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[female commentator]:
On the ice now

is Claire Benson,

who hopes her last three years
with Julian King,

who has a flawless record
for coaching champions,

will cinch her
that gold medal today.

♪ ♪

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[crowd cheering]

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[crowd cheering]

Well, it seems Claire
has gotten the crowd

into a festive spirit.

[male commentator]:
And why not?

The energy and emotion
she has brought to the ice

is incredible.

If she can land her triple axel,
she may take that gold.

[female commentator]:
And she's setting it up...

Oh, no!

A devastating technical error
for Claire Benson.

Looks like it will be silver
for Claire Benson tonight.

[applause]

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♪ ♪

♪ ♪

Oh, great, there you are.

Okay, uh, which one do you think
for the front door?

Um...

that one.

Oh, yeah, I thought so, too.

Okay,

about a Christmas tree?

Um, wanna go this weekend?

I have to train this weekend.

Uh, so I guess that means

you forgot
the Stuart Christmas brunch?

Mom, Nationals are just
a few weeks away,

before Christmas.

Baby, you never stop.

Mom, I am fine.

And Julian's just trying to
get me to where I want to go.

That's why dad hired him.

Yeah, well, your dad
pushed too hard, too.

Maybe if he hadn't,
he'd still be here.

Look, if you want, we can go
and get a tree this weekend.

Oh, sweetie,
that's not the point.

Claire, when is the last time
you went out with a friend?

Mom...

I'm just saying.

There may come a day

when you regret not having
lived more life

outside the arena.

Look, the only thing
I will regret

is never making it to Worlds.

I'm gonna go shower.

♪ ♪

Toe, Claire, toe! Toe!

Bring those arms in, come on!

Compress, Claire!

Come on!

Let's go!

Focus!

Again!

Arms in tight now!

Claire, get over here.

You've got to keep that energy

into it, okay?

You're slowing it down,
all right?

You've got to keep
the energy going!

What is wrong with you?
You're distracted, or...

I'm frustrated because
I'm not nailing the jump.

Hey, what do I always say?

[sighs heavily]

"Don't get frustrated,
get focused."

Right.

I know, but I can't have
a repeat performance

at Nationals in four weeks.

Claire, we made a promise
to one another

after last Nationals.

What was it?

I promised
that I wouldn't give up.

Mm-hmm.

And I promised
I'd get you to Worlds.

Now, let's go.

Again.

All right.

Toe, Claire! Toe!

What did I say?

Get up, let's go again.
Come on.

It's colder sitting down,
than it is skating.

I don't think I can.

Well, the good news is

there's no sign of any
fractures or sprains.

The bad news is

your Achilles is
in pretty rough shape.

What are we talking about here?

A sprain or a tear?

Most likely a tear,
which isn't surprising.

I mean, Claire,
you and I both know

that you've been
dealing with tendonitis

for quite some time now.

We've been supporting
those injuries with cortisone...

What's the recovery time?

Four, six weeks.

I barely feel it when I walk.

How bad can it be?

Come on, Claire,

you know, just because
you don't feel it

doesn't mean
you should stress it.

Which is why rest,
and a lot of...

Um...

Thank you very much, doctor.

Would you mind if we just
had a few moments here?

Yeah.

Thank you.

I'm going to have
your medical records

sent to West Ridge Rehab, okay?

You can fly out in the morning.

What?

That's all the way up
in the mountains.

I don't need to go up there.

I love your commitment, Claire,

but we need you
in top form for Nationals,

and West Ridge has the best
accelerated program

in the country, okay?

Trust me, we'll have you
back in a few weeks.

[sighs heavily]

Well, Julian, it's no secret

that you have an unbroken record

for getting your skaters
to the World Championship.

Is Claire any different?

Absolutely not. In fact,
I'll promise you

not only will Claire
make it to Worlds,

she'll get gold at Nationals.

[interviewer]: Well, that
certainly puts a lot of pressure

on you, Claire.

[Julian]: Don't worry,
my girl will do it.

♪ ♪

[driver]: We should be
at the West Ridge Clinic

in about 20 minutes.

Enjoy the scenery.

[Claire]: Okay, thanks.

[driver]:
These roads are terrible.

Hang tight.

[tires squealing and skidding]

[tires spinning]

What's going on?

The road's aren't clear.

We could be stuck.

Stuck?

You got any chains?

Excuse me.

Nope, no chains.

Could you help us
get back on the road, please?

There's nothing I can do,
not without chains.

You'll have to wait for a tow.

I can barely get a signal
on my phone up here.

Um...

I can call it in
when I get back to town.

Okay, great.
How long will that take?

Could be 45 minutes, an hour,

and that's assuming
he's not on another job.

There's one tow truck?

Yeah.
Yeah, Joey's your man.

[sighs]
This is ridiculous.

[muttering] Stuck
in the middle of nowhere...

How far is it to
the West Ridge Rehab Clinic?

It's 20 minutes by foot,

but I wouldn't recommend it,

not in those Peter Pan boots.

I can give you a lift.

I'll be fine, thank you.

Careful of the wolves!

[wolves howling]

You sure you don't want a lift?

Okay, sure,

but if I didn't have
all these bags, I would be fine.

[chuckles] Yeah, right.

You, uh, you need a hand
with your luggage?

This is fine.
Thanks. I can manage.

I'll put that call in to Joey.

Great.

Thank you, um...

Luke.

Luke.

And you are...

Claire.

Claire.

Well, Claire,

welcome to West Ridge.

Thanks.

Welcome to West Ridge.

We have a room all ready for you

so you can warm up.

Um, when can I see a doctor?

Oh, let's see,

your first physio appointment

is at 10:00 a.m.
tomorrow morning.

Oh, um...
can't I see someone now?

Oh no,
it's after 4:00.

Time for rest and recovery.

Hot cider?

Oh...

um, why not?

Thanks.

[engine approaching]

You all settled in?

Yeah. I guess.

Yeah, well, uh, Joey made sure

that your ride made it back down
the mountain in one piece.

Right.

Thanks for helping me out
with that.

That's what we do around here,

we help each other out.

Then how come I end up

doing all the heavy lifting?

Claire, this is
my good friend, Lou.

Luke and Lou?

That's cute.

Ah... Peter Pan boots.

I just wasn't prepared
for all this snow.

Ah, don't worry about it,

most city folk aren't.

