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Where is he?

Sorry, excuse me, excuse me. Sorry,

sorry, sorry, sorry.

Merry Christmas!

I'm trying to call him.

I can't believe he's my partner.

I told you.

You could have said no and just done artist nights on Wednesdays. No, that's

only one night.

Plus, it's half the amount of tips that I make with this doofus.

That's because the audience likes y'all.

I think it's the actual contempt they can feel from all of the piano dueling.

It just, it's under my skin.

Sorry, sorry, sorry.

Where have you been?

Uh, car troubles.

Hello, we were supposed to go on ten minutes ago.

Let me guess, Lindsay, you're upset about something.

Yeah, that talent manager's here tonight.

Right. I'm not gonna let you mess this up for me.

I know that you're new to this.

But managers, they don't like to be kept waiting. I totally forgot that he was

coming.

Well, go.

Without further ado, and no introduction necessary.

keys on bourbon welcomes you to dueling pianos with lindsey scott and wet bailey

christmas edition

merry christmas everyone

ho ho ho we are just

five short days away from christmas if you can believe it

And we're just really happy that you could be here with us tonight

celebrating.

So here's how this works.

We are dueling for your favor.

You see those tip jars right there?

That is how we know who has won the duel. The more that you put in one,

That's how you show us who you want your winner to be.

Now, we're going to play some fun songs for you guys tonight.

And if you like what I'm doing, I'm sure that you will.

Fill up my jar.

Should we get started?

Ready when you are. Do it.

Thank you so much, folks. We have one more song for you tonight.

And as always, the wonderful Erica will tabulate your generous tips to see who

won the piano duel. Oh, I think we all know who this amazing audience is going

to choose.

Before we begin our final medley of the night, I just want to share a sentiment

that my mom always used to say.

Christmas is about spending time with the ones that you love.

You know, sitting on the couch, unwrapping a gift, or putting together a

new toy, setting up the VCR.

This was the 90s, kids. Remember that?

Thank you so much for coming out with us tonight. Merry Christmas to all of you,

and I hope you spend this season with the ones that you love.

First Noel, the angels did say, was to certain poor

shepherds in...

A single song.

What I'm going to say.

Go. Tell it on the mountain.

Over the hills and everywhere.

Go tell it on the mountain.

Up on the housetop.

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy...

dueling pianos is and

remember

tonight is our last performance of the Christmas season so thank you so much

for coming Merry Christmas

The snow starts falling to the ground this Christmas.

Yeah, I'm just waiting on Erica with the tips from tonight.

So you haven't booked your flight yet? I told you, I keep tracking it every

single day, but the cheapest flight I could get is January 2nd. It's really

expensive. Well, baby Rudolph is due January 3rd, and it won't wait just

because you're late. I know, I know. I promised the 2nd.

I get the money from the governor's party.

I'm going to book my flight. It'll be nonstop, first class.

Or at least nonstop.

So the governor's party is that important, huh?

Allie, we've been over this.

I'm just saying, you're missing Christmas with the whole family.

I know.

I know.

But it's 500 people at the governor's mansion, and he's asked me to play.

He's asked us to play.

Plus, I really need the money.

You know, and that way I could take two weeks off to see little baby Rudolph get

born. Okay.

Yes. I appreciate that.

I know we're kidding with this whole Rudolph thing, but it's kind of growing

on me.

Yeah, like Mom would let that happen.

Besides, she's moved on to another reindeer.

She didn't like that Rudolph was a boy's name, you know, because we were trying

to keep the baby's sex a secret.

Oh. Rudolph for a boy and Rudy for a girl? That's pretty cute.

Well, get here sooner and maybe you'll have a say. Okay, I gotta go. I'm gonna

call you tomorrow, okay?

Flight. Book it.

Okay, will do.

Wes! Lindsay!

This is Robbie Mailer from French Quarter Music Management.

Great to meet you, Wes.

Hey there, gorgeous.

Listen, I don't have long. My car's outside.

But I just wanted to pop by and say that you guys were so great. I mean, so

great.

I'm sure we'll be in touch.

Oh, you know what? I have this for you. It's just some covers and some original

music I've been working on.

Excellent. Excellent.

Yeah, and by the way, if you ever want to jam or anything, I'm pretty flexible.

Studio, on the road, whatever.

Makes no difference to me.

Yeah, dude. I like it.

Oh.

Dude, this arm.

It's hard as a rock.

Tell me you golf. Yeah.

You know what? We got to go golfing.

Let's go.

All right. Cool. I'll tell you what. I'll give you a ring. Sounds good. All

right. See you later, Wes. All right.

Oh, you forgot this.

Thanks.

Good show, you guys.

Ticket sales, door count, and tips.

Split 50-50.

Oh, before I forget, the governor's assistant called tonight, and he has to

cancel the party.

What?

Cancel. Why?

Apparently, his entire family caught the ox flu.

I'm sorry, ox flu?

Yeah, that's what he said.

So he had to cancel.

It's less than five days until Christmas. Can he even do that?

Uh, yeah.

