All language subtitles for A Glenbrooke Christmas - 2020 (720p) - Hallmark

pbeat music]
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Absolutely, Tom.

We'll be sending over
the contracts

for signature on Monday.

Welcome to the Morgan
Organization.

Thanks.

Hi. This is Jessica.

I'm just confirming
that Molly is coming

to my grandfather's house
to get me ready for tonight?

Ok, great.

-Thanks so much.
-Bye.

Hey Jerry, you got any of those
holiday peppermints

stashed away in there?

Who do you think you're
talking to?

[gasps]
Oh!

Merry Christmas.

You're the greatest.

I think this is the best gift
I've ever received.

Don't tell your grandpa that.

He bought you an island

to celebrate you
taking over as CEO.

Well, I'm not going unless
I can bring these.

[laughs]

You forgot your drawings.

Oh, no, those are
just doodles.

It helps me focus when
I'm on the calls.

You can toss them.

Hey.

Wow.

Oh, the place looks amazing.

Really beautiful.

Here, let me help.

Oh, it's okay, Ms. Morgan.
We can take care of it.

How about just one?

That way, when people compliment
the decorations

I can say I helped.

Hi Martha.

Jessica, oh!

How was Geneva?

Productive.

And cold, which you know I love.

Mmm-mmm.

Is he back from the office yet?

He's on his way.

I'll let him know you're
getting ready for the party,

and Molly is upstairs
waiting for you.

Or you and I could
switch places

and I could decorate
the Christmas cookies.

Thanks, but I don't think
I could fit into your gown.

[laughs]

So this was really
your childhood bedroom?

From when I was six
until I went to college.

It's literally bigger
than my apartment.

[laughs]

Now, just picture it covered
in Justin Timberlake posters

and you've got my teen years
in a nutshell.

Is this you and your parents?

Yeah.

Where was it taken?

It's so Christmassy
and adorable.

It's a little mountain town
in Colorado called Glenbrooke.

My mom lived there
until she was six

and it's where my parents met.

So when was the last time
you were there?

Oh, not since before
they passed.

Oh, I'm sorry.

It's ok.

I still had a wonderful
childhood.

I mean, my grandfather
gave me everything

I could have ever wanted.

Including his
real estate empire.

Well, that's not official
until January.

But I'm ready.

Yes, you are.

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Yeah, I'm not seeing
any flames.

Anything from inside the church?

All clear inside.

Copy that, Ruthie.
I'll take a closer look.

How's it looking, Chief?

Well, I know where the smoke
is coming from.

The bell striker's motor
burned out.

It's a real old system.

The electrician said it's gonna
have to be replaced.

Do you think they can do it
by Christmas Eve?

I sure hope so, otherwise
there's gonna be

a lot of very disappointed
people around here.

I've made a Christmas Eve wish
on those bells

every year of my life.

You don't really believe
in that, do you?

All I know is last year I wished
for a job in the department

and here I am.

You earned this position.

Wishing had nothing
to do with it.

Aww.

[laughs]

What'd you wish for last year?

Uh, a new pump for the truck.

You were getting that anyway.

Just secure the ladder, rookie.

Fine.

[Instrumental Christmas music]
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There she is.

You look wonderful.

Hi.

I'd ask you how it went
but I already know the answer.

Did they already send you
the deal memo?

No, I just know that when you're
involved it gets done.

It gets done right.

Your dad was the same way.

I couldn't be more proud

that you're on the same path
he was on.

You know, it's 30 years ago
this week?

I know.

Come on.

Let's get in there
before someone grabs

all the crab puffs.

Ok.

Alright. Come on.

[chuckles]

[playing Deck the Halls]
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Merry Christmas.

Thank you.

Have we met?

No, but uh, give me 10 seconds.

I'm Lucas.

Jessica.

Nine, ten.

Nice to meet you, Jessica.

[laughs]

Can I tell you how stunning
you look tonight,

or would that be moving
too fast?

Well, I think we should know
each other

for at least 30 seconds first.

-Good idea.
-Mm.

Um... 30.

You look stunning tonight.

[laughs]
Thank you.

That was not 30 seconds.

I may have counted by fives.

-Cheers.
-Cheers.

[clinking glass]

[clinking glass]

What's going on?

Annual tree lighting.

I helped decorate.

Really?

[crowd gasps in awe]

[applause]

Wow.

[message alert]

Ah!

I have a red eye back
to New York.

Listen, I know we barely
know each other,

but um, I would kick myself
if I didn't ask you this.

We have some acreage in Napa
that'd be perfect

for Morgan Enterprises to expand
in the wine market.

Could I email you
a prospectus?

Absolutely.

Yeah?

Mmmhmm.

Oh, that's great.

-Ok, I'll be in touch.
-Ok. Great.

It was so lovely meeting you.

It was so nice to meet you.

Alright.

[sighs]

That's my favourite picture
of your parents.

[chuckles]

My mom used to love
to tell me the story

of the first time Glenbrooke
rang the bells on Christmas Eve.

You know, I never actually heard
how that tradition started.

Really?

It is the sweetest story.

Okay, so there was a big
blizzard coming

and all of the children in town
were worried

that Santa wouldn't be able
to find Glenbrooke

because of the storm,

so the church decided to ring
the bells on Christmas Eve

to guide Santa to town.

And then every child in town

made a wish that the storm
would clear in time

for Christmas Day,

and that's exactly
what happened.

[laughs]

So, ever since then people
thought that if you make a wish

on Christmas Eve
when the bells ring...

Your wish will come true.

Exactly.

Well, it certainly worked
for your mom.

What do you mean?

Oh, I remember your mom
used to tell us,

she and Tom were standing
in front of the church

on Christmas Eve a year
after they met.

The bells rang and she closed
her eyes and she wished

that she would marry
Tom one day.

And when she opened her eyes
he was down on one knee.

Oh...

I never heard that story.

No wonder they loved those bells
so much.

I thought it was just because
Glenbrooke is where they met.

I wonder if they were gonna
tell me that part of the story

the night that we were supposed
to be there,

but then they never got
the chance.

Oh, honey, I didn't mean
to upset you.

Oh, no, no.
Martha, you didn't.

I just...