Well, we should get going.

We've got a lot more
wood to deliver.

Well, thanks for all this.

Hey, what are gentlemen for?

Tell you what,

use up as much as you like,

and don't burn it all
in one place.

[chuckles]

Okay. Good night.

Keep warm.

Thanks.

[distant explosion]

[gasps]

[distant explosions]

Oh!

Welcome back, Ms. Benson.
How was your run?

It was fine, thanks,
except for those explosions.

What was that?

Oh, those are just
the charges they set off

to prevent an avalanche.

Avalanche?

Don't worry.

We haven't had one.

Not recently anyhow.

Okay.

Your tendons are
suffering with micro-tears,

and not just in the Achilles,

but in the posterior
and anterior tibial.

Have you been treated with
cortisone in the past?

I have to compete.

Well, unfortunately,

the muscles have been weakened,

and that's why

you're getting these injuries.

But I feel strong.

Do you?

I have to be in top form
for Nationals.

Well, we'll start with
a combined program

of IMS, shock wave therapy,

the traditional physio,

and my favorite, rest.

But if you bind it,

I can still skate, right?

You can.

But absolutely no jumps.

For what, a week?

Four.

Four.

They said it'll be four weeks

before I can even
work on my jump.

Four weeks?
Well, that's impossible.

The Nationals are in four weeks.

I know.

[whispering] I told you
I shouldn't have come here.

Anna, from your toe!

Lift from your toe!

Who's Anna?

Just a junior skater
I'm assessing.

Anna Wolk?

Isn't she my competition?

I'm not training her, Claire.

Listen, you obviously need

to get back on the ice,

so I'm going to talk
to your doctor, all right?

Claire, remember,
you're strong, okay?

You can push through this.

Have you been down on the lake

checking out the ice lately?

Yeah, I was just clearing off
the snow this morning.

Still too thin in spots
for any fishing,

but that cold snap we're getting

should have it set
in a couple days.

Don't you worry.

Excuse me, Luke?

Oh, hey, Claire.

Hey, do you know, um...

What do you think?

Pretty festive, right?

Yeah, it's, um, really nice.

Do you know where I could get
a pair of skates sharpened?

Yeah, uh, at the Tack Shack,

just across the square there.

Oh, perfect.
Thank you.

You're welcome.

What?
Cut it out.

♪ ♪

Hello?

[sighs] Great.

I guess Joey runs
this place, too.

[shop bell rings]

Oh, it's you.

You're everywhere.

I was hoping it was
whoever owns this place.

I mean, how do they expect us
to wait for 20 minutes?

Well, sometimes, you've
gotta put things on hold

to give a hand.

'Tis the season after all.

It's your shop?

How can I help you?

I, uh, didn't realize...

That's all right.

I get it.

You city folk
don't like to wait.

Now, how about those skates?

They could use a sharpening,

but I doubt you know
the correct hollow radius.

I'm guessing you'd prefer
a three-eighths radius

rather than a thicker one.

Am I right?

Um, yeah, that's right.

Okay, I'll make sure
they're nice and level.

So, how did you injure yourself?

I fell while training.

Figure skater, huh?

Lucky guess.

And what are you,
like the town handyman?

Why would you say that?

Well, so far you deliver wood,
put up decorations,

and sharpen skates.

[laughs]

All right, I get it.

Well, to be honest,

I didn't have much time
for anything before,

so now maybe
I'm making up for that.

So, I guess
you'd be the guy to ask

if there's
a skating rink nearby?

Are you looking
for an indoor rink?

'Cause that closed down
a couple years ago.

There's an outdoor one, though.

It's nothing fancy,
but it's ice,

and everyone skates on it.

And would the shuttle know
where to drop me off?

Yeah, sure,
it's right by the clinic.

But it's closed today.

Closed? Why?

Oh, the Pattersons booked it

for their son's birthday party.

The whole rink is closed
for a kids' birthday?

Yeah, that's right.

Well, that should do it.

There you go, give them a feel.

Wow, I think you got these
sharper than back home.

So, what do I owe you?

Ah, first one's on the house.

Plus, I did make you wait.

Thanks.

Mm-hmm.

Have fun.

♪ ♪

Is that a lake?

Excuse me, could you just
let me off here?

Thanks.

[sighs happily]

Perfect.

[shop bell jingles]

Yup, yup!

Hey, Lou.

Thanks for covering
for me today.

No problem.

I know if you don't
get that tree today,

you'll be in trouble
with the little miss.

Yeah, you know it.

Stop by later for dinner?

I wouldn't pass up
a home-cooked meal.

Great.

- I'll see you tonight.
- You got it.

Hmm... feels solid.

Thanks again, Phil.

We'll see you later?

Yep.

[wincing]

You have got to be kidding me.

Hey!

Hey, Hi! ire!

Get off the ice!

[laughing] Why?

Because it's not safe!

It's totally fine!

[cracking]

Oh, no.

It's breaking!

Stay there, stay right there,
don't move,

I'm coming to you.

Luke, hurry!

Stay right there, do not move.

What do I do?

Just stay put.

Look at me, look at me.
Just look up at me.

- I'm coming as fast as I can.
- Hurry up!

- Take my hands...
- Okay.

And don't let go.

Okay.

I got you.

Okay?

Come with me.

Slow. Steady.

Okay. All right.

Now here we go, okay?

[ice cracking]

Is your foot frozen?

Yeah.

That was a close one.

So, what were you thinking?

The rink was closed.

I mean, who closes
an entire rink

for a children's birthday party?

Claire...

did you not read the sign?

What sign?

Of course,

because who would look
for the danger sign?

Why don't they put it
where people can see it?

Because most people up here
know where to look for it.

Okay, well, obviously,
I've been enough trouble,

so I'm just going to
call the clinic.

No, no, let's get you
some dry clothes.

My place is nearby.

What a beautiful home.

Come on,

let's get you by that fire.

Just take a seat right there.

Okay.

Okay, I'll, uh,

I'll just get you
some dry clothes.

You, uh, you comfy?

Yeah. Thanks.

♪ ♪

Daddy, I'm home!

What are you doing here?

Uh... I am just
a friend of your dad's.

Hey, sweetie.
How was the skating party?

Fun.

We got candy canes
in our loot bags.

What is Claire Benson
doing here?

How do you know Claire?

