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That was a good walk, huh?

It’s cold out there.

All right, time to relax.

Oh!

You’re just so cute, I know!

You’re just the cutest.

I know I dog-sit all the time,

but you are gonna be
hard to say goodbye to.

What should we do?
Should we paint?

Any ideas?

Yeah, me neither.

Yeah, I got like
a little red and white.

Maybe we can put some--

I think this is
the last of them.

Scandal in the Christmas capital
of the world.

"Lone house in Tinsel, USA,
hangs its lights late."

I’m sure the tourists
won’t complain.

Well, they won’t be rolling in
for another week or two,

so we’ll be ready by then.

- Let’s hope.
- Thanks for those, Charles.

No problem, baby.

Wow.

- You guys really go all out.
- Yeah.

Glad to see Dad at least put up
some lights this year.

I know he tries his best.
From what he tells me,

decorating was really
Mom’s department.

It’s gonna be a nice Christmas.

A puppy would make it
the best Christmas ever,

but I just don’t think
that’s gonna happen.

I have a feeling your dad’s
gonna come around.

I hope so. I really want
a dog for Christmas.

I think your dad just needs to,
you know, loosen up a little,

find himself a nice friend.

Ah, you mean like a wife
and be like you and Charles.

It’d be nice to see your dad
go out on a date for a change.

What do you think about that?

I’d be okay with it,
as long as I got a dog.

You used to run
a business, right?

Yeah, why do you ask?

School project.

I’m thinking about things
that are profitable.

Profitable? Well, you need
to study real estate

instead of restaurants.

The guy that I used to rent
my space from in the city,

he had all kind of properties.

He had commercial, residential,
vacation guest spots.

- Vacation guest spots?
- Oh, yeah. He raked it in too.

He retired to Spain,
and I retired here.

I wouldn’t trade him though.

This is a nice place, isn’t it?

I love it here.
Christmas year-round.

That’s why the tourists come.

You know, I’m surprised
my landlord doesn’t have

a rental property here.

Lots of tourists around
this time of year, right?

Yeah. Let’s grab those lights
and finish up at the door, okay?

Whatever you say, boss.

All right.
Thanks for helping us decorate.

- Cheers, bud. Yeah.
- Cheers.

So how is that
astronomy club going?

Stellar.

That was almost
an astronomy joke, wasn’t it?

Yeah.

That was horrible.

Please don’t ever
do that again.

How’s the teaching schedule
this semester?

It’s not too bad.
It’s manageable.

How are the two newlyweds doing,
you and Monica McClain?

Sorry. You and Monica Frye

have a three-month anniversary
coming up, don’t you?

You know,
it’s unbelievable, really.

I mean, we’ve been dating
for how long?

And it feels like forever.

Ah, man, hey, I’m sorry.

No, it’s okay, it’s okay.

It’s been seven years, right?

Don’t waste any chances to
tell Monica that you love her.

You know, I wasn’t gonna
bring this up

’cause I know how
you usually answer.

Your lovely wife
found someone at work

she wants to set me up with?

No, not even.

No? Then what is it?

My lovely wife
met someone at yoga

that she wants
to set you up with.

Thank you, man, but I’m good.

Come on, man, she does yoga.

Look, Ben,
between the astronomy club,

my book, Mia, teaching--

You said your schedule
was manageable.

Look, I just don’t have a lot of
time to date right now, okay?

All right, I get it, okay?
I do.

But you’re not from here.
I am.

And the single women here,
they don’t stay single for long.

I sold you your house,
what, six years ago?

And I said to myself then,
"This guy right here,

he’s gonna get picked up
in a hurry."

And since then, how many dates
have you been on?

You just said that there aren’t
a lot of single girls in town.

Yeah, all right, man.
I don’t wanna press you.

Oh, yeah.
The last minute or so

must’ve been
a real struggle, huh?

- Okay.

I understand
you haven’t been the same

since your wife died.

I know. It’s been hard
to bring that guy back.

Maybe I haven’t met
the right person.

You know, you’re
a really good-looking guy.

Thank you.

All the bridesmaids
at my wedding,

they acted like teenage girls
at a K-Pop concert

when they saw you.

Yeah, but they’re not
exactly my type,

and, man, you know how shy
and introverted I get

when I meet a new girl.

I mean, you’re a sweet guy,
you’re smart,

and you’re a fricking doctor,
for crying out loud.

I have a PhD in literature.

You’re still a doctor.

Okay, okay, I’m a doctor.

All I’m saying is,
even though you don’t look it,

you’re not getting
any younger.

Now that I think about it,

you didn’t look this young
six years ago.

You sure you’re going
to an astronomy club

or some top secret
reverse-aging seminar?

Enough, all right?

All right, man.

I appreciate it.

And the beer is on me.

I gotta get going.

I’m taking Mia to the kennel
to go look at puppies.

Uh, slow down, tiger.
Don’t get too crazy.

Now you’re buying her clothes?

I used to have one just like her
when I was little.

I just love her.

I hate to break it to you,

but it turns out
the boss decided

they want the dog with them
in Gstaad after all.

Oh, we were getting so close.

I know. Well, their daughter’s
flying over tomorrow,

and she’s gonna take the dog
and join them.

Hi.

You ever think about a dog
like this one,

two kids and a house
in the suburbs?

Why are you asking
this question?

Rich Wilson.
Used to be lead accountant.

Yeah, I remember him.

You haven’t seen him
in a while, right?

Yeah, not since he got promoted,
got married, has two kids.

Babe, where are you
going with this?

I mean, you know I love kids,
but not right now.

- I know. Ava...
- With your job and my art,

I can’t imagine doing homework
and school projects right now.

We talked about this
in the future,

but you said we
would take this slow.

And now you’re talking about
marriage and kids and--

Ava, we’re on the same page,
believe me.

You sure?

Yeah. You have your...

art, okay?

And I have my job at the firm.

Planning a wedding right now
and moving to the suburbs...

Yeah, it just doesn’t
sound like us.

And that’s not
what I’m talking about.

Where are you going
with all of this?

Mia, Dr. Miles,
so good to see you.

So what do you think
of this little guy?

Did you know that these dogs

first came to America
in the ’20s?

You learned all of this
in history?

Dogs are a big part
of American history.

Did you know that 30 out of
the 45 presidents had dogs?