Great.

Now what are we supposed to do?

I don't know.

Go home for Christmas?

Hey, Wes.

Can you hang back a bit?

Lindsay. Lindsay.

Hey.

Lindsay, hey, hey, Lindsay.

Lindsay, Lindsay.

Hold up. What do you want?

Jeez.

Listen, I needed that money to help pay for my tickets so I could go see my new

niece and nephew, so I'm just really upset right now. No, I know, I know, I

know, I know. Me too.

Do you need something, Wes?

Uh, can I get a ride?

My car's down here.

Hey, so your sister's having a baby, huh?

Yep. That's cool.

Now I just have to get to Akron.

Akron? You're from Akron?

Not Akron. A small town outside of Akron called Rootstown.

I'm from Kent.

Kent in Ohio?

I went to Kent. Roosevelt.

We played you guys in football.

Senior year.

Homecoming. Beat you.

You know what? I was the senior class president, and you guys totally ruined

the vibe of our homecoming dance. Well, as I remember it, that DJ did play

nothing but Enya. Enya, I know.

Although at the end of the dance, the music did get pretty good.

That's because I fired the guy and totally took over.

I can't believe we've never talked about this before. That's crazy.

Wow.

Okay.

So... Ho, ho, Merry Christmas. Ho, ho.

You want to go home for Christmas. I want to go home for Christmas.

Flights are too expensive.

So?

So?

Road trip.

No.

Yeah, what do you say? We meet first thing in the morning. It's a 15-hour

drive. We can get there before Christmas with plenty of time to spare. No, we're

not going on a road trip.

Not that bad.

Are you sure you want to do this?

Road trip home for Christmas? Yeah.

I'm not so sure I am.

Come on.

What's the worst that could happen?

It was fine.

Did that music manager guy show up?

Yeah, he was there.

And did you talk to him? Did you give him that sample thing you were working

on? I mean, a little bit. And yes, I did. But it wasn't even finished.

Stupid.

Probably just another rejection.

Well, you never know.

And now tell me again who this boy is that you're driving with.

He's my dueling piano partner, Mom. He's completely obnoxious and...

He's already making us late!

Well, I know you're not so happy about the governor's party being canceled, but

I am so happy you're coming home for Christmas.

I know, me too.

I can't wait to see you guys.

And meet baby Blitzen.

Don't get me started on all that silliness. Won't even tell the

grandmother if it's a boy or a girl.

Anyway, I was thinking about this, and I know you needed the money from the

party. Mom, I can help you out.

No, no, I am an adult.

You know, I'm also a musician.

Gigs get canceled.

Plus, I budget for these things.

I'm good. Don't worry.

Well, as long as you say so.

I just can't help but wonder if all of this is a sign or something.

You know, the governor's party got canceled. That music manager barely

looked in my direction.

Maybe I'm getting tired.

Oh, don't say that, honey.

Alright, Mom.

I gotta go. I love you.

Morning. You're late.

Charming.

By the way, we're gonna have to trade out driving every, like, hour or so.

I gotta bat back.

Of course you do.

Okay. Well, that's gonna seriously affect our driving schedule.

You made an actual driving schedule.

Don't roll your eyes at me.

This is going to get us there faster so we can spend the least amount of time

together. Ooh, good thinking.

Uh-oh, look at that. You forgot something.

What? That's impossible.

Yeah, no, look, you forgot the schedule. Show annoying driving schedule to Wes.

Look, now we're two minutes behind.

Oh, you know what I did remember to schedule, though?

Quiet time for Wes.

And that starts right now.

Hey, do you mind if we just switch up the music a little bit? What about

Cassie's Christmas record?

Oh, you're a Cassie fan, huh?

Huge Cassie fan. She was actually the reason I became a singer.

Actually, my buddy Mark, he's on tour with her right now. He plays guitar in

her band.

How are you so well connected?

I'm a pretty well-liked person.

I don't know if you know what that would be like. I talk to people, they talk to

me back.

Okay, whatever.

I just need a little change from the jazz for a second. I don't care what we

listen to. Come on, you live in New Orleans and you don't like jazz?

No, I'm not saying that I don't like jazz.

That's kind of more your thing, you know? I'm a classically trained pianist.

That explains it.

Explains what?

Why you can't improvise. What?

I'm just saying, you're not good at it.

it's the classical training they beat it out of everyone excuse me i took a jazz

improv class at tulane university of course you did okay fine i will admit

that is not my specialty at least i can sing on key i'm

just saying wow wow okay okay you know what i can admit my weaknesses you might

have a better voice than i do but i'm the better improviser okay fine and for

the record it's like you have Perfect pitch or anything. Just saying. You know

what? Let's just stop talking.

See you, Wes.

All right, guys. Yeah, it sounds great. I'm going to email you right now. Let's

do it.

What was that?

What?

The Santas.

Oh, they invited me to use their timeshare in Palm Springs.

Evidently, the wives just love it.

What? It was a long line.

And the Santa thing?

Oh, they're on their way to Jackson for the convention.

Hmm.

