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♪ A Christmas city is big and beautiful ♪

♪ Bright lights everywhere ♪

♪ A place where you can meet Saint Nick ♪

♪ So, join our journey there ♪

♪ A Christmas city is a magical sight ♪

♪ No other place compares ♪

♪ The smell of pine trees, the crackling fires ♪

♪ Christmas is in the air ♪

♪ Gifts for all, the reindeers racing ♪

♪ Snowmen come to life ♪

♪ Christmas trees are twice the size ♪

♪ A snowball fight's all right ♪

♪ Elves are laughing ♪ (knocking)

♪ Packing presents to give to one and all ♪

♪ Santa's sleigh is fit to burst... ♪

Oh, you're up early.

(yelping)

(sighing) Don't sneak up on me like that!

You need to knock.

I did! You were obviously in the throes of creativity again.

I was.

Oh, it's us when we were little.

We were so cute.

What, you raid some of Mom and Dad's old home movies?

Yeah.

This... is my new magnum opus.

It might be the most important art piece I've ever conceived.

This is the one you were telling me about.

You're finally starting! Oh, good for you.

Well, starting to start, anyway.

What's it called again? "Still Life?"

No. It's "Still, Life."

(making animal sounds) Yeah, that's what I said.

You said "Still Life." Stop.

It's called "Still, Life."

With a comma in the middle.

What are you, an English teacher?

I'm an artist.

Yes, you are.

And let's hope you can also finish this one.

You don't know what it's like, letting go of your work. Okay?

It's like sending your children off to school

for the first time, out into the cruel world.

Okay, but children do have to go to school,

so that they can eventually get jobs and...

you know, earn a living, so they don't have to live on

rice and ketchup for the rest of their lives.

Mm‐hmm.

Speaking of, how is your cash flow.

Uh, struggling artist here.

Sorry, but we can't all be making a fortune,

being a big‐time artist agent.

Do you want a job or not?

What about all your hoity‐toity artist clients?

My "hoity‐toity artist clients" are all on other assignments

or they're off for the holidays.

And, you know, "hoity‐toity" is not even a word.

Yes it is. It means "pretentious."

Anyways,

I got a call today from someone looking for

an occasional decorator.

Does that mean occasionally decorate

or decorate for an occasion?

The second one.

They're looking for someone to do a redesign for Christmas

of the lobby of The Holly.

What? That fancy boutique hotel?

Just bought by Luca Blue.

Is that a DJ?

The English billionaire! He owns hotels all over the world.

Okay. Well,

he's going to announce the re‐opening

at a big Christmas event

and they need the lobby to look spectacular.

I don't know. Corporate Christmas decorations?

That's really not my thing.

Yeah, yeah, that's perfect because "Corporate"

is exactly what they don't want.

They're want someone with a unique artistic vision.

That's what they always say,

and then they want Santa Claus and a red‐nosed reindeer.

Not Luca Blue.

His influence is huge.

Hazel, this could be really good for your career.

Think of it like an upscale temp job.

(sighing)

I just don't want this to be another situation like‐‐

This will be nothing like that.

Look, you know what they say, "Those who can't do, teach"?

Those who can't teach,

crush the dreams of their young students. Okay?

And I'm sorry, Hazel, but that was a long time ago.

You kind of need to get over that one.

This is gonna help.

Okay, I'll meet with him.

You're not gonna meet with him.

You can meet with his hotel manager,

a Jonah Russle.

Okay. I will call him.

I will call you when it's done.

Perfect. And maybe...

don't tell him your sister put you up for the job

'cause it might weaken your chances.

(gasping) Also...

please don't screw this up.

Bye! Call me!

Bye.

Man: Be bold, while acknowledging

the existential concern with the Cartesian dualism

of mind versus self,

and groupthink

versus individual expression.

You see?

I mean‐‐ I mean, sure.

Uh, any time you're talking about Cartesian dualism,

you've got to be... careful.

It's always dicey.

Exactly!

I knew you'd understand.

You were the best assistant manager

that I ever had at my Boston Hotel.

If you see this through successfully, Jonah,

I'm going to promote you.

I'm going to make you the general manager

of The Vaughn in London.

Your flagship hotel!

S‐Sir, I'm‐‐ I'm honoured.

Don't be...

yet.

And remember, London.

London!

Thank you, sir.

(door closing)

(exhaling sharply)

A Cartesian Christmas?

What does that even mean?

I got an MBA in hotel management, remember?

That's why I'm outsourcing.

I've got a girl coming in today, supposed to be a hotshot artist.

So, fingers crossed. What else do we have today?

The upholsterers are coming to do the chairs.

Right. Right.

So, just take a seat right here

and Mr. Russle will be right with you.

Okay. Thank you.

You're welcome.

Hmm.

Oh, good, you found the chairs.

Ahh! Sorry.

Uh, I'm sorry. It's okay.

I didn't meant to scare you. That's‐‐ so sorry.

Uh...

Hi. Those are, uh, very,

very... eclectic switches.

You mean "swatches"?

Yeah, "swatches," that's what I meant.

I'm sorry. I'm not very artistic.

Oh, well, I think everybody has an artistic side.

Yours just might be a little muted.

Your shirt, for instance,

it's a really beautiful colour,

but it's just begging for an accent or something.

You always a tie guy?

Uh, you know, some days yes, some days no.

I like to "swatch" it up.

Anyways, the chairs,

what do you think?

They're very nice.

Right,

but, uh, how long do you think would take to reupholster them?

I don't know.

Okay. Well, if you could give me an estimate

by the end of the day, that would be great.

Oh. I don't think you‐‐ Uh, sorry,

but I'm just a little bit rushed.

I've got a meeting with some artist,

but I'll be back in half an hour.

What do you say it like that?

What do you have against artists?

Nothing.

It's just they're all a little bit...

airy‐fairy,

if you ask me.

Well, I bet most artists think hotel managers

are square pegs in square holes.

Besides, airy‐fairy is not the worst thing

that you could call someone.

Fairies have lots of good qualities, actually.

Oh, God, you're‐‐ you're her, aren't you?

(sighing) You're Hazel, the artist.

I'm so sorry. I... I just‐‐

I thought because... (sighing)

It's okay. I left my wings at home.

You would have recognized me otherwise.

Yes, yes. I definitely would have recognized you,

if you were wearing wings.

(chuckling)

Sorry, have a seat, please.

Okay. Thanks.

So sorry about that. I...

It's okay. Just been a busy day.

Yeah.

Wow, this is your, uh‐‐ Mm‐hmm.

This is... Just open it up.

Wow, this is quite the‐‐

Ahh, there we go. ‐‐book, yeah.

Right, so, these are older pieces,

but I think they'll give you an idea of my work.

Excellent.

Oh, this is‐‐ these are very good.

It's really important that we find the right artist

because we're gonna be the city's

premiere boutique hotel.

That's what my sister said.

Your sister?

Yea‐‐ yeah. She loves hotels.

She's a total hotel junkie, follows all of them.

Loves room service, little... mints on the pillows.

Who doesn't love that?

Oh, see, look‐‐ when I look at this shading here,

it really gives you a good sense of perspective.