Hmm.

Oh, my goodness, look at you!
You’re perfect.

I’m still a bit muddy on what
this school assignment’s about,

but we should get you home
and started on your homework,

and I have to get back
to the university.

Great, so I’m thinking if we
take this dog home with us,

I’ll really study him.

It’s totally for school.

You just wanna borrow him
for a little while.

Oh, no, no, no, no.

We can’t just take Prancer
home with us

and then bring him back here.

That wouldn’t be very nice.

Prancer?

What exactly is this
school assignment?

How wonderful would a dog make
a sweet little girl’s childhood.

Is there even a school project?

You didn’t seem too big on the
dog idea when I mentioned it.

I tried to feel you out about it
a few weeks ago,

and I didn’t think I could get
you to come here any other way.

It turns out that the CEO
and Rich are very tight now,

and there’s this exclusive
executive retreat

that they’ve invited me to
because I’m...

finally getting promoted.

What? Babe, that’s awesome!
Congratulations!

Where’s this retreat?

Las Vegas.

Sounds flashy.

Are you sure
this is a business thing?

When is this trip happening?

During our before-Christmas
trip?

That’s the other thing.

There’s another thing?

I messed up. Things have been
so busy at the office.

I didn’t even get a chance
to book anything anyway.

To be honest,

I wasn’t even looking forward
to Hawaii anyways.

I really wanted to go
someplace Christmassy.

What’s more Christmassy
than New York at Christmastime?

Yeah, but we’ve done New York
at Christmastime.

I guess.

What?

I don’t know. I just--

I can’t figure it out.

It looks great.

Dean, no,
it’s not even finished.

You know, I-- You know,
I feel suffocated here.

I can’t even think with all
the sirens and the horns and...

Why don’t you go away too?

Take a little retreat
of your own.

Why don’t you try to meet up
with your parents and sister?

No, I am not going on another
family Christmas cruise.

Well, I’m sure there’s
someplace you can find

to decompress for a while.

Someplace off the beaten path.

Someplace Christmassy.

Hmm.

Someplace Christmassy.

Hey, how’d it go at the kennel?

Brought him down from a "no"
to a "we’ll see,"

so I’m taking that as a win.

Hmm.

You knew about this, Deb?

She might’ve run it by me.

Now that this box is out,

you have effectively seized

complete control
of the guesthouse.

Dad, why do we still call this
a guesthouse?

The only guests that we have
are Grandma and Grandpa,

and they stay in the guest room
in the house when they visit.

I guess you’re right.
We should just call this

"Mia’s miscellaneous space"

until I get my act together
and rent it out.

Till then, it’s all yours.

So I can do
whatever I want with it.

Call it whatever you like.

Oh, yes, hi.

I was calling about
the gallery space on 52nd.

This is Ava Berndon.

Oh, thank you.
You’re very sweet.

Yeah, I’m actually working
on a few pieces right now.

Oh, it’s not available?

Okay. I understand.

Hey.

Where are you going?

Rich and some guys
are meeting up downtown, so...

Aren’t you gonna see these guys
on the retreat?

I mean, I thought
we were hanging out.

CEO’s gonna be there, so...

Wasn’t the CEO
gonna be there too?

This is important.

We’re not?

You know that’s not what I mean.

I love you.

Hey, wait.

What do you think?

I think you’re wonderful,
and I think I should get going.

Dean, it’s a new painting.

Congratulations.

I gotta go.

Okay, here we go.

Tinsel...

"Christmas experience
in Tinsel, USA."

Looks good.
What else can I do?

Even better.

There we go.

Jingle bells, jingle bells.

Jingle all the way.

Ehh...

And I think we have a winner.

Oh, this is so cute.

Hello.

I love your advertisement,
Ms. Miles.

Ooh. "Ms. Miles."
I like the sound of that.

Thank you.

Is it still available?

I’ve looked all over and
everything seems to be sold out.

Oh, yes. This is a very busy
time of year.

It is still available,
but I don’t know for how long.

Where are you coming from?

New York.

A little time in Tinsel
is just what you need.

So is the price here
the full rate?

Mia, time for bed.

Just a few more...

Just a few more minutes, Dad.

How about a hundred more?

It’s all yours if you want it.

Great.

See you Tuesday.

Thank you so much, Ms. Miles.

Tinsel, USA, here I come.

Hmm.

Dad!

What’s the rush?

I just don’t want you to be late
getting to work.

Why are you
in such a hurry, huh?

I, uh...

Did the street sweeper
come today?

Better hurry. I don’t want you
to get a ticket.

That was yesterday, Mia.
I’ll be okay.

- Oh, that must be her.
- Her who?

Oh, good.
This is the right place.

My driver took me
to the wrong address.

- Address?
- Oh, I’m sorry. I’m Ava.

Ava Berndon, your guest.

My guest?

Yeah. I am renting out
the guesthouse.

I’m looking for a Ms. Miles.

Ms. Miles?

Yep, that’s me.

- Come on, follow me.
- Oh, thank you.

Mia, Ms. Berndon,
I think there’s been a mistake.

A mistake?
What do you mean, Mr. Miles?

"Mason" is fine.

Oh, Mason.
It’s nice to meet you.

Could you excuse us
for one second?

Sure. She’s adorable.

That’s one word for her.

Mia, this nice lady
has some idea

about renting out
our guesthouse?

Do you know anything about that?

Maybe.

Mia, we’re really
in no shape to--

She’s very pretty.

Uh...

Excuse me.
You know, I feel really bad.

I think this is
just a big mistake.

Maybe if you can just point me
to the direction of a hotel.

- Preferably a cheaper one.
- Cheap hotel?

I did get a really good deal
on this guesthouse.

Look, I’m so sorry,

but I think that
it’s been misrepresented.

It looks awesome.

Mia, it’s really in no shape
to be rented out.

Why won’t you let her see
and decide for herself?

Ta-da!

Wow. Mia you did
all of this?

Oh, my God, it’s so cute.
I love it.

Well, I guess
I better get going.

You said you know
of a hotel nearby?

Since you came
all this way from...

Uh, New York.

Okay, if you don’t mind... us.

Oh, no, not at all.

Then you’re welcome to stay

at the rate my grounded daughter
quoted you at.

Are you sure?

Yeah, I’m sure.

