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by VaVooM

Trust me.
You're gonna love Wilsonville.

Can I take ski lessons?

Hey, look at that tree.

Yeah, they're setting up for the...

...wonderland celebration
on Christmas Eve.

What do you think?

It's awesome here.

And they have horses.

Here we are.
Our new home.

Ah, you're gonna need the key.

Go scope it out and then
help me unload, OK?

Fresh gingerbread cookies,
Vivian, just like you ordered.

Oh, today's the day, Betty.

Won't it be so special having
your family together again?

Understatement of the year.
Thanks for the treats.

- Merry Christmas.
- Oh, same to you, babe.

Sorry I'm late!
I brought cookie reinforcements.

You're a lifesaver, mom.

Oh honey, it's so
good having you home.

This is so hard to do alone.

How am I even going
to afford this house?

Honey, you're not alone.

That's why you moved five
blocks away from me, remember?

So we could be close.
And you have Ethan.

Speaking of...

Oh, he's inside.
Ethan, come say hi to your grandma!

- Grandma!
- Hi!

Oh, that is how you
greet your grandma.

And how do you greet
your grandson?

With cookies, of course.
Maybe you could help us first?

I was helping. I was visualizing
where things go inside.

Mom says since I'm the
man of the house now...

...I can help organize
our new place.

I bet you've already organized
where the TV should go...

...and the new Xbox
you want for Christmas?

Tell you what.
These boxes are really light.

Let's see how many you can carry
into the house at the same time.

You are so good with him.

Well, when a chore sounds fun
it's not really a chore.

I learned that from you.

Ethan?

I guess meeting the new neighbors
is more fun than carrying boxes.

Hi, I'm Ethan.
What's your name?

- Melissa.
- I just moved in next door.

Welcome to the neighborhood.

Why don't you have any lights up?

It's only three weeks
'till Christmas.

Lights aren't really my thing.

I love Christmas just like my dad.

He said he wished
Christmas was every day.

Then people would always
be nice to each other.

That's a nice thought.

Though it might be a
little unrealistic.

- I'm gonna go.
- Yeah.

Wanna see dad's medals?
There's a ton.

He was on his second tour of
duty and there was an explosion...

Ethan!

Sorry, you look like
you're in a hurry.

Come on, bud.

Was it something I said?
No, not at all, kiddo.

She probably just has stuff to do.
Like us.

Oh, how does time move so fast?

If you figure out a way to make
it slow down, please tell me.

What a sweetheart.

Where are the Christmas stockings?

I put all the decorations
in the hall closet.

I looked there.

Maybe you missed a box?

How's he holding up?

We agreed if I'm sad
he'll cheer me up and...

...if he's sad I'll cheer him up.
We're a team.

That goes in the kitchen.

What if I don't find a job?

Have faith. I've already talked
to several people in town.

- You'll find work.
- I wish I had your optimism.

You do, it's just been
knocked around a bit lately.

We're gonna change that.

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

Dad and I used to change parts
of the story to make it better.

I'm sorry, buddy.
I'm tired.

Let's just stick to
what's on the page, OK?

Yeah, that's OK.

I just missed how
dad used to do it.

"'Twas the night
before Christmas...

...and all through the house,
not a creature was stirring...

Except for a velociraptor!

Then what happens?

The velociraptor hangs
his stockings with care.

The house shakes...

...and the chimney breaks,
which tells us...

That the T-Rex soon would be there!

No!

- Goodnight, mom.
- Goodnight, buddy.

Mom?

Mom?
Are you OK?

I am.

It's hard moving into a new
house without your dad.

I have an idea.

Close your eyes.

Now picture him.

Can you feel him with us?

He wants us to be brave.

What if I don't like my new school?

I've been playing the "what
if" game tonight, too.

It's easy to be negative
when you're tired, so...

...let's buy some new decorations
tomorrow. That'll be fun.

And think about what you
want to ask Santa for.

We need to mail your letter soon.

I might not write one.

Why not?

I just don't know if I want to.

Do you want to talk about it?

OK.
Come on.

And it took us only
10 hours to get here.

Well, put me on the grill and call
me well-done. Just look at you.

It's good to see you, Betty.

You should have seen your
mom's eyes light up...

...when she told me you
were moving back to town.

Like a Christmas tree.
Welcome home, darling.

Thank you.

Now, I made a list
of people that...

...you can talk to
about potential jobs...

We've got a live one.
Come on.

Good morning, Betty.

You know, if you ever stop
selling these muffins...

I'm taking you to court.

Robert, I'd like you to
meet Gretchen Daniels...

...she's moved back to town
and she's looking for work.

Now, before you say you're
completely staffed up...

I'm completely staffed up.

Just know she'd make a stellar
addition to any office.

Just in case you find an opening.

OK.

You know, Robert...

...it would be a shame if
I had to stop making...

...my Betty's Everything muffins.

I will keep that in mind.

- Nice to meet you, Gretchen.
- Nice to meet you.

Betty.

You could ask Santa
for a new glove.

My letter is a work in progress.

I know what I want to ask him for,
I'm just not sure if he can do it.

Well, have faith. You
don't know until you ask.

Want to talk it through?

Hey, look. It's Melissa.

She works here.

She looks busy.
Let's not bother her. Come on.

- Oh, thank you.
- After you, ma'am.

The store looks great, Melissa.
This took big effort. Thank you.

Of course.

Santa's mail bag is
getting pretty full.

- Sorry I'm late, Miss McCreary.
- It's your first week, Josh.

This isn't a big deal,
be on time tomorrow.

Now help me with the
window display.

Uh, jacket in the back
room, please. Yes.

We ran into our new
neighbor, Melissa, in town.

- She works at Wilson's.
- Really?

I hope you introduced
yourself this time.

Not really.

I can't tell if she's shy or just
doesn't want to be bothered.

Well, busy time of year, honey.

Mom she practically ignored us when
we were standing on front porch.

Not everybody is easy
to get to know, honey.