I've been thinking about
going there for so long.

Since I'm not taking over
as CEO until January

this might be my only chance.

What a wonderful party.

Thank you, Martha.

As always, you've
outdone yourself.

Thank you.

What's going on?

Grandpa, I am thinking about
taking a little trip

before I take over as CEO.

Sounds great.

You want me to get the yacht
in the Caymans ready for you?

Actually, I'm thinking about
going somewhere

I haven't been
in around 30 years.

Glenbrooke.

I'm not surprised.

I've been online stalking
my mom's childhood home

for years.

She really has.

I'll bet, yeah.

Uh, it's a-
it's a rental now.

The same people have
owned it forever.

It's available.

I can actually stay in the house
my mom grew up in.

Well, that feels like a sign,
doesn't it?

It sure looks like one.

It sure does.

I think when I'm there
I'll use my middle name

and go by Jessica Emerson.

That way I can just avoid
the whole Morgan thing.

Why would you wanna avoid that?

'Cause for once it might be nice
to see if people like me for me

and not for what
I can do for them.

I'll be back by Christmas Day.

Mmmhmm.

It feels important that I hear
the bells and spend time

in the place that my parents
loved so much.

Well, I'll make sure no one else
is using the jet.

Actually, I think I wanna drive.

If I leave tomorrow morning I
can be there by the next day.

I'll bring my work with me,
I won't miss a beat.

But I will miss you.

I'll miss you, too.

But Christmas Day will be here
before you know it.

[laughing]

How about this one?

-That's my car.
-Mm.

Trade you the Ferrari
while I'm gone?

She's all yours.

¶ ...Up on the house top
reindeer pause ¶

¶ Out jumps good ol'
Santa Claus ¶

¶ Down through the chimney
with lots of toys ¶

¶ All for the little one's
Christmas joy ¶

¶

¶ Hark the herald
angels sing, ¶

¶ Glory to the new born
King... ¶

Woah!

[tires screech]

Are you kidding me
right now?

I am so sorry!
Are you ok?

I'm- I'm fine.

These guys, not so much.

Here, let me help you.

Did you not see me crossing?

You came out of nowhere.

I mean, I think you might have
been a little distracted.

Were you texting someone?

I wasn't texting.

It's fine.

It happens all the time.

Look, you weren't even
in a cross walk.

I was clearly crossing
the road.

You know what?

Let me just pay you
for the cookies, ok?

It's fine.

Uh, just try to be more careful
next time.

After all,
it's Christmas.

I... sure.

You have a Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

[exhales]

GPS: In 100 feet, turn left
onto Daniels Lane.

You have reached
your destination.

Woah.

Mr. Mooney?

Call my Wyatt.

Nice to meet you.

It's my pleasure.

You must be Jessica Morgan.

Actually, I'm going by Jessica
Emerson while I'm here.

Just for privacy.

It's not a problem.

Right this way.

Thanks.

Here's the cottage where
you'll be staying.

Your Christmas display
is incredible.

Well, you're welcome
to decorate this house

to your heart's content.

There's lots of boxes with
decorations and ornaments

in the basement from
when my folks lived here.

Well, I don't think anything
could top yours.

You do all of it yourself?

Yeah, for the past
50 odd years.

Of course I'm not
so fast anymore.

Nowadays I have
to start in August.

[laughs]

Come on.

Let me help you get settled.

It's nothing fancy but uh...

It's perfect.

Oh, well then uh, before I leave
you to it you should have this.

What's this?

It's a list of all Glenbrooke's
events leading up to Christmas.

It's why you're here, right?

You know, I suppose it is.

I should tell you, though, we're
not sure what's gonna happen

with the old town Christmas
bells event Christmas Eve.

Why not?

It seems there's some issue

with the system they use
to strike the bells.

Can't play the songs without it.

Do you think they'll have it
fixed in time for Christmas Eve?

Oh, I sure hope so.

It's been a tradition
for almost 70 years.

Oh, but don't you worry.

I mean, even if you
can't hear the bells

there's plenty more to do
around here.

-Sure.
-Yeah.

If you need anything else
just call me.

I just got speed dial
put on the phone,

and if you need WiFi
it's at Glenbrew Coffee

right around the corner.

Tell Shirley you're renting
this house,

she'll give you a little extra
whipped cream on your cocoa.

[laughs]
I'll do that.

Thanks, Wyatt.

Welcome to Glenbrooke.

[jazzy version of
"Silent Night"]
¶

¶ Silent night ¶

¶ Holy night ¶

¶ All is calm ¶

¶ All is bright ¶

¶ Round yon virgin,
mother and child ¶

¶ Holy infant
so tender and mild ¶

¶ Sleep in heavenly peace ¶

¶ Sleep in heavenly peace ¶

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There.

That wasn't so hard.

What? No, no.

No.

Why?

[fire alarm beeps]

Stop.

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

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

Stop.

Stop! Stop!
It's just smoke!

And I'm yelling at
a smoke detector.

Wyatt: Jessica?

[sighs]
No.

[sirens wailing]

You didn't have to call
the fire department.

As soon as I hear the alarm
I call the fire department.

I mean, every second counts.

Are you sure
there's no fire?

Positive.

It just got really smoky
after I added some wood.

[horn honks]

Uh...

Let me guess.

You were having another moment
and you got distracted.

No, I- it's not-

Can't talk. Fire.

It's not a fire, fire.

Do you two know
each other?

We ran into each other earlier.

Oh.

[sighs]

See? Like I said,
just smoke.

I just had to make sure.

Good.

Now I can go have my dinner.

Great display,
by the way, Wyatt.

It's uh, probably
the best one yet.

Uh-ha, LED lights.
Who knew?

Me.

When I told you that
if you switched to LED

you'd stop burning out
the transformer

at the end of the street.

Alright, alright,
Mr. Know-it-all.

Well, thanks.

I didn't realize you were
a firefighter.

Fire Chief!

Youngest in town history.

He also volunteers
at the library.

And he loves children.
And cats-

Ruthie, do you mind?

Not at all.
Happy to help.

Well, that's a very
impressive resume.

What's impressive is the amount
of smoke you've built up.

Was that your first time
using a fireplace?

What makes you say that?

