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These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:05,205 --> 00:00:07,139 Mistletoe, I want you to join me 2 00:00:07,240 --> 00:00:09,008 in giving a special shout out 3 00:00:09,109 --> 00:00:12,444 to the donor of this year's Christmas tree, 4 00:00:12,545 --> 00:00:14,179 Mr. mark Stafford! 5 00:00:15,348 --> 00:00:17,249 Yes, mark! 6 00:00:19,519 --> 00:00:21,687 Thank you, mark. 7 00:00:21,788 --> 00:00:24,490 And as soon as our guest of honor arrives, 8 00:00:24,591 --> 00:00:25,791 we can light this tree, huh? 9 00:00:25,892 --> 00:00:27,726 Yes! 10 00:00:27,827 --> 00:00:29,194 Ha ha ha ha! 11 00:01:08,401 --> 00:01:09,935 Ho ho ho! 12 00:01:10,036 --> 00:01:11,737 Seasons greetings, kris! 13 00:01:11,838 --> 00:01:13,439 I had to deliver your mail after hours, 14 00:01:13,540 --> 00:01:15,074 there was so much addressed to Santa. 15 00:01:16,309 --> 00:01:17,276 How's Martha? 16 00:01:17,377 --> 00:01:18,410 Ah, ornery as ever. 17 00:01:18,511 --> 00:01:20,045 She made a special batch of cookies for you. 18 00:01:20,146 --> 00:01:21,447 I'd feed 'em to the reindeer if I were you. 19 00:01:21,548 --> 00:01:23,982 - Give her my regards. - Ah, will do, will do. 20 00:01:24,084 --> 00:01:25,784 Well, the whole town's waiting for ya. 21 00:01:25,885 --> 00:01:28,187 On, comet, on, cupid, 22 00:01:28,288 --> 00:01:29,588 on, donner and blitzen. 23 00:01:29,689 --> 00:01:30,889 To the top of the porch! 24 00:01:30,990 --> 00:01:32,424 To the top of the wall! 25 00:01:32,525 --> 00:01:35,794 - Now... - Dash away, dash away... 26 00:01:35,895 --> 00:01:37,930 Dash away all! 27 00:01:38,031 --> 00:01:40,399 That's great. 28 00:01:45,071 --> 00:01:47,439 - There he is! - Uh-oh! 29 00:01:47,540 --> 00:01:49,975 Ladies and gentlemen, here he is... 30 00:01:50,076 --> 00:01:54,746 Our very own kris kringle! 31 00:01:59,686 --> 00:02:01,587 Yes! Yes! 32 00:02:05,158 --> 00:02:07,092 Thank you. 33 00:02:07,193 --> 00:02:08,527 Ooh. 34 00:02:12,532 --> 00:02:14,500 Yes! 35 00:02:23,877 --> 00:02:26,044 Yes! 36 00:02:26,146 --> 00:02:28,347 Hello, hello, hello! 37 00:02:30,483 --> 00:02:34,820 I suppose a Christmas tree isn't really a Christmas tree 38 00:02:34,921 --> 00:02:36,755 without lights, now, is it? 39 00:02:36,856 --> 00:02:38,524 No! 40 00:02:38,625 --> 00:02:41,894 So... let's count down together. 41 00:02:41,995 --> 00:02:43,829 Five... four... 42 00:02:43,930 --> 00:02:46,698 Three... two... 43 00:02:46,799 --> 00:02:48,167 One! 44 00:03:07,787 --> 00:03:09,755 Anna, Zoe wants to see you. 45 00:03:09,856 --> 00:03:10,889 - Oh, great. - I'll be there in a sec. 46 00:03:10,990 --> 00:03:11,957 Thanks, carly. 47 00:03:17,697 --> 00:03:19,731 Knock, knock. You rang? 48 00:03:19,832 --> 00:03:21,767 Anna, check this out. 49 00:03:21,868 --> 00:03:23,769 Look at this guy. 50 00:03:23,870 --> 00:03:25,671 He really knows how to milk a moment. 51 00:03:25,772 --> 00:03:27,239 - Mm. - Ho ho ho. 52 00:03:27,340 --> 00:03:28,840 Oh, come on, Anna. 53 00:03:28,942 --> 00:03:30,342 This is good stuff. 54 00:03:30,443 --> 00:03:32,144 Oh... there's more. 55 00:03:32,245 --> 00:03:34,046 Of course there is. 56 00:03:34,147 --> 00:03:36,915 A guy named Phil sent me the link. 57 00:03:37,016 --> 00:03:39,818 Says he's the mayor of, uh... mistletoe. 