This way we could drive through the night.

Okay, well, we should probably go to the bathroom while we have the time.

I don't know if we can.

I don't know if we could divert from the schedule.

You are so funny, Wes Bailey.

Come on.

Hey, Robbie, it's Wes Bailey. Erica said to give you a call today.

Wes, yeah, awesome, awesome.

Listen, I got a great gig for you.

A gig? Really?

Wow, that was fast.

Hey.

Well, hi, gloomy Gus.

Sorry, Ali.

Just a little annoyed right now. But you're excited to see me soon, right? So

what is it? You, my friend, are going to be touring with Aaron Baker

Longman. Oh, hey.

Oh, yeah. You're gonna love it, too.

Aaron is, of course, great. The band is awesome.

I think you'll fit right in.

Are you for real?

Serious, bro.

This is the big leagues.

So, uh, you game?

This isn't a game, Allie. This is my life, okay? I think that... I think Wes

got a gig with that manager guy.

Why are you laughing? Is my misery funny to you?

No, no, no.

It's just...

You hate your partner, who happens to be from the same area as you. Now you're

driving across the country and surrounded by Santa cosplayers?

Okay, when you say it like that, I guess it is a little amusing and it's

ridiculousness.

Ridiculous!

Yes, yes.

I can't wait, bro.

Well, listen, I gotta run, so I will email you some more deets and we'll chat

later. Yeah, that sounds good.

Looking forward.

I am looking forward to seeing you soon.

And so is baby Comet.

I love you.

Bye.

Bye.

Not the rest of mine. No, thank you.

Y'all here visiting for our Christmas nativity play?

No, we're just passing through for a bite.

Well, I highly suggest getting some of our pumpkin pie.

Homemade. It's a can't miss.

We'll take two slices.

To go.

No. Hey, can we get a cup of milk?

Yes. I don't want to. I didn't use the soy. I know, baby.

I want him to stay at my inn.

I know you do, and I am so glad I do, but you know what?

You have a part to play, a very important part in the Christmas story.

And if you don't tell Mary and Joseph that there's no room in the inn, baby

Jesus will never be born in that manger.

With all those sweet baby animals, you won't get to sing your song.

Remember, it's just a play, honey.

Okay. Okay.

Yes, please.

And the check as well.

You ready to go?

Thanks so much.

You know, I parked in the garage down the street. I didn't know where to stay.

It's fine. It's just going to take a second. Then we'll head out.

Wait, Lindsay Scott wants to break the driving schedule?

Come on.

That kid was so cute.

Don't you want to see what happens? Not really. I thought you wanted to drive to

the night.

Why don't you be a little spontaneous, Wes Bailey?

Man, you and this driving schedule.

Why don't you live a little?

So Mary and Joseph stopped in Bethlehem at an

inn.

We have no room for you at the inn.

But you can stay for coffee.

So Joseph and Mary stayed in the stables with camels and sheep, and Mary gave

birth to a son.

In the hills, an angel appeared to the shepherds and said,

have good news. Today in Bethlehem, a Savior has been born unto you. You will

find the baby lying in a manger.

away in a manger

Way to see the kids play.

I didn't even want to come to this thing. If I hadn't shown up, what would

have happened? It's a good thing the world has me.

Okay, compliment ruined.

Hi there.

Sorry, my son has something he would like to say.

Thank you very much for helping me with my song.

Do you want one of Santa's cookies?

Whoa, Santa's cookies. You know what, buddy? I think you should save those for

Santa.

And as for the song, my pleasure.

Hey, we really loved your line about giving Mary and Joseph coffee. That was

very funny.

Really, though, thank you so much. You really saved the night.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

Good job.

Driving schedule.

All you had to do was park the car.

How was I supposed to know it was going to close?

There's a huge sign right there, Wes. How did you miss that?

Guess I was hungry.

Okay, let's just... Let's just get our stuff and then go to a hotel.

Sorry. We only have one room.

We'll take it.

Okay, so we're just gonna get up as soon as the garage opens.

Get on the road bright and early.

Hopefully there won't be too much traffic in Nashville.

Of course.

One bed.

Well, I'll take the floor.

No, you have a bad back. I have a perfectly fine back, so I will take the

floor.

Don't be ridiculous.

I will take the floor.

Okay.

I'll take that.

Hello, Santa.

Oh, hello, son.

We used to watch this every year on Christmas Eve. Oh, really?

Mm-hmm.

Except for we would have pecan pie, not pumpkin pie. Mm.

What about you?

Nothing specific.

My mom would make pumpkin pie.

Sometimes my aunt would make pecan.

They don't really have many traditions.

We got tons of traditions in our family.

Every year, after we open up our presents and go through our stockings,

watch old home movies.

My mom makes Christmas sandwiches.

Christmas sandwiches?

Mm-hmm.

You know, you take the turkey and the stuffing and the cranberry and you put

it all in a sandwich.

Sounds good.

It's pretty good. I mean, it's kind of better than the meal itself.

We'd always have a power roast.

Really?

I thought you didn't have any traditions.