Oh, my God,
thank you so much.

I promise I won’t even
make a peep.

I just need somewhere
to hang my hat

while I check out
all the sights.

Your daughter’s listing
really sold this town.

My daughter’s listing
really sold it, huh? Good.

Well, I need
to get back to work,

and I will talk to you
tonight.

Okay.

I meant her, my daughter.

Oh.

But we can talk
if you like.

Oh, no, no, I’ve already
caused too much trouble.

Mia.

Right.

So nice to meet you.
Enjoy your stay.

You can unpack,
and I’ll be back later

with a welcome packet

and complimentary robe
and slippers.

If you need anything at all--

Mia!

What did you
plan on doing,

hiding her from me
until Christmas?

I’ll admit I didn’t think it
all the way through.

What exactly did you put
in this listing that sold it?

Why?

I just wanna make sure you’re
not misrepresenting things

more than you already have

Just a Christmas experience
she’d never forget.

Oh, is that all?

We live in the Christmas capital
of the world, Dad.

Go get your homework done.

- I love you.
- Love you too, sweetheart.

You’re still in trouble,

if I wasn’t already late
getting back.

- We’ll talk more tonight.
- Good luck.

You know, you did put
your father in a bit of a spot.

You were the one who said
he should loosen up.

That’s not what
I was talking about.

What I meant was I just want
your father to find somebody.

You know, a dog is
a man’s best friend.

To some men, yes.

So why don’t you go take these
to your new guest?

- That’s a great idea.
- Mm-hmm.

Hey. Oh, hi, Mia.
Come on in.

I just wanna drop this off.

That is so sweet of you.
Thank you.

Uh, you moved the bed?

Oh, yeah.
I hope you don’t mind.

You know, I feel like I put
your dad in a weird spot.

No, no, it’s okay.
I think I did that.

But he’s okay, I think.

I hope he’s okay.

I know what you’re thinking.

He comes across
as this stuffy scientist guy,

but he’s really just
a mushy goofball.

Is that so?

I sure hope so,
or else I’ll get grounded

instead of a dog
for Christmas.

Oh, a dog, huh?

Fingers crossed.

You know, a dog would definitely
love this backyard.

I know I do.

The sound of silence is...
amazing.

Fair warning. Some birds
do chirp in the morning.

They don’t all fly south
for winter, you know.

Well, birds are definitely
a welcome sound.

Definitely beats all the horns
and sirens and steamrollers.

You’re an artist.

Oh. Yup.

You got brushes and paints,
the whole schmear.

Did you just say
"the whole schmear?"

Yeah, my best friend’s grandpa
says it all the time.

Did I use it wrong?

No, no, you definitely
used it correctly.

I just didn’t expect it
coming from a 10-year-old.

Well, I just turned 11,
and I’m an old soul.

Right. You know, I definitely
should’ve picked up on that.

You must be jet-lagged.
Is that really a thing?

Sometimes.

Well, a nice dinner
and a good night’s rest

should catch you up.

You’re right.
Let’s see here.

Ooh. The Kringles
Christmas Steak House on 4th.

It doesn’t look like
it’s too far from here.

Great choice.

These were a nice touch,
by the way.

What can I say?
We promise an experience.

And I loved
every minute so far.

Thanks for the cookies too.

Yeah. Deb wanted me to tell you
they’re from my dad.

Okay. I’ll be sure
to thank him.

Okay, well, if you need
anything else,

I’ll just be right next door
at Deb’s.

Oh, who’s Deb?

She’s our neighbor.
She kinda keeps an eye on me

until my dad gets home
from work.

Oh, okay.

Well, if you need
anything else, I’ll just--

Oh, no, no, no.
I am low maintenance. Go ahead.

Good to know.
Have a nice dinner.

Bye.

You have to understand
what you did was not acceptable.

I mean, what if she was
some kind of--

What?

I don’t know.
A crazy person.

She doesn’t seem crazy at all.
She seems very nice.

Mia, that’s not the point.

You seem a little crazy.

You rented out my guesthouse.

This is our house.

You’re not paying
the mortgage.

Well, thanks to me,

now you have a little extra
change in your pockets

for the next few weeks.

Mia, we got very lucky,

and you also did a wonderful job
cleaning up the guesthouse.

Thank you.

But doing something like this
behind my back

is unacceptable.

And what on earth
made you do such a thing?

Well, you said getting a dog
was a big responsibility

and there were costs,

so I figured
if I could show you

that I was responsible
and industrious

by taking care of our guests,

bringing in
a little extra money,

you might come around.

You have a one-track mind,
you know that?

I know where you get that from.

- Sorry, Dad.
- It’s okay, sweetheart.

I just don’t want you
to be dishonest.

Misleading people
is the same as a lie.

She seems very nice though,
doesn’t she?

Yeah, she seems that way,
but just...

But I’m gonna have to wait
on my dog, aren’t I?

Hang this over there,
would you?

Oh, my God.

I’m a little freaked out
because I have to give a speech.

- You have to?
- I volunteered.

Now I’m getting second thoughts,
and I’m really nervous.

Well, sometimes nervous

is just excitement
you don’t recognize.

What is that?

What’s your speech
supposed to be about?

What’s Christmas all about.

And a visual presentation
has to go with it.

But I’d like it
to be artistic.

Artistic, you say?

You kinda draw like
a three-year-old, Dad.

Yeah, I kinda do.

Yeah. What is that?

That’s Santa’s sleigh
with presents.

- Here, you draw something.
- What is that?

That one’s a reindeer,

and that one’s
a gingerbread man.

It looks like an alligator.
What?

No, my heater.

Hello, Mia? Mia?

Mia.

Oh, sorry to bother you.
My heater went out.

Okay, yeah,
I’ll come check it out.

- Looks like a nice view.
- It is.

Let me show you
from the outside.

Nice telescope.

Yeah, astronomy is a hobby
of mine, I guess.

Really?

What’s that?

Mia always wants
to decorate back here.

I’ve been so busy at work.

I’m lucky to get a tree up
this year.

She wanted to like hang up
some lights and do something.

It’s not really my strong suit.

I hope I haven’t been
too much of a trouble.

No, I didn’t mean it
like that.

What’s wrong?

I forgot my pencil.

Oh, well, I have one
in the guesthouse.