Duh, Dad.

She's a famous figure skater.

Are you here training?

[chuckles]

No, not really.

Then what are you doing?

I am just staying
at the rehab clinic.

Did you hurt yourself?

Yeah, kind of.

Can you still skate?

Sure.

You know, you're
a lot prettier in real life.

Did you bring
any skating costumes?

Um...

Okay, stop
interrogating our guest.

Let's get washed up

so we can start
decorating, okay?

Can you make hot chocolate?

Of course.
It's tradition.

[whispering]
Now, go on.

Sorry about all the questions.

Chamonix is eight.

Apparently, that's
an inquisitive age.

Uh, here.

I, uh, I brought you
pants and socks.

They're not fancy,
but they're dry.

Thanks.

There's a spare room
just down the hall.

[cell phone rings]

[dismisses call]

Can we hang the angel on top?

Isn't she the last one to go up?

Please?

All right.

You ready?

Here we go.

You got it?

Got it.

How does she look?

Beautiful.

Do you want to help?

Uh... no, I actually
probably...

[door slams]

Ho! Ho! Ho!

Uncle Lou!

How's my little angel?

Look. Claire says
she's beautiful.

Ooh.

Well, that it is, Luke.

You found yourself
a real looker out there.

The tree, I meant.

Yeah, yeah, Claire,
she just needed some help

off the ice on Fraser Lake.

Wait a minute,

you were out on the lake?

Claire's a figure skater.

You know, I don't care
if she's the sugar plum fairy,

no one goes out on the ice yet.

Didn't you warn her?

There is a sign.

Luke.
Come on, man,

no one reads the signs.

Exactly.

Chamonix, why don't
you and uncle Lou

get going on the tree,

and I'll start dinner?

Claire, will you be joining us?

Oh, um, no, thank you.

I should get back and train.

Okay, I'll give you a ride back.

Really, I've been
more than enough trouble.

I've got to drop
an invoice off at the clinic.

It's no trouble.

- Hey, Lou, I'll be right back.
- We'll be here.

It was nice
to meet you, Chamonix.

Bye, Claire.
I hope you get better.

Thanks.

Okay, so, let's try and find

those other tangled
balls of lights,

shall we?

[groaning]

It's a shame
we missed the sunset.

They're really
something up here.

[chuckles]

They sure are.

Ms. Benson.

And Luke, always a pleasure

to see our most
eligible bachelor

this side of the mountain.

It's nice to see you, Patty.

Hey, could you pass along
this invoice

for the firewood, please?

Anything for you, handsome.

So... you're a famous
figure skater, huh?

And you're a professional hockey
player, huh?

[chuckles] I saw
the picture at your place.

So, who do you play for?

No, I don't actually
play anymore.

No, now I'm just a dad
and the local handyman.

Hmm.

Well, um, I should get back.

Lou's probably getting hungry.

Right.

Um, hey, thanks again,
and... [chuckling]

I'll make sure
I get these back to you.

Ah, don't worry.

I know where to find you.

No, seriously,

watching the sun set

behind the snow-capped
mountains,

it's one of those things,

if you're lucky enough
to see it,

you shouldn't miss it.

Have a good night, Claire.

Good night.

He sure is a cutie.

And such a good father
to that little girl.

And, um, Chamonix's mom?

I heard she left

when Chamonix was just
four years old.

Why anyone would leave that man
and that sweet little thing

is beyond me.

But I guess we all can't see
what we're blessed with.

Can I help you

with anything else
tonight, Ms. Benson?

Oh, um, is the gym still open?

I know it's after 4:00, but...

Your room key should unlock it.

Okay.

Well, good night, Patty.

Good night.

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

[line ringing]

Hey, Mom.

Hey, sweetie-pie.

What are you doing?

Not much.

Was that the oven timer?

[laughs] Yes, it is.

I just pulled out

my last batch
of Christmas cookies.

Are you getting any rest?

Not really.

I'm frustrated
I can't train properly, and...

I don't know,
I'm feeling kind of restless.

Must be all this mountain air.

I thought that mountains

were supposed to have
a calming effect.

Well, I'm not so sure
that's working.

You know what,

I was going to send you
a box of cookies,

but now I'm thinking I might
just deliver them myself.

You shouldn't be alone.

It's almost Christmas.

Mom, I'm fine, honestly.
Don't worry.

No, I miss you.

I'm going to get
these cookies packed up,

and myself packed up,

and get there
as quickly as possible.

Now, you just get some sleep.

And save your appetite.

Okay, Mom.

I love you.

I love you, baby.

[sighs deeply]

I can't believe

Claire Benson was in our house.

She's one of
my favorite skaters.

Is she really?

I hope she gets better

so she can compete in
Nationals in a few weeks.

Is she a medalist?

Uh-huh, two bronze
and one silver.

She hasn't won gold yet,

so she has to get better.

Hopefully she takes the time

to rest and heal.

Okay, let's get you to bed.

[sighs]

♪ ♪

[groans in frustration]

Oh, Ms. Benson!

You're not planning
on running today, are you?

Because we got
some fresh powder last night.

It'll be in over your ankles.

Well, I can't exactly
run in boots.

No, but you can ski.

Hmm.

Hey.

Claire, are you skiing?

[laughs]
I'm trying to.

Well, I wouldn't suggest
going down such a big hill

in cross countries.

Thank you,

I wasn't actually
planning on it.

But you can toboggan down it.

[chuckles]

I really wasn't
planning on tobogganing.

But you have to.

It's the best toboggan hill
on the mountain.

Oh.

I don't know...

Come on, you can
come up front with me.

Okay.

Hey, wait up.

♪ ♪

[squealing]

Whoa!

[cheering and laughing]

Go!

We got her this time!

Yeah!

Whoo!

She still won!

What?

[laughing]

Wasn't that awesome?

You're right,

that's the best
toboggan hill ever.

Come on!

Come on, now!

Whoo!

[laughing]

This is so much fun.

Oh, ho, ho...

Oh, is this two against one?

I love you, little monkey!

♪ ♪

That wasn't exactly
the workout I had planned

[chuckling]

Yeah, but I bet it was more fun.

Julian.

What are you doing here?

Look at you!

I'm making sure

my girl is being
properly cared for.

[chuckles] Luke, this is Julian,

my coach.

Ah. Nice to meet you, Julian.