Well, if Kyle was here he
would reach out and be...

...overly neighborly until
we were all friends.

Doesn't mean you can't do that.

I suppose.

Kyle just made
everything feel easier.

Who's that?

- Wanna get that, Ethan?
- I don't know...

Merry Christmas.

- Are your parents here?
- Can I help you?

- I'm looking for Melissa.
- Oh, she lives next door.

I know.
She's not home.

I'm her mom's landlord.

Ramona left Melissa as
her emergency contact.

Is Melissa OK?

Her mother died.

She has to clear
Ramona's things.

Could you let her know?

2382 Azure Avenue, 2B.

Here's the key.

I need it cleared out
by the end of the week.

Wait, can you just come back and
tell her? I barely know her.

And I've got a Palmer
waiting for me.

I've got several
buildings, you know?

Thanks for passing on the news.

- King me!
- What?

- It's Melissa, she's home.
- Are you going over there?

- I could come with ya.
- I don't know.

I don't know what to do,
I don't even know her.

Somebody has to tell her.

She's gonna need a friendly
face right now, honey, and...

...you've got a friendly face.

You're right.
I should do it.

Hi. I'm Gretchen from next door.
We didn't really meet before.

Ethan's mom.
I'm Melissa.

I'm sorry to have to tell you this.

What is it?

Your mom's landlord stopped by earlier
and he wanted me to tell you...

What?

Your mom passed away.

How?
Did he say?

- Did he say when?
- No.

He just left a key.

OK.
Thanks for letting me know.

I'm so sorry, Melissa.

I feel awful bringing this up.
Um...

...he needs you to go
to her place and...

...clean out her things.

Here, in Wilsonville?

Do you have anyone that you
could call to help you?

I'd offer, but it might be
something you want your family...

No, no. There's no one.

OK, well I'm just next
door if you need anything.

Thanks.
If you'll excuse me.

Of course.

Was Melissa sad when you told her?

Of course she was, honey.

I told you, it's a sad
thing to find out.

No one expects to get that news.

- Hey, Melissa.
- Hi.

I'm looking for your mom.

Melissa. How are you doing?
Do you want to come in?

No, I'm going to my
mother's place...

...and I wanted to take you up on
your offer. I could use your help.

Oh, OK. Good.

- When do you want to go?
- Now.

Please. I just need
to get through it.

I don't want to do this.

I don't think I can do this.

I know how hard it is to
miss someone you love.

I know how alone it can feel.

Let me go in there with you.
You don't have to be alone.

What do you say?

You can do this.

Come on, let's go.

Are you OK?

You were a cute kid.

I can't believe she
kept all these.

We moved a lot for her work so she
was always getting rid of things.

Well, you never get rid of
photos of your kids. I have...

...boxes of Ethan's baby pictures.

My mom wasn't really like that.

She wasn't sentimental.

How long had she been ill?

I don't know.

We hadn't spoken in ten years.

I didn't even know she had
moved back into town.

We were never in one spot for long.

Never long enough to put down
roots or make friends.

I know what that's like,
I've had to move a lot recently.

It's easier when you're an adult.

When you're a kid it feels like
your whole world is ending.

Melissa, you should see this.

"My dearest Melissa.

I don't know why I waited
so long to tell you this.

Please forgive me.

Now that I'm sick I need you to
know why I made the choices I did.

This isn't easy for me to admit.

Before you were born I had a child
who I gave up for adoption."

Come on, Ethan.
We're going to be late.

- Gretchen.
- Hi.

I wanted to say thank
you for yesterday.

Anyone would have done it,
it's what neighbors do.

I'm not sure that's true.

I can't stop thinking
about that note.

About all of it.
What it means.

If you need an ear to bend...

Thanks.

I just found out the burial
is this afternoon so...

...I need to get
through that first.

I still need to clean
out the apartment, too.

I'm sorry about your mom, Melissa.

Thank you.

You were really sweet to her.

Everyone needs a friend.

Don't worry, kiddo.
First weeks are always the hardest.

You'll make friends in no time.
Are you going to the cemetery?

I don't think Melissa
wants me there.

I think she's used to
doing things by herself.

Doesn't mean she wants to.

Dad told me he went to lots of
soldier funerals he didn't know.

I asked how come,
he said out of respect.

You must be Ethan's mom.

Mom, this is my teacher.
Be cool.

- I'm Megan Andrews.
- I'm Gretchen Daniels.

This is a little surreal.
I went here and loved it.

Nice to meet you. I can already
tell Ethan's a smart fellow.

Don't set the bar too high.

I'm a teacher, too.

I haven't been able
to find work yet...

...so if you ever need help with
class I'm happy to volunteer.

I am gonna hold you to that.

- Thanks.
- See you in class.

Don't forget to mail my letter.

I won't, cross my heart.
Have a good day.

Betty has been sending baked good
every hour since she introduced us.

I need the sugar to stop.

Betty is persuasive.

Well, she said the same
thing about you. So?

Well, I'm a teacher,
grade school...

...which means I know a little
about a lot but I learn fast.

When I got here there
receptionist was copying files...

...she didn't greet me ten minutes
and three calls went unanswered.

The truth is you'd save money
and be more efficient with me.

And it won't be long term
because as soon...

...as a teaching job
opens I'm taking it.

So the way I see it is, even
though you aren't hiring...

...you need someone.
Me.

I can hire you as a research
assistant, part time only.

I'll take it.

- OK. Welcome to the team.
- Thank you.

Hi. I'll have a medium
dark roast coffee, please.

Coming right up. I'm
Betty, by-the-by.

- You're Melissa, right?
- Yeah.

I'm sorry, have we met?

We were just talking about you.

Hi, I'm Vivian. You live next door
to my daughter, Gretchen.

Honey, I am so sorry to
hear about your mom.

Thanks.

No, no, no.
It's on the house.

Thank you.
That's very kind.

We heard about your sibling.

You really were talking about me.

Sorry, it's a small town.
And...

...we just can't get over
what a miracle it is...