Then what?

If we hurry, we can get back in time for Christmas Eve.

There's a bug in there!

This place is disgusting!

It's just a bug, relax!

I don't see anything.

Well, I can't sleep on the floor with that thing on the loose.

Is that on my backside an issue for you?

No, wait.

I have an idea.

Okay, don't worry about me.

I'll get the lights.

Chocolate almond.

I love this song.

So good. Me too.

Hey, have you heard the live recording from Radio City Musical?

What? That's my fave.

Okay, you gotta play it for my phone.

Hold on, do you have it? Yep.

Ooh.

What's this?

This is actually pretty good. You write this?

It's just something that I've been working on.

This is you.

You compose this.

Don't sound so surprised.

I've just been playing around with it, trying to write my own stuff.

Well, you should keep doing it.

You write lyrics, too?

I mean, I try to.

Nothing really that good, so I just wind up throwing them away.

You gotta take some pressure off yourself, Lindsay.

What do you mean?

I mean, you're always so perfect all the time.

Art's not supposed to be perfect.

It just has to be truthful.

Yeah, I guess.

Wow.

This is way better than anything I could ever do. I can't sit still long enough

to focus on anything.

Do you want to be a songwriter?

I don't know.

Maybe.

I still don't have the discipline to even try.

And as much as I hate to admit it, this is actually really good.

Thanks.

Okay, we have to stop at my favorite Nashville cafe.

I used to eat here every time I had a gig. Take two seconds. I swear.

Wes?

Marty? What are you doing here? What are you doing here?

Yeah.

I cannot tell you how glad I am to see you.

You hear that?

Told you people love me. By the way, this is Lindsey. I'm sorry. I am so

rude. Lindsey.

Hi.

Man, this is like a Christmas miracle.

I'm playing with Cassie, right? The keyboardist just came down with the

oxflare.

Oxflare? That's really going around.

Our backup's all the way in London. He can't be here till tomorrow night.

Wes, you gotta do it.

We've been scrambling to find someone, and you're perfect, man. I cannot

believe that you're here.

Listen, Mark, I appreciate that, but we're on a tight schedule, and we're

already half a day behind.

Plus, I don't know any of her songs.

We can go over that right now. Besides, you're one of the best improvisers I

know. You'll do fine.

Well, get your hotel room. Food's comp.

It's good.

Oh. It's the Grand Music Hall.

Wait, wait, wait.

Grand Music Hall?

With the one and only Cassie? You gotta do it.

Yeah? Yes.

Doing it.

Yes! Dude!

Thank you.

I get a backstage pass, though, right?

Okay, this is the Grand Music Hall.

We're just gonna be performing.

is her crew setting up the drums and the bass.

Here we have the background singers' mics.

And this is me in front of her stage.

Okay, this is so exciting.

This is her piano.

Oh, wow. Which I think I'm going to sit at. Really quickly.

Okay, these guys are leaving.

So Wes just knew a guy?

Yeah, it's like an old buddy of his or something.

That's so serendipitous.

So why are you playing again?

You know all her songs.

I told you. It's one of his friends.

See, honey, this is why networking is so important.

Did you read that article I sent you?

Yes, Mom. I read the article.

And I network.

But Wes is just more connected than I am.

I don't know how he does it.

Oh, the baby just kicked.

I think the baby likes you playing.

to play the grand musical.

Okay, just one. This is for baby Prancer.

Okay.

Up on the housetop, reindeer farts, out jumps good old Santa.

Well, that's not your impression of me, is it?

I'll call you back.

Cassie, I'm such a huge fan of yours, and I've been listening to your

Christmas music ever since I was a kid, and they just wanted to hear me play

something. Well, you've got a nice set of pipes, don't you?

I don't know.

Well, I didn't just fall off the turnip truck, honey. I know a good voice when I

hear one.

So, Mark over there was telling me that this guy, Wes, was a great piano player.

I think you could rival him.

And you got the voice on top of it.

I can't believe you're saying this to me right now.

Just say thank you, dear.

Thank you.

It's okay. Here, sit.

So, you've listened to all my Christmas albums, huh?

Every year since I can remember.

Wouldn't you know it, one of my background singers woke up with a little

tickle in her throat.

And I mean, I don't want her to get the full-on ox flu, do I?

No.

Why don't you take your place this evening?

What? Well, you said you know all my songs.

Yes, but I've never sung them in front of a crowd before.

Oh, hi. If its and buts were candy and nuts, it'd be Christmas every day. No

excuses. No?

Just say yes.

Yes?

Great.

I don't have anything to wear.

Oh, I've got plenty to share.

You will be living high on the hog tonight, girl.

Oh, come on.

Let's get this going. All right.

Hey, how are you?

Hi.

Lizzie, you look... different.

Well, I hope so. It took about five people to make me look like this.

Wow.

Wish me luck.

You're not going to need it.

Hey, Nashville, you ready to have some fun tonight?

Hear the sleigh bells ringing and ting, ting, tingling too.

It's lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you.

The snow is falling and friends are calling you.