Likewise.

Luke was just helping me out
with the whole skiing thing.

It's a great way to train

in the snow, right?

It's actually
a really good workout.

Mm-hmm.

Well, we should get going.

Sweetheart.

Thanks for everything again.

Yeah, of course.

Pleasure, Julian.

Luke.

Bye, Claire.
Thanks for the tobogganing.

You bet.

Anyway, we'd better get going.

I've got a physio appointment
in 10.

I'm sorry!

I've only got
really large bills!

That hurt?

No, it's fine.

See?

She'll be as good as new
in no time.

And then you can say

you run an accelerated program.

Hmm?

[scoffs]

All right, Conner,
get it on that rebound!

I can't believe

the clinic didn't invest
in an indoor rink.

I mean, look at this.

It's like a pond.

[chuckles]

And there's snow
all over the ice.

That's it, David,
nice pass, buddy!

Nice approach.
Loving the offence, boys!

Maybe we should come back
in a little bit.

Excuse me!

Hey! Excuse me!
Excuse me!

- Luke, right?
- Yeah.

Whoa, easy.

I got it.

About how much longer
before the ice is cleared?

Practice will be over
in 10 minutes.

Then you're going to
bring out the zamboni

and clear the ice?

We don't have a zamboni,
we just have shovels.

Wow, Ryan, nice shot!
Lovin' it, buddy!

Claire, I'll be right back!

Atta boy!

All right, Sean,
let's line it up!

[chuckling]

He sure loves
coaching those kids.

And they're lucky to have him.

It's not often
a kid in Minor hockey

gets a former pro
that coaches them.

How long ago did Luke play?

Well, he's been up here
for three years,

so four years ago?

But he was the best
when he played.

I'd imagine every one
of those kids

has his poster on their wall.

Really?

Huh.
I had no idea.

Yeah, he was MVP three times.

Of course, I understand

if you're not up
on your hockey stats.

Hey, atta girl, Chamonix!

Nice!

Hi, Claire.

Did you come to practice, too?

Yeah, sure did.

Hey, Uncle Lou, did you know

Claire won silver at the last
National Championships.

What?

I had no idea.

It's okay.

I understand if
you're not up to date

on your figure skating stats.

[chuckling]

Got me.

Have fun!

I can't find anybody
to clear this ice.

Uh, well, that would be me.

But I won't get to it
for about an hour.

Come on, you don't expect people

to be able to skate
on this, do you?

Lou, maybe you could
make an exception

and clear it off
a bit earlier today?

For Claire?

Right, yeah, for, um...

for Claire.

Thanks, Lou.

My pleasure.

No problem.

All right.

Okay, boys, keep it going!

Thanks, buddy.

Hey.

Hey.

- You all right?
- Yeah, of course.

Let me guess.

Achilles?

Yeah.

Yeah, I've torn mine
more times than I can count.

May I?

Sure.

So...

how many times
have you injured it?

More times than I can count.

[chuckles]

You find it's
healing up as well?

It's slower than usual,

which is frustrating,
'cause I need it to heal faster.

Yeah.

It's tough,

being an athlete

but knowing your body's
not keeping up anymore.

I guess that's something

we all face.

Just try not to be scared of it,

'cause the other side
is not so bad.

Is there a problem, Claire?

No, I was just
putting my binding on.

Oh, let me help.

Maybe she should take a break
and not overdo it.

[chuckles] Thank you,

but after coaching for 10 years,

I'm pretty sure
I know what Claire needs.

Let's have a look.

It's okay, I've got it.

Do you think I could learn
to skate like Claire?

Sure, why not?

Come on, let's go home.

[sighs heavily]

You have to work through
the injury, Claire.

Don't let it hold you back.

Remember, you're strong.

Yeah, but the thing is,
I don't feel strong.

Mind over matter.

Claire!

Mom!

[laughing happily]

Oh, baby.

Julian!

I didn't expect to see you here.

Lovely to see you, Dale.

Julian surprised me.

Couldn't let my girl
work through this on her own.

Mm, God forbid you
leave her alone for too long.

She might actually get a life.

[laughs]

Mom, uh, did you get your room?

I arranged one for you.

Oh, I didn't know
I could stay here.

Oh, it's always quiet
just before the holidays,

so we have plenty of rooms.

Oh, and you shouldn't miss

the annual
Christmas tree decorating

tonight.

Oh, that sounds lovely.

Where is that happening?

In the town square.

Everyone goes.

Really?

Everyone in town?

Oh, yes.

There's hot chocolate,
a bonfire, caroling,

oh, and of course
the Christmas tree decorating.

Ooh, it sounds,
perfectly Smallville,

but we're going to have to pass.

Well, speak for yourself.
I'd love to go.

Claire?

Um...

Well, maybe we could go
for just a bit?

Fine, but I'm going, too,

and we will return no later
than 10:00 sharp, okay?

Ta-ta!

Well,

it's been over 30 years
since I've a curfew.

I hope we don't get grounded.

[laughing]

[roar and bustle of busy crowd]

♪ ♪

[Dale]: Oh, my.

This brings me back
to when I was a little girl.

Our town had a tree
that everyone decorated

as well.

What about you, Julian?

My town had nothing for me.

I left when I was 10
to live with my aunt,

so I could pursue
my skating career.

Well, that must have
been hard for you,

being without your family.

Well, like my father said,

"Second is only
the first loser,"

and I didn't want to lose.

[cell phone ringing]
One sec.

Hello?

Anna!

Anna, I can barely hear you.

Just hang on
one second, all right?

She's trying to get me
to coach her,

but don't worry.

You're my girl.

Anna?

Claire!

Did you come to decorate?

We did, but we don't have
any decorations.

Oh, we, um...

we have plenty.

Hi, Lou.
This is my mom.

Hi.
It's a pleasure, Mrs...

Benson.

But widowed.

You can call me Dale.

[chuckles awkwardly]

And you are?

Chamonix.

Is your dad here?

Oh, you bet I am.

Daddy, this is
Claire's mom, Dale.

Oh, nice to meet you, Dale.

Glad you could join us.

Well, I couldn't leave
my little girl alone

at the holidays.

So, um,

how did you all meet?

Oh, well, Prince Charming here

saved your daughter
from falling through the ice.

Well, then, I guess you would be

her knight in shining armor.