Well, for one, you forgot
to open the flue.

It's the opening
inside the chimney.

That lets the smoke
out of the fireplace.

Yes, I know what it is.

I- I- I didn't realize
it was closed.

Ah.

Ok, so next time you'll know.

Is he always this serious?

Yes, he is.

Kind of a bummer.

Ok, let's go.

Thank you, um...

I just realized
I- I don't know your name.

Oh-

Kyle.

Kyle Buchanan.

Jessica... Emerson.

Right. Yes.

Well, uh, between this
and the cookie incident

I hope your reign of terror
is done for the night.

Wait, Jessica caused
the ginger-apocalypse?

[laughs]

Is that what you called it?

No, I-

[laughing]
Yeah.

Dispatch: Are we all clear?

Yep, all clear.

Better get the rig back
before shift change.

Right behind ya.

I made you another fire,
by the way.

Thank you.

Just doing my job.

I thought your job
was putting out fires.

Right, yeah.

Well, people think that
that's all that we do

but there's really
a lot more to it.

I know, I know.

I'm just kidding around.

Oh.

I don't joke where my career
is concerned.

Good. Neither do I.

Oh, what do you do?

Oh, I- I...

No, it's- it's totally fine.

I- I um... it's none
of my business.

I'm sorry.

I- I should get back inside.

If you need anything...

Uh, I'm sure Wyatt
has you covered.

Right.

Yep.

Have a good night.

You too.

Uh...

You too.

[exhales]

[phone vibrating]

Hello?

Jessica.

Grandpa, hi.

I just called to make sure
you made it ok.

Yes. I'm so sorry,
I should have called.

I'm just happy to hear
your voice.

I assume you saw the uh, email
from the London team?

All they need is a little
reassurance from you

about the initial costs.

Right. Yes.

I will email them
first thing in the morning.

Say hi to everyone
at the house for me?

I will.

Night, Jessie.

Night.

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Hi. Come on in.

Good morning.

You're here bright and early.

Wyatt told me you might be
in here today.

He did?

It takes people a few days
to detox.

Well, I just have to get
some work done this morning

but then I will have the rest
of the day free to...

What?

[laughs]

I just realized
I have no plans

and I can't remember the last
time that happened.

It's nice, isn't it?

It's disconcerting.

Nothing a little cocoa
can't fix.

Follow me.

Oh, another early bird.

Must be something
in the air.

Morning, Shirley.

Are you ok?

You look stressed.

I'm just trying to get

the Christmas open
house organized.

It's a lot.

Hmm.

Here. This one's on me.

Thanks, Shirley.

Your cocoa is ready.

Oh, thank you.

Teri runs the arts centre
down the street.

Oh, nice to meet you.

I didn't realize Glenbrooke
had an arts centre.

Going on 10 years now.

It's in the old school house.

We have after school music
and painting classes,

a ceramic kiln,

we even have a little gift shop
slash book store.

Stop by this afternoon.
I'll show you around.

I'd love that.

Here you go.

Thanks.

I can't eat all this.

Did you wanna share?

Uh... why not?

I'm Jessica,
by the way.

Teri. Nice to meet you.

Jessica's staying at Wyatt's
rental place.

Oh, welcome.

Did Wyatt blow his
transformer yet?

Not yet.

No, but Jessica here did
set off the smoke alarm.

How...

I always have my scanner on.

Mmm.

You know, I still can't
get used to

how friendly everyone is
around here.

I'm always a little suspicious

when people are nice
for no reason.

Where are you from?

Los Angeles.

Ah. Say no more.

I thought you might need
a replacement

for the ones
dropped yesterday.

Wha- how- how did
you know about that?

When a beautiful woman catches
the attention of our Kyle

word gets around.

Oh, I think you have
the wrong idea.

Do I?

Yes.

Ok.

You get used to it.

[laughs]

¶

Can I help you take that?

-Hi.
-Hi.

Uh, thanks.
That would be great.

No problem.

Little bit that way.

There you go.

Three, two, one, and...
there you go.

Thank you.

My pleasure.

Oh!

You are just a magnet
for mishaps, aren't you?

Well, at least the screen
didn't break.

It's a Christmas miracle.

I wish we had one up there.

They still won't work?

No.

Apparently an engineering degree

is no match for
a 1956 Chime Pro.

You have an engineering degree?

MIT.

Don't look so shocked.

Sorry, I... I guess I was just
wondering how you ended up

as a Fire Chief in Glenbrooke.

Well, I grew up here.

I spent some time in Seattle
after college

doing the whole corporate thing

but something never really
felt right.

I wonder how many people
come to Glenbrooke

and realize what they're
actually missing.

It happens all the time.

Um...

Well, I gotta get back
to the station.

I'm actually headed
that way myself.

Oh, you are?

Oh, I guess after you.

Well, it certainly feels like
we're gonna have another snow.

Oh, I hope so.

I can't think of anything
I would like more

than to be reading a book
while it's snowing outside,

all curled up by the fire.

Don't say a word.

No-

[laughs]

I wasn't. I was gonna say if
you're looking for a book store,

uh, there's one up around
the corner.

In the arts centre, right?

That's right.

That's actually where
I was headed.

I met Teri this morning
at the coffee shop.

Ah.

Well, I'm actually
heading this way

but uh, I hope you enjoy
the rest of your stay.

And snow, if it comes.

Well, thank you very much
for the escort.

Bye.

¶

Hi.

Are you the substitute
art instructor?

Oh, no, uh- sorry.

I'm um, well coincidentally I do
have an art history degree

but I'm not your teacher.

Teri: You found it.

Hi.

This place is wonderful.

And it's filled with
amazing students.

They- they thought
I was their teacher.

Yeah, our usual teacher
had to fly to Boston

for a family emergency.

So we're just waiting
on the sub.

The students were just
getting ready to start

on their final art piece this
week before the Christmas break.

Then it's gonna go
into the gallery

for the open house
this weekend.

If we can decide
what to paint.

The theme is "A Glenbrooke
Christmas".

And everyone will be painting
the old town church bell.

Yawn.

Well, my favourite pieces
are always the ones

that show a little slice of life
around the main subject,

like little kids making
their wish on the bells

on Christmas Eve.