It's lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you.

Giddy up, giddy up, giddy up, let's go, let's look at the show.

We're riding in a wonderland of snow.

Giddy up, giddy up, giddy up, it's grand, just holding your hand.

We're riding along with the song of a witchery wonder.

Our cheeks are nice and rosy and comfy, cozy.

We've coddled up the galley like the birds of a pleasant bee.

Take the road before us and sing a chorus or two.

It's lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you.

There's a Christmas party at the home of Thomas Bray. It'll be the perfect ending

of a perfect day. We'll be singing those songs we love to sing without a single

stop. At the fireplace while we watch the chestnuts pop.

There's a happy feeling nothing in the world can buy as we pass around the

coffee in the pump.

Kitten pie.

It'll nearly be like a Christmas print by Career and I.

These wonderful things are the things we'll remember all through our lives.

Just ride along with the song of a winter-free wonder.

It'll sleep as ring-a-ling, ting-ting-ting-a-ling do.

It's lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you.

The snow is falling and friends are calling you.

before they ride together with you.

Take the rope before us and sing a chorus or

two.

time of year, I love the Joy family, and I really like the cookies.

You know, they say that home is where the heart is.

Well, at Christmas, it's the best time to open your heart.

When the snow starts falling to the ground, it's Christmas,

and the children

are down to just a few it's the time the world

opens our hearts so we're never apart at

Christmas

Fam's good? Kids, yeah? You're great, man. Awesome.

Well, tell my son what's up. I will, I will.

It's my wife right now. Right on schedule for our nightly call.

Take it.

Thanks, Wes.

You bet.

Hey, um, would you want to stay a bit and grab a drink?

I just sang with Cassie at the Grammy's a call. I couldn't go to sleep if I

tried.

So I show up. It's my very first gig. I'm so excited.

I don't even care that I have to dress up like a princess or whatever character

they need me to be.

I'm getting paid to sing.

It's the best feeling.

Best feeling ever?

Ever.

So I get there, and I find the manager, and she gives me my costume, and I open

up the bag, and I'm the villain character.

Oh. Yes, which is like the worst thing you could possibly be at a kid's

birthday party.

So all the kids are like... booing and crying oh and that didn't scar you for

life from this horrible industry no actually i mean i got paid to sing so i

was pretty happy so did you major in music no no i didn't actually i got a

football scholarship football huh yeah and then before our first game during

practice i slipped i fell i busted myself i had that back surgery and my

career was over before it even began So I moved to New Orleans.

All of a sudden, this hobby is now my career, my everything.

Wow, you're kind of like fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants kind of

guy, huh?

Am I?

Well,

I mean, compared to me, you know, I like things kind of more calculated,

scheduled.

Schedules. Not sure if you know that about me. Driving schedule. Yeah, I love

a driving schedule.

Yeah, I get that from my dad.

But he passed away when I was in high school.

I'm sorry.

Yeah, it's weird. It's like if I don't have some sort of structure, I can't

thrive. If I look around and there's no ladder, I just... I don't know where to

go.

Yeah, I almost feel like there's almost too many ladders.

Hmm. Too many ladders.

Like, I'll start climbing one ladder, and then I get distracted.

And then I start climbing another ladder, and then another ladder, and

another ladder. And so all I'm really doing is climbing the first rung of each

ladder, not really going anywhere.

Well, this business is so hard.

At least you know what you want.

Right?

And as much as I think it's so nice to be able to play music for somebody else,

how cool would it be to see my own name up on the marquee?

Hmm.

Hmm. I feel like I've never talked to you before.

You know, like, really talk to you.

It's kind of nice.

Yeah.

Okay, well, this is me.

Good

night.

Good night.

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas around the

world

Hey. Hello?

Hello?

Man, my service is so spotty.

Here, try mine. I have visible works everywhere.

Yeah. Hey, it's Wes.

Wes Bailey.

Glad I caught you. When do you think you can get out to L.A. for rehearsal?

January 3rd would probably be best.

Right on, right on.

Hey, listen, Aaron is really stoked to get you on board, man.

Can't stop talking about it. Really?

Well, listen, I'm gonna let you go.

Okay. Well, let me know if you need anything else.

Of course, brother.

Later.

So, um... Congratulations.

You heard him?

Is it a tour?

Yeah.

Aaron Baker, Longman, nine months.

Wow. That's huge.

Congratulations.

Thank you.

Aren't you excited?

Yeah, I am.

It's a new ladder.

Well, I'm very excited for you. You deserve this.

I mean it.

Playing piano for a rock star.

I'm sorry. I just didn't know what to tell you.

We've always been so competitive.

I didn't want to sound like I was gloating.

Wes, it's okay.

We're just driving to Ohio together.

You don't owe me any explanation.

Oh.

Looks like Winter Storm Megan's on the way.

Let's throw this stuff away.

Lindsay.

If the road's blocked off ahead, I can't see anything in the snow.

Okay, turn your hazard on.

You okay?

Yeah.

Okay, great. And when do you think you're gonna get somebody out here?