58 00:03:39,919 --> 00:03:41,587 - How quaint. - Says this old guy's 59 00:03:41,688 --> 00:03:43,889 been playing Santa every Christmas for 50 years. 60 00:03:43,990 --> 00:03:45,891 Wow. 61 00:03:45,992 --> 00:03:46,992 And you'll love this part. 62 00:03:47,093 --> 00:03:49,895 He changed his pedestrian name from John Wilson 63 00:03:49,996 --> 00:03:51,396 to kris kringle. 64 00:03:51,497 --> 00:03:53,599 Okay. Well, now he sounds like he needs to be fitted 65 00:03:53,700 --> 00:03:55,033 for a straitjacket. 66 00:03:55,134 --> 00:03:57,469 Why are you telling me this? 67 00:03:58,972 --> 00:04:00,505 No. No! 68 00:04:00,607 --> 00:04:02,608 Zoe, please, you know I'm not a Christmas person. 69 00:04:02,709 --> 00:04:04,009 Exactly. 70 00:04:04,110 --> 00:04:06,678 That's what makes you perfect for the story. 71 00:04:06,779 --> 00:04:07,913 Story? What story? 72 00:04:08,014 --> 00:04:09,648 This guy sounds like a glorified mall Santa. 73 00:04:09,749 --> 00:04:12,184 - Oh... - But he is so much more. 74 00:04:12,285 --> 00:04:14,386 This Santa is the real deal. 75 00:04:14,487 --> 00:04:15,787 Or so he says. 76 00:04:15,888 --> 00:04:18,156 This guy really thinks he is... 77 00:04:18,258 --> 00:04:19,691 "The real" Santa claus? 78 00:04:19,792 --> 00:04:21,326 According to mayor Phil. 79 00:04:21,427 --> 00:04:23,729 Our readers are gonna eat this up. 80 00:04:23,830 --> 00:04:25,897 Oh... I feel like I'm getting indigestion already. 81 00:04:25,999 --> 00:04:27,032 Anna. 82 00:04:27,133 --> 00:04:28,533 We are a family magazine. 83 00:04:28,635 --> 00:04:31,470 Stories like this are our bread and butter. 84 00:04:31,571 --> 00:04:34,172 - Okay... you win. - What do you want me to do? 85 00:04:34,274 --> 00:04:36,208 I have an inspired idea. 86 00:04:36,309 --> 00:04:38,410 - Here it comes. - Okay. 87 00:04:38,511 --> 00:04:40,846 It's the holidays, so why not make this story special? 88 00:04:40,947 --> 00:04:43,482 I mean, 50 years? That's quite an accomplishment. 89 00:04:43,583 --> 00:04:46,151 I want you to go down to mistletoe, 90 00:04:46,252 --> 00:04:48,787 find out what makes Mr. ol' kringle tick, 91 00:04:48,888 --> 00:04:50,656 then I want you to blog about it. 92 00:04:50,757 --> 00:04:53,058 You want me to blog about it? 93 00:04:53,159 --> 00:04:55,394 - Kris kringle... - 50th anniversary. 94 00:04:55,495 --> 00:04:57,496 Our readers are gonna love it. 95 00:04:57,597 --> 00:04:59,765 Okay, am I being punk'd? 96 00:04:59,866 --> 00:05:01,633 It's gonna make a wonderful feature story. 97 00:05:01,734 --> 00:05:03,635 And I've arranged for carly to house sit for you. 98 00:05:03,736 --> 00:05:05,170 You'll leave first thing in the morning. 99 00:05:05,271 --> 00:05:08,206 You really want me to blog about a crazy old man 100 00:05:08,308 --> 00:05:09,708 who thinks he's Santa claus? 101 00:05:09,809 --> 00:05:10,876 I'm sorry, but I don't even think 102 00:05:10,977 --> 00:05:13,979 Quentin Tarantino could make that interesting. 103 00:05:14,080 --> 00:05:15,180 I have faith in you, Anna. 104 00:05:15,281 --> 00:05:17,482 I know you do. 105 00:05:17,583 --> 00:05:20,185 - Oh, Anna! - Yes. 106 00:05:20,286 --> 00:05:22,754 How'd the blind date go last night? 107 00:05:22,855 --> 00:05:24,122 It didn't. 108 00:05:24,223 --> 00:05:25,524 I canceled. 109 00:05:25,625 --> 00:05:27,793 Honey... it's been three years. 