...you having a brother or sister
you never even knew about.

It doesn't even sound real yet.

The fact that my mom gave
up a child for adoption.

That's a powerful kind of love.
Right, Vivian?

Oh, yeah.
The most powerful kind.

Vivian and her sister, Maggie,
they were both adopted.

They're children of the heart.

Yeah, that's right. And
I've got one of my own.

Melissa, this is so exciting.

Let us help you with your search.

There's so many perks
of being a sibling.

You've always got someone
to talk to and laugh with.

Well, nothing like
that kind of bond.

I hope these two aren't
giving you too hard a time.

Not at all.

- Hello.
- They're good company.

How was your mom's service?

It's not a service,
it's just a memorial.

And I'm actually on
my way there now.

Do you want some company?

- It's OK, you don't have to...
- I know I don't have to, but...

...no one should bury
their mom alone.

I can't believe someone
left flowers for her.

I feel sad for her.

That that's it.

We used to fight all the time.

She used to say we were a team and
we had to stick together, but...

...that wasn't really true.

I never got to stick anywhere.

Or with anyone.

Whatever mom wanted us to do,
that's what we did.

Moms don't always know the
best way to be moms...

...but there's nothing like having
someone who will never let go.

When I was 18 she got a new job.

Told me we were moving again.

I told her I didn't want to go.

We had one last fight.

I said I never wanted
to see her again...

...and that was it.

She left.

I ended up in Wilsonville
because...

...it was the only place we lived
long enough to feel like home.

And now, here it is, 10 years
later and all I do is work.

I'm just like her.

How's that for irony?

And here she just lived 10
minutes away that whole time.

I can't believe she
had another kid.

I can't imagine her trusting
someone else to raise her child.

Maybe it wasn't about trust. Maybe
she just couldn't do it herself.

People have to give up children for
adoption for a lot of reasons.

Then why didn't she
ever try to tell me?

It took her a while
but she did tell you.

She still gave you that gift.

A chance to find family again.

How could I go 10 years
without talking to her?

- When do you start your new job?
- Tomorrow morning.

I knew Robert would come through.

Now, we've taken care of that,
but what about Melissa, ladies?

She seemed a little nervous
about all the unknowns.

I had the opportunity once
to meet relatives I never knew.

Oh, you can imagine the thrill.

No, it makes sense she's scared.

She's never had this, this kind
of closeness, a sense of family.

Then her mom leaves that
note with that bombshell?

- I'd be scared, too.
- Merry Christmas!

Grandpa!

Surprise, buddy!

That's a big hug.
How are you doing?

- Good.
- Dad.

- How's my favourite daughter?
- Thanks for coming, dad.

It's gonna be alright, sweetheart.

- I miss him so much.
- I know you do.

Mom never told me you
were coming, grandpa.

Yeah, that makes two of us.

Ah, Vivian.
Good to see you, too.

- Looking lovely as always.
- Thanks.

Being single for ten years has
done wonders for my complexion.

Alright, well let's
get you settled, dad.

OK.

- Right up here.
- Thank you.

Oh Gretchen, this is lovely.

I see you forgot to mention my
ex husband was coming for Christmas!

Well, you're the one who said I
should surround myself with family.

I did, didn't I?

- Look on the bright side.
- What?

You were in the same
room for a minute...

...and you managed not
to kill each other.

The night is young.

Come on, let's go make nice.

Don't tell my grandma, these
are supposed to be...

...for the Wish Bank
fundraising thing but...

...I thought if anyone could use
a cookie right now it's you.

Thanks.
That's more than one.

Well, then I also thought:
who wants to eat cookies alone?

I heard about the
note from your mom.

So what was the bombshell?

- Your mom didn't tell you?
- I couldn't hear everything.

Was it bad?

It's not bad, it's just uh...

...surprising.

Apparently I have a brother or
sister somewhere out there.

Really?

That you've never met?
Wow, that's heavy stuff.

It is, actually.
Very heavy.

There you are.

Ethan, you can't run off like that,
we didn't know where you were.

He brought me cookies.

Well, you better
not tell grandma...

...she'll ban you from
licking the bowl. Scoot.

Good luck finding your
brother or sister, Melissa.

Maybe they'll have some
kids I can play with.

Melissa, I've been thinking a lot
about what you said at memorial.

I said a lot at the memorial.
I over-shared.

No, no, no. I'm glad you
opened up, it just...

...it got me thinking.

I know you're upset
it took her so long to tell you...

...but think about how hard
it was to write that note.

I think you should do everything
you can to find your new sibling.

What if they don't want
to be found?

What if they do?

What if they don't know
you exist either?

You could be giving both of
you the most amazing gift.

Family.

If I was you I would do it.

So what do you say?

What exactly are we looking for?

Clues. Some kind of lead.
Look for...

...cards, letters, anything might
have a name or an address on it.

Hey, look at this.

Who's that with your mom?

I don't know.
I've never seen him before.

Why is the photo so blurry?

That's what's weird.

Why would you frame blurry photo of
someone unless he was important?

Melissa, look at this.

Oh, it's from my
mom's cousin, Kay.

"Dear Ramona, so lovely
to catch up with you."

And there's a PS with
a cell phone number.

I remember Kay was around when I
was little. It was so long ago.

Well, she lives right
outside of town.

- I wonder if she even remembers me.
- Maybe your mom confided in her.

She might know who that
little boy in the picture is.

- Yeah.
- Call her.

Hi, Kay.

I'm not sure if you remember me,
I'm Ramona's daughter Melissa.

Melissa!

Oh, I'm so glad you called!

Come, sit down.

- This is my friend Gretchen.
- Oh, hi.

- Sit down.
- I hope we're not interrupting.

Oh, not at all.

These kids are scary talented.
They're gonna be fine.

I am so sorry to
hear about your mom.

She hadn't been sick very long.
When you have a weak heart...

...these things happen so quickly.

It was sweet that she came back to
Wilsonville to stay close to you.

What do you mean?