Hello?

Hello?

The phone is dead.

Will you try the engine again, please?

I'm telling you, it's not starting. We keep doing this, we're just gonna drain

the battery.

I'm starving.

Oh.

You got turkey?

Jelly beans.

Two reds and a green.

How did you know that? Psychic.

And I think that was the only combination left.

Well, I'm still impressed.

I know.

It's getting very cold.

But you know what? In 24 hours or less, we will...

Probably, hopefully, be home.

I hope so.

I know.

So why do you want to get home so bad anyway?

My mom.

Your mom?

We've been in this car for three days and you haven't talked to her or even

said one word about her.

She's sick.

Oh.

And it's been affecting her memory lately.

I am so sorry, Wes. I'm just such a jerk. Oh, no, no, no, no. How would you

have known?

It's okay.

It's just that it's been kind of hard to talk about, you know?

Lately, she's been getting more and more forgetful.

Sometimes she gets confused about who I am.

She's tough, you know? I mean, she's a mom.

So my Aunt Maggie called last week.

So that she was starting to get even more forgetful.

So they started her on a new treatment.

I'm just worried that she's not going to remember any of her favorite Christmas

traditions.

And if I make her favorite gingerbread or make her pout roast, sing her

favorite hymn, she's not going to remember. It's not going to mean

anything.

It's not too late.

We're going to get you home.

Yeah. We're going to get you to Ohio.

That means we have to walk in the snowstorm.

Whoa, whoa, whoa.

Hold still. Hold still. What are you doing? Hold still.

Is something on my face?

Make a wish.

Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm.

So what's her favorite hymn?

Your mom.

You said she has a favorite hymn.

In the Bleak Midwinter.

I think I know that one.

Like, in the bleak midwinter, something like that.

That was one of the first songs I ever learned on piano.

Brought so much joy to my mom.

Me.

You know, last night, when you were playing for Cassie,

I could totally see that joy that you were talking about.

It's just amazing to watch.

I could never do what you did.

What are you talking about?

You can, and you did.

You sung with her.

It was just backup vocals.

I mean, you didn't even know those songs, and you just... Got up there and

played. It was amazing.

If they would ask me to do that, I 100% would have said no. I mean, I'm not that

good.

Yeah, you are.

No, I'm not that brave.

I mean, watching you last night, you're fearless.

You know, and it's so fun to watch.

I don't know. I just, I feel like I don't have the same passion that you

have.

And my career has no progress.

I think I'm going to stay in Ohio.

Come on, what?

Yeah. I mean, it'd be kind of nice to stay close to my family and work with my

mom in the shop.

What, and just abandon your music?

What am I abandoning? I can't even write lyrics to songs. It's... I

think I've grown stale and the audience can tell.

That is so untrue.

You're the heart of the show, Lindsay.

I'm telling you, they might laugh harder at me, but it's your voice.

It's your sentiments they resonate with. I'm telling you, I'm just a comic

relief. I mean, maybe the levity does make the sincerity shine brighter.

I think so.

And I think we make a pretty good team.

Yeah, but... You're leaving.

Just don't you dare give up.

Someone's outside.

Well, we're headed to Cincinnati.

Can I drop you off someplace?

Um, a rental car, please?

There's actually no rental cars available, but there is a bus that goes

from Cincinnati to Akron, leaves at 3 p.m. and gets in at midnight. Bus

station it is?

Hop in. All right.

Thank you so, so much for picking us up. It's really so sweet of you guys.

I'm Wes, and this is Lindsay.

It's a pleasure to have you.

By the way, I love your outfits. Are you guys, like, actors?

Oh, no.

No, sweetheart, we're carolers.

We've been driving all over the area, spreading cheer at children's hospitals

and schools. Well, Sister Catherine has been driving us.

Yeah, we only have one more stop before we head to the convent for Christmas Eve

service.

Lots to do.

the convent oh of course we're from our lady of grace you're nuns well if i'm

not a nun i sure did make a lot of vows we do need to make one more stop

before we get to cincinnati if that's okay yeah i mean our bus leaves at three

so as long as we're back by then should be fine wonderful now you two don't by

any chance like to sing do you um

Now kids, we have a special treat for you today.

I know it's Christmas Eve, but he could just not wait till tonight to come here.

He's jolly.

He's made it from the North Pole.

It's Santa Claus!

Ho, ho, ho!

Merry Christmas!

That's right!

You guys know where I'm from?

And what do you want to be when you grow up?

I want to be an astronaut.

Houston, we got a problem.

Just kidding, Houston.

No problem at all. We got Monica.

Monica, you can be whatever you want to be when you grow up because you are

strong and smart and brave.

You really think so?

Mm-hmm.

Will you sing me my favorite Christmas song, Jolly Old Saint Nicholas?

Jolly Old Saint Nicholas?

That's a good one. But only if my helper, Lindsay, sings with me.

Let's do it.

all the stockings you will find hanging in a row mine will

be the shortest one you'll be sure to know oh yeah

You know, I think you guys really made those kids Christmas this year. We never

get to bring Santa with us.