(sighing contentedly)

Pretty insightful for a square peg.

(chuckling) Well, you know,

I'm not really a square peg.

Couple of edges are worn down,

so fits in all kinds of holes.

Let me show you the lobby. Okay.

It's just right here. Yep.

I'll take this for you. We can just leave this‐‐

Thank you. It'll be safe there.

So, this is the first room our guests will see when they enter,

so we obviously want to make it, you know,

kind of a terrific first impression.

Oh, uh, I should ask you,

do you do any Christmas decorating

that's, um, Cartesian?

What does that mean?

What does it mean to you?

Well, to me, it sounds like something somebody said

to impress somebody else, even though the first somebody

didn't really know what it meant themselves.

(chuckling) Yeah, that's‐‐

that's kind of what I thought, too.

It's the kind of thing that art critics use

to try to define art.

But really, I mean, art defies definition.

It's a feeling.

Really? Well...

Well, I'll defer to you on that. Like I said,

art is not really my forte.

Would you excuse me for one second?

Mm‐hmm.

Hi. Uh, it's Janet, right?

Yes.

Jonah: Um, I know these things are impossible,

but I‐I learned, like, a little trick

that'd make it easier, if‐‐

Do you mind if I show you?

Yes, please. Yeah, yeah.

So, just when you do this,

I usually just twist it three times,

like that. Right?

Then you can really squeeze it out

and then it's much easier to manipulate.

Oh. There you go.

Janet: Thank you. Sorry,

it's just that it's my first day.

Oh, don't be silly. You're doing fine.

On my first day,

I spilled soapy water all over the lobby

and ruined the Italian shoes

of one of our most important guests.

You're doing better than me.

Anyway, let me know if you need anything else.

Thank you.

(sighing) Sorry.

So, uh, where were we?

Christmas.

Right. Feelings.

Right. Uh...

So, what kind of, uh‐‐

what kind of feeling would you like to inspire

in people at Christmas?

Well, to me, it's always been a holiday

where we feel the light inside of us, you know?

Just bright, beautiful light,

shining out on a dark world,

you know, bringing it hope.

Okay. Well, uh,

I'll give your agency a call

and we'll let you know what we've decided.

Great. Great.

I really hope you give me this job.

I would love to do this.

Okay. Bye.

Hazel: Bye!

(knocking)

Hi. You got the job!

What?! Yes.

Really?! Yes!

Congratulations!

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

You're welcome.

I know just what I'm gonna do.

Oh, good!

Uh, I have a thought, too.

Hazel, please promise me you're gonna finish this one.

It's not just your reputation on the line anymore,

it's me, too. Got it.

Okay, I'll leave you to it.

Oh, uh, Jonah wanted me to remind you, though,

that the hotel has a very elegant and upscale aesthetic.

Nobody is more elegant and upscale than me.

You bring your own peanut butter and banana sandwiches

to the movies. Proving my point.

Don't worry, sis. I got this.

Okay.

Hazel: Hey!

Hey. I've got it.

Already?

Oh, yeah. I worked all night.

When I get inspired with a new idea,

I kind of get tunnel vision, so...

Um, check it out.

This is it?

Mm‐hmm.

You‐‐ you know it has to be bigger, right?

Maybe I wasn't clear in our meeting,

but, um,

this is a Christmas display for... this lobby

for humans, not a lobby of a doll house.

Yeah. Yeah, I know. This is a maquette.

It's, like‐‐ it's a model.

Hazel...

You're messing with me.

I'm sorry. I'm just‐‐

I see. I couldn't help it.

Mr. Square Peg fancies himself a bit of a comedian, doesn't he?

I... I've got my moments.

All right, let's take a look.

Oh, this is, uh...

It's interesting.

That's what people say when they hate something.

No, no, no, no. It's just, um...

It's just different.

That's another thing people say when they hate something.

I'm just trying to...

wrap my head around the concept.

I mean, obviously, you're gonna use

nicer trees than this, right?

No.

No?

You remember what the Charlie Brown

Christmas trees looked like right?

Yes.

That's the look I'm going for.

We can find some old trees that someone threw in the garbage

and repurpose them.

The‐‐ the garbage? Wait, wait.

You know you have a budget, right?

You can‐‐ you can buy nice trees.

These are the kind I want.

I'm making a statement about our wasteful society.

I'm making a statement

about not using moth‐eaten trees in our lobby.

I don't think moths eat trees.

Hazel, Luca wants the most creative,

extra sensational Christmas lobby in the city,

in the history of the city.

He's gonna get it!

With stuff that you found in the garbage?

My concept is the beauty within. I want to shock viewers.

You're gonna do that, all right.

Into looking beyond the surface

to see the precious inner beauty of objects.

That's Christmas!

Right. But, um...

see, I think‐‐

what I think you should do,

keep that idea of inner beauty, which I love,

but combine it with some outer beauty.

You know, some beautiful, nice, green surfaces and stuff.

This can't be a Charlie Brown Christmas special.

No, I'm sorry. It's just my artistic process.

Of course. Of course.

The thing is that your artistic process

and my process of not getting fired have to kind of,

you know, be... in sync.

Totally.

It's just...

I know that Christmas is light,

but what does that light illuminate?

Sales.

Love.

Unconditional love, that's all that matters.

(chuckling) Hazel, I like you, I really do,

and I love all that stuff about love and conditions‐‐

Unconditional.

Right. Whatever.

But the thing is, we need to take that idea

and put it into something optically that's gonna wow Luca.

And I really think that we need to, you know,

just fill this place with all that Christmas iconography,

you know, the stuff that made us believe‐‐

Believe in the magic of Christmas.

Yes, that's exactly what I'm talking about.

In fact, you know what? Can I‐‐ why don't I show you?

Come with me. I wanna show you what I'm talking about.

Okay.

(sighing)

All right. Okay. Check this out.

I mean, aren't those cool?

Yeah. That's‐‐ that's certainly open way of describing it.

I‐I just wanted to show you what Christmas looks like to me.

Look at that.

Jonah, I guess I could do something with those lights.

You don't seem as excited about this as I thought you'd be.

I guess this stuff just doesn't mean a lot to me.

This‐this is really

what Christmas looks like through your eyes?

Yeah, pretty much. And I think Luca will love it.

Okay. I‐I will see what I can come up with.

Great. Great.

♪

(sighing)

Jonah: Hey! This is more like it.

Look at that, a waving Christmas bear!

Oh, Hazel, this is amazing!

I mean, look at this place!

Look at this guy! A funny reindeer!

I love this place!

This place is incredible!

I mean... it‐it just...

screams Christmas!

It sure does.

You did a great job. I mean, this, this is Christmas.

What is this?

Uh... Christmas?

This is cliché.

This is dull, trite.

This isn't what I wanted.

I want new, original, daring!

Yes! You see it!

Thank you so much for your insight.

What? What?

I appreciate your understanding.

This is only my first step of the process.

Figure out what everyone expects,

and then gather together the cliché, the dull.

What was the other word?

Trite.

Trite!