That’d be great. Thank you.

Come on.

Is a pen okay?

Yeah, thank you.

Here you go. Oh.

You did this?

Oh, yeah.
I hope you don’t mind.

Not at all.
This is amazing.

You’re very talented.

Thank you.

So about that heater?

Right.

Excuse me.

The breaker
is a little hidden.

Let me see.

Must have tripped it.

All the Christmas lights
in here.

Oh.

I’m sorry about this.

Oh, no, don’t be.

I just appreciate
you letting me stay.

My pleasure.

Is this just a hobby?

Are you like
a professional artist?

I just paint mainly.

Sometimes sculpt
and sketch a little bit.

Oh, and, um...

Thank you for the cookies.

The cookies?

Mia brought them over
when she was at Deb’s today.

- Deb.

Of course.

Good night.

Yeah, good night.
I’ll let you get that.

Sweet dreams.

Hey, babe.

Everything okay?

Fine.

- Your tray.
- Thank you.

Quite a surprise, huh?

Yeah.

- She seems very nice.
- Yeah, she does.

Is she single?

Deb...

- Well?
- Well, what?

Is she single?

I didn’t ask.

- But I don’t think so.
- How can you be sure?

I’m sure she got a call from
a boyfriend when I was in there.

Pretty sure isn’t very sure.
We need some more info.

What else do you know?

Deb, all I know
is that she’s an artist

and that she’s from New York.

Oh.

I was just fixing
the breaker, okay?

You should be fixing
some other things too.

- Good night, Deb.
- Oh, come on!

You’re not just a little bit
curious about it?

Good night.
Thanks for the cookies.

Oh, another thing.

Have Mia come see me
in the morning

before you take her to school.

Why?

I just might have
something for her.

Good night.

Good night, Mason.

- Coming!

- Hey.
- Hey.

My dad said
you have something for me.

Wait here.

Mmm. Something smells good.

Good morning.

Oh, good morning.

Sorry to wake you up.

No, you’re fine.

Oh, that’s so sweet.
Thank you.

You know, Deb was a big-time
chef before she moved here.

Her quiche lorraine
is world famous.

Well, it smells amazing.

I’ll be sure to thank her
when I return the tray.

This is awesome.

You know, these decorations
are pretty good.

Did you and your dad do them?

Nope. Just me.

I think I may have gotten my
knack for Christmas decorating

from my mom.

I’m sorry. I was hoping to get
it all done before you arrived,

but it just happened.

No. You’ve been a great host,
Ms. Mia.

Mia, you’re gonna be late
for school. What are you doing?

Good morning,
Doctor, uh, Mason.

Good morning.
Sorry to wake you.

No, I’ve been up.

Deb’s quiche lorraine.

- Uh-huh.
- You are in for a treat.

And feel free to use our kitchen
in the mornings, if you like.

Oh, you know what?
If you do need anything,

here is my cell

and the number at the office,
if you do need anything.

Good thinking.

Let’s go, Mia.

- Bye.
- Bye.

See you later.

Okay, bye.

- Welcome!
- Oh, hi.

This is such a cute shop.

Thank you. I’m sorry, but you
have such a lovely smile.

A way about you.

Forgive me,
but are you just visiting?

Why do you ask?

Well, I know just about
everyone in town,

so unless you just moved here,
you’re visiting.

We get a lot of visitors
this time of year.

Well, I can understand why.

Well, make sure you get some
cocoa from the Olsens’ cafe.

It’s the best in the world.

The best in the world, huh?

There’s a place
on the lower east side

I think that would
challenge that.

Lower east side?

I’m from New York.
Or, well, I live in New York.

I am actually from a town
about like this one.

Where are you staying?
Christmas Inn?

Santa Motel?

No. Just a guesthouse.

Oh. What part of town?

Uh, Dasher Drive?

Mason Miles!

He finally rented that out.

He’s been talking
about it forever.

You know, I am looking
for some Christmas lights.

We might be able
to track a few down.

Are you looking
for anything else?

Yeah, a lattice.

For the Miles’ backyard.

How’d you know?

Mia pesters him every year
to decorate back there.

She is the sweetest.

You know, those two are
some of the nicest folks.

But go ahead.
Take a look at the lights.

If you need anything else,
we’ll deliver it to you

if you want to continue
to look around town, okay?

Oh, and excuse me,
I know this is random,

but how long have you
lived here?

Gosh, my family and I
moved here from Chicago

about five years ago.

It’s a great place
to settle down.

The town really takes you in.

But you already know that.

How do you know?

Because you have
the same look on your face

as I did a few years ago.

What?

What is up with you?

Oh. I’m just
a little stressed, man.

Mia went behind my back
and rented out the guesthouse.

Mia went behind my back
and rented out the guesthouse?

What is this nice woman’s name?

What? What are you
talking about?

You literally have
a spring in your step,

and you’re smiling
from ear to ear,

and you haven’t done that
since you discovered

the pulsing quasar whatever.

Pulsating quasar, okay?

Whatever. Mia rented out
the guesthouse

to a wonderful woman,

and I’m sure you two are
gonna be very happy together.

Hang on, okay?
I didn’t say that.

You didn’t have to.

I knew it.

My man!

That’s what I’m talking about.
Merry Christmas.

I’m excited for you, buddy.

- What is it?
- I don’t know.

I’m not sure. I mean,
she might have a boyfriend.

Well, let’s look at
her solo stay

at the guesthouse
as something positive,

all right, Professor?

Look at you,
smiling from ear to ear.

It’s a beautiful day,
all right?

It reminds me
of my hometown.

- That’s depressing.
- No! Of how it used to be

when I was a kid.

Ah, ah.

But still...

Would you stop?

Look, there’s all these cute
shops, and everyone’s so nice.

You sound like
you wanna move there.

What? No, no.

Why would you say that?

I’m glad you’re having fun
in Tangle.

It’s Tinsel.

Um...

Ava, I was thinking
maybe we could, um...

take a break.

What? I mean, I thought
that’s what this trip was.

You wanna break up?

No, no.

Not exactly.

Not exactly? What, you just
wanna party in Vegas

and have a free pass?

This isn’t a breakup.

I really think you’re
taking this the wrong way here.

- Then what’s the right way?
- Okay, look.

You know, this promotion
is a big deal for me.