But maybe one kid is
looking up at his mom

and you can see
that's all he really needs.

Are you sure you don't wanna
teach these guys for the week?

I'm sure your sub
will be here any minute.

¶

¶

¶

Wyatt.

Hi, let me help you.

Oh, I can't let a guest
do hard labour.

I am happy to help.

I can't let you do this
all by yourself.

What a wind last night.

Here.

One, two, three.

[grunts]

[chuckles]

I came over to ask
you something.

Did you live next door when
the Franklins used to live here?

Yeah, for a few years.

Yeah.

And then, when they moved,

we bought the house
for my parents to live in.

Did you know them?

Jennifer Franklin-Morgan,
was my mother.

Was?

Uh, she passed.

Almost 30 years ago now.

Oh, I'm so sorry.

But I'm so happy you found
your way back.

Would you like me
to ask around,

see if anyone remembers her
from grade school?

Perhaps you could connect
with each other.

Could we keep it between us,
if you don't mind?

You want your privacy.

I remember.

My lips are sealed.

So, what are your plans
for today?

I think I'll get
a Christmas tree.

[chuckles]
Yeah.

Jessica.

Ruthie. Hi.

I didn't realize the fire
department sold Christmas trees.

Oh yeah, we do it to raise money
for the arts centre.

We make enough to give a few
kids scholarships

to the after school program.

Well, that's a very
worthy cause.

I was just there yesterday.

Oh.

And I was waiting for you to say
"I know, Shirley told me".

I didn't wanna freak you out.

Too late.

Kyle's here, too.

In case you were wondering.

I- I was just getting a tree
for the house.

Oh.

There's the perfect one
in the VIP section.

After you. I'll show ya.

Great.

And just to the left.

Just make sure
all the water is off

so the pipes aren't going
to freeze.

-Hi.
-Hi.

Uh, Ruthie said this is
the VIP section...

[laughs]

People around here seem very
invested in your love life.

Yeah, that would be
the only downside

to living in a small town.

When you get your heart
stomped on everyone knows it.

And then everyone wants
to try to fix it.

Bad break up?

Sometimes you think you know
someone and then you realize

that they're not
who they say they were.

Shall we find you
that perfect tree?

Mmmhmm. Not too perfect,
though,

otherwise you won't know
it's real.

Ah, right.

Uh, let's see.

This is good.

It is, isn't it?

[small laugh]

Uh, I meant the tree.

Right.

Uh, that's what I meant.
Exactly what I meant.

Uh, why don't we get it packed
up and delivered for you, huh?

Great.

Where's your car?

I walked.

I didn't wanna scratch the roof.

It's my friend's car.

You walked?

Uh... ok, well Ruthie promised
you VIP treatment,

that's exactly what
you're gonna get.

Just don't get used to it.

I won't.

[both laugh]

So are you gonna put it
on the fire engine?

[gasps]
Can we do the siren?

No, this is not a Christmas
parade.

I'm gonna carry it.

Oh, right. Of course.

Siren would have been cool,
though.

Oh yeah, it's real cool.

Are you gonna help me?

No, I'll just watch you do it.

Ok.

[laughs]

You got a heavy one.

Let's go.

Ho, ho, ho...

Merry Christmas.

¶

Merry Christmas.

[grunts]

It's perfect.

I can't wait to decorate it.

Oh, you have ornaments?

-Yes, I do.
-Oh, right here.

Wyatt left me some.

Wow, these are great.
Vintage pieces.

They don't make them
like this anymore.

You know, my um, my parents
had some just like this.

Yeah?

Where are they now,
your parents?

Well, my- my dad passed
some years ago.

Oh, I'm sorry.

And um, my mom is actually
on a Christmas cruise

in the Bahamas with some
of her Bunko friends.

[laughs]

Good for her.

How about your folks?

Um, both passed away, actually.

A long time ago.

I'm sorry to hear that.

I know the holidays
can be tough.

I mean, they're great,
but also bittersweet.

Like something's always missing.

Exactly.

I barely remember my Christmases
with them.

They died when I was so young.

But I know they felt
a lot like this.

I feel really close
to them here.

Do you have any family
in Los Angeles?

I do, but Glenbrooke
is special.

Best town in the world.

I mean that.

The people here are incredible.

When my dad passed,

the entire town rallied
around my mom and me,

and even though I was living
in Seattle at the time

I realized I wanted to come
home and serve my community.

So I did.

I moved back and I joined
the fire department

just like my dad
had done before me.

That's amazing.

It feels really good to know
you're following

in a parents' footsteps,
doesn't it?

It does.

Yeah.

However, I can't say that
my fiancée at the time

was quite as enthused.

She didn't like Glenbrooke?

Eh, let's just say living
on a fireman's salary

in a small town in Colorado

wasn't exactly the life
she wanted.

Then she didn't love you
for you.

It shouldn't matter
how much money you have.

Yeah.

I was upset about it at the time
but then I realized

it never would have worked
out between us.

We just came from completely
different worlds.

So if I were to tell you
that I had millions of dollars,

would that change
how you felt about me?

[laughs]

Well, first of all,

I wouldn't believe you,
you're far too normal.

Well, I'll let you get to it.

Do you wanna stay and help?

Uh, if you're not on call,
that is.

Even if you're not on call
you don't have to stay,

I- I'd love to.

Great.

Mm here.

Et voila.

It's beautiful.

Did you draw this?

Oh, yeah.

Wow, you're really talented.

Thanks.

I'm sorry, I guess you didn't
want me to see that.

See what?

Your art?

Oh!

Uh, no, that's ok.

It's uh, it's uh,
it's- it's just a hobby.

Oh.

Well, shall we try the lights?

Yes. Mmmhmm.

Let's do it.

Ok, let's see here.

Three, two, one.

There we go.

[gasps]
Oh.

What was that?

Uh, that'd be likely
the transformer.

The one you thought
Wyatt's lights would blow.

Yep.

[laughing]

Oh no.

I guess I should...
check on it.

Yeah, yeah. Of course.
I'm fine.

I uh, I know where
the flashlight is.

Right. You've got a flashlight.

Um, and then I could call-

call you later and let
you know what happened.

Or I could just call you.

I would like that.