Uh... Mom, why don't we
get you some apple cider?

I happen to know
exactly where it is.

It would be my pleasure.

Well...

How can I refuse?

Right this way.

Daddy, why is uncle Lou
acting goofy?

Um, here, I've got
that new ornament.

Look.

Wow, did you make that?

Uh-huh.

You hang it on a Christmas tree
and make a wish.

I wish Claire gets better

so she can become
a World Champion.

Thank you, Chamonix.

So...

I bet you're a pretty
good hockey player,

with your dad as your coach.

I'm okay,

but I really want to learn how
to be a figure skater.

Really?

Uh-huh, I watch
all the competitions.

Hey, maybe you can
teach me some moves?

Oh, I'm sure
Claire's too busy for that.

Are you kidding?
I'd be happy to.

How about tomorrow?

We could get Dicksons' boy in
to cover at the shop.

Thanks, Daddy.
Thanks, Claire.

Excuse me!

Could I have everyone's
attention, please?

It's that time of the night

when I call upon
all the brawn of our men

and women

to help prepare for our annual
Christmas Eve bonfire.

So, grab an axe,

and let's see what you got.

Julian,

I know you said
you won't be here,

but we could really
use your help.

I mean, unless
you can't wield an axe.

I can wield an axe.

Hmm.

After you.

[chuckles]
All right.

Come on, Claire, let's go.

[crowd applauds]

Well, the man sure
has a lot of brawn.

What about yours?

I really don't think
Julian should do this.

I was talking about Luke.

Oh, well, he's not my man.

[applause]

And Julian is?

No, of course not.

Well, he sure is acting
like a jealous boyfriend.

And you're allowed to have
a man in your life, Claire,

other than your coach.

[crowd gasping]

The grumpy man is stuck.

[crowd wincing]

You need a hand?

No, no, no, no,
I got this, thank you.

[groaning in pain]

Julian, are you okay?

Yeah, yeah.

Yeah, of course, I'm okay.

Okay, it's time to go.

But you can't,

you'll miss the tree lighting
and the caroling.

Some people have
more important things

to prepare for, little girl.

Besides, isn't it
past your bedtime?

Hey.

You don't get to boss
everyone around,

especially not my daughter.

Claire.

I'm sorry, Chamonix,
I have to go,

but, um, I'll meet you
tomorrow morning

at the rink, okay?

Good night.

[tsks in disappointment]

You okay? Good.

You don't have
to worry about him.

[humming "Silent Night"]

♪ All is calm...

♪ All is bright

[singing together]
♪ Round yon virgin

♪ Mother and child

♪ Holy infant
so tender and mild ♪

♪ Sleep in heavenly peace

♪ Sleep in heavenly peace...

[sighs deeply]

Last time I heard you sing,
you were a little girl.

How's Julian?

Ah...

He's lying down.

He'll be fine.

As long as his ego heals.

How about you, baby?

I've always
been able to heal so quickly,

from a fall

or a strain.

I mean, you know.

But this time, it's like,

no matter how hard I try,
no matter how hard I push,

I just...

I can't get there.

What would happen
if you didn't compete?

Baby, I'm not
trying to upset you,

I promise, it's just...

Well, at some point,

you're going to
have to walk away.

Why not before
you hurt yourself badly?

I know, but...

I just...

What?

I don't know what I would do

if I couldn't skate.

Do you remember
what you wanted to be

when you were four years old?

A veterinarian.

[laughs]

And a fashion designer.

Well, and a firefighter,

and a mom.

Sweetie, there's still
plenty for you to do.

You have so much ahead of you.

No matter what Julian says.

[knock on door]

Hey...

Hey.

How are you feeling?

Ah, good as new.

[groans]

Julian...

I hear we have a new patient.

I'm good, I'm good.

Not so fast, not so fast.

I gotta train.

I'm in the middle of training.

Well, right now,
you need to relax

and let me take care of you.

Okay, Julian, I'm going to
head to the rink without you,

but feel better, okay?

No, no, no, no...

It's okay, I got this.

[Julian yelps] Wow!

Come on, this leg up.

What?
This leg up?

This leg.
This leg up.

Ow...

Easy, easy, easy.

Arm over.

I'm frightened.

You're gonna be just fine.

You're in great hands.

You can sit up a little bit.

Over the shoulder.

Over the shoulder?
Over the shoulder!

I'm gonna grab your butt now.

Okay, there we go...

Are you sure
you want these skates

over your hockey skates?

Yes, I'm sure.

I don't know.

Yes.
There she is.

[laughing]
Hi.

Oh, hey.

Claire, look!

Those are nice.

I love the pink laces.

I got them from Santa last year,

but I never really used them.

Daddy prefers hockey

over figure skating.

Oh, really?

Well, maybe we should get
your dad

some pink laces to match.

[laughs] Okay.

Okay, you two,
it's time to hit the ice.

♪ ♪

[laughing]

That's so good.

One more.

Nice!

♪ ♪

Very good, very good.

Okay, here we go.

Try one leg.

Good!

Very good!

Good job!

You did it!
Amazing!

Did you see that, Daddy?

I sure did.
You're a natural.

[laughing] You're dad's right,
you are a natural,

but I think we should
call it a day.

Aw...

I know, but trust me,

nothing good comes from
pushing too hard, all right?

And I promise
we'll come back again.

Let's go.

Daddy, Claire says

we can do it again sometime.

So when?

Uh... I'm sure
we'll figure that out.

Now, why don't you
get your boots back on

so you're not late for
your sleepover at Maya's, okay?

Thanks, Claire.

Oh, you are very welcome.

You're an excellent pupil.

Well, you're a great coach.

Thank you.

I'm sure you probably took time

out of your own training
to do this.

Well, Julian's
out of commission, so...

Oh, right, how is Julian?

Um, he'll be fine.

So, is he just your...

Coach.

Yeah, he's just my coach.

Right.

Yeah, I was just asking
because it seems...

He's very protective of me.

Of course.

Well, look, if, um, you don't
plan on training today,

I'm going to be hitting the ice
and doing some fishing,

if you want to come?

Didn't you warn me
to stay off the ice?

Oh, don't worry, it's solid now.

You could just drop by the shop
in about an hour,

and I could set you up
with a rod.

Well, why not?

My ankle could use the rest,

and I'm sure Julian's
in good hands.