And you two are fantastic.

You should sing professionally.

You know, I keep telling her that.

We should do that when we get home.

Have a concert, raise some money, then we go and we visit and sing with kids.

You're going on tour?

Yeah, after?

Yeah, maybe.

Oh my gosh. What? My sister's in labor.

She's ten days early.

When did this happen?

I don't know.

A baby?

What a blessing.

A Christmas miracle.

Well, let's get you kids home.

Okay, so I have your address, and I promise to send you a Christmas card

with all of my family on it. Oh, looking forward to it. And keep singing, my

dear. Your voice is a beautiful gift. Use it. Thank you.

I will.

I think all of this was part of a larger plan.

I think so.

She's something special.

I can see it in your eyes.

Your journey is just beginning.

Okay, let's get some bus tickets.

The 415 bus to Akron is now boarding outside... Oh, here he is.

Hi.

Can we get two tickets to Akron, please?

Cool. Today.

See, we've got one seat left.

Huh?

Uh, we'll take it.

Okay.

Thank you.

He's in 15 minutes.

Gate B5.

Thank you. Merry Christmas.

Take it. No.

I'm not going to take it.

Take it. I won't. You have to go home to see your mom.

Your sister's in labor.

The baby's not going to know that I wasn't there.

Now there's my mom.

You don't know that, Wes.

Take it.

No way.

There'll be another bus tomorrow.

It's going to get you there after midnight.

After Christmas.

Yeah, well, maybe you'll all happen to come across another caravan of caroling

nuns who happen to be passing right through Akron.

I won't get on.

Okay.

Let me see if they've got a standby ticket or something.

Do you happen to have, like, a standby ticket?

Uh, no.

Okay. Um, can you maybe do me a favor and print out, like, a voided ticket?

We don't do that.

I got a ticket for tomorrow.

Okay. There you are.

You know what? I'm just gonna use the bathroom real fast.

Okay. Will you send me a seat?

Sure. Okay.

That's me.

Wes.

What's going on?

Don't get off.

I knew it.

There are no seats left.

What are you gonna do?

I'll get home.

I got a ticket for tomorrow.

I'll get back after Christmas.

I wish you would let me switch with you.

You promised me you'll come back to New Orleans and I'll see you there.

Are you gonna even be there if I come back?

Good luck with everything.

With the tour, you really deserve it.

And keep in touch.

Okay?

Hello? Wes, oh, glad I caught you. Listen, just heard from Aaron.

He's asking that the whole band lie in earlier for rehearsal.

And instead of L.A., he'd like everyone to come to his cabin in Colorado.

It's about a three-hour drive from Denver.

Okay. And he'd like everyone to get there by tomorrow night for an early

rehearsal on the 26th.

Wow, tomorrow night?

Tomorrow's Christmas Day.

I haven't even gotten home yet. I'm still here in Cincinnati.

Oh, well, uh, that's even better.

Look, do this.

Fly out of Cincinnati, okay? Take a taxi from the Denver airport.

Now, I'll text you the address, and that'll give you more time for your

costume fitting.

Costumes?

Look, I don't know. He's an artist.

You know how they are, bro.

Hey, Robbie.

I'll have to call you back.

All right, so keep it on the I-71.

You're saying, what, about four hours? Yeah, pretty much. Okay, thanks. Sure.

Cassie? Wes?

Oh, my God!

What are you doing here?

You know, our car got snowed in on the way in from Louisville. Oh.

What are you guys doing here? I figured you'd already be up in New York by now.

Oh, we got stuck in the same blizzard.

I mean, we were trying to make it to the concert, but I mean, that ain't

happening.

We're just trying to get everybody home to their families for Christmas.

Hey, where's your friend?

She got on the bus today.

I'm catching the one tomorrow.

There's only one in the Akron today.

Well, we're heading to Cleveland.

Hop in.

What? Are you serious?

Yeah, come on!

Hey guys, look who I just picked up.

Wes! Are you all okay if we make a quick pit stop in Akron and just drop him off

to be with his family?

Yeah, let's go!

Mom,

did I miss anything? Oh, Lance, no, not yet.

Why? Why are you crying, Mom?

I'm just so happy you're here and we're all together.

You're going to make me cry.

Sit down, sit down. I'm crocheting a stocking for the baby.

What? Mom, it's nearly midnight on Christmas Eve.

My procrastination has become quite a tradition.

And you know how I feel about tradition.

All right.

Tell me everything.

Well, it was supposed to be 15 hours, and it turned into four days, so it was

pretty rough.

But it was also pretty great.

Maybe it's not always the journey that matters, but rather who you take it

with.

Yeah, maybe.

You know, I heard a doctor on TV once talk about how feelings of hate and love

are both controlled by the same part of the brain.

And, as they say, sometimes love can be found in the least likely of places.

Mom.

What? I know what you're getting at.

And yes, it was completely different than what I expected.

But he's going on tour.

And yet we connected in ways that I never have before and possibly never

will again.

But it's just not that simple.

Okay? Okay.