Oh, well that's what she told me.

She just wanted to
keep an eye on you.

She was so proud of the
woman that you had become.

She said you are such
a hard worker, too.

Manager at Wilson's now, right?

The last time I
talked to your mom...

...she said how much she
loved who you had become.

How smart and
independent you are.

She really did want to reconnect
with you very badly but...

...she knew that you
needed your space.

Did Ramona ever mention anything
about having another child?

- When?
- Before Melissa was born.

This is the first I've heard of it.

She left me a note.

Is there anything,
anything at all...

...you might remember that might
help us find Melissa's sibling?

I remember she had a waitress job
in town here in her early 20's.

I can't remember where.

Maybe someone there knew something.

Do you know who this boy is?

No. Do you think he
could be your brother?

Well, boy. You didn't
even know how to turn...

...the oven on when we were
married and now you're cooking?

Grandpa's really good at pasta
dishes but beyond that it's dicey.

I always knew how to turn on the
oven when we were together, Viv.

Why would I want to cook when I had
the best chef ever as my wife?

Oh, flattery will get you nowhere.

- It got me you.
- Yeah, got.

- Past tense.
- Well, you know, things change.

Look at me, I just
took a couple classes.

Yeah, cooking classes. You
are full of surprises.

Surprises make life
interesting, don't they?

- Hey, let's get a tree tomorrow.
- Yeah!

You know what?
I will say this.

It is really, really nice to
have all of us together again.

- Isn't it, Gretchen?
- Definitely, mom.

Bon appétit.

- Another kick?
- No...

...just feeling my size tonight.

You are the perfect size.

Doesn't it scare you how much
our lives are about to change?

No.

Because I want this.

And I'm excited about the
change because it's with you.

How do you stay so positive?

Because I have you.

- And soon we will have him.
- Or her.

Well, either way it
will be amazing.

I'm gonna pack up some leftovers
and bring them over to Melissa's.

Oh, nice. Seems like
you've made a friend.

She's hard to get to
know but I like her.

We'll see. I feel like
she's hiding something.

Really?

Oh, by the way I um...

I uh, asked your father if he would
uh, help with the baking for the...

...Wish Bank.

Seems like you've made a friend.

Oh, stop it.
Stop it.

I'm still your mother.

There has to be something
here for us to go on.

What if I find him?

I need to be ready for
the possibility...

...that he might want
nothing to do with me.

- Don't give up.
- I'm not giving up...

...I'm just preparing for all
possibilities. Good or bad.

- Was your mom a sports fan?
- Not that I remember.

Why'd she have this?

Maybe it belonged to the
boy in that picture.

This might be something.

When I was little we lived
across the street from her.

Mrs. Schwagger.

I stayed with her a lot
when my mom worked late.

- They were friends.
- Do you remember her first name?

- No.
- I'm on it.

OK, let's see.
Here's an article...

...about a petition for a stop
sign at Clarke and Verdugo.

They quote a woman
named Essie Schwagger.

That's her.
Essie Schwagger.

I'm not seeing a way to contact her
but now we have a full name.

Essie Schwagger, that's a start.

She might be able to
explain the pennant.

Or the boy in the photo.

Or she might know which
restaurant my mom worked at.

We just need to find out where Mrs.
Schwagger is.

It's nice to see you, Essie.

My grandson is gonna love these.
Gingerbread are his favourite.

Here's your change.

It's Christmas.
Buy someone some cookies on me.

Oh, thanks.

I take three sugars in mine, too.

I always tell people I know
that sounds like a lot.

It tastes too much like
coffee without the sugar.

Exactly.
It's all about the caffeine.

And the sugar rush.

How's the search going?

We have some clues. Now
we just need some luck.

Oh, well don't give up hope.

Here, have some
gingerbread cookies.

- You read my mind.
- No, no, no, it's taken care of.

My last customer paid it forward.

Wow, that's so nice.

Well, in that case we'll
take two coffees.

Coming right up.

It's Ethan!

It's open, come on in.

My hands are full.

Hi.
Let me help you.

Wow.
What is all this?

Emotional reinforcements.

You're gonna have to be a
little more specific, kiddo.

Well, you're going
through hard times...

...losing your mom and not knowing
who your brother or sister is.

Decorations will cheer you up.

First cookies, now decorations.
You think of everything.

The best decorations have
stories behind them.

My grandma gave me this.

I want you to have it.

It's beautiful.
Let's put it up on my mom's tree.

Can I give you a piece of advice?

Sure.

One time I heard
my grandma say...

...our outsides
reflect our insides.

If you make your house
look happy, then...

...after a while
you'll be happy, too.

Are you saying my house looks sad?

Is it?

I guess this house doesn't have
much of a life because...

...this house is a workaholic.

You were talking about the
house as a metaphor, right?

I don't know what
a metaphor is...

...but it sounds like you
need some more decorations.

We can do Christmas lights.

I'll bring some over next time.
But let's put these up.

Alright.

Hey, is this the picture I heard
you and mom talking about?

That's the one.

I hope he's your brother. He looks
like someone you'd get along with.

- Hello!
- Hi.

- Ah, for me? You shouldn't have.
- I didn't.

Ah, very well.

They're for the house.

I was at Fern's and I realized
I hadn't gotten Gretchen

a housewarming gift yet.

- That's it. You're amazing!
- Thank you.

I knew she loved flowers that much
I'd have brought them every day.

Ethan, honey it's
time for homework.

And we have a call to make.
I'll be right there.

- Bye, Melissa.
- See you, kiddo.

Do these remind you of anything?

The flowers at the chapel.
They had the same silver ribbon.

Exactly.
They're from Fern's Flowers.

Fern Dunlop is a friend of my mom's,
they play bunko together...

...and the silver ribbon
is her signature.

Do you think my sibling left
those flowers on my mom's casket?

Maybe.

Ramona just moved back so if Kay
didn't leave the flowers, who did?

It could even be Essie.

Alright, I will check and see
if I even have a record of it.