And now that we've seen the obvious,

the Christmas trappings

that everybody knows,

we start peeling away the external layers,

discarding the kitsch,

until we finally reveal the inner beauty of Christmas,

a season of pure light and love.

Let me get this straight.

what you're saying is...

out of ugliness comes beauty.

Is that what you think I'm saying?

I think that's what you're saying.

And you are 100% correct!

Bravo! (applauding)

Splendid!

You must be an artist yourself.

Alas, merely a connoisseur.

Oh. Well, now comes the time for the refining,

the stripping bare.

I can't wait for you to see the final installation.

Yes! Yes! Now, I see your process.

Good. Very good.

Call me as soon as it's ready.

(sighing)

(sighing) That was close.

(sighing)

How much of that was real?

Artists always talk like that.

I could keep it up for hours if I had to. Buys us time.

Good.

How did this actually happen?

It's my fault. I'm sorry. I...

I got into your head with my terrible Christmas taste.

And I appreciate you covering for me. Thank you.

It's okay. I should just really stick to my vision.

What is your vision?

I just need a little time to figure that out.

Okay, but‐but it's, uh, four days until the installation.

That's like 96 hours.

I know. I know.

Why don't you come to my studio,

see if there's anything you like and we can go from there?

See?!

So, this is it.

This is it.

So, do you see anything that you like?

Uh, it's all very interesting.

Ugh!

There's that word again. You hate it.

No, no, I don't. I swear.

It's just‐‐ it's just a little bit... chaotic.

Well, it's how I work best.

(chuckling) To each their own.

Hey, what's this?

You watch‐‐

you watch movies old‐school style

when you're creatively blocked?

No. This is another project of mine.

A pretty important one, actually.

I've been thinking about it for a long time,

but talk about creatively blocked...

Is that you?

Yep, and my sister.

Aww, that's cute.

So, uh, what's‐‐

what's the story behind this one?

Just‐‐ well, I call it "Still, Life",

and the creative inspiration behind it is...

...even if you think that things may have passed you by

or that you've outgrown your past,

those experiences are always in you.

You know, you haven't lost anything.

Those memories have just...

taken on a different form.

It's still your life.

Hence "Still, Life."

Exactly.

It's very cool.

Well, hopefully it will be, if I ever finish it.

Finishing things has been a problem of mine,

ever since...

Since?

My last year of art school, I had this assignment

and I poured my soul into it, and my professor just...

ripped it apart.

I mean, he might as well have just ripped my heart out

while he was at it.

My sister thinks he was just jealous

because I had more talent than him.

But it still scarred me.

You know, I‐‐ maybe not finishing things now

is my way of not having to let them go...

...losing them to the harsh judgements of the world.

Well, maybe if you can,

you'll find that you haven't lost anything.

It's like you said, right?

They're still with you, they're just in a different form.

And I think they say that

scars are supposed to be good for us,

something about making us stronger.

A setback is just a setup for something better.

I read that on a mug.

But I‐I do know that

nobody was ever moved by an artist

who didn't experience any kind of pain in their life.

I never looked at it like that.

What's that?

That is the most important thing in here.

Really?

That's my Wishing Bulb.

Wishing Bulb?

I've had it nearly my whole life.

When I was younger, we went through a bit of a rough time.

My father lost his job.

So, my mother tried to prepare me for a Christmas

that wasn't as big and happy as we were used to.

I was miserable and too young to hide it.

That night,

my father came into my room

and he told me that he found a Wishing Bulb in our yard.

I've never heard of a Wishing Bulb.

Neither had I. And I realized eventually

that he had just painted a lightbulb green.

But back then, I really believed

in the magic of it.

He‐‐ he told me

that it would grant me one Christmas wish every year.

So, I wished..

for a merry Christmas, like we always had.

And he promised me that it would come true...

...and it did‐‐

presents, decorations, a beautiful tree.

That's beautiful.

I keep it out year 'round to remind me of my father

and that Christmas.

You want me to... Yeah.

Really?

Just put your hands around it.

I'm honoured.

(chuckling)

Now, close your eyes.

Okay.

And make a silent wish.

Am I supposed to tell you?

No, not until it comes true.

Right. Of course. That's how that works, right.

Hey, what about the Wishing Bulb?

Couldn't we use that in some way

for the installation?

Well, I‐‐ I think people would just see lightbulbs.

I think you kind of need the story with it.

Right, yeah. Yeah, you're right.

I should‐‐ I should get back to The Holly.

Oh, yeah. I'll‐‐ I'll walk with you.

Fresh air can do wonders for inspiration.

Great.

So, when did you know that you wanted to become an artist.

Well, um...

I was about eight years old, I guess,

and I was in this... park,

and there was a guy working on a really beautiful chalk mural,

but out of nowhere, there's this flash rainstorm

and it just washes it all away.

But the second that it stopped raining,

he started drawing again.

So, I run up to him and I said, "Why are you doing that?!

"It's just gonna rain and wash it away!"

And he looked at me and he said,

"Young lady, art is never washed away

"because it's always in here."

And then, you were hooked.

Hey...

Oh!

This is the most magical time of year.

Yeah, I guess.

That doesn't sound very merry.

Well, I‐I like Christmas, of course,

but, you know, my parents went through a messy divorce

when I was young and I spent the holidays shuttling between them.

Even as a kid, I was managing chaos.

Yeah, but you still got to have a Christmas

with both of them, right?

Oh, yeah. No, of course, of course.

But, you know, I was with my mom first, then my dad,

and we had two trees

and two Christmas dinners and two sets of presents,

which was nice,

but it was kind of subdued.

I didn't get a magical Wishing Bulb, for example.

I don't know. I still believe that this is the time of year

when you can feel the most magic in the air.

Yeah, feelings are messy, they interfere with life.

Uh, do you hear what you're saying?

Feelings don't interfere with life.

Feelings are life; they're what make us human.

Feelings are also the reason

why kids get their hearts broken when their parents split up.

Well, they can also heal your heart,

like if you do something spontaneous to make you laugh.

(chuckling) Okay.

I'm a lot of things, but spontaneous is not one of them.

Oh, come on.

Sorry.

I dare you to do something spontaneous.

What? Right here?

Yeah.

In front of all these people?

Yep. No!

What if people point and laugh?

What if they do?

Ahh, okay. Okay, fine.

I can‐‐ I can be spontaneous.

Uh, all right, watch this.

You want spontaneous?

Here we go. Check this out.

Here is spontaneity for you.

(playing Hawaiian‐style song)

(laughing)

I'm being serenaded. This is wonderful.

Okay, here we go. You ready?

Uh‐huh.

(crowd laughing)

I'm gonna get it. I'm gonna get it.

Mele Kalikimaka!

Mele Kalikimaka to you!

Oh.

Hi, Officer.

Officer: Hi.

Uh... (chuckling nervously)

I‐I‐I was just...

uh...

Being spontaneous. Yes.

It was my fault. Yes.

I didn't see you with a wreath around your waist,

did I?

This wreath? No, no. This‐‐

this wreath is not around my waist.

This wreath is on the window where it's supposed to be.

That's what I thought.

Yeah. Yeah.

Look at this.

See?