[message alert]

¶ ...jingle all the way, ¶

¶ oh what fun it is to ride ¶

¶ in a one-horse
open sleigh, hey ¶

¶ Jingle bells,
jingle bells, ¶

¶ jingle all the way... ¶

[knocking]

Come in!

¶ ... in a one-horse
open sleigh, hey ¶

Hey, Jessica.
It's Wyatt.

Hi.

Kyle thought you might want
some of these LEDs.

[laughs]

Thank you.

Hey, I'm just happy it's not
my fault this time.

[laughs]

¶

[message alert]

¶

[message alert]

¶

¶

[message alert]

¶

[message alert]

[exhales]

¶

¶

Hi. Can I get one bag?

-Hi.
-Hi.

Come on in.

So how did it go
with the art teacher?

It didn't.

She didn't show up.

Oh no.

What're you gonna do?

I'm gonna have to supervise
them myself.

But then I have my Christmas
carolling group

rehearsing in the music room

and the holiday open house
this weekend to get ready for.

I really need to get better
at delegating.

Ugh, I know what you mean.

I always wanna do
everything myself.

Ok, I'm gonna do it.

Do what?

Delegate.

Watch this.

Got any plans this afternoon?

[laughs]

No.

I did not mean to me.

I'm not a teacher.

Kids don't care
about credentials.

They just wanna be inspired.

And you already did that once.

Look.

Dawn did this?

It's her best work ever.

Do you think she'd sell it
to me?

I would love to have this
in my house.

I think that would
make her Christmas.

So you'll do it?

Absolutely, just let me
know how much.

I meant take over the class
this week.

Uh, I was talking about buying
the painting.

Sorry, you're already committed.

Wow, you're good.

[laughs]

Yeah.

You know, I would love
to help.

Just- just keep in mind I have
no idea where to start.

It's the same as writing a book
or making pottery

or writing music.

Just follow your heart.

No, it's not possible,
$10,000 is insane.

Thanks.

Are you sure?

Kyle.

Hi.

Is everything ok?

Not really.

It turns out it's gonna cost
$10,000 to fix the bells.

Even if the town and the church
split it,

they just don't have the money.

But they have to ring
on Christmas Eve.

Couldn't someone
just go up there and-

and ring them manually?

No.

There's not enough room
for even two people up there.

I'm trying to get a recorded
version, but...

It's just not the same.

Not at all.

Hey, Mr. Buchanan.

Oh, Dawn, Billy.

You guys are out early.

Minimum day today.

Hopefully we have a teacher
for art class.

You do.

Oh.

Really?

I'm just helping out
until Friday.

[laughs]

Come on.

Are you coming, um, Mrs...

Jessica is fine.

See you in there.

Ok.

Um, I guess you-
you're gonna have to go.

Maybe I'll see you tonight?

Wait, what's tonight?

Tonight is the night where
all the children

come to Wyatt's house
to meet Santa.

There's gonna be a hot cocoa
truck and a toy drive.

You should come.

Ok.

See you later.

Ok guys, so today
we're going to decide

what your final piece
is gonna be

for the Christmas in Glenbrooke
open house gallery.

And we're going to start
with some music.

Now, many of the great
impressionists, including Monet,

used music as a way
to connect their minds

to their hearts and then
their hearts to the canvas.

So I'm going to play some music

and I would like you
to draw what you hear.

Ok, let's try this.

[instrumental of
"Joy to The World"]
¶

Ok, go ahead.

Draw whatever it makes
you think of.

¶

-Hey.
-Hey.

Are you ok?

Teri wants my work to be
the main focus of the show.

What if I can't think of
anything else to paint?

It'll come, you just gotta
give it time.

And patience.

But everyone thinks of me
as the artist here.

It's my thing.

What if all of a sudden
I can't do it anymore?

Don't force it.

You'll find what inspires you.

Thank you.

¶

[phone vibrating]

[sighs]

¶

[phone vibrating]

Hi, grandpa.

Hi.

Mike in the accounting team
just called.

He said he emailed you for some
details on the Goldstone project

and you haven't written back.

Well, I actually delegated
that to Chelsea and her team

so Mike can just get it
from them.

You did?

I did.

So, how's it been living
in your mom's old house?

And the town?

Incredible.

I can see why they wanted
to come back here every year.

But I might not even get
to hear the bells.

Why not?

They're broken, and I guess
it will cost a lot of money

to fix them before
Christmas Eve.

Well, just write a cheque
on the foundation.

Happy to help.

No.

I mean, I want to help,
just not like that.

But you don't know
these people.

Any thoughts as to how
you'll raise the money?

Actually, I have an idea.

I'm sure you do.

Love you.

Love you, too.

Bye.

Does she sound ok to you?

She sounds reinvigorated.

She does, doesn't she?

Yes, she does.

Alright.

[knocking]

Come in!

Hey, hey, hey.

Hi.

How are you?

Great.

Good, good, good.

You?

Good.

Wait, is tonight an ugly
sweater thing?

What're you talking about?

This is my nicest sweater.

[gasps]
Oh, Kyle, I'm so sorry.

Uh...

I'm just kidding,
it's hideous.

[laughs]

[exhales]

That's just mean.

I don't suppose you brought
your own ugly sweater?

Uh... I have one with ruffles
that I kind of hate.

Does that count?

No. But...

I brought you a selection
carefully curated

by none other than Ruthie,
Teri, and Shirley.

I have to pick one?

Rules are rules.

How about that one?

[sighs]

¶

Wow.

You look... awful.

Right back at ya.

[laughs]

Shall we?

[crowd chattering]

Merry Christmas.

And what do you want
for Christmas?

-Hi
-Merry Christmas.

Good to see you.

Keep warm, keep warm.

Hey.

Oh, yay!
You picked mine!

It's my favourite.

Can I let them in?

Oh, Santa is ready.

Alright.

You can let them in now.

Just head right on up.

Merry Christmas.

Ho, ho, ho.
Merry Christmas.

Hi!

Oh, hey guys.

Thank you.

-Merry Christmas.
-Merry Christmas, darling.

Merry Christmas.

Do you like cocoa?

Did someone say chocolate?

Let's go.

Ok.