But I gotta be totally focused
to get my head on straight.

No distractions.

I’m just stressed
and confused right now.

Yeah, well,
that makes two of us.

Wow.

Doesn’t that look lovely.

Oh, thank you.

Just wanted to do
something special for them,

especially since my arrival
was a bit of a surprise.

They’ll love it.
That was thoughtful of you.

I got inspired,
walking around the town,

and I had a canvas, so...

Artistic impulse?

Mason told me
you were an artist.

How long have you two
been neighbors?

I believe they moved next door--
What was it?

About six years ago.

Mia mentioned about her mom
always decorating.

I mean,
I didn’t wanna pry, but--

She passed away. I believe
it was a big part of the reason

that they moved here,
to start over.

Start over.

Would you like some tea?

I’d love some.

Follow me.

Yeah, so I’ve been
lucky enough

to sell a few paintings
every year,

It keeps me going.

You’re pretty talented.

There’s more to it
than just luck.

- Well, thank you.
- You’re welcome.

You know, I used to be excited
about living in New York.

Dreamed about it
ever since I was little.

Even bounced around a few times
before landing there.

But I don’t know.

Now that I’ve been there
and worked there,

it just kind of
lost its luster,

if that even makes any sense.

It makes a lot of sense.

I used to live in New York
once upon a time.

Mm-hmm.
I had my restaurant there.

I was a pretty big deal
for a short time.

But then I met Charles,
and he brought me here,

and that was it.

Is that your husband, Charles?

Yes. That’s my love.

How did you know
he was the one?

Well, I was madly in love
for six years.

Had a spring in my step,
smile on my face.

I just knew
that the man I was with,

I would spend
the rest of my life with.

Wow.

And then...

I met Charles.

I know. It was just
one of those things.

I was so lost and confused.

I had my first restaurant
at the time, and...

there was just something
about Charles

and this town.

I just love this town.

And we’ve been together
ever since,

and it’s been 20 years.

Twenty years.

- Twenty years.
- Wow.

Only been with Dean for three.

Dean?

My...

Well, I guess I don’t even know
who we are anymore.

We’re on a break,
or whatever that means.

I mean, he’s cute,
and he’s charming

and a great cook.

It’s just he’s out
of the apartment a lot.

But that does give me
a lot of time to paint.

I just-- I don’t know
if I can imagine

being with him
for another 20 years.

You strike me as
a pretty creative person.

You do.

I think you just might
not like what you see

when you imagine it.

So maybe you should
use that imagination

for something else
or somebody else.

- I’ll make some more tea.
- Okay.

And I was reading
the other day

that you could spin
dog hair into yarn.

Okay.

And you can make
pretty much anything.

Blankets, sweaters, socks.

Dogs are very useful,

not to mention loyal
and lovable.

Noted. I’m really
looking forward

to the Christmas presentation.

Me too. I was just
trying to zero in

on the true meaning of...

Christmas!

Dad, you finally decorated?

It wasn’t me.

Is it okay?

I hope you guys don’t mind.

You did all of this today?

Well, I’m on vacation.

I didn’t really have
anything else to do.

- Wow. It’s perfect.
- It’s the least I could do.

You guys have been so sweet
to let me stay here.

We’re going to the
Winter Wonderland Scavenger Hunt

and then going
to see the lights.

Would you wanna come with us?

I’m sure that she
already has plans, Mia.

Well, actually,
I don’t have any plans,

if you guys don’t mind
a third wheel.

Okay, what’s next?

Uh, 15 gingerbread men
that we’ve already found.

Cool.

You know, what you did
in the backyard was really cool.

Do you think you could help me

with a sort of
miniature version?

A miniature version?

I’m giving a little
presentation for school,

and a smaller version of
what you did would be perfect,

if you wouldn’t mind.

I could pay you.

No! What?
You don’t have to pay me.

I’d love to.

What is it?

Haven’t really done
a school project

since I was in school.

You’ll do great.

Hey, only three more to go,

and we’ve completed
the scavenger hunt.

Good job.

Oh, that’s my friend, Missy.

I’m gonna go tell her you’re
helping with the school project.

- Got it.
- Mia?

I’m going to hang out with Missy
for a little bit, okay?

- Okay.
- Okay.

Here you go.

Oh, thank you.

Olsen’s world famous cocoa.

I hope it doesn’t disappoint.

That’d be a first,
in Tinsel anyway.

Mm!

It’s really hot,
but it’s very delicious.

Thank you.

Thanks for joining us.

Oh, of course.
She’s, um, such a sweetie.

Yeah, she is.

Guess that’s because of you.

You two seem like good friends.

She’s my daughter.
I don’t suppose you have any--

Oh, no, just nieces
and nephews.

Just never really
thought about it.

Yeah.

I mean, that’s actually
not true.

I never really thought
about it...

until now.

What, until now?

Yeah, just seeing you guys
like a family.

It’s really sweet.

Sorry.
I told you way too much.

I just have a lot
in my mind right now.

Do you have...

A boyfriend?

Yeah.

It’s complicated.

I’m sorry.
I don’t mean to pry.

No, no, you’re not.

It’s just...

We’re on a break.

He got busy with work,
got a promotion,

while I’m just...

just trying
to figure things out.

Oh.

Specifically where I wanna be.

Is that all?

Do you always keep
a notebook and pencil?

Not always.
Sometimes I type in my phone.

Why?

Ideas come into my head.

I wanna write them down and--
Huh.

What?

I never realized
that I do that.

I’m just surprised
anyone else did.

Well, as a matter of fact,
I...

do the exact same thing.

No way.

I have an idea,
I have to write it down.

Wow. This is amazing.

Did you just do this?

I did it in New York.

Looks just like Tinsel.

Well, thank you guys
for a great night.

Yeah, we had a nice time.

- Well, good night.
- Good night.

- Good night, Ava.
- Good night.

Did you hang up a few more
pictures of dogs in here?

Yeah, well, I could
take a couple down

if we got a real one.

- Hmm.
- You have to admit

things are going pretty well
with Ava.

Is this your
Christmas presentation?

Yeah. It’s not
quite right yet.

Still have to work
on the speech.

Well, write from your heart.

But now that Ava is helping me
with the official part,

at least that should be okay.

- You lucked out.
- Yeah, well,

I wouldn’t say
I’m the only one.