Right there.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

Thank you.

So... how do you feel?

Uh, alive,

and also thankful I'm not in jail.

Well, the night is young.

Whoa, whoa, whoa. Deep breaths.

My breathing is not the problem!

What happened?

I thought that it might work, but then I looked at it,

and it was just every Christmas cliché in the world.

So, now, I'm back to the drawing board.

Haze, calm down, okay?

Besides, you know that you work better

when you're behind in the count.

What's with the sports metaphors?

I'm an agent, it's how we communicate,

There's another problem.

Jonah...

What about him?

I think that I'm starting to‐‐

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. No, do not finish that sentence,

if you're gonna say what I think you're gonna say.

Okay.

You have feelings for him, don't you?

You just told me not to say it.

Hazel, that is a bad idea. That is a very, very bad idea.

I didn't mean to.

He did this hula‐hoop thing with a wreath

and it was very a‐dork‐ably endearing.

I'm sorry, he did a what with a what?

Never mind.

Hazel, do I have to remind you that this is a job

and you're supposed to be professional at your job?

So, please, tell me you can be professional.

Of course I'm gonna be professional.

Just forget I said anything.

It's fine. I... (exhaling deeply)

Now, if you'll excuse me,

I need to go and come up with a brilliant idea.

So, I'll talk to you later.

(sighing)

Hey.

So... anything?

It's all in here. It's gonna be incredible.

Ahh...

I'm glad you're all here.

I come bearing great news.

My dear friend Etienne Americe

will be a guest here over the holidays!

I'm sure you've heard of him?

Y‐yeah. Yeah.

The curator of the Musée d'Art

Expérimentale de Paris,

one of the most important

contemporary art critics in the world.

And he's here

over the holidays in order to attend our grand opening.

The man is a kingmaker.

An endorsement from him

will send ripples across the art world.

He's has the power

to put The Holly on the map!

He's really, really that important?

He's a force to be reckoned with.

And he's a friend of yours.

A dear friend.

(gasping) Wow.

You look nervous.

No.

You should be.

H is artistic integrity

is unimpeachable.

He would never give a good review to art

simply because I'm his friend.

(sighing) What a relief.

He will apply the same

rigorous standard to your installation

as he would to any other art.

Wonderful.

This is could kick‐start your career, young lady.

The whole world... is watching.

Carpe diem!

I'm carpe‐ing!

Okay... (chuckling)

Please tell me that he's exaggerating

about how influential this person is.

He's really that important.

Okay. Okay.

So‐‐ so, um‐‐ so, what do you got?

I mean, what‐‐ what are you thinking about?

What's‐‐ what's‐‐ what's in your head?

What's your‐‐ what's your plan?

Well...

the thing is I'm having a little bit of a dry spell,

more of a dry patch.

Yeah, it's not helping matters

that my entire professional life is flashing before my eyes.

Yeah, that‐‐ that makes both of us.

Okay. Okay. It's okay.

Okay. I'm sure we can find a solution to this.

Hazel, how can we help you with your process?

Yes, yes. Natalie is right.

We're all professionals here, so we can‐‐ we can figure this out.

What do you need?

The right idea.

Just need a little bit more to go on than that,

just a little bit more.

Hi.

Okay. I've decided.

Great. So?

Well, I‐I don't think you're going to like it.

Oh, no. Don't‐‐ Don't tell me that you're gonna‐‐

Yes. I'm going back to the Charlie Brown trees.

I know you hate them.

"Hate" is a polite word for how I feel about these.

But Luca hated what you wanted.

So, you think you can make Luca go for these ugly trees?

Jonah‐‐

Okay, ugly‐‐ ugly isn't fair. They're more‐‐ I don't know‐‐

(sighing) ‐‐dead?

Their beauty is within.

And you think that you can make other people see that? Really?

I have to try.

It's my job. I've never gotten the chance

and this is my shot, Jonah.

Okay.

Okay.

(phone buzzing)

Hello.

Hey, how's it going?

Just fine.

You're never that enthusiastic about your work.

Something's wrong.

No, no. It's‐‐ it's just that...

Well, okay, yes, something's wrong, something's very wrong.

What happened?

I have to create something

in the next couple of days that's going to be judged

by one of the most important critics in the world,

someone who could skyrocket my career,

and I'm coming up with nothing.

Plus, if by some miracle,

I do come up with a Christmas installation

that he actually likes,

he's gonna want to see more of my work,

and the one thing that I think might impress him,

"Still, Life",

is nowhere near finished.

Hazel...

So, I've spent my whole life asking for a big break

and now there's one coming right at me and I'm gonna blow it,

and it's all my fault

because I've spent so long

calling myself an artist

that I actually began to believe I have talent.

Hey, you do have talent, okay? And you can do this.

Trust me,

I'm the person who spent my life envying what you can do.

You have?

Uh, yeah.

I may not know how that brain of yours works,

but if I could create even half of what you do,

I'd be happy. I believe in you.

You do?

Yes, absolutely. Now, go give the Wishing Bulb a squeeze

or whatever you do and get back to work.

Okay. Right. Thanks, Kara.

I'll‐‐ I'll keep you posted.

Bye. Okay, bye.

(sighing)

(sighing)

(inhaling, exhaling deeply)

(knocking)

Hey. Hey.

Uh, isn't Hazel supposed to be here?

Yes, she is, about two hours ago.

Well, I just wanted to show you the work reports.

So, the deep carpet cleaning

has been done on floors three and four,

and the shower in 407 has been fixed

and regrouted, which should take care of the leaking.

And what about the ceiling in 307?

Patched and repainted.

Great.

Oh, the service doors

have also been replaced and the locks changed.

Do we have new keys?

Yes, we do. I'm gonna go take them to get copied now

and I should have a new set for you by this afternoon.

Excellent. Thank you.

You're welcome.

Um, any progress on the lobby?

Just waiting on our artist.

Good luck.

Thanks.

I spent hours last night

researching Americe's taste in art,

figuring that might give me an idea

of the direction to go in,

but I can't think of the first thing to try.

Besides, most of my ideas come from left field,

and nobody really gets them at first.

Well, that's okay.

That happens to a lot of great artists, look at Van Gogh.

He went mad and cut off his own ear.

Okay, bad example.

I should just quit. You can't quit!

If you quit, think of how bad it will look on Jonah.

He might even lose his job.

But maybe he could just bring in a new artist,

you know, like they bring in those pitchers

to close and save the game.

No, there's no time for that. You are the closer.

I'm not the closer!

I'm out in left field!

Okay, then you make that your strength.

(sighing)

Hey, you wished on the Wishing Bulb, right?

Yeah.

Okay, well, I hate to tell you this,

but the Wishing Bulb does not grant wishes for free.

(sighing)

Come here.

Do you remember the Christmas

that the Wishing Bulb first came to us,

when you wished for a merry Christmas, like we always had?

How could I forget?

Do you also remember that Dad took on

three minimum wage jobs that holiday,

just so he could give us that Christmas?

He worked almost 20 hours some days,

but he made you a promise and he wasn't going to break it.

The Bulb wasn't magical,

but his love for us was.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Be the Bulb, Hazel.