Huh, that's strange.

- Is it Essie Schwagger?
- No.

Normally I wouldn't divulge this
information but I know this woman.

She's one of my regulars. A
real family person and I...

...think she would want to
know if she had a sister.

Her name is Kelly Robinson.

She lives at 2382 Azure Avenue.

Apartment 2A.

- Thank you.
- There you go.

That's my mom's address.

Are you ready for this?

You're afraid, but this could be
the start of something amazing.

- OK, I'm ready.
- OK.

- Hi.
- Hi.

- Are you Kelly Robinson?
- I am.

And you're Melissa. I
recognize you from photos.

- You knew my mother.
- I did.

We'd have tea together
every evening.

Kind of an end of
the day catch up.

I always looked forward to it.
Would you like to come in?

Yeah.

Welcome.

How long have you known Ramona?

I met her the day she moved in.
Six months ago?

She reminded me of my mom.

We had this instant bond.

This might sound like a random
question, but how old are you?

I am turning 38 next week.
Why?

I thought you might be
someone we're looking for.

I was wrong.

But you and Ramona, you were close?

She said she always regretted
letting you two grow apart.

I didn't even know she
had moved back to town.

She didn't contact me.

She wanted to. She just
thought it would upset you.

- She told you that?
- Yeah.

She said she put pressure on you
and she didn't know how to undo it.

She wanted to apologize.

I didn't make that easy for her.

And I think I was the one
who needed to apologize.

Have you ever seen this photo?

It was on her wall.

- Do you know who that boy is?
- Not really, no.

I think Ramona mentioned
he was an old friend.

Boy, Santa's got a lot
of reading to do.

Thanks for coming in early.

I really need to get these letters
to the post office today.

Sure.

I actually like coming
in before the crowds.

The store is peaceful.

Well I appreciate it.

I'll be back here before
it gets too busy.

OK.

Can I bring you guys some hot
chocolate since you're...

...working so hard out
here in the cold?

- No, no, wait! Melissa, don't look!
- I'd love hot chocolate, thank you.

No, grandpa! She can't know what
we're doing until we're done.

I'm not peeking, I promise.

What are you thinking, grandpa?

Tell me what this needs.

- More red pepper.
- OK.

I let myself in. Something
smells really good.

Oh, well thank you, you
better try it, OK?

Tell me if I made
it too spicy, or...

It's got a kick.
I like it.

I think it could even
use a little more...

Red pepper, right?
I mean, as far as I'm concerned...

- The spicier the better.
- Absolutely.

OK, you can stay for dinner.
You passed the spice test.

- Oh, is that Kyle?
- Yes...

...he's never late for
one of our calls.

- Hello?
- It's so good to hear your voice.

You heard my voice last night.

That doesn't make it
any less good to hear.

You sound so much stronger
every time we talk. You do.

- How are you feeling today?
- Better.

I'm actually calling
with good news.

I did a whole lap around the
fourth floor without my walker.

I feel like a new man.

Does that mean you're coming home?
Please say you're coming home.

I'm coming home. The General
signed my release papers.

I'm gonna catch the first flight
I can to get out of here.

Is there anything I need to
do to get the house ready?

I'm gonna do some physical
therapy outpatient, but...

...I'll figure that
out when I get home.

I just can't wait
to see you and Ethan.

- I love you so much.
- I love you, too, baby.

Oh, he's coming home for Christmas!

- Yes, can you believe this?
- That's just wonderful news!

I'm so happy.

I thought he...

...when you move in and Ethan said
there was explosion, I thought...

...I didn't know he
was still alive.

There was a land mine.

The truck in front
of Kyle's got hit.

Kyle's truck rolled, his legs got
pinned but he was very lucky.

He really sounds like
he's making progress.

That's so great.

- Where is he?
- At a military hospital in Germany.

He told me to come home with my
family while he was recovering.

I'm so sorry.

I thought he was...

Melissa.
Where are you going?

You should be with family
and friends right now.

I am.

How am I a friend when I had
no idea Kyle was alive?

He's your husband and I never
even asked about him.

I never asked how you were.

All I cared about was
what I was going through.

Well you've been going through a lot
so you can cut yourself some slack.

And to tell you the truth, after
what we've been through...

...you're part of my family
whether you like it or not.

I should have asked.

Melissa, look!

Look, we all make mistakes.
I'm not going anywhere.

Dinner is about ready.

Come back inside and you can
ask me anything you want.

You coming?

Ethan, you rock!

I may have to put you to work
on the windows at Wilson's.

Come on, buddy.

Wait up, wait up!

If I ever find my brother I
hope he's just like you.

When you find him...

...ask him where he
got that awesome...

...Wilson's Warriors hat
he's wearing in that photo.

I didn't know that was
a Wilson's Warriors hat.

But it makes sense. They've
updated their mascot logo by now.

That explains the pennant we
found in Ramona's things.

It was a Warriors pennant.

What if your brother
played on the team?

Maybe Ramona went
to watch him play.

We should talk to Jason Wilson.
He runs the store.

OK.
Come.

Alright, I found it.

- OK.
- That's me in the back row.

Could you walk us through
the rest of the team...

...and do you know if any
of them were adopted?

We think one of them might
be Melissa's brother.

Well, we were a pretty tight-knit
team, I knew all their families.

The only one I didn't know was him.

I don't remember his name.

Do you think he looks like me?

Actually, he does.
You've got the same cheek bones.

Here.

Is this the same boy?

Um, maybe. I don't
know, I'm not sure.

Look, why don't you
just hang on to this.

You might need it.

- Thank you. What do you think?
- I don't know.

It's so blurry.

So, tell me why cooking class?

Well, you know,
after we split up...

...I was good for a while but then
I just needed things to...

...fill the void.
Here...

...try the fruits of my labor.
Careful, they're hot.

Yes.

That's a cookie, alright.

You know what? Getting
a compliment out...

...of you is like
wrestling a bear, but...

...I will take it.
Thank you.