What are you talking about?

Don’t you like her?

She’s very nice, yeah.

Oh, come on.
You know what I mean.

I’m not sure if I do.

Don’t you like her?

Like her, like her?

I saw the way
you looked at her tonight.

Dad, it’s okay.

I miss Mom very much.

And I know you do too, but...

I don’t think
she’d want you to be alone.

I’m not alone, sweetheart.
I got you, don’t I?

It’s not the same thing.

Plus, I don’t plan on
sticking around here forever.

- Huh?
- I’m going to college.

I’m taking a gap year,
probably in Vienna.

Oh, you’re are, are you?

Dad, Ava’s great.

Don’t stay up too late, okay?

- Love you.
- I love you too, sweetheart.

What’s Christmas about?

Do you like New York?

Why do you ask?

I’ve never been.
I hear mixed things.

Oh, you do now, do you?

Is it nice?

Oh, I wouldn’t say it’s nice.

You definitely have more room
to spread your wings here.

Sometimes I feel like I’m living
in something about that size.

Those are beautiful.

Yeah, but without
the beautiful.

But you’re right.
They are beautiful.

Such artistry, huh?

Mr. McMurphy makes
all his toys by hand.

People think he spends time
in the North Pole and here.

Yeah, I wouldn’t doubt that
Santa sets up shop here too.

It is a nice place to set up
a shop, don’t you think?

Yeah, it’s perfect.
Little art gallery?

Is that what you want
for Christmas?

That’d be nice.

But sometimes
I’m just a little nervous

to make a big leap like that.

My dad says
sometimes nervous

is just excitement
you don’t recognize.

Your dad said that?

He’s a neat guy, isn’t he?

Yeah.

What do you want
for Christmas, Mia?

- You okay?
- He’s gone.

- Who’s gone?
- I had my heart set

on the most beautiful
little dog, Prancer.

Dad said to give him more time,
and now he’s gone.

Well, you don’t know that.
Maybe he’s just--

What?

There’s always
Santa Claus, right?

You’re a really nice lady, Ava.

Well, thank you.

Do you ever think about
sticking around?

Here, you mean?

Yeah.

Well, between me and you,

I’ve been thinking about it
a lot lately.

- I’d like that.
- You would?

Not as much as a puppy, but...

Okay.

I’ll talk to your dad
about a dog, okay?

You’d do that?

Well, I can’t make any promises,
but I’ll try.

Hi. Hey.

Thank you so much
for coming today, Ava.

Of course. Sorry.
I feel a little awkward,

since I’m not a parent
or guardian, but--

Oh, that’s nonsense.
Nonsense!

When I saw this display,

I just had to meet you
and thank you

for such a beautiful piece
and for helping Mia.

Of course.
You’re very sweet.

I’m so glad
you could come today,

parents and special friends.

Before we dismiss
for Christmas break,

our student of the month,
Mia Miles,

is going to give us
a very special presentation.

That is very cool.

What’s Christmas all about?

Some people say
it’s about Santa

and presents and puppies.

Other people say
it’s about family

and friends
and helping other people

and a little baby
in the manger.

To me, it’s all those things.

But when I think about
how it all started

with a tiny, little star
in the sky...

But it only looked tiny.
It was huge.

But it was far away.

As far away as it was,

it was still bigger
and brighter

than any other star
in the sky.

And people from all over
followed it.

They wanted to know what it was.

Angels, shepherds,

poor people, wise men,

all just looking for something

that was missing
in their lives.

And they were hoping that
that light

would lead them to something
better and something good.

And when they found it,
they were all so happy.

All these different people
from all over

following something bright,

something that looks small,

but ended up to change
their world forever

when they spent that
first Christmas together.

And ever since then,

even when we are
miles apart or...

even departed,

that Christmas spirit
lives in us all,

all year long.

That’s what we celebrate,

being together on Christmas.

She is an amazing little girl,
you know.

I know.

You know she wants a puppy.

I know that too.

It’s hard to say no to that.

You must have some resolve.

Yeah.

That was wonderful, Mia.
Thank you.

- That was so good.
- Good job!

Great job.

Okay,
so a little bit of red.

There you go.

Perfect.

Do you think my dad realizes
how wonderful she is?

Oh, I don’t see
how he can miss it.

Though that boyfriend of hers
is a bit of a wrinkle.

You know, back in the day
when I was a chef,

there was a rumor going around
that once you tried my recipes,

you’d fall in love.

I don’t like to think
I’m that out of practice.

She’s right, you know.

I walked into her restaurant
with some clients,

and I walked out
of that restaurant

having to know who created
this wonderful dish.

I can’t believe
I was able to lasso her.

Hearts around the world broke
when I married this fine woman.

- And bellies wept.
- That’s right.

You know,
I have been dying to try out

this Christmas
tenderloin recipe.

Mm, that sounds good.

Let me know if you need anybody
for a taste test.

This time, I think I wanna try
out some different taste buds.

But you can help me out
with another diversion.

- You know where to find me.
- I sure do.

Give me some sugar.
Come here.

Well, what do you say, Mia?

I’m all for it.
What do you need from me?

Well...

I think "jerk" might be
the best word for how I act.

Do you think
you can forgive me?

I don’t know.

To be fair, it sounds like
this break has done you good.

I mean, I can’t believe
you went on a scavenger hunt.

I didn’t know you even liked
that kind of thing.

Well, neither did I.

You know, I went on
a scavenger hunt once in camp.

What was the name
of that place?

Minnetonka?

Waynoka?

Williwonka?

Ava?

Ava, you still there?

Yeah, yeah, I’m still here.

I thought I lost you.

I didn’t lose you, did I?

Of course not.
That’s crazy talk.

Hey, when we get back
to New York,

maybe we can both go on a little
scavenger hunt of our own

around the city.

What?

I don’t know, okay?

I thought you said
you liked it.

I just don’t know if I wanna
live in New York anymore.

I mean, I thought
getting out of the city,

it would recharge me
and make me excited to go back.

But the longer I’m gone,
the more I don’t wanna be there.

What are you saying?

I don’t wanna live there
anymore.

What, you wanna move
to Christmasburg?

It’s Tinsel.

Tinsel.

I know where you are.

Ava, are you okay?