¶ When the clock
is striking twelve, ¶

¶ when I'm fast asleep... ¶

Can I ask you something?

Yeah.

Why does everyone keep asking
you about the bells

instead of the mayor
or someone at the church?

Well, when I was a kid
I got lost in the woods

a few miles outside of town
and while everyone

was out looking for me they
decided to ring the bells

and that's how I found
my way home.

After that, my dad volunteered
to maintain them.

He said you never know when
someone might need to hear them.

That's what I wanted
to tell you, Kyle.

I need to hear them.

My parents were bringing me
to Glenbrooke to hear the bells

on Christmas Eve, and...
well, we never got the chance.

And now I'm here,
30 years later...

I'll find a way.

Actually, I um,
I had an idea.

Teri?

What if we changed the arts
centre open house

to a fundraiser?

I wish we could,
but the people in town

have already made their
holiday donations

and they've already been
so generous.

Except we have a bunch of people

just over that mountain
in Brantley

with money to burn
and presents to buy.

Yeah, but people in Brantley
don't usually shop over here.

We just need to make it seem
like if they don't

they're missing out
on the next big thing.

Trust me on this.

You think we have enough
art to sell?

I think if everyone who takes
a class at the centre

just does one piece
we'll have more than enough.

I don't know.

Even planning the open house
was overwhelming.

It's a lot of leg work
but I can help.

I'll um... I can put out a blast
on social media,

we'll get people talking...

We can do this.

Ok.

What do we have to lose?
I'm in.

I'll go tell the kids.

Great.

You know, I don't think anyone
has made such a big difference

around here in such a short
amount of time.

I see a problem,
I wanna solve it.

What happens if you can't?

I don't know.

It hasn't happened yet.

[laughs]

¶

I wanna share something
with you.

Ok.

That's you.

When I was nine, and those
are my parents.

You're mentioning your parents.

You said that they wanted you to
hear the bells on Christmas Eve

but you never got the chance.

So what happened?

We went skiing for the day
and on the way back,

uh... a deer ran in front
of the car.

My dad swerved
to avoid it...

I'm so sorry.

Thanks.

So I always thought about
coming here on my own

but there always seemed to be
an excuse not to.

But then when I found out

my mom's childhood home was
for rent I knew it was time.

This was your mom's place?

Mmmhmm.

Yeah, until she was six.

That explains why you fit in
so well here.

In a way this is your home, too.

I wanted to tell you sooner,
but I- I didn't think

I would get close enough
to anyone to talk about it.

Well, I mean, I don't think
either of us expected that.

But thank you for telling me.

I- I think that honesty
is the most important thing

in the world and
I appreciate it.

I know.

And that's why I also wanna
talk to you about my career.

[knocking]

Hi.

Hi, Teri.

[door closes]

You guys, everyone is so
excited about the fundraiser

and the opportunity to show off
how wonderful Glenbrooke is.

What?

We really should be careful.

The last thing we want is for
people to think that Glenbrooke

is the next big thing.

Before you know it, it's gonna
become Brantley, too.

What do you mean?

Brantley was a lot
like Glenbrooke,

and then people moved in there,
bringing millions of dollars,

and then next thing you knew
it was too expensive

for regular people, like you
and me, to live there.

Money changes things and
it certainly changes people.

Not everyone with money
is a bad person.

No, but their priorities
are different.

And I know that first hand.

I gotta head out.
My carollers are about to sing.

We'll be right there.

Ok.

I'm sorry, you were saying
something about your career?

Yeah, uh...

just that I'm so glad
that I'm taking a break.

So I can focus
on the fundraiser.

Me too.

¶ We wish you
a merry Christmas ¶

¶ We wish you
a merry Christmas... ¶

Sounds like they're starting,
shall we?

¶ We wish you a merry Christmas
and a happy New Year. ¶

Is this ok?

¶ Good tidings we bring
to you and your kin ¶

This is nice.

¶ We wish you
a merry Christmas ¶

Let's go.

¶ And a happy New Year ¶

Ok guys, Christmas Eve
is one week away

and the fundraiser
is in only three days.

I have got an entire baking crew
ready for this event.

And I called everyone
who's ever taken a class here

and said all hands on deck.

So we have local artists,
potters, jewellery makers...

everyone's gonna
contribute something.

We'll auction off rides
in the fire truck

and let someone be chief
for a day.

And all of the stores
and restaurants on Main

are donating a percentage
of their profits

on the day of the fundraiser.

This is amazing!

I've started getting the word
out on social media

through some people I know
in Brantley.

You know people in Brantley?

Just friends of friends.

Oh, I haven't forgotten
about you guys.

Do you all have your artwork?

Great, now remember, it
is completely up to you

if you wanna sell these,
they're your personal projects,

it's totally your choice.

Do we get a cut
of the profits?

[laughs]

Billy, it's for
the greater good.

What other greater good
is there than taco money?

[laughing]

I'm just kidding.

We all wanna help.

Alright, three days.

Let's do this.

Ok, you guys ready?

All: Yeah! We're in!
Go Glenbrooke!

[laughing]

Here we go.

¶

You will need to tell
him eventually.

[exhales]

How did you find out?

Did you think I'd let you teach
a bunch of kids

without at least doing
a google search?

I was using my middle name
as my last name.

I didn't think it would matter.

I mean, I didn't expect
for any of this to happen.

I came to Glenbrooke to connect
with my parents,

not to... to fall in love.

But you did.

I know.

He's been through a lot, Jess.

You just need to be up front
with him.

If I tell him the truth he won't
see me the same way.

I know it.

And if you don't tell him he'll
feel like he was betrayed again.

You're right.

You're right, I can't
do that to him.

I'm gonna tell him right
after the fundraiser.

What's going on?

This is our yearly
Christmas story time.

We've had the same volunteer
for years.

Who?

I'll give you one guess.

Hello, everyone.
My name is Kyle.

All: Hi.

And I'm gonna read you
a story.

But first I'm gonna need
a very special helper

to help me turn the pages
while I read.

Anyone?

Oh.

How about you?

Ok.

It's a lot of pressure,
I know.

Do you think you can
handle it?

I will do my best.

Hi, uh, my name is Jessica,
and you can call me Jessie.