[sighing and cracking knuckles]

[screaming and spluttering]

[joints cracking]

Hi.

It's a beautiful day, isn't it?

Oh, Julian, you're up.

I am, and feeling like
an Olympian again.

That woman is very strong.

How was training?

Oh, um... it was good.

It was really great.

Excellent.

Well, let's have a light snack,

and then get back at 'er.

Oh, um...

you know, I think I might have
overdone it just a wee bit,

so I thought taking
the rest of the day off

would be best.

Just so I don't set myself back.

Okay, just a gym session then.

Actually, I was thinking

about experiencing
some of the local culture.

Like ice fishing.

Really?

And who would you be
experiencing this with?

Luke.

Uh, but

just because he knows
what he's doing.

Mm-hmm.

Local culture, huh?

That actually sounds like
a really good idea.

It... it does?

Yeah, it does.

Excuse me, sunshine.

Get us a shuttle, would you?

[whispering]
I don't know her name.

[sighs heavily]

Okay...

Look who's going
to join us fishing.

Oh. Well,
I'm glad to see

we didn't put you
out of commission.

I'll just, uh,
I'll get the snowmobiles ready.

You do know how to drive one?

[scoffs] Yeah.

Great.

We'll clearly need to
get you suited up

in something different.

I've got a few things
for you, too,

and I'll grab you a helmet.

I'll be right back.

Something different?

Hi.

Hello!

Luke, my boy.
Just in time.

The fish are just
starting to bite.

Maybe for you,

but I haven't had
a nibble all day.

Oh, stop your
bellyaching, old man.

You're just worried
'cause the wife told ya

if you don't come home
with fish,

don't come home
with anything at all.

[chuckling]

Looks like you got
the girlfriend with you.

[together]:
Oh, no, we're not...

All right, okay, here I am!

The snowmobile stalled.

Let's do some fishing!

Oh, here,

let me get some bait
on there for you.

You know what, I got it.

I can do it.

Okay.

Julian?

Ew!

Uh, actually...

No, I'll just stick
with the lure there.

Now, now, boys, when I first got
up to this mountain,

I didn't know much
about ice fishing either.

He's got that right.

But we let it slide,

what with him being
so great on the ice

in other ways.

Really?

How so?

Young man,

you are sitting
with ice royalty.

Okay, come on, guys.

Luke was one of
the best hockey players

in his day.

If it wasn't for
that dang injury,

he'd still be one of the best.

So you quit?

No, I didn't quit.

I chose not to put my body

through any more abuse.

Ah, well,

sometimes us athletes,

we need to push ourselves
in order to achieve greatness.

I myself won four gold medals,

even while my body was tired,

because unlike you,
I never gave up.

[reel spinning]

I think I have a bite!

You've definitely got one there.

All right,

just jig the line
a little a bit.

Okay.

There you go.
Okay, and now a quick tug.

Atta girl, reel 'er in!

[laughing]

That's a nice one.

Is it?

George here wishes

he could get one half that big.

Well, you know what, George,

you can bring this one
home to your wife.

Oh! Whoa, whoa, whoa!

I've got one, too.
I've got one, too.

Okay, let your line out...

I've got this, I've got this.

Okay... all right.

Oh, it's a big one,
I can feel it.

Take it easy now.
You're tugging too hard!

Oh, yeah, here it comes,
here it comes!

[screaming]

[scream reverberating]

Fellas, how's the, uh,
how's the fishing going?

And make sure
I get that hanky back.

I'll take the machine back.

You got it, Phil.

You'll be okay, Julian.

They'll take good care
of you at the clinic.

Don't worry, sweetie,
he'll be fine.

You just enjoy yourself.

Lou and I will make sure

we get that, uh, lure
pulled out of his...

Leg.

And when you get to the clinic,

have them page
Dr. Schmidt.

Dr. Schmidt?

No, no, no, no.
Wait, wait, wait!

Wait! No! Not Dr. Schmidt!

Not Dr. Schmidt!

I'm sorry for
what Julian said earlier.

Sometimes, he just can't see
past the win.

Oh, that's okay.

Have you had a chance

to check out
any of the scenery yet?

Are you kidding?

Really?
Well, come on, then.

[starts snowmobile engine]

Ready?

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

It is so beautiful.

Yeah, just wait for it.

You know, the first time

I saw the sun set
over these mountains,

I thought, maybe there is
more for me

than just hockey.

I mean, I love the game.

But I lost a lot when I quit.

Chamonix's mom, she, um...

she walked out on us
when Chamonix was four.

I couldn't do it anymore,

piecing my body back together,

pumping it with cortisone

long enough
so I could keep winning.

I knew, eventually,
the pieces would fall apart.

Mine are already starting to.

And I know you said
not to be scared, but...

I am.

So, what's your story, huh?

Why did you start skating?

My dad.

He worked a lot,

but the one thing
he always made time for

was skating.

He'd take me to the local rink

and we would just
skate for hours,

until our toes were numb.

I loved it.

It made me feel like
I was flying.

It was my dad's idea

to get me into figure skating,

and I won my first trophy,

and that was it, I was hooked.

That's all I've known
for 20 years.

23 years.

That's how long I played hockey.

Wow.

And like you,

I couldn't imagine
anything else.

But when I let it go,

that's when I realized

everything
I'd been missing out on.

Having more days
to spend with Chamonix,

watching the sun set...

shoveling
my neighbor's driveway.

Or, um...

just spending time

with someone who makes me smile.

[cell phone rings]

[chuckles]

What are the chances
I'd get a signal up here?

Yeah, what are the chances?

It's probably Julian.

I should go.

Okay.

It was a really nice day.

Well, I'm pretty sure
you made my daughter's day.

And mine.

Maybe I could coach
Chamonix again tomorrow?

She would love that.

Okay.

I'll meet you guys
at the rink, um, after 10:00?

Yeah, we'll be there.

Okay.

I'm going to go inside.

Okay. Good night.

Good night.

[chuckling]

[starts snowmobile engine]

Hi.

How is he doing?

Happily sleeping,

thanks to some pain medication.

And how are you doing?

Taking it easy, I hope?

Actually, I have been
resting a bit.

Good.

I'll see you
tomorrow for physio.

Okay.

♪ ♪

[Dale and Lou laughing]

Well, um...

thank you for
a wonderful evening.

Thank you.