- You're welcome, Phil.
- I gotta pick up Ethan.

Ladies, we'll finish this later.

- Vivian, those are horrible.
- I know!

He's just trying to
get my attention.

- You like him.
- No!

Oh, Vivian Lloyd, you have the
hots for your ex-husband.

Oh, stop it!
I'm trying to be nice.

I love it. Oh, it's romantic.

Why shouldn't you two reconnect?

Uh, let's see. We were
terrible together.

That was years ago.
Take a chance.

Hey.
How is the search going?

Well, we might have two
pictures of him now.

It's inconclusive.

It's definitely the same boy
in both photos...

...and I think he looks
a lot like Melissa.

Ramona could be his mom, too.

Wait, your mother's
name was Ramona?

Yeah.
Ramona McCreary.

Oh, you're kidding!
Hold it!

I have no idea what she...

Here she comes.

Betty's hall of fame.

Uh, yes.
There.

That's your mother, right?

- She worked here?
- It wasn't for long.

I'd have to check my records.
And this is her friend, Lori Ackerman.

Did you know her?

- No.
- They were roommates.

Inseparable.

You put the two of them together
and they'd talk your ear off.

She could be the
person we're looking...

...for to put the puzzle
pieces together.

Do you know if she's still in town?

You bet your bonbons I do.

I even know where she works.

Your mother was like
a sister to me.

We did everything together.
She made me laugh so hard.

- So you met at Betty's bakery?
- That's right.

I was still living at home
and she asked if I wanted...

...to get a place. Being Ramona's
roommate felt like summer camp...

...every night.

So you were living together
when she was pregnant?

That's right.
Almost the whole time.

What do you mean, almost?

The last month of her
pregnancy she left.

- Do you know where she went?
- No.

She was so young and she
knew she wasn't ready.

When she came back, she
came back without the baby.

That baby did change Ramona.

She was determined if she had
another kid it would be different.

She'd get a steady job
and save her money...

...so she could offer
her kid a real future.

Did she ever say anything
about the adoptive parents?

- She didn't know them.
- How about the father?

I didn't know him.

But I know she didn't tell him.

She wanted to give that kid
a shot at a decent life.

That's all she wanted
for you, too.

Everything was for you.

Did you make these just for me?

I'm honored.
Thank you.

- Well, let's put them up, shall we?
- Yeah.

Oh, boy.

I bet you miss your dad, huh?

Yeah.

Do you miss your mom?

Yeah, I do.

My mom made a lot of sacrifices
for me and I never realized it.

I never really knew my mom.

Not really.

Promise me something?

What is it?

Promise me you'll always
stay close to your mom.

Even if you ever get
really mad at her.

I've been mad at her before.

I mean really mad.

Even if that happens,
don't ever push her away.

- OK. I promise.
- Good.

Your mom was pretty.

Wow, these popcorn strands
are a nice touch. I like them.

It's the home made stuff that
makes decorations go from...

...just fun to something special.

I'll keep that in mind.

Speaking of special is there
anything you want for Christmas?

Just one thing.

I asked Santa for it but I still
don't wanna say it out loud cause..

...if you say a wish out
loud you can jinx it.

Well, I should go home before mom
wonders where the popcorn is.

- Hello?
- Hey, it's Jason.

- Josh had a snowboarding accident.
- Oh, no.

Are you up for visitors?

Miss McCreary?

No way!

I mean yes way.

Visitors totally welcome.

You sound like you're
in good spirits.

Are you in pain?

Oh, it's just a few broken
bones but I'll survive.

My snowboard, on the other
hand, is a lost cause.

Do you have work stuff
that you need to tell me?

I just wanted to see
how you were doing.

So don't worry about
work right now.

And if you need anything, call me.

Thanks, Miss McCreary.

Josh, you can call me Melissa.

Melissa.
Thank you, Melissa.

Hi, grandma.

Melissey? Is that you?

Mrs. Schwagger?

You know my grandma?

Mrs. Schwagger, I've been
looking everywhere for you.

Sometimes the best way to find
something is just to stop looking.

I've been looking for you
because I need your help.

Can you talk?

You were always so special to me.

How do you even...

I mean, I was so young
when you knew me.

Age doesn't mean a thing.

I would look after you when your
mom worked late and we'd talk.

Mostly about how mad
you were at her.

Mostly about how mad
you were at her.

And you'd be asleep when your mom
got home wanting a play-by-play.

And so I would tell her all
the things on your mind.

Did she ever mention
having another child?

No.

Well, she did.

And I think he might
be in this photo.

Do you know any of these kids?

I'm sorry, my eyes aren't
quite what they used to be.

- What about him?
- Would you look at that?

- You know him?
- Of course I do.

He used to live across the street.

He was always a good boy.
Still is, in fact.

So you're still in touch?

Well, not as much as I'd like.

But I can tell you
where to find him.

I used to volunteer here at
the Wish Bank in high school.

How cool would it be if my
brother works for them now?

Very cool.

Hi.

The woman at the front desk
said we could come back here.

Are you Bruce Adler?

Yes, how can I help you?

Well, this might sound
crazy but um...

I think you might be my brother.

And then we found this photo.

Is that you?

That's me.

That's an incredible story.

I wish I could say your
journey ends here but...

...I'm not your brother.

I was born in Canada. We moved
to Wilsonville when I was eight.

So why are you in that
picture with my mom?

I met her when I was 10.

It was after our last
game that season. We won.

I was riding my bike home from
our pizza party when I...

...hit a pot hole and ate it.

Twisted my ankle.

Your mom pulled over...

...made sure I was OK...

...and drove me to the hospital and
waited 'till my dad got there.

She kept me distracted by
asking me about the team.

I didn't know how to thank
her, so I gave her my pennant.

We took this picture when she
came to one of my games.

- She kept your pennant.
- Really?

That's amazing.

You had a really good mom.

She was there for me
when it mattered.

Thanks.

I wish I was the brother
you're looking for.

I do too.