Be the Christmas magic that you want to see in the world.

Did you read that on a greeting card?

You're the worst.

You know what I'm trying to say.

I know, I know, and you're right,

even if you are corny.

(knocking)

I never get visitors.

Hello?

Hi.

Jonah: Oh, sorry. I didn't mean to interrupt.

No. Actually, I was just leaving.

Kara... Jonah, this is my sister Kara.

Oh, hi. Nice to meet you.

You're the sister who likes hotels.

I what?

Yes! She is. She loves hotels.

Don't you, sis?

I love them. What's not to love?

Mints on the pillows, right?

Mini shampoo bottles.

Room service.

Oh, uh, very nice to meet you...

Nice to meet you, too.

...or something. And I'll call you later.

Okay.

Okay. Bye.

Bye!

Uh, sorry, I just‐‐ I got a little worried

when you didn't come in this morning

and I was just wondering if you have an ETA on the installation.

I find it hard to come up with

predictions of exact delivery times.

Okay.

Well, have you at least made some progress?

I think so. I just need a catalyst,

something that brings it all together.

Right.

Jonah...

...when you were a kid

and spending Christmas with each of your parents,

what made that special for you?

Uh, Christmas... um...

Well, I... I don't know.

I'd go to bed and I would wish that things were different.

And then... (sighing)

...wake up and...

What?

(sighing)

Whether I was at my mom's or my dad's,

I would forget everything‐‐

you know, the divorce and everything‐‐

and I would just be...

so happy.

I would... (chuckling)

...jump out of bed and I'd race downstairs.

I was so excited.

And then, of course, you know,

reality would come crashing back

and I'd remember everything.

But just for a split second...

Yeah, for that‐‐ that split second,

when the morning light would hit my face,

I would‐‐ I would‐‐ I would just be so happy.

You felt the magic.

Yeah, I guess, if that's what you wanna call it,

if it made me forget all the stuff that was going on.

You know, sometimes, I‐‐

I just close my eyes and I just wish I could go back,

relive that memory.

Jonah...

I think I've got it.

No.

Yeah, I've got it!

Ahh! Thank you!

Great, great! So, we're gonna see something other than

the anemic trees in the lobby, right?

You will. I'll be over there in half an hour.

Amazing, amazing. Um, look, I don't want you to feel like

I'm doubting you or rushing you,

it's just time is moving and we gotta‐‐

I know, don't worry. What I've got in mind,

it won't take that long to set up. I've got this.

Great, okay. Well, I'm gonna let you work and I'll just, um‐‐

Well, call me if you need to.

♪

Jonah. Hi.

I'm so sorry that this has been such a rocky road,

but I feel good now.

Well, that's okay, right? It's a process, so‐‐

Exactly! It's just like Thomas Edison said.

It's really dark in here?

No, after one of his experiments failed, he said,

"Don't call it a failure, call it an education."

Now, I know what doesn't work.

Well, that's good. It's also good to know what works.

So, what do you think?

Well, this is where things get really brilliant.

You probably think that art is this pure, pristine

expression of the soul.

Not really.

You don't?

Well, that sort of undermines the big dramatic point that

I was gonna make, but you're right.

Expressing a vision is certainly part of it,

but that is where I got hung up, you see?

I was so worried about my vision and about how I felt that

I completely forgot that I was doing this for somebody else.

Luca.

You!

Jonah, you gave me the path forward,

whether you know it or not.

Really?

I didn't know that I did that, but I'm glad that I did.

Me, too, and I also researched Americe

and all of the artists he's ever endorsed.

They're all unique and creating from a place of love.

Love?

Well, not like "love" love.

Oh, no. I didn't‐‐ I didn't mean‐‐ Just‐‐

Like, from the heart. Yes, that's‐‐

For pure reasons, and it's never just about

the artist themselves, it's about connecting to people.

Well, connecting to others is good. Okay.

Great. Great.

Alright, I'm gonna go get to work.

Yes.

♪ It's my favourite time of year and now it's here ♪

♪ Lot of love going around, it's in the air ♪

♪ Hanging decorations, making angels in the snow ♪

♪ It's a celebration, here we go, go, go ♪

♪ It's my favourite time of the year ♪

♪ It's my favourite time of the year ♪

♪ Spreading that holiday cheer ♪

♪ It's Christmas, it's Christmas ♪

♪ It's my favourite time of the year ♪

♪ It's my favourite time of the year ♪

♪ Spreading that holiday cheer ♪

♪ It's Christmas, it's Christmas. ♪

Hey. I'm done.

Great.

Okay, now I need you to keep an open mind,

because it's a little out of the ordinary,

but do you remember telling me about the light

coming through your window at Christmas and how it made

you forget about your parents' divorce?

Yes.

So, what must exist in order for us to comprehend light?

A bulb? No, the sun.

Darkness.

If we lived in a world where it was light all the time,

it wouldn't mean anything, because there would be no

darkness to compare it to.

Darkness defines light, and vice versa.

Okay.

Americe raved about an exhibition done in London

done in total darkness.

But please tell me that you're not gonna do this in darkness.

I mean, we're gonna be able to actually see it, right?

Of course, that's the whole point.

Christmas is light, but light defined by darkness.

Ready?

As I'll ever be.

Where's the Christmas light part?

Right up there.

It's kind of hard to see, isn't it?

Yes, because the perfect Christmas feeling

requires effort.

Good, is it finished?

You see, if Christmas is light,

it has to be defined by darkness,

which means the viewer has to look inside him or herself‐‐

No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.

I wanted Christmas, not Halloween.

But this is the kind of installation

Americe would appreciate.

Americe is not our only guest, although‐‐

(laughing)

‐‐he would be if we left this in the lobby.

I only wanted‐‐

Christmas is not simply light, Hazel.

You've missed out the obvious.

The obvious?

Colour!

Well, I just‐‐ I thought because Americe raved about

an installation entirely in darkness‐‐

That's your problem. You're thinking too much.

I don't pay you to think. I pay you to feel.

That's what artists do, isn't it?

The thing is, uh, Luca,

these are just the bones, right?

And you, as anyone, would know that you can't judge

an installation based solely on the bones.

After all, this is art, it's not archaeology.

I thought it was finished.

It is, conceptually,

but the issues that you're talking about haven't been

ironed out yet.

I just wanted Hazel to explain to you her...

...metaphor. (clearing throat)

But I guarantee you, once you see the finished

product you're gonna be....

Blown away.

Well, maybe I was being a little hasty.

There is something rather, um, intriguing about that.

Yes!

But you'd better let me know as soon as it's completed.

(sighing)

(groaning)

Thank you for getting me out of that.

It's okay.

I owed you one.

What can I do to help?

Nothing.

I just need inspiration.

Well, then let's go find some inspiration.

It's impossible to feel sad while drinking hot chocolate.

This is true.

Hey, do you remember when I said that

the trees were the bones of your art installation?

Yes. "This is art, not archaeology."

That was very good,

and thank you again for buying me more time.

Well, I wasn't just making excuses,

I mean, I think you have some very good ideas,

even if you are coming in from left field every now and then.