Okay.

But what if it is?

Would you look at that?

It's just after midnight.

Merry Christmas, everyone.

Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

Silent night, holy night.

All is calm,

all is bright.

Round yon virgin, mother and child.

Holy infant so tender.

Glory streams from heaven afar.

Heavenly hosts sing hallelujah.

Christ the Savior is born.

Christ the Savior is born.

Merry Christmas, everybody.

Merry Christmas.

Hi.

He's perfect.

I know.

I can't believe how much I love him.

Did you decide on a name?

Yeah, we were thinking Owen Paul.

After Dad.

He would love that.

Yes, he would.

Thanks, Mommy.

Hey, Allie, can you just turn up the TV really quickly?

Singer sensation Cassie was spotted outside Akron. It's unknown what the

multi-Grammy winning singer-songwriter was doing here. No concerts were

scheduled. Cassie's here?

He made it.

Thank you for everything.

What can I ever do to repay you?

Oh, just knowing you're going to be with your family on Christmas?

It's the best gift ever.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

And a happy new year. Let's go.

Hey.

Hi, honey.

Merry Christmas.

I'm so glad you're here.

How's she doing?

You know, she's comfortable.

It's something.

She fell asleep. She was waiting up for you. She insisted you wake her up,

though, because she wants to tell you Merry Christmas.

Madison just, like, wipes her eyes.

I'm Lindsey. I'm one of Wes's friends.

Oh, hi Lindsey.

Yeah. I'm Wes's Aunt Maggie.

Hi, nice to meet you.

It's me.

Mom, it's Wes.

I came to wish you a Merry Christmas, Mom.

I'll be there with you.

I'll be with you.

I'll be

with

you.

In the bleak midwinter, long

ago.

Mom, hi.

Wesley.

Yeah, I'm right here.

Wesley, you made it.

Merry Christmas, Mom.

How you doing?

Hi.

Hi. Hi.

Um...

I just wanted to say thank you.

For earlier.

I don't know how you knew that I needed you, but I did.

And... I really can't thank you enough.

I just saw something on TV and... I just felt like I was being pulled and I knew

I needed to see you.

I was scared.

You're so brave, Wes.

They say the treatment's working.

I'm so happy.

She's tired.

She's gonna be okay, though.

My mom's gonna be okay.

You know that's what I wish for?

In the car.

I know it's only been, like, 12 hours, but... I know, and I've missed you.

Yeah, me too.

Merry Christmas, Wes.

Merry Christmas, Liz.

What a surprise.

Hi. Hi.

Well, come in. It's freezing.

Yeah, yeah.

Everyone's at the hospital.

Allie and Justin, the baby.

I guess the baby controls everything now, so you're supposed to sleep when

the baby sleeps.

Yeah, that's what I heard. You're supposed to sleep when the baby sleeps.

That's what you just said. Yeah, my mom and my aunt are sleeping too. They're

napping as well.

So.

So.

Thanks.

Yeah.

You know, I wanted to tell you, I, uh... I called that manager guy.

Oh, yeah?

Yeah.

I'm, um... I'm not doing the tour.

What? Why?

I don't know.

I want to play music with good people.

Who care about family and friends.

I want to play music with you.

Kind of like seeing you a couple times a week. In fact, I wouldn't mind seeing

you a couple more times a week. And tell me you're not staying in Ohio.

You know, it's funny. I was just thinking about it last night, and I

can't abandon my music.

You know, music moves people, changes people.

It doesn't have to be perfect.

Yeah.

I think that you've been touching people's hearts for a lot longer than

you realize.

Yeah? Yeah.

And I've been thinking a lot lately.

Lindsay, I've never felt this way about anybody.

I miss you when you're not around. I think about you all the time.

You came by last night. I didn't want you to leave. I wanted you to stay.

I wanted to stay.

I want to watch your home videos, and I want to eat your Christmas sandwiches,

and I want to play music with you, and I want to be with you.

It's the easiest decision I ever made.

Santa's heading this way, as sure as the reindeer guiding the sleigh.

Bring us joy and good cheer that'll last us all year. There's love in

our hearts. We're never apart at Christmas.

We are so excited to have these two back again for this one night only concert.

They've not only dropped their first original album together, but they've

also been touring most of the year the opening act for Kathy

That was their last song tonight, so please give

it up one last time for Lindsay Scott Thank you

We'd like to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas.

And we hope all of you are able to spend this holiday season surrounded by the

ones that you love the most.

We've really enjoyed being back here performing for you all, and we hope you

enjoyed it as well.

And now we gotta go, because we have a long car ride ahead of us.

Just kidding.

We're taking a flight.

Merry Christmas, everyone.

Merry Christmas Merry Christmas

Christmas Eve comes round.

Old thing Nick and the reindeer are coming to town.

But baby, you're the one and only woman I want around.

So I sing jingle bells, jingle bells, pouring the wishing well, wishing that

this holiday will make you wait to celebrate.

You'll make your way to celebrate Christmas here with me

We

trim the tree and hang the

stockings Christmas Day