Until we meet again.

Good night.

Good night.

[giggles]

That's right, and one more time.

[laughing]

[groaning in pain]

[Claire's cell phone rings]

[call ringing]

Good job.

Wait, I almost forgot.

I made you something.

Nice moves out there.

Daddy, do you have it?

Uh, yeah.
Yeah, I got it.

There you go.

[gasps]

Thank you, Chamonix.

[laughs in delight]

You can hang it
on your Christmas tree

and make a wish.

Unless you're
here for Christmas.

Maybe you can hang it
on our Christmas tree.

Oh, um...

Well, I don't know if...

Should we grab hot chocolates?

Daddy, I have an idea,

you should come skating with us?

Oh, I think that's a great idea.

Oh, no.
No, no, no.

I, uh, I didn't bring
my skates, sweetie.

They always have
spare ones by the rink.

[together]: Please?

How can I say no to that?

♪ ♪

Purple laces?

It's all they had.

I guess I should
give up my dream

of her becoming
a hockey player, huh?

I'd say she'd probably
prefer pink skating costumes

over goalie padding.

[laughs]

How about you?

Do you ever play hockey anymore?

Nah, not really.

Why not?
You said you loved it.

I guess after a while,

I just stopped thinking
about playing.

I guess I was afraid

if I picked a stick
back up again,

I'd regret walking away.

Well, I know that
when it's my time to walk away,

I'll always skate,

because when you
love something that much,

you shouldn't let it go.

♪ ♪

All right.

What you got?

All right.
Fair enough.

Lovely.

Perhaps just a little unsteady

on the last half rotation,

but other than that, not bad.

Claire, I see you've been using
your practice time wisely.

I mean, it's not like

you've got a competition
to be ready for

in two weeks.

I didn't see any harm in...

It's my fault.

She was actually just doing
me and Chamonix a favor.

But she does have
a real knack for coaching.

Oh, well.

When she goes on to win
a championship like me,

then she can coach
to her heart's content,

but until then, she's all mine.

And as you're all warmed up,

I guess we should
get started, huh?

Before the ice melts?

Actually, Julian,

I'm just going to
let my body rest.

Besides, I have
that physio appointment

in less than an hour anyway.

Chamonix, I'll see you
later, okay?

Bye.

[sighs heavily]

Uncle Lou, guess what?

Daddy was skating
with me and Claire.

Oh...

He was, was he?

Well, I think Daddy might have
been showing off for a girl.

Daddy, do you like Claire?

Uh, Lou, did, uh,

did that ski wax
we ordered come in?

She's real pretty, Daddy.

And she skates.

You like to skate, right, Daddy?

You know what, Chamonix.

I think
our good friend, Lou, here

might have a little bit
of a crush on Claire's mom.

Uncle Lou, is that true?

Yeah, is it?

I'm going to go look
for the ski wax.

Are you going to marry her?

Nope.

How old is she?

Don't care.

Is she going to come live here?

Thanks, Luke!

[laughing in triumph]

The tendons aren't as tight.

See?

That's what resting
just for a couple of days

will do.

Good, good.

We can finally
get back to working

on your triple axel.

Oh, I didn't say she was healed.

That will still take time.

We don't have time.

The body is on
its own schedule, not yours.

Hmm, unless we help it along

a little bit.

I wouldn't recommend that.

It's fine, it's okay.

Claire has used
cortisone before.

Let's just do it.

Actually, no.

I don't want it.

Not anymore.

Claire...

Claire.

What's going on?

What's wrong with you?

There's nothing wrong
with me, Julian.

Really?

Because you're not acting

like the athlete
I signed on with.

And I only agreed to coach you

because you have
the same drive as me.

I won't let you
ruin my record, Claire.

Well, I'm sorry about
your record,

but this is about me.

Whoa, whoa, whoa.
Hey, whoa.

You?
This is about you?

I want this, I do,

but I can't keep pushing
if my body can't do it.

That's nonsense.

The ability to be able to do it
is all up here.

No, Julian,

it's here.

And my heart is telling me
something different.

Claire...

You promised me
you wouldn't give up.

Oh, Claire, I was
just coming to see

if you could join me
for dinner later.

I found this adorable
little creperie

when Lou took me on a tour.

Thanks, Mom,
but I'm not that hungry.

I'll see you later, okay?

Sorry, we're just closing up.

Julian.

Can I help you with something?

I hope you can.

You see, it appears Claire
isn't quite as focused

as she was before she got here,

and I'm guessing it has
something to do

with a retired hockey player.

I'm not telling her what to do

if that's what you're thinking.

Clearly, that's your job.

Exactly.

It's my job to make sure

she achieves
what she's always wanted,

and being a world champion
is what she's always wanted.

I mean, maybe you
gave up on the dream,

but believe me,

Claire will regret it.

She will regret it
if she doesn't go for it.

I should know,

I've been training her
for the last three years.

I've been there
when she's struggled,

when she's been so close
she could almost taste it,

and when she's soared
because she got it.

And I just don't think

that you can say the same

in the few weeks
you've known her.

And I'm sure you don't
want to be the one

who crushes her dreams,

because if you do,

she will never forgive you.

I love to skate, Daddy!

I feel like I'm flying!

I know you do,

but, sweetie, your nose
is turning blue.

Just a little longer?

Please!

Okay, let's go.

Come on, let's go, Daddy!

Hey.

Hey.

Could I, uh,
bend your ear a bit maybe?

What about?

It's Julian.

He, um...

he wanted me to get
a cortisone shot.

You know, to help me along
with this competition,

but I told him I didn't want it,

because...

I mean, it's like you said,

there are only so many times

I can keep putting the pieces
back together again.

So, uh,

I have a feeling that
after this competition,

that'll be it,

which means
that I can go ahead, and...

I don't know,

see what else
is out there for me.

Are you sure about that?

I mean, maybe it's...

maybe it's not
the right time to quit.

What makes you say that?

I know how this place

can make you feel
lost in the moment.

I think it's important
you stay focused on your dreams.

Daddy!

Claire, look,

I got a gingerbread kit.

Maybe you can help me do it.

You know,
I don't think so, honey,

Claire's got a very
important competition

to prepare for,

and we shouldn't bother her.

Come on, let's get you home.

It's probably just, um...

It's a school night.

Right.

Yeah.