110 00:05:27,894 --> 00:05:30,195 You really need to get back out there. 111 00:05:30,296 --> 00:05:32,564 I know, and I love you for caring, but... 112 00:05:32,665 --> 00:05:34,666 I'm just not ready yet. 113 00:05:38,638 --> 00:05:40,906 Dear blogosphere, from now until Christmas, 114 00:05:41,007 --> 00:05:42,007 I will be reporting from 115 00:05:42,108 --> 00:05:43,875 the recently renamed town of mistletoe. 116 00:05:43,976 --> 00:05:45,143 Why, you ask? 117 00:05:45,244 --> 00:05:47,479 Because my editor thought it would be a good idea 118 00:05:47,580 --> 00:05:49,381 to banish me to, of all places, 119 00:05:49,482 --> 00:05:51,917 northern California, where it snows. 120 00:05:52,018 --> 00:05:54,119 My task at hand... To uncover what makes 121 00:05:54,220 --> 00:05:56,221 the great mall Santa of the north tick, 122 00:05:56,322 --> 00:05:58,690 a man affectionately known as kris kringle 123 00:05:58,791 --> 00:06:01,126 who resides in a town called mistletoe. 124 00:06:23,015 --> 00:06:26,118 Good to see ya. 125 00:06:26,219 --> 00:06:28,520 Good! Good to see you. 126 00:06:37,397 --> 00:06:38,797 Aah! 127 00:06:38,898 --> 00:06:40,632 What? 128 00:06:40,733 --> 00:06:42,467 All right! 129 00:06:43,770 --> 00:06:46,471 Uhhgh! 130 00:06:46,572 --> 00:06:48,874 Okay, okay, I'm moving, I'm moving. 131 00:07:02,989 --> 00:07:05,924 Perfect. 132 00:07:12,265 --> 00:07:13,899 It is funny. 133 00:07:14,000 --> 00:07:15,801 It is a laugh. This is good. 134 00:07:18,304 --> 00:07:22,641 I'm in a parade. I'm in a parade. 135 00:08:02,548 --> 00:08:03,548 Hello. 136 00:08:03,649 --> 00:08:05,817 Oh! Happy holidays! 137 00:08:05,918 --> 00:08:07,652 Welcome to the holly inn. 138 00:08:07,753 --> 00:08:08,920 Oh, thank you. 139 00:08:09,021 --> 00:08:10,555 Uh, I believe I have a reservation. 140 00:08:10,656 --> 00:08:13,725 Anna wahl. Family now magazine. 141 00:08:13,826 --> 00:08:15,494 - All right. - Anna wahl. 142 00:08:15,595 --> 00:08:18,897 Mm... no. Uh, no. 143 00:08:18,998 --> 00:08:21,333 Wait! Here we go! 144 00:08:21,434 --> 00:08:23,268 Oh, Anna wahl with an "l". 145 00:08:23,369 --> 00:08:25,303 - Yeah. - That's what I said. 146 00:08:25,404 --> 00:08:26,938 Oh, I thought you said walls. 147 00:08:27,039 --> 00:08:29,508 Well, it's a little noisy in here. 148 00:08:29,609 --> 00:08:32,277 Just need your Jane hancock on the line. 149 00:08:32,378 --> 00:08:33,612 Uh, what's going on in here anyway? 150 00:08:33,713 --> 00:08:36,348 - What do you mean? - Well, all the construction... 151 00:08:36,449 --> 00:08:37,816 Oh, yeah! 152 00:08:37,917 --> 00:08:41,319 Well, uh, our new owner's doing a remodel. 153 00:08:41,420 --> 00:08:43,889 - Wonderful. - Yeah. 154 00:08:43,990 --> 00:08:45,790 Uh... 155 00:08:45,892 --> 00:08:47,826 - How's room number five sound? - Great. 156 00:08:47,927 --> 00:08:49,528 Uh... 157 00:08:49,629 --> 00:08:51,796 I just have, uh, these two bags. 158 00:08:51,898 --> 00:08:53,999 Oh, um... 159 00:08:54,100 --> 00:08:56,234 I hope you don't mind lugging your own bags. 160 00:08:56,335 --> 00:08:58,570 I, uh, strained my back bowling. 161 00:08:58,671 --> 00:09:01,339 - No problem. - Oh, thanks. 162 00:09:01,440 --> 00:09:02,707 - All right. - Just... here? 163 00:09:02,808 --> 00:09:05,377 - Just... yeah. - Just, uh, down that way 164 00:09:05,478 --> 00:09:06,778 and up the stairs. 