I don’t know.
Look, I just--

I know I don’t wanna live
in New York anymore.

Look, I’ve got
one more day here,

and then I’m going back
to the city.

I know you’re really
enjoying yourself,

but I’d really love
to see you.

When you get back
to New York with me,

I think you’re gonna
feel differently.

You take your time,

but let’s talk when you get back
and figure this out.

I love you.

- Morning.
- Morning.

- Excuse me.
- Yeah.

- Is this your shop?
- It’s my building.

I’m hoping to rent it soon.

I’d love to see
an antique shop

or craft store
or art gallery.

- Art gallery?
- Something like that.

I was thinking
the exact same thing.

Oh, are you interested
in taking a closer look?

Yeah, but I’m curious.
The rent?

Well, I’d initially need
a thousand dollars.

It’s only a thousand dollars
a month?

Oh, no, that’s just
the security deposit,

credit check,
the first month’s rent.

Monthly rent is just 405.

I might be able to work with you
if that’s too much.

385?

Would you like
to take a closer look?

- Yeah.
- Come on.

- What’s up?
- I’m doing good.

Just reminiscing
about the good ol’ days.

And Ava?

Ava, yeah. Kelly...

You know, I didn’t get
to meet your wife,

but from what
you tell me about her,

I think she’d be happy for you.

Man, I think
she is happy for you.

You guys were high school
sweethearts, right?

Sophomores, yeah.

Most people were partying
in college.

You were starting a family.

You know you’re allowed
to have fun, right?

Yeah.

So be happy.

I mean, you of all people know
that there’s bad things in life,

but there’s a lot
of good things too.

Why’d you get into
astronomy anyway?

Why do you ask?

I just wanna know.

It was you.

When I got the job
at the college

and came out here
looking at houses,

you went on and on and on
about the observatory.

Christmas year-round,
observatory,

great place to raise a kid.

I always thought the sky
looked beautiful at night.

And after Kelly,

I really liked the idea
of different worlds,

different dimensions.

You know, far away.

I don’t know.
The stars made me feel safe.

I know things have been rough
for you, buddy,

but lately it seems like your
head is staying in the stars,

and you’re missing a lot
that’s going on down here.

You could use some help.

I mean, as much as
Debbie pitches in,

Mia needs more, you know?

Yeah.

And I’m not talking
about a replacement,

and I’m not just talking
about helping Mia.

I’m talking about
someone to help you too.

And I’m sorry, buddy,

but I’m married now,
and I can’t do it anymore.

Ava does have a boyfriend.

How much does that
change how you feel?

Not much, no.

Well, keep working on
the friendship then

- because that’s what lasts.
- Yeah.

If something more comes from it,
it’ll work itself out.

But this right here
is a good thing, Mason.

So don’t let a good thing
pass you by down here,

while your head
is a billion miles away.

- Hi. Good morning.
- Good morning, Ava.

- Would you like some coffee?
- No, I’m fine.

Oh, okay,
well, have a seat.

Ooh, looks like you’re having
an inspiring morning.

Very.

Any plans for dinner tonight?

I was planning on trying out
the Holiday Hideaway.

Oh, don’t wanna do that.

I don’t?

Such a dive.

Oh, well, the flyer said
it’s Tinsel’s best nightspot.

Can’t believe
everything you read.

I was wondering...

do you wanna do dinner
with us tonight?

Oh, you and Charles?

And Dr. Miles.

Dr. Miles.

I have this wonderful
little Christmas recipe

I’ve been dying to try out.

A new dish from
the legendary New York chef?

Is that a yes?

Absolutely. I’d be honored.

Great. 7:00?

- Sure.
- Good.

Oh, and feel free to
stop by early for cocktails.

- I’ll be there.
- Bye.

Bye.

What’s this?

It’s a tie, Dad.
You look nice in a tie.

Thank you, Mia,

but it’s just dinner,
not a banquet.

Deb’s trying out her new
Christmas tenderloin recipe.

I know. That’s why I jumped
at the chance to try it out.

Sorry I can’t come.

Missy’s been wanting me
to come over for so long.

I feel like I owe it to her.

I’m sure Deb will understand
that a busy woman like you

has other social engagements.

Oh, I’m sure she will too.

I don’t see why a tie
is necessary.

It streamlines you.

Are you up to something?

There’s not gonna be
a puppy waiting for me

over there, is there?

No, I can promise

there won’t be a dog
waiting for you.

All right.

- Don’t you look spiffy.
- Thank you.

Come on, come on.

Ahem.

Ava.

Dr. Miles.

Charles, are you okay?

Oh, yeah. I twisted my knee
a little. That’s all.

Dinner’s almost ready.
Won’t you all have a seat?

After you.

Oh, I’m so sorry.

I have to take this.

Hello, Bill.
Everything all right?

Don’t they look wonderful
together?

Oh, yes.

Okay, so let’s go.

Oh, no,
but I haven’t eaten yet.

- Charles!
- I mean, it’s dinner.

Bill, are you sure this can’t
wait a little longer?

I’ve already got our plates
ready to go to the office.

Come on.
Stick to the plan.

Okay, okay, I’ll be down.

Is everything okay?

Oh, it’s Bill.

Bill?

Bill from the office.

Just a little
end-of-the-season business.

I just need
to get back down there.

- What, now?
- Right now.

Okay.

Mmm! Smells delicious.

For you and you.

I need to get back
down to the office.

Oh, honey,
is everything okay?

Everything’s great. I just--
You know, my knee,

I need to get back down there.
I really need a ride.

I can give you a ride,
if you want.

Oh, nonsense.

No, I am already up.
You two are our guests.

- Enjoy. I’ll take him.
- Thanks, babe.

Now, dessert is in the fridge.

Bon appétit.

Must be nice to have

a world-class chef
right next door.

I am very fortunate.

She’s a good neighbor.

She says the same about you.

You two have gotten close

while you’ve been here,
haven’t you?

She’s a neat lady.

You’re a neat lady.

What I mean is
you seem like

you’ve got
a pretty interesting life.

- I do?
- A New York artist?

Don’t people dream
of having a life like that?

I guess you’re right.

Sometimes the things
you dream about

don’t always add up to the way
life really is though.

- Yeah?
- The way you want it.

Not that it’s bad.
It’s just... I don’t know.

It’s not the way
I thought it would be.