What?

What?

Oh, that's just something I say.

Probably comes from being picked last for all the teams

in high school.

I wasn't very athletic back then,

unlike now, as you can tell.

(chuckling)

You're a true artist.

Look at your studio and all the amazing projects you have,

and even your clothes.

You might want to follow your heart a little bit more.

Are you sure you're not an artist?

Definitely, but if you ask me,

I do think a Christmas installation does need light,

and that's all I'm gonna say.

I'll leave it with you.

I think somebody may be starting to believe in

the magic of Christmas again.

Maybe.

Maybe I'm inspired by art.

Or to be more specific, an artist.

Norman Rockwell.

Even better. Hazel Desmond.

I'm not kidding.

You make me look at the world differently.

Everything, my‐‐ my‐‐ my job, my life.

Before I met you, I thought I had everything figured out.

Well, I thought so, too. You seemed so on top of it all.

Really?

Mr. Straight and Narrow, right?

When I'm around you,

when I'm talking to you, I‐I‐‐

I see the world and I‐‐

I see that there are things that I was blind to before.

I cut myself off from.

I don't know what to say.

You don't have to say anything.

(laughing)

Skating burns a few calories, doesn't it?

(sighing)

My cardio must be going through the roof.

Ooh, hot.

Okay, so, we have one more stop on our Christmas crawl.

You ready?

Uh, what is it?

You'll see, you'll see.

Hi, there. How much to play a song, please?

Oh, we ask for a donation for our homeless shelter,

but the amount is up to you.

Great, well, we will take two.

Oh, great, thanks.

What song you want to play?

I'm really not very musical.

Oh, it's okay. It's really fun, and it's so easy you don't

really have to know music. We usually recommend

"Joy to the World" for beginners.

It's fun. Give it a go. "Joy to the World?"

Okay, okay. Come on, it's gonna be fun.

Okay, watch this. It's like this, okay.

(playing notes)

Okay. Start there, start there. Okay, you ready?

Okay.

(playing "Joy to the World")

Ah, okay. Uh...

(playing "Joy to the World")

Nice!

(playing "Joy to the World")

Okay, I'll do the same.

(playing "Joy to the World")

And now together, you ready?

(playing "Joy to the World")

Amazing, that was great! Yes!

Okay, you know what we should do now?

We should do "Jingle Bells" 'cause it's a little bit harder,

but not too hard. I messed it up.

What? No, who cares.

No, I need to go back to the studio.

This is‐‐ It's great, you're so great.

I‐‐ I don't want to let you down.

But‐‐ Wait, Hazel!

Did you understand that?

Oh, I never understand what goes on between couples.

Oh, uh, we're not a couple.

You could have fooled me.

(knocking)

What are you still doing here?

Trying to catch up.

Yeah. This opening.

It's gonna kill us, isn't it?

I mean, it's pretty much been 24/7 for the last few weeks.

Not much point in going home when you bring the office home

in your pocket every night.

I know, and I appreciate it. I'm gonna make it up to you when

all this craziness is over.

Are you near a stopping point?

All I've had tonight is a cup of hot chocolate.

You want to grab a bite?

I still have a few things I need to figure out here.

Well, let's make it a working dinner.

I got some questions I want to ask you.

I'm buying.

(laughing) But he did, right?

He did. So, Mr. Americe is set.

Oh, uh, there's one more thing.

Please don't tell me there's something else he wants.

It's Luca actually. He wants fresh flowers

put in Americe's suite. They're delivering tomorrow.

Your name's on the delivery slip.

If you don't mind, can you just personally go

in there and make sure that every blossom is perfect?

Not a problem.

So, what's going on with you?

Well, there's one big problem.

Hazel?

Is it that obvious?

Oh, yeah. Is she afraid she can't finish

the installation in time?

Terrified.

She needs to come up with something,

anything at this point.

Yeah, I know.

Well, does she know that?

Yes.

So, what's the problem?

I can't stop thinking about her.

You mean?

Yeah.

I don't know whether to say congratulations or ouch.

Well, you've summed up my feelings perfectly.

I had a great time with her tonight.

I mean, a really great time.

But?

But there's a huge conflict of interest here.

I can't seem to stay neutral.

I think what I need to do is just put my feelings aside

and treat this like what it is.

It's a business arrangement, right?

That would be the smart thing.

I just don't know if I can do that.

I've been worried about Hazel.

I think she's talented, but she seems to be in a little

over her head.

Speaking of conflicts of interest,

I called her agency today.

Seems her sister recommended her for the position.

I don't know that she even has the qualifications

for a job this size.

So, I called around, talked to a few agencies

and it's really late in the season to be doing this,

but they do have some decorators that they can send over.

I'm worried for your job, Jonah.

This could be make it or break it.

It would be horrible for this one thing to outweigh everything

that you've done for Luca over the years.

You've got London hanging in the balance.

I really appreciate it.

but I think I'm gonna stick with Hazel for better or for worse.

Good morning. I'm afraid we're not open yet.

Oh, Hazel. Hi, I'm sorry. I didn't realize it was you.

Morning. Um, is Jonah in yet?

Not yet. He had to meet with some suppliers across town,

but he did ask me to give you this.

What is this?

A work report. Something Jonah and I put together to just help

try to keep you on schedule. Figured it couldn't hurt.

When did you do this?

Last night, over dinner.

I mean, there is just so much going on I think we're all

feeling a lot of stress.

Yes, we are.

Now, am I wrong, or are you completely

confused about this project?

Not completely.

Partially confused maybe.

Look, I'm just gonna say this.

I think part of the trouble that you're having is that

you're becoming emotionally connected.

I'm always emotionally connected to my art.

Not to your art.

I think that you need to put your feelings aside.

It's creating confusion.

They're certainly not helping.

You're the professional. He's the client.

I'm not sure if you realize this, but his job,

and even career, could be on the line for this.

Hasn't Jonah worked for Luca for years?

That's not gonna matter if the Holly's opening is a flop.

Luca cares about his employees, but, first and foremost,

he's a hotel owner. He can't afford failure.

Are you and Jonah‐‐

I've got flowers for a Natalie Doyle.

That's me. Who are they from?

They are from a Mr. Russel.

♪

Thank you.

They're so gorgeous, and Jonah bought them?

I mean, he just thinks of everything.

Well, I better go put these in a vase.

(chuckling)

(panting)

I'm so dumb. Really, what?

Mr. Corporate and me?

What was I thinking?

(groaning)

You're an idiot. She was right.

He hired me to do a job, he's a client.

Oh, no!

(phone buzzing)

Hello?

Hey, Hazel.

Hi, Jonah.

Natalie said that you were in earlier.

Yeah, I had to come back to my studio.

So, you're gonna work from there?

Trying to.

Hazel, last night‐‐

Jonah, listen.

Last night was really wonderful,

but I don't think we should do it again.

What's wrong? Why'd you run off like that?

I just couldn't keep lying to you.

What lie are you talking about?

All this stuff about process and meaning and I don't do that.

I feel it and I make it, and that's my whole process.

Yeah, I know.