165 00:09:06,879 --> 00:09:07,946 Make a left. 166 00:09:08,047 --> 00:09:10,849 It's the one with the big sitting room. 167 00:09:28,000 --> 00:09:29,434 Would you be the Anna wahl 168 00:09:29,535 --> 00:09:31,269 from family now magazine? 169 00:09:31,370 --> 00:09:33,805 You made a grand entrance in our parade today. 170 00:09:33,906 --> 00:09:34,806 The one. 171 00:09:34,907 --> 00:09:36,641 Mayor Phil green at your service. 172 00:09:36,742 --> 00:09:37,909 - Oh, excellent! - If you're the mayor, 173 00:09:38,010 --> 00:09:39,377 - then you're the reason I'm here. - Indeed. 174 00:09:39,478 --> 00:09:42,781 - I hope that's a good thing. - Too early to tell. 175 00:09:42,882 --> 00:09:45,483 I'm actually here to check out your, uh... 176 00:09:45,585 --> 00:09:47,852 Your kris kringle, aka John Wilson? 177 00:09:47,954 --> 00:09:50,989 - Hear he's quite an extrovert. - Oh, yes, ma'am. 178 00:09:51,090 --> 00:09:52,757 Kris is some piece of work. 179 00:09:52,858 --> 00:09:55,093 11 months of the year, he pretty much keeps to himself, 180 00:09:55,194 --> 00:09:57,429 spending his time gardening 181 00:09:57,530 --> 00:09:59,164 or fiddling in that workshop of his. 182 00:09:59,265 --> 00:10:01,132 But come December... poof, 183 00:10:01,233 --> 00:10:03,001 like a butterfly bursting out of his cocoon, 184 00:10:03,102 --> 00:10:04,803 there he is. 185 00:10:04,904 --> 00:10:07,405 7:00 P.M. December 1st without fail, 186 00:10:07,506 --> 00:10:08,640 kris shows up in this square 187 00:10:08,741 --> 00:10:10,308 driving that ridiculous car of his. 188 00:10:10,409 --> 00:10:12,911 Then when the holidays are over, 189 00:10:13,012 --> 00:10:14,879 he goes back to his cave. 190 00:10:14,981 --> 00:10:17,983 - Cave? - His house on Santa claus Lane. 191 00:10:18,084 --> 00:10:19,651 Used to be maple drive before the change. 192 00:10:19,752 --> 00:10:22,087 - Change? - Yeah, this town 193 00:10:22,188 --> 00:10:24,289 was called summerville till about 30 years ago. 194 00:10:24,390 --> 00:10:26,791 Christmas of '79, to be exact, the change took effect. 195 00:10:26,892 --> 00:10:28,126 Summerville became mistletoe 196 00:10:28,227 --> 00:10:31,229 and all the street signs took holiday theme names. 197 00:10:31,330 --> 00:10:33,665 Lloyd, our postmaster, nearly went insane. 198 00:10:33,766 --> 00:10:36,067 What about the holly inn? 199 00:10:36,168 --> 00:10:38,336 Yep. Used to be called the summerville inn. 200 00:10:38,437 --> 00:10:41,740 And all of this... 201 00:10:41,841 --> 00:10:43,341 For Mr. Wilson? 202 00:10:43,442 --> 00:10:44,876 Well, he goes by kringle now. 203 00:10:44,977 --> 00:10:46,911 He hasn't answered to Wilson in years. 204 00:10:47,013 --> 00:10:48,747 See, the change came about, Anna, 205 00:10:48,848 --> 00:10:50,548 'cause folks wanted to show kris 206 00:10:50,650 --> 00:10:52,984 just how much they appreciate all he's done for our town. 207 00:10:53,085 --> 00:10:55,654 What exactly has he done? 208 00:10:55,755 --> 00:10:57,489 Let me take you to the St. Nick's 209 00:10:57,590 --> 00:10:59,724 to meet a few folks. 210 00:11:02,294 --> 00:11:03,528 Oh, you're gonna love this place. 211 00:11:03,629 --> 00:11:05,230 St. Nick's cafe. People are great. 212 00:11:05,331 --> 00:11:07,399 You're gonna love it, I promise. 213 00:11:07,500 --> 00:11:08,833 Ahh. 214 00:11:08,934 --> 00:11:09,901 Mr. mayor. 215 00:11:10,002 --> 00:11:11,036 Zelda. 