What’d you think it’d be?

Honestly?

Something like this.

I grew up in a small town
really similar and...

I don’t know.
It’s just not there anymore.

Huh.

What?

It’s just that I grew up
in a town like this one.

It’s not really there anymore.

- The business shut down and...
- Everyone moved away?

Yeah. I mean,
I can’t blame them.

I did it too.

I know exactly what you mean.

Guess that’s why
I like this place so much.

It’s why I do.

Well, not the only reason.

We’re back.

Oh! Thank you so much.

- Did you enjoy dinner?
- Yes. Dinner was amazing.

Couldn’t agree more.

I mean, um...

What isn’t absolutely amazing?

Well, you two
must be starving.

Actually, I’m pretty full.

- Time for bed.
- Yeah.

Your knee seems to be better.

Comes and goes.

- I should get going.
- Okay.

Yeah, me too.
It was lovely. Thank you.

You’re welcome, darlings.

Thanks again!

Something tells me
that Charles’ knee is fine,

and you didn’t have
any business at the office.

I just thought you two
needed some time alone.

How’d it go?

Good night, Deb.

And, Deb?

Yes?

Thank you.

You’re welcome.

Yes!

Dinner was so great.

Well...

Well, good night.

Good night.

Wow. It’s a really starry night.

I wonder.

What?

What’s that?

That one is
Cassiopeia and Cepheus.

Who?

Let me show you.

So Cassiopeia
was very beautiful,

but also extremely vain.

And one day she insisted
that she was more beautiful

than the Zeus’ wife, Hera,

which led to
Hera tying her up

and sending her off
into the stars.

When King Cepheus,
Cassiopeia’s husband,

found out about this,
he was heartbroken.

So rather than be without her,

he begged Zeus to be
sent off into the stars,

so that he could be
with his wife.

And that bright light
that you see?

That’s the two of them
clinging together...

forever.

Wow. It’s beautiful.

It’s also a little sad.

Yeah, I guess it is.

Dad, there’s someone here
to see you.

Can I help you?

Yeah, I was looking for--

- Dean?
- Ava?

Dean, what are you doing?

Packing.

That’s my suitcase.

Mm-hmm.

How did you get here
so fast?

Hey, it’s good
to see you too.

No, that’s not what I meant.
I just--

I thought you were
going to New York.

Change of plans.

What?

After I got off the phone
with you,

the CEO met with me.

This apparently wasn’t
just a retreat.

It was an interview.

And it wasn’t
just a promotion.

They want me to run
the entire Denver office.

They tripled my salary.

- Denver.
- Yeah!

They’re transferring me
out of the city.

Out of the city?

Don’t you see?

We both get what we want.

I get my dream job,
and you get out of the city.

Well, what do you say?

I figured why not swing by,
pick you up,

and we’ll spend Christmas
in our new home together

and check it out.

This is happening
way too fast.

Merry Christmas.

- Where are you going?
- I need to go for a walk.

What am I gonna do with you?

Don’t worry yourself too much.

But I do worry
about you, Mason.

I saw the way
she looks at you.

More importantly, I saw
the way you looked at her.

I have no idea
what you’re talking about.

Oh, for the first time
in years,

you got a little twinkle
in your eye,

a little pep in your step.

Did you notice that
her boyfriend surprised her

from out of town?

Kinda figured
that’s who that fellow was.

You know, if I didn’t
like you so much,

I’d be concerned about
all the spying you do on me.

Whatever.

Have you kissed her?

- What?
- Simple question.

Well, I was about to,

and then her boyfriend
barged in.

You do care about her
though, right?

We just met.

That’s not what I asked you,
Mason.

Taking chances is like
the best part of being alive.

And if you don’t show her
how you really feel,

you’re gonna spend
the rest of your life

wondering, "What if?"

Why is this
so important to you?

Because you’re my friend,
and you’re a wonderful father.

And I wanna see you happy.

But you have to have
the courage to want it too.

I also think you look more
handsome when you’re happy too.

Good night, Mason.

Good night.

Ava!

Hey, what is wrong?

I figured you’d be thrilled.

You’re right, okay?

I do need a change
from the city.

Well, then let’s go to Denver.

You didn’t even ask.

What are you talking about?

Of course you’re invited.

You can’t just make executive
decisions about my life.

- Ava...
- No.

Dean, I know that we both want
different things now.

If your boss asked you
to move to Timbuktu, you would,

which is something
that I love about you.

But I need to know that you
have the same love for me,

and you don’t.

I love you, but...

I’m just not in love
with you anymore.

This is a break-up.

Where did I put my notebook?

Where did I...
Where did I put the notebook?

- Ava?
- Where did I--

Mason, hey.

Yeah, I lost my notebook.

Have you seen it?

No, but I can help you look.

Oh, okay, thanks.

Where’s Dean?
He seemed pretty excited.

Yeah, um...

He had some big news.

- Oh, yeah?
- Yeah.

He’s getting transferred
to Denver.

Oh. Found it.

Thanks.

He wants me to go with him.

So you’re moving to Denver.

I was hoping to move somewhere
a little closer to here.

It just so happens
I know of this place

that’d be very happy
to have you.

What took you so long?

I was trying to find
the right moment.

Cheers.

Everything okay, sweetheart?

I went to the pound with Ava,
and Prancer was gone.

Was kinda hoping to find him
here on Christmas morning.

Sweetheart, I’m sorry,

but I couldn’t very well
keep him quiet

under the tree all night,
now, could I?

Mia.

Merry Christmas!

Say hi.

Thank you for keeping him
for the night.

- Of course. He’s an angel.

See there? I told you
your dad was the best.

Took him long enough.

I’ll say.

How did you keep him a secret?

After you and I
went to the kennel,

I spoke with them and told them
I wanted the puppy

and to just hold him
until Christmas

when I pick him up.
Simple.

You made me sweat
this whole time.

We should straighten up.

Your grandparents
will be here soon.

I can’t wait to introduce them
to Prancer.

Ava, you’re gonna love them.

Mom and Dad usually stay
in the guest room,

but I was thinking this year
they’d stay in the guesthouse.

Then where will I stay?

I’m sure we can
figure something out.

I’m sure we can.

Merry Christmas.

Yeah!

Let's go!

Whoo! Come on!

Okay!