And I shouldn't have even been up for this job. My sister‐‐

Hazel, I know, and it's fine. Honestly, it's fine.

We're just different, you know?

We're just‐‐ We're different.

I'm a temperamental artist and‐‐

I'm a square corporate type.

What are you trying to say?

I can't do this.

The project or us?

Both.

Hazel.

Just please find somebody else, okay, Jonah?

Hold on.

Goodbye.

Hazel, just‐‐

(groaning)

♪

(crying)

Hey.

Thank for coming.

How could I not after that message?

Well, I didn't want to tell you over the phone.

I wanted to tell you in person.

Tell me what?

I‐‐

I'm quitting the Holly project.

No, you're not.

Kara.

No. No, you're not giving up on this project.

Hey, I put my reputation on the line for you.

Hazel, you're sabotaging yourself.

What are you doing?

Let's just say that I'm blocked.

No.

That's something people say when they want to give up.

Well, I want to give up.

You're not going to.

Too late.

You told me that this was gonna be different.

You promised me that you were gonna follow through

and finish this one.

Instead it's been the same with all of

your projects ever since‐‐

Look, this time it doesn't just affect you, okay?

It's me, too, and Jonah.

This is completely different.

No, it's not.

Okay, fine. I just, I don't‐‐

I don't know what else to do,

and on top of everything else, I broke the Wishing Bulb.

You what?

Not on purpose. I threw some clay and it hit it,

and I was upset.

Okay, this one I can fix. Hang on.

Hey, you can't just‐‐

You're gonna have to pay for that.

Put it on our tab.

There you go.

Take it to your studio, paint it green,

new Wishing Bulb.

It's not the Wishing Bulb.

Well, honey, your Wishing Bulb wasn't the Wishing Bulb.

What are you talking about?

I broke that one years ago.

So, I got another bulb, and I painted it green.

It wasn't the one that dad gave me?

No, and you never noticed, right?

Because there's nothing magical about

a 60 watt bulb painted green.

I know that.

Okay, did you forget what it symbolizes?

The Bulb is just the outside.

It's the light inside, that's the thing that‐‐

You're right!

Okay.

You're more than right. You're brilliant. I love you.

Weren't you depressed, like, 30 seconds ago?

How could I be depressed when my sister's a genius?

I don't know what I said or did, but, if it makes you this happy,

then yay for me.

I can see it now.

I know exactly what it is now. All I have to do is build it.

In time for the opening?

In time for the opening.

Honey. Yeah?

Get out there.

Right.

You're brilliant.

You know, there's a hardware store down the street that'll

sell you a bulb for half the price that I'm gonna charge you.

Well, whatever you charge me,

it's worth it.

Okay, just try not to pocket the salt and pepper shakers

on your way out.

♪

It's gonna work. Yes.

(phone ringing)

Hello?

Hi, Jonah.

Listen, I don't expect you to forgive me,

but I really want you to give me a second chance.

Do you think you figured it out?

I don't know. Maybe?

Edison once said‐‐

What is it with you and Edison?

Just listen. Edison once said that,

"I have not failed.

I've only found ten‐thousand ways that don't work."

Okay, but wait.

Please don't tell me it's gonna take ten‐thousand‐‐

No, it's not gonna take ten thousand failures.

I can't promise this is gonna be a dazzling success,

but I will promise that I really like it,

and I usually have pretty good instincts,

and I will give my utmost to this idea.

I think it's gonna work.

Oh, my God. This is the greatest Christmas gift

I've ever gotten in my entire life.

I could use some help to carry some supplies to the Holly.

Could you send someone?

Yeah, I'll be there in 20.

Bring your car.

Okay.

Knock, knock.

Hazel: Come in.

Hazel? Hello?

Hi! Where are you?

Yeah, hi.

Oh, uh. Let me‐‐ Let me take it. Let me take it.

I got it, I got it, I got it, I got it.

I think I got it, I think‐‐

Did you ever solve a problem by realizing the solution was

right in front of you all along?

Uh, yeah. I call it my job.

It was still life.

That's what was missing from the installation,

and the reason that I was so blocked

on still life was because

I didn't have the motivation of the installation.

It all came together when I put them together.

The catalyst.

Exactly! Amazing.

Okay, we just need to get these bulbs and the panels

and the tree over to the Holly.

Okay. Okay, do you‐‐

No, no. I got it, I got it, I got it, I got it.

Yeah, just get the door.

(laughing)

Alright, I got it. Alright, here we go.

Okay.

Okay, right here.

Alright.

Alright, I'll get started.

Luca called. He will be here with Americe at

Five o'clock sharp.

And the opening's at 5:30. You okay with that?

It'll be tight, but I'll be ready.

Alright, if you need any help, just shout.

I got this. I'm confident. I can see what it's gonna look

like in my mind, lit up.

Oh, uh, here. These are part of it.

Just please, give her a hand with anything she needs.

♪

(chattering)

My latest.

Bon.

Welcome.

Ah‐ah‐ah. Etienne avoids physical contact.

Touch detracts from the visual sense.

Of course.

So, you approve?

Well, it says to me "hotel." The facade reveals its function.

When I first looked at it, I felt exactly the same thing.

It said, "Hotel."

It was built as a hotel.

Is everything ready for this evening, Jonah?

Yes.

Everything?

Hazel's just putting on the finishing touches.

The lobby is decorated for the season by one of

the rising stars of the city's art world.

Her name is Hazel Desmond.

I have seen many such decorations in my life.

None have impressed.

Ah, but this one will. Won't it, Jonah?

Of course. Please.

♪

That looks great.

And here we are.

♪

Where is the artist?

Hazel Desmond, Mr. Americe.

Is that it?

Oh, no. It's going to be illuminated.

We were just waiting for the rest of the guests

to arrive before we light it up.

Etienne will wait.

(laughing)

Mr. Americe, please.

Here you go. Luca.

(chattering)

Hi.

Look at it, is it good?

Is that Americe? Is he gonna like it?

I don't know.

You're right. Who cares? Hey, I'm so sorry about all

the guilt‐trippy stuff I've been doing.

It's okay.

Thank you for showing me the light, pun intended.

I'm so excited.

Ladies and gentlemen, if I could have your attention please.

Welcome to my latest creation.

The Holly!

(applauding)

I'm sure that you're wondering about the art installation

behind you. I know that I am.

Before it's illuminated I think we should have a few words from

the artist herself to explain her unique vision.

Ladies and gentlemen, Hazel Desmond.

Thank you. Thank you all.

I was so excited to be asked to do this.

Firstly, because it's an honour for any artist to be asked to

exhibit in such a beautiful hotel,

and secondly,

because I truly love Christmas.

My art symbolizes our memories of Christmas past

and how we carry them with us always.

The light represents retrospections of

the lives within us.

It reminds us that we don't need to mourn

the lost experiences of our youth as long as we keep them

illuminated in our hearts.

And finally, I would like to make a dedication

to the most artistic square peg I've ever met.

Okay, without further ado...

Isn't she wonderful?

(clamouring)

Jonah: Alright, everyone just stay calm.

We seem to have had an accident and we've popped a circuit.