Okay, sweetie,

only a couple more
days of school,

and then Christmas break.

[horn honking outside]

Oh, that's your bus.

Have a great day.

I love you.

I love you, too, Dad.

Hey...

Do you want me to charge Phil
for the skate sharpening?

Yeah, sure.

How much?

I don't know, 15, 20?

And what about his reel?

Same thing?

All right, what's going on?

What?

You haven't charged
Phil for anything

since the day we've opened,

so what's muddling
that brain of yours?

Is it Peter Pan boots again?

No.

No, and besides, it's not like

she's ever going to
come back here or anything.

Well, not unless you ask her to.

Why would I do that, Lou?

I mean, she's got a career.

And it's just like
her coach said,

just because I quit

doesn't mean
I should be convincing her

to do the same thing.

What does that scarf-wearing
troll know anyway?

He knows Claire
a lot more than I do.

Hey, he may have
known her longer,

but you know exactly
what she's going through.

When you first came
to this mountain,

you were a wreck.

I mean, heck, even today,

you won't pick up a stick,

or play shinny, or nothin'.

So if she's gonna get
to the other side of this,

she's going to need
someone like you

who's been through it before.

Besides, if you ask me,

you two were meant
for each other.

So, what are you doing here?

Come on, I'll close up.

You go tell her how you feel,

so I don't have to pull you
out of the doldrums again.

Nah, I don't want to...

Come on, listen to me...

Go, okay?
Come on.

Get outta here.

You sure?

Yes, I'm sure.

Okay.

Thanks, Lou.

No problem.

♪ ♪

Chop chop, ladies,
we've got a plane to catch.

Claire?

Claire, is this
what you really want?

Mom, let's just go.

Okay, ladies!

First, Nationals,

and then we're off
to the World Championships.

♪ ♪

Hey, Patty,

could you tell me
where to find Claire?

Oh, sorry, Luke,
you just missed them.

Ms. Benson and her party
already checked out.

- She's gone?
- That's right.

Ms. Benson left you something.

"He sprang to his sleigh,

to his team
gave a whistle..."

"And away they flew
like the down of a thistle."

"But I heard him exclaim
ere he drove out of sight.."

"Merry Christmas to all..."

[together]:
"and to all a good night."

Daddy, will Claire
ever come back?

I don't think so, sweetheart,

but we can get you
another figure skating coach.

Not like Claire.

Come on, let's get you to bed.

All right, little miss,

get some sleep.

Christmas is just
a few days away.

Sweet dreams.

Okay, that's it!

Good, turn! Turn!

Let's go again, okay?

Bring it!

Turn, and lift!

That's right, that's my girl!

Okay, let's go again.

You got a tree.

Of course, it's Christmas.

How was practice?

It was fine.

Hey, give me a hand.

Do you remember

the Christmas you got
your first pair of skates?

Yeah.

They were the ones
with the pink laces.

[chuckles]

That's right.

Oh, my goodness,
your father was so excited.

He couldn't wait to get you
out there on the ice

to teach you to skate.

And then, when you
came back from the rink,

he was beaming with pride
that you caught on so fast.

[chuckles]

And you were glowing.

You had so much fun.

And if it ever stopped
being fun, I think...

I think that would have
broken his heart.

♪ ♪

Okay, when you set up
for your triple axel,

I want you
to bring that energy, okay?

That power we talked about.

This is no time
for hesitation. Yeah?

[crowd cheering]

[female commentator]:
And a wonderful performance

by Anna Wolk.

Okay, Claire, this is it.

This is our time.

Okay.

[commentator]: And now
on the ice is Claire Benson,

who cinched silver
at last years Nationals,

after failing to land
her triple axel,

costing her the gold.

That's right,

but if she can nail

- that triple axel today...
- Come on, Claire, come on!

...maybe she'll finally
get that gold

and a spot
at the World Championships.

Dad, come quick, Claire's on TV.

[crowd cheering]

♪ ♪

Yes!

♪ ♪

You can do this, Claire.

♪ ♪

[Chamonix]: She looks pretty,
doesn't she?

♪ ♪

[crowd gasps and cheers]

♪ ♪

Yes!

[commentator]:
And she's done it!

A perfect triple axel.
Incredible!

[whistling in triumph]

♪ ♪

[crowd cheering and applauding]

[crowd screaming and cheering]

Yeah!

That's my girl!

Oh, we did it,
we did it, we did it!

Oh, wow!

Okay, now we train
for Worlds, right?

Actually, Julian, I'm done.

Sure, yeah, of course,

we can take a bit of a break.

A couple of days over Christmas.

No, I mean, I'm done competing.

What are you talking about?

You just secured
a spot at Worlds.

I know. I'm sorry.

You're sorry?

Claire, this is what
you've always wanted.

You can't walk away now.

It was what I wanted,

but I told you,

I can't keep putting my body
through this,

and as scared as I am
to walk away,

I know it's going to be okay.

[stammering] What...
what am I supposed to do now?

I think there's
a new skater on the circuit

who could use a coach like you.

Anna, great job out there.

Perhaps more extension,
but we can work on that.

♪ ♪

That was a cool spin.

Yeah, it was.

Merry Christmas!

Claire, you came back!

[laughing happily]

I did.

Do you have to leave again?

Well, I don't want to.

What I really want

is to be here skating, with you.

[giggles]

I'm sorry, Claire,

I thought I was
holding you back.

You have nothing
to be sorry for.

You're not holding me
back from anything.

Besides, my dreams have changed.

You're just
the one that showed me

I have nothing to be afraid of.

I just know how hard
you've worked for it,

and how bad you wanted it.

Trust me, this is what I want.

And I have so much more
to look forward to.

I hope.

You do.

Got a s'more for me?

Well, I got a s'more,
and a whole...

lot more.

[laughs]

Hey, loverboy!
You wanna play?

What's happening?

I just invited a few
of my old buddies out

for a game of pick-up.

You're going to play?

Sure, why not?

I love the game,

and you're right,

if you love something,
you don't ever let it go.

What's this?

I don't know how to play hockey.

Well, it's my turn to teach you.

Okay.

So you hold it
with your good hand...

All right.

And when you get the puck,

you go back and forth,

and try and get it from them.

Yeah? Just try
and steal it from them?

That's whatcha do.

What am I doing wrong here?

[laughing happily]

♪ ♪