one of his friends wanted.

He said she'd be heartbroken

if she didn't get it for Christmas.

A "Biddy Betsy" doll?

One and the same!

And you had one?

Yes, indeed! It's funny how those kind of things

just work out sometimes.

He really loved that baseball.

I can't believe he did that for Maggie.

He's a pretty special young man.

Yes, he is.

We're serving Christmas Eve dinner tonight

for everyone in town.

I-- Well, I hope you'll join us.

Well, that's a fine invitation,

but I think I'm heading out soon.

Don't want to wear out my welcome.

Well, if you change your mind, we'd love to have you.

How about you, Mrs. Stanton?

Any last-minute shopping to do?

Oh, I think I've got Christmas taken care of.

You sure you haven't forgotten anyone?

I'm sure.

Well...

there is Henry Gowen.

But he doesn't want anything from me, or anyone else.

Yeah, I saw him out for a walk.

He looked like a real sourpuss to me.

That's him, all right.

So...

why are you worried about him at all?

I don't know.

Maybe because he's one of us,

for better or worse.

Have you told him that?

Well, he didn't give me a chance.

He said I was pretending to care to keep up appearances.

Oh, that can't be true.

It's not.

Well... Ah.

Guess I'm right out of luck.

Well, how's that?

Because the best gift you can give Old Sourpuss

for Christmas

is the truth.

Even though I'd rather sell you a necktie.

[LAUGHS]

I think I will pass on that.

[CHUCKLING]

Thank you for everything, Mr. Bailey.

You've been a real angel.

Oh, I have been called worse.

[CHUCKLES]

[KNOCKING]

Meant to lock that door.

I thought we were done here.

We were.

And then someone started me thinking...

And I realized something...

There's a reason you're here, Henry.

There's a reason you came back.

I don't need to listen to this right now.

Yes, you do.

And you're gonna hear me out, whether you like it or not.

You came back to Hope Valley because this is your home,

and the people here are your family.

You need us, Henry.

And the truth is,

I need you.

So you were right after all.

I am here for me.

I'm here because I have a town to run,

and I need your help to do it.

And I won't let you push me away.

I'll be back tomorrow,

and the day after that and the day after that.

Because I'm giving you a second chance for Christmas.

A chance to work together.

And a chance to start over.

Merry Christmas, Henry.

And welcome home.

[♪♪♪]

ELIZABETH: And the glory of the Lord

shone round about them, and they were sore afraid.

But the angel said unto them...

Fear not,

for behold,

I bring you good tidings of great joy,

which shall be to all people.

For, unto you is born this day,

in the city of David

a Savior which is Christ the Lord.

And this shall be a sign unto you--

you shall find the babe

wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in the manger.

[♪♪♪]

♪ Away in the manger ♪

♪ No crib for his bed ♪

♪ The little Lord Jesus ♪

♪ Lay down his sweet head 7

♪ The stars In the night sky ♪

♪ Looked down where he lay ♪

♪ The little Lord Jesus ♪

♪ Asleep on the hay ♪

[ALL APPLAUDING]

You mind if I say a few words?

Oh, of course!

I don't have a sermon prepared for you tonight.

It's hard to follow the greatest story ever told,

so I won't even try.

But I do want to remind everyone

that the greatest gift we receive

is God's love.

The greatest gift that we give

is the love we have for one other.

Merry Christmas, everyone.

[OVERLAPPING] Merry Christmas!

[TOGETHER] Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

All right, everyone, well, I believe our program is over,

unless, of course, I'm forgetting something.

CHILDREN: Santa!

Oh, no! How could I forget Santa?

Ho, ho, ho, ho!

Merry Christmas, boys and girls! Merry Christmas!

Now, that is a sight I never thought I'd live to see.

Well, my money's on you for next year.

You can't keep winning at darts forever, my friend.

"SANTA" BILL: Merry Christmas, everyone!

Well...

I believe this one is...

for Timmy.

That's me!

Merry Christmas, young man.

Thank you.

Who's Ruby?

That's me!

Is this really for me?

Yes, it is. Merry Christmas.

Is there someone here named Maggie?

Biddy Betsy!

Merry Christmas!

[♪♪♪]

[QUIETLY] I know what you did for Maggie,

and I'm very proud of you.

[DOOR OPENS AND SHUTS]

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"SANTA" BILL: This says it's for Harper!

That's me.

Merry Christmas, son.

Merry Christmas, children. Come!

Merry Christmas!

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[LIGHT LAUGHTER AND QUIET CONVERSATIONS]

I have to lock up the jail.

Save me a seat if you can?

Oh, I'm pretty sure we'll be standing.

All we need now iS some snow

for a perfect Christmas Eve.

Well, IT don't know.

It's pretty clear for that.

Maybe I'm asking too much.

Looks like everyone enjoyed themselves.

I believe they did.

I'm surprised to see you're still here.

Isn't there somewhere else you're supposed to be tonight?

Not that I know of.

Think again.

How much?

No charge.

Jesse!

I need your help with something.

Of course.

What can I do for you?

Mr. Bailey!

Are you sure you don't want to join us for supper?

Well, that's very kind of you, but it's time for me to leave.

I hope you'll come back and visit us.

I will.

But, in the meantime, I have a favor to ask.

I have a long trip ahead of me, and...

Dasher here, he never signed up for that.

He needs a real home.

Do you know anyone in town I could trust to look after him?

Someone...kind?

With a good heart?

I know the perfect person.

You really mean it?

If you promise to take care of each other.

I promise! I promise! I promise!

[BARKS]

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Come on, Dasher!

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ELIZABETH: And so...

with a little help from a simple peddler

who knew exactly what everyone needed,

what looked like disappointment

turned into a Christmas miracle.

The new families from the settlement

were able to move

out of the tents and into real homes.

Rosemary was surprised and delighted

with Lee's unique gift.

And the warmth of the Christmas spirit

was rediscovered and reborn.

By the time I got home,

I didn't think there could be a more perfect Christmas,

but it turned out...

I was wrong.

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"The pleasure of your company is requested at the saloon.

Formal attire."

[DOORS CREAKING]

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[MUSIC BOX BEGINS TO PLAY]

[♪♪♪]

May I have this dance, Miss Thatcher?

I would be delighted, Constable Thornton.

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Giddyap!

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