I'm gonna go reset it.

In the meantime, just have another glass of champagne.

Should only take a couple minutes.

I'm gonna fix this.

Come on. Come on!

I need the new keys to the electrical room.

Oh, no. I forgot to pick them up at the locksmiths.

What? Okay, well, where is it?

Two blocks down, on the corner of Delancey.

Delancey, okay. Keep the champagne flowing.

♪

Come on! The locksmith is locked.

That's not ironic, or anything.

Hey, guys. Guys. Sorry to bother you,

but, um, I need your help.

I'm the manager at The Holly.

The Holly? It's hotel just a couple of blocks away?

Oh, yeah. The place that was bought out by somebody?

Oh, yeah, I read about that. Some European guy.

No, he's Swedish or something.

Sweden is in Europe.

Guys, guys. I don't mean to interrupt you,

but it's kind of an emergency.

See, we're having a function in the hotel tonight,

but we've lost power, so I'm wondering if you could

find it in your heart to lend me this generator

just for an hour.

Sorry, we can't. Got a cracked line down here‐‐

Okay, hey. Hey. Look. I'll pay. I'll pay you.

Um, we could get fired for that.

Half an hour, then. Just half an hour.

Just name your price.

Sorry, we can't help you.

♪

Hey! Hey! Hey! Alright, what's going on?

Oh, being spontaneous again?

Uh, officer. Please help me.

I'm sorry I took the generator. Guys, I'm sorry. That's my bad.

I shouldn't have done that, but see, officer, the thing is

is that I'm the manager at the Holly hotel

and tonight's our grand opening, and we have this big beautiful

art installation in the lobby that's supposed to light up

but the thing is that we've lost our power, okay?

We've lost our power, and if the thing doesn't light up,

then I'm gonna lose my job.

But you know what? I don't care, okay?

I don't care if I lose my job.

The truth is is that...

I'm in love.

I'm in love with the artist

and if the thing doesn't light up then her career is probably

over and I can't stand by and let that happen.

I can't stand anything bad happening to her.

So I'm begging you, please. I'm begging you guys, as well.

Okay? All of you guys, alright?

Just please help me in the name of love, please help me.

Listen, I need that generator. I need it for an hour.

I will bring it back.

Calm down.

I, uh...

I shouldn't have grabbed you. I'm sorry. That was unfortunate.

I'm just, uh, I'm passionate.

Did he leave you money?

Yeah, he left it right there.

Yeah, it's right there, right there.

There's $300 here.

(chuckling) Yes, there is.

You really want the generator that bad?

Yes, I do.

Hey, fellas. You know what I'm thinking?

I'm thinking it's a little too dangerous for you two to be

working out here on the street without proper warning signs

at either end of the block...

Yeah, but people can still see us. (grunting)

Are you asking us to stop work to put up said warning signs?

Oh, you know. Safety first.

Agreed.

I think we left the safety signs at the garage.

Aren't we just two big sillies, huh?

Should take us at least an hour to go there and come back.

Sillies?

And I'm guessing there's no reason to keep this light

burning while you're not here.

I get it. We're just gonna let him take‐‐

You're going to prevent an accident while at the

same time keeping the city streets clean.

What are you doing? Come on. Give me half.

I'll be back here in an hour.

I want to see you and the generator then.

You understand?

Thank you.

Alright. Thank you.

Okay.

Thank you.

Just doing my job.

Hey!

Mele Kalikimaka!

Mele Kalikimaka to you!

Come on, come on, come on.

Okay, okay, okay.

Alright, everybody, I found a generator.

Just gotta plug it in. This is gonna be rectified very shortly.

Nothing happened.

Yeah, I just gotta, I gotta turn on the generator.

Okay, here we go.

(generator whirring)

Third time's a charm.

(all chattering)

♪

Hazel, my dear,

you are to be congratulated.

You have transported me back to my youth.

To the Christmas market with my mother and my brother.

Thank you for this wonderful gift.

Thank you, Luca.

I admit I had a little inspiration.

A lot actually.

It is indeed amazing.

This is what Christmas feels like inside.

We're all imprisoned

within the confines of the superego,

restrained by the perception we feel

we must project to the world,

but what really matters is the heart.

The Id.

The light inside.

Only most people have forgotten how bring that feeling to life.

Your work is transformational.

Inspirational.

Mr. Americe, I don't know what to say.

I do.

You will be my protégé.

But I‐I don't even have anything else that's finished

that I can show you.

You don't need to show me anything else.

This is a masterpiece.

(in American accent) Great work! Dynamite stuff!

You're going to make a fortune.

What happened to your accent?

Nobody listens to an art critic from Cleveland.

Magnifique!

You have bridged the divide

between mind and body.

(laughing)

Jonah: Enjoy the exhibit. Please, come on through.

Come on through.

So? What do you think?

It's very‐‐

Don't say it.

What? Interesting?

The kiss of death.

It's spectacular.

And it's a true work of art.

I'm sorry if I ever doubted you.

Are you kidding? I couldn't have done this without you.

Come on. That's crazy.

I'm serious. I was wrong before.

The true catalyst is you.

You're the one who's inspired me through all of this.

You brought the light. Literally.

And you say you're not a artist, but what you do for people,

and the way you do it,

it's true artistry.

I don't know what to say.

You don't have to say anything.

Congratulations, Hazel.

I didn't think you could pull it off,

but you proved me wrong.

Thank you.

Well, I am going to go mingle

and let you two enjoy this moment.

I'm so proud of you. I knew you could do it.

Thank you for being my shoulder to cry on.

Always. That's my job as your sister.

And your agent.

Agent?

Rumor has it you are instantly my new hottest client.

(laughing)

Anyways, I should go look around,

because this is a hotel, right? And I love hotels.

Yes, mini shampoo. Okay, congratulations.

Thank you.

Knock yourself out.

Should we, um‐‐ Mm‐hm.

Yeah, yeah.

♪

So, I guess the Wishing Bulb worked.

Whoa, I thought you weren't supposed to‐‐

You can tell if it comes true.

Oh, I see. Well, let me guess.

You wished that this would be a smashing success?

I wished for this.

You know, it's funny. I think we had very similar wishes.

(laughing)

Listen, Hazel.

Luca offered me that job at The Vaughn Hotel.

It's the flagship hotel.

In London?

Yeah. I mean, it's a lot more money

and it's more prestigious.

And a move overseas. That's a big step.

I'd be a fool to turn it down.

Oh, yeah, it's more money, more recognition.

I'm guessing after working there you could write your ticket

for any hotel in the world.

Yeah, I probably could.

I don't know what to say.

Why don't you say this?

Why don't you do another installation here?

A non‐holiday installation?

In fact, I'd love you to exhibit here

on a permanent basis.

But you're‐‐

(chuckling) I'm not taking the job.

I told him to give it to Natalie. She's terrific,

and she deserves a break.

I'm staying at The Holly.

Why would‐‐

Because if I went to London,

the wish I made on the Wishing Bulb wouldn't come true,

and I don't want to make the Wishing Bulb a liar.

So, what did you wish for?

Every Christmas and every day in between

with you.

♪

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