216 00:11:11,137 --> 00:11:12,704 How are we today? 217 00:11:12,805 --> 00:11:13,838 - Well, Zelda. - How are you? 218 00:11:13,939 --> 00:11:16,107 - I'm good. - We've got company. 219 00:11:16,208 --> 00:11:17,842 This is miss Anna wahl, parade interloper. 220 00:11:17,943 --> 00:11:19,244 Oh, my goodness. 221 00:11:19,345 --> 00:11:20,812 A celebrity. 222 00:11:20,913 --> 00:11:22,147 Well... 223 00:11:22,248 --> 00:11:24,516 - Welcome to St. Nick. - Thank you. 224 00:11:24,617 --> 00:11:26,751 Miss wahl, this way. 225 00:11:26,852 --> 00:11:29,020 I'll take you to booth number one. 226 00:11:29,121 --> 00:11:31,156 We usually save it for the president, 227 00:11:31,257 --> 00:11:33,792 but I'll give it to you. 228 00:11:33,893 --> 00:11:37,028 Mayor Phil beat me out by only seven votes 229 00:11:37,129 --> 00:11:38,463 in the last election. 230 00:11:38,564 --> 00:11:41,366 That was despite my "free donuts Wednesday" platform. 231 00:11:41,467 --> 00:11:42,734 But I forgave him. 232 00:11:42,835 --> 00:11:45,103 Well, you were a worthy opponent, Zelda. 233 00:11:45,204 --> 00:11:47,205 - I know it. - Special's on the board. 234 00:11:47,306 --> 00:11:49,641 - Enjoy. - Thanks. 235 00:11:52,445 --> 00:11:54,546 - Trust me? - Sure. 236 00:11:54,647 --> 00:11:57,382 - Yo, harley! - Yes, sir, Mr. mayor. 237 00:11:57,483 --> 00:11:58,717 Let me get two phantom specials. 238 00:11:58,818 --> 00:12:00,318 Yes, sir, Mr. mayor. 239 00:12:00,419 --> 00:12:02,087 - On the taxpayer. - You're the boss! 240 00:12:02,188 --> 00:12:03,321 No, you don't have to do that. 241 00:12:03,422 --> 00:12:04,355 I have an expense account. 242 00:12:04,457 --> 00:12:06,057 - No, no, no. - No problem at all. 243 00:12:06,158 --> 00:12:07,292 We're just happy you're here. 244 00:12:07,393 --> 00:12:09,027 Hey, you were quite a hit in the Christmas parade. 245 00:12:09,128 --> 00:12:10,962 Yes. Famous for my entrances. 246 00:12:11,063 --> 00:12:12,363 By the way, 247 00:12:12,465 --> 00:12:14,232 what is this phantom special? 248 00:12:14,333 --> 00:12:16,067 - You tell her. - I gotta work. 249 00:12:16,168 --> 00:12:18,069 Well, it's not on the regular menu. 250 00:12:18,170 --> 00:12:20,505 It's on the secret menu. 251 00:12:20,606 --> 00:12:23,074 You're gonna enjoy it. 252 00:12:25,144 --> 00:12:26,978 When my mama was dying, God rest her soul, 253 00:12:27,079 --> 00:12:29,080 every evening, he would read to her. 254 00:12:29,181 --> 00:12:30,882 He was there when she passed. 255 00:12:30,983 --> 00:12:32,851 Back in the '80s 256 00:12:32,952 --> 00:12:34,786 when the plants started downsizing, 257 00:12:34,887 --> 00:12:36,588 I was one of the first of the lucky ones 258 00:12:36,689 --> 00:12:38,223 to get laid off. 259 00:12:38,324 --> 00:12:41,426 Kris helped me get back on my feet. 260 00:12:41,527 --> 00:12:43,995 Loaned me the down payment for this diner. 261 00:12:44,096 --> 00:12:44,963 Mm. 262 00:12:45,064 --> 00:12:46,798 What about you, mayor Phil? 263 00:12:46,899 --> 00:12:47,899 Well, sometime back, 264 00:12:48,000 --> 00:12:49,434 the missus and I were having problems, 265 00:12:49,535 --> 00:12:51,002 decided to call it quits. 266 00:12:51,103 --> 00:12:53,972 Kris sat us down, gave us a good talking to, 267 00:12:54,073 --> 00:12:56,174 convinced us to give our marriage a second chance. 