You seem like you'd
be a pretty good one.

Stop by sometime. Let me
know how the story ends.

We will.
Thank you.

Oh, wait.
Uh, there's...

...someone who works with us here
at the Wish Bank who can help.

He's resourceful, he loves
doing this kind of thing.

We'd appreciate any kind of help.

His name is Robert Layton.
I'll get you his number.

It's OK, we already have it.

- So we met Bruce Adler.
- Yes, he filled me in.

And I must say, Melissa,
your story really moved me.

Which is why I wanna help.

That's very generous, but I...

I've seen countless lives changed
by the simplest acts of kindness...

...so please let me
do this for you.

Besides, Bruce asked me to help
and I can't say no to Bruce.

OK.
OK.

Thank you so much.

You're very welcome.
Uh, OK. Well...

...the first thing I'll need
is Ramona's social security...

- ...and driver's license numbers.
- I think I have both at home.

Great. The quicker you
can get those to me...

...the quicker I can start looking
for the adoption records.

- Is everything OK?
- Kyle just emailed me.

They changed his physical
therapy schedule...

...which is why he
couldn't call before.

He's going to call in the morning.

I know you've been worried.

Well, spending day with you helped
me forget how worried I've been.

I need to apologize...

...for not being entirely
honest with you.

I haven't been truthful with
myself for a long time.

It was always easier to say
that my mom was to blame...

...for why we stopped talking...

...but it wasn't her fault.

It was mine.

She didn't leave after I told her
I didn't want to move again.

I left. It was me.

I put the distance between us.

I told her I didn't
want her to call.

You were only eighteen, Melissa.

I was old enough to know that
it hurt her when I left.

I wish I could take it back.

I wish it so much.

She knew you loved her,
she knew it every day.

You told me that note was
a gift from my mom to me.

I never understood that before.

But I do now.

She let me forgive myself.

I miss her, Gretchen.

- What do you mean?
- My release, it's been delayed...

...until after the
first of the year.

They can't do that, can they?

How can they tell you...

I will get home
to you and Ethan.

I just need you to
be strong for me.

Be strong for Ethan.

I'm OK, I just miss you.

I love you so much.

I love you, too.

Bye.

Smells good, huh?

I don't know if I can fit
all of them into... Hey!

- Kyle isn't coming home.
- What do you mean?

They delayed his release
until after New Year's.

I thought the General
signed his release?

It doesn't matter, the doctor
has to sign off on it, too.

How do I tell Ethan that his dad
won't be home for Christmas?

It'll crush him.

- Excuse me.
- It's going to be OK.

I'm sorry.

I just didn't want to cry
in front of everyone.

You can cry in front of me.

I try to be so strong
for Ethan but I...

...just want my husband home safe.
Is that too much to wish for?

Oh, honey.

He's on my mind all the time.
He's all I think about.

I know.

I'm so worried he'll come
back and be different.

What do you mean?

I'm afraid that this
whole experience...

...getting hurt there. I'm afraid
that it scarred him. That he...

...won't be the same.

He's gonna be the same Kyle.

The only way to know for
sure is to see him.

To look in his eyes and
talk to him and hug him.

Knowing I was going to
get to do that soon...

...has been keeping me together.
I just...

...don't know if I
can wait any longer.

You don't have to
wait it out alone.

We'll wait it out together, OK?

- Thank you.
- Of course.

I have to tell Ethan.

Before bedtime stories there's
something we need to talk about.

I got a call from your dad today.

- Is he OK?
- Yes, yes.

He's doing great.

But unfortunately...

...he won't be able to come
home in time for Christmas.

What? You just said
he was doing great.

That means he should come home.

That's not the way it works, honey.

That's all I asked for
in my letter to Santa.

He has to come home.

- He has to.
- Honey...

...he'll be home soon, OK?

- I want him home now.
- I know.

- Melissa!
- Hey, Bruce.

Did you find him?

I'm not really any closer
than the last time we spoke.

But Robert Layton's
been very helpful.

Happy I could help.

Someone told me that you
were part of the military.

Correct. What's going on?

Read this.

There's only five days left until
Christmas. I haven't got much time.

- Hello?
- Melissa, hi. It's Robert Layton.

Ramona's social security
and driver's license...

...didn't yield anything concrete.

Is there anything else we can do?

Well, this may be a situation
where too much time...

...has passed so it's hard
to get the info we need.

The records are old,
they're hard to locate.

Look, I'm working on it
but it doesn't look good.

I'll just...

I'll let you know if I come up
with anything new, alright?

Please do.
Thanks for your help.

You got it. Bye.

If this is the end
of our search...

...I want to thank you
for encouraging me.

I'll admit it's been fun...

...even though you
fought it at first.

- I'm stubborn.
- Really?

But it would have been
a mistake not to look.

Because along the way...

...I've met so many people who I
never would have met otherwise.

You included.

Well, I feel the same.

I suddenly have the urge to write
"keep in touch" in your yearbook.

Hey, honey.
How was school today?

I was kind of too distracted
by my feelings...

...of malaise to pay much
attention to Mrs. Andrews.

Where on earth did he
learn the word "malaise"?

He used it three times in
the car on the way home.

I looked it up on my phone.
It means he's sad.

- Thanks, dad. I'll talk to him.
- OK.

Sometimes it feels like you'll
never get the thing you want...

...but I don't want
you to give up...

...because tomorrow is filled
with possibilities, OK?

Is that your way of telling me
I'm not getting an Xbox One?

You know what I'm talking about.

We all miss dad.

But missing him can feel a
tiny bit less difficult...

...when we do it together,
you know?

- Hello?
- Melissa, hi. It's Robert.

Um, listen. I found something.
Can you and Gretchen meet me at 4:00?

What's going on? Have
you talked to him yet?

No, he said he found something.

I was waiting for you.
Are you nervous?

A little. But mostly excited.

- Come on.
- OK.

Ladies.
Please, have a seat.

Please tell us you have good news.

I tracked down an unpaid medical
bill at a collection agency...