All: Hi.

Can I call you Jessie?

We'll see.

Ok.

This is called "The Night
Before Christmas"

and it's my favourite
Christmas story.

I hope you like it as much
as I do.

The Night Before Christmas.

"'Twas the night before
Christmas and all
through the house,

"not a creature was stirring,
not even a mouse.

"The stockings were hung
by the chimney with care,

"in hopes that Saint Nicholas
soon would be there."

[laughs]

You know, once you sell
one piece

you will officially be
a professional artist.

It's gonna take more
than selling a few paintings

to afford college.

There's always a way.

And I will help you
figure it out.

But aren't you leaving
after Christmas Eve?

Well, I promised my grandfather
I would be home for Christmas,

but I can always come back.

I don't know what you did

but the phone's been ringing
off the hook.

People are asking what time they
need to line up in the morning.

Let's just say I know a few
Shirleys in Brantley

who helped me get
the word out.

People don't wanna be
the odd one out.

I really think it might work.

I think so, too.

And Kyle's already been in touch
with the guy in Denver

who has the motor
for the bell tower.

He's planning to come up
the day of Christmas Eve.

If we get the money together.

We will.

Well, I'm gonna go down to
the station to cover a shift.

I'll see you later?

Yeah. See you tonight.

What's tonight?

Kyle just invited me to dinner
at the station after his shift.

That sounds romantic.

Well, I'm pretty sure "romantic"
and "fire station"

have never been used
in the same sentence.

[laughs]

Jessica, I like you a lot.

But Kyle and I have been friends
for almost my entire life

and I don't wanna see him
get hurt again.

Teri-

I know, I know.

You'll tell him
after the fundraiser.

I just hope it's not too late.

[sighs]

Hi.

Hi. Are you ready?

Aren't we eating here?

To use a real estate term,

let's call it fire station
adjacent.

[laughing]

You did all this?

Well, you could say I had
a little bit of help.

This is beautiful.

You did not have to do
anything fancy.

I know.

Which is why I did this
for the main course.

Ta-dah.

[laughs]

Excellent choice.

And...

This.

Voila.

Well, now it's perfect.

It's ok, I don't need
a glass.

Oh.

Ok.

I do.

I'm really bad at toasts.

I have one that always works.

It's a little long though,
so bear with me.

Clink.

[clinks glass]

-That's it?
-That's it.

Well said.

I rehearsed it on the way over.

[laughs]

Well, clink to you, too.

I'm stuffed.

Well, that's too bad.

Why?

Because I asked Shirley
what your favourite dessert is.

Oh.

You didn't.

Oh, my goodness.

Wow.

This- I feel like I hit
the jackpot.

It's that good?

It's very good.

-Clink.
-Clink.

Well, thank you for tonight.

Christmas Tree Lot is my
new favourite restaurant.

Well, be sure to leave
a positive review online.

[laughs]
Of course.

Well, uh, I guess I'll see you
in the morning then.

Mmmhmm.

I have the whole day off
to help.

I'm really glad you're gonna
be there.

I wouldn't wanna be
anywhere else.

Me neither.

And afterwards I- I really
wanna talk to you.

I know.

You do?

Of course.

It's the elephant
in the room.

We need to talk about us

and what happens between us
after Christmas Eve.

We do.

It'll be ok.

Hope so.

But right now we should probably
get some sleep.

We have a really
big day tomorrow.

Mmmhmm. Goodnight.

Goodnight.

¶

[knocking]

Jessica, it's Wyatt!

Hi. Come on in.

I just wanted to say
thank you

for all you're doing
with the bells.

And to give you this.

What is it?

It was left behind by your mom
and her folks.

I'm so sorry, I forgot I had it
all these years.

It's beautiful.

Thank you.

I'm just happy it's back
where it belongs.

Anyway, I'll see you
in the centre tomorrow.

I'm helping Shirley
sling cookies.

I'll see you tomorrow.

-Goodnight.
-Goodnight.

¶

Jessica Morgan?

Bridget!

Hi.

I had no idea you were up here
for Christmas.

Yeah.

Are you here
for the art sale?

Um-

Because I hear
there's some major

undiscovered talents
around here,

and it's for such
a good cause.

That's- that's what
I hear, too.

Well, I'm glad
I got here early

so that you don't
buy everything

before everybody else gets
a chance.

[laughs]

Um, so good seeing you.

We'll have to catch up.

So who was that outside?

I'm going to talk to Kyle
tonight after the sale.

I'm glad.

And I hope you decide to stay
for Christmas Day.

Wyatt has this big pot luck,
everyone goes.

That sounds wonderful.

It's just that I told my
grandfather I'd be home.

Then maybe you'll come back?

I would love to.

But...

You'll find a way.

You're a problem solver,
remember?

Okay, today is the day.

Wow!

Let's go.

[festive Christmas music]
¶

¶ Walk around catching
all the snow... ¶

So good... I'm just going
to go get...

Thanks.

¶

¶ ...gotta feeling that Santa's
gonna come on by. ¶

Ready?

Yeah.

Ok.

It's right there.

Ok, everyone.
Here we go.

¶ You and me,
gonna be alright ¶

¶

¶ It's Christmas, ¶

¶ I'll be on the good list ¶

¶ And you'll be
right by my side ¶

¶

¶ It's Christmas,
all I wish for is you. ¶

¶

¶ It's merry Christmas ¶

¶ All the bells are ringing ¶

¶ All the lights
are shining brightly. ¶

¶

¶ It's merry Christmas ¶

¶ All the bells are ringing... ¶

¶

[sighs]

It seemed great.
How do you think we did?

We did it!

We did it?

We really did it.

We did it!

Amazing!

I'm gonna call the bell guy in
Denver and tell him we're a go.

Ok. I'll be right there
and then we can talk.

-Ok.
-Ok.

Thank you so, so much!

I knew it!

Wyatt!

I'm so happy.

Thank you.

Hey.

Everything ok?

Is it too late?

They can't fix the bells
in time?

No, he's- he's coming.

He'll be here first thing
in the morning.

Ok, then what's wrong?

Uh, well, my friend from
Glenbrooke PD texted me.

I asked him to do
a little research

after you told me
about your family.