268 00:12:56,275 --> 00:12:57,675 That was nearly 20 years ago, 269 00:12:57,777 --> 00:12:59,577 and we've been happily married ever since. 270 00:12:59,678 --> 00:13:00,945 You see, miss wahl, 271 00:13:01,046 --> 00:13:02,380 kris kringle has touched pretty near 272 00:13:02,481 --> 00:13:04,482 every life in this town. 273 00:13:04,583 --> 00:13:06,317 And that's why you changed the name. 274 00:13:06,418 --> 00:13:07,452 - Yes. - And we just wanna 275 00:13:07,553 --> 00:13:08,787 give him a great big thank-you card. 276 00:13:08,888 --> 00:13:09,921 With a big kiss on the bottom, 277 00:13:10,022 --> 00:13:11,089 and that's from me. 278 00:13:11,190 --> 00:13:12,423 Well, I'll admit... 279 00:13:12,525 --> 00:13:13,992 Your Santa certainly is versatile. 280 00:13:14,093 --> 00:13:15,260 Oh, yes, he is. 281 00:13:15,361 --> 00:13:16,861 And you'll see, once you get to know him. 282 00:13:16,962 --> 00:13:18,463 I look forward to it. 283 00:13:18,564 --> 00:13:19,798 I was thinking about stopping by his house 284 00:13:19,899 --> 00:13:23,701 sometime tomorrow. 285 00:13:23,803 --> 00:13:25,236 Well, um... 286 00:13:25,337 --> 00:13:27,272 You see, kris is kind of, uh, particular 287 00:13:27,373 --> 00:13:28,706 about who he lets inside. 288 00:13:28,808 --> 00:13:29,841 - Yeah! - Really? 289 00:13:29,942 --> 00:13:31,242 - Yeah. - Yeah, yeah. 290 00:13:31,343 --> 00:13:33,845 Personally, I've never seen the inside of his house. 291 00:13:33,946 --> 00:13:35,847 - No, neither have I. - No! Are you kidding me? 292 00:13:35,948 --> 00:13:37,949 Okay. This is fascinating. 293 00:13:38,050 --> 00:13:39,217 Well, all the folks around here, 294 00:13:39,318 --> 00:13:41,452 we're accustomed to kris's eccentricities. 295 00:13:41,554 --> 00:13:43,721 Oh, wait one... 296 00:13:43,823 --> 00:13:45,723 Oh, you know what? That's my editor. 297 00:13:45,825 --> 00:13:47,392 I should go. 298 00:13:47,493 --> 00:13:49,394 - Thank you, guys. - Miss wahl? 299 00:13:49,495 --> 00:13:50,962 Can I call you Anna? 300 00:13:51,063 --> 00:13:52,931 - Of course. - Well, then, come on, Anna. 301 00:13:53,032 --> 00:13:54,699 I'm done with my shift. I'm gonna walk you down. 302 00:13:54,800 --> 00:13:56,367 - Oh, great. - Good night, ladies. 303 00:13:56,468 --> 00:13:57,802 - See you later. - Thanks, mayor. 304 00:13:57,903 --> 00:14:00,371 - Thank you, harley. - Oh, you too. 305 00:14:00,472 --> 00:14:03,141 This is a letter from a little girl called Virginia. 306 00:14:03,242 --> 00:14:05,910 And she says, "please tell me the truth. 307 00:14:06,011 --> 00:14:07,312 Is there a Santa claus?" 308 00:14:07,413 --> 00:14:10,815 "Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa claus. 309 00:14:10,916 --> 00:14:13,484 "He exists as certainly as love and generosity 310 00:14:13,586 --> 00:14:15,220 "and devotion exist, 311 00:14:15,321 --> 00:14:18,223 "and you know that they are bound to give to your life 312 00:14:18,324 --> 00:14:19,524 "its highest beauty and its joy. 313 00:14:19,625 --> 00:14:23,328 "How dreary it would be if there were no Santa claus. 314 00:14:23,429 --> 00:14:27,265 "It would be just as dreary if there were no virginias. 315 00:14:27,366 --> 00:14:30,501 "So... a thousand years from now, 316 00:14:30,603 --> 00:14:33,638 "there will be another Santa claus. 317 00:14:33,739 --> 00:14:39,110 He'll continue to make glad the hearts of childhood." 318 00:14:39,211 