...which led me to the hospital
that Ramona gave birth at.

Bruce had a connection
there so he made a call.

We talked to a Doctor Gibbs...

...and it turns out that
both of our daughters...

...go to Brown so he
offered to do me a favour.

You realize you're killing
us with anticipation.

I do, yes.

Doctor Gibbs didn't think
he would find anything...

...I mean after 32 years
he felt that it would be...

...difficult to locate
a birth certificate.

But...

Well? Who is it?
Were we close?

It's quite something, isn't it?

I know it's your sibling and you
have every right to keep it...

...to yourself but
I'm your friend...

...and we've been on
this journey together.

We're not just friends.

It's more than that.

The adopted records?

Birth mother Ramona McCreary...

...adoptive mother
Phil and Vivian Lloyd.

I'm confused. Those are my parents.
Is this a typo?

Ramona McCreary...

...gave birth to you at
3:15 in the afternoon...

...on April 4th at St.
John's Hospital.

She then handed you
over to the...

...adoption agency who had a private
pre-arranged adoption...

...with your parents.

So I'm...

...you're...

...my sister?

- Are you OK with all this?
- I'm great, are you OK?

I'm great, too.

- We're sisters!
- We're sisters!

Well, I take it this is good news?

The best ever!

- We need to tell your family!
- OK.

- Robert, we have to thank you.
- Thank you.

Please, you don't have to thank me.
Now go see your family.

- OK.
- Oh my gosh.

Mom? Dad?
Ethan? We have news!

What is it?
What happened?

- You tell them.
- OK.

You know how we always talked
about one day trying to...

...find the woman who was
my birth mother, right?

- Yeah, of course.
- Yeah. We encouraged it, yeah.

Well, we don't have to look now.

Her daughter found me.

- Wait, you mean Melissa?
- Melissa?

Yeah.

That's incredible!

Come here, come here!
Oh, give me a hug.

Now you really are
part of the family.

Does that mean you're my aunt?

Yes.
How about a hug?

Wow.
Gretchen, honey, what's the matter?

I just realized something.

If Kyle hadn't been injured,
I wouldn't have come home.

Melissa and I wouldn't
have found each other...

...and it's all happened because
Ramona wrote you a note.

A note about me.

Cupcakes, get your cupcakes!

I'll take two, please.

Oh, thank you Mrs. Andrews.
Ethan loves your class.

- I want to talk to you about that.
- Is everything alright?

More than alright, actually.

My husband and I are expecting.

We got word this afternoon
that we're having a baby girl.

That's fantastic, congratulations.

I'm taking mat leave
in the spring...

...I spoke to the principal
and if you're interested...

I'll take it!

It's just to finish the year, but
once you're foot's in the door.

I'm sure you'll be able to
get a permanent position...

...with the school district.

Thank you so much, you have no
idea how happy you just made me.

- Merry Christmas.
- Merry Christmas.

You know it's a grievous mistake
not to be selling my cookies.

We didn't want any lawsuits.

Oh, you are so jealous just
because I made better cookies.

- Viv even said so.
- OK, you know what?

Stop with the cookies.
Your cookies were awful!

OK?
And...

...I think you
purposely made them...

...that way to get my
attention, didn't you?

Oh, you are so right.
They were disgusting.

Come on, I can't bake.

You're the one who does all
the magic in the kitchen.

Do you really think that?

Yes, I do.

- Because you know what?
- What?

I like you and I miss you.

Do you like me and miss me, too?

- Yes, I do.
- Well then maybe we should start...

...spending more time liking each
other and less missing each other.

- I would like that.
- So would I.

Thanks, Mrs. Schwagger.

And for the special donation.
Gretchen is gonna be so surprised.

Happy to help, Bruce.

How do you know
everyone, grandma?

It's a reward for a
life well-lived.

- You'll see.
- Hey, Josh.

- Hey, Melissa.
- Mrs. Schwagger.

Thank you.

I'm glad you guys
got here early.

Grab yourselves some cider
and something to eat.

The festivities start
as soon as it's dark.

She's so pretty, grandma.

Good evening, everyone,
and welcome to...

...the Wilsonville
Wonderland Celebration!

This year marks our
50th anniversary.

Can you believe that?
50 years, people.

Give yourselves a hand.
Give yourselves a hand.

OK, without further ado it's time
to light our Christmas tree...

...so who would like to come
and do the honors?

Me!

Young man back there, come on up.

- Ethan, right?
- Yeah.

Come on up, Ethan. Gretchen,
why don't you come up as well?

Here's the switch, buddy.

Now Ethan, we...

...are going to count
you down and you...

...flip the switch, OK?
Are you ready, everyone?

Five, four, three, two, one!

Merry Christmas!

- Kyle!
- Dad!

- Hey, son.
- You made it for Christmas!

- I missed you.
- I missed you, too.

I didn't hurt you, did I?

You in my arms would never hurt.

Now, Kyle wasn't set to come home
for Christmas this year, but uh...

...sometimes the smallest voice
can make the biggest sound...

...and I have a friend who
made some noise and...

...helped bring Kyle home.
So please join me in...

...welcoming this brave
man to Wilsonville.

Alright, everyone. If
you all could please...

...light your Christmas candles.

Dad, lean on me, OK?

You got it, son.

Welcome home, soldier.

- Thank you, sir.
- It's so good to have you back.

Kyle, I want you
to meet my sister.

Did you say "sister"?

I'll fill you in. All you need
to know is I have a sister.

- It's so nice to meet you.
- You too.

You're a sister
who deserves a hug.

How is it even possible
you're here right now?

Your guess is as good as mine.

Someone called and convinced
the doctor that...

...I should recuperate at home.

Family is my best medicine.

It was Santa. He got my letter.
I had faith and he delivered.

Thank you.
For Kyle.

I don't know what you mean.

Magical things
happen at Christmas.

And I have one more
present for you.

Thank you.

- Merry Christmas.
- Merry Christmas, sister.

Come.

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