I thought maybe I could find
some photos of them for you,

and I guess he dug
a little deeper.

Kyle, I wanted to tell
you sooner-

But you didn't.

I don't even know
who you really are.

I'm the same person I was
five minutes ago.

No, you're not.

You're Jessica Morgan
and that changes everything.

Ok, see? This is why I waited
to tell you.

Because I knew this is how
you would react.

I knew you would see
me differently.

Of course I see
you differently.

But not because
of your money.

I don't care about that.

Ok, then why?

Because you didn't give me
the chance to prove to you

that it didn't matter.

You made the decision for me.

Here I am, blindsided again.

Fool me twice, right?

So when was I supposed
to tell you?

Was it after your speech

about how money changes people
for the worse?

Or was it after you said
that love can't work

between people from
two different worlds?

I knew that once I told you this
is what would happen and...

I just didn't want it to end.

This isn't your real life,
Jessica.

This is.

It would have ended, anyway.

We don't know that.

What if we could have
made it work?

Yeah, maybe.

But I guess now we'll never
find out.

[exhales]

Are you sure you won't stay
for the bell ringing?

It's only happening
because of you.

And isn't that what
you're here for?

I came here to connect
with my parents.

With the love they had
for each other

and for this town,
and- and I felt it.

All of it.

But now when those bells ring

all it will remind me of
is what I almost had.

And what I've lost.

From what I hear you're not
the type to walk away

from the table.

I am when there isn't anyone
on the other side.

¶

¶

One last cocoa.

For the road.

Thank you.

We're really gonna miss you.

I'm gonna miss you.

Glenbrooke won't be the same
without you.

I was here for such
a short time.

Long enough to make a difference
in a lot of people's lives.

What's this?

It's from an art school
in Vermont.

Someone sent them photos of
my work and they wanna offer me

a scholarship to their
Rising Star summer program.

Dawn, this is wonderful.

Congratulations.

Thank you.

For you.

Thank you.

¶

Right, yeah. I know.

Jessica left this
in the house.

Oh.

Look at all these.

Oh, wow.

Oh, she's really good.

Oh.

[laughs]

It's you, Wyatt.

Both: Awe.

That's her and Kyle.

I... I have to show these
to Kyle.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Absolutely.

Kyle.

Ruthie, what're you doing here?

Why do you have that?

Well, inside is a little
collection of art

I like to call...
"Kyle's an idiot".

She was your soul mate
and you just let her go.

She sure did capture everything
with these.

Mmmhmm.

Just to refresh your memory,

that's the same woman
you just let drive away.

It would have never worked
out between us, Ruthie.

We just come from completely
different lives.

There's more to it
than what you know.

Really?

Yes.

Like?

Like she's about to become
CEO of a massive corporation.

And your point?

My point is, how could she
live here and still do her job?

You know why,
don't you?

Because you didn't give her
a chance.

I did to her what I accused her
of doing to me.

I am an idiot.

Yeah.

You are.

Can you cover my shift?

Of course.

Go get her!

¶

[sighs]

[ringing]

Thank you for calling
Harold Morgan.

I can't come to the phone
right now.

[sighs]

What am I gonna do?

[siren]

Hey.

What're you doing here?

Uh, I was driving
to Los Angeles.

Why?

Because you left
something behind.

Uh, my sketch book?

No.

Me.

I never should have pushed
you away like that, Jessica.

I did everything you feared
the most.

And that wasn't fair.

I should have been
more understanding.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I- I know what you went
through before

and I wish I had just been
honest from the beginning.

I- I was selfish.

Honestly, I was just so happy
that I didn't want it to end.

Well, it doesn't have to.

Even though we're
from different worlds?

Different, yes.

But... forever connected.

What do you mean?

You were meant to come
to Glenbrooke.

And you and I were meant
to meet each other.

[horn honking]

Oh, they've cleared
the road up ahead.

I guess the only question is...

which direction
are you gonna go?

Whichever one
leads back to you.

Ok.

That was a great answer.

[laughs]

I wish I knew where
my grandfather was.

Still can't get a hold of him?

No. It's like
his phone is off.

That's because
I was in the air.

-Grandpa!
-Ta-dah!

[laughs]

What're you doing here?

Well, I didn't wanna spend
Christmas without you,

and I wanted to see the place
that made you so happy.

But how did you know I was
coming back here

and not driving to L.A.?

Some lady named Shirley
called me?

Uh, ok.

Grandpa, this is Kyle Buchanan.

Kyle, my grandfather,
Harold Morgan.

It is a real pleasure
to meet you, Mr. Morgan.

Call me Harold.

Now that's why I came.

I wanted to see that smile
that I heard in your voice.

It's not that I'm unhappy
in L.A.,

I do want you to know that.

It's just...

I didn't know what I was missing
until I came here.

And I know, I- I should have
been more focused

on the business,
that's my future,

it's your legacy,
my dad's legacy.

I owe it to you both
to see it through.

Stop right there.

You don't owe me a thing,
Jessica Morgan.

Except your happiness.

And it seems to me you uh,
you have that in Glenbrooke.

I do.

But-

What do you wanna do,
Jessie?

It's ok, just be honest.

Ok. I will.

I still want to run
the company.

Which you can do anywhere,
really,

as long as you have WiFi.

I can.

And I wanna manage our family's
charitable foundation

and make our focus the arts.

Like your mom did.

What?

Well, that's what she did
in the company.

Oh, she always wanted to help
people, just like you.

So I'm actually following
in both my parent's footsteps?

I can't think of a more
fitting legacy.

Neither can I.

[chuckles]

Oh, it's so cold, isn't it?

Can we um- can I take her
for a second?

Of course.

I'm sorry.

Go ahead.

Just come here.

I have something for you.

What's this?

Well...

I get to do it?

We wouldn't be here
if it wasn't for you.

And my parents,
and your dad.

I am exactly where
I'm supposed to be.

Do you remember I told you
I got lost

and the bells brought me home?

Mmmhmm.

I was starting to feel
lost again,

but this time the bells
didn't bring me home.

They brought me to you.

Ruthie: It's time!

Shall we?

Ok.

[bells ringing]

[bells ringing]

Make a wish.

I'm good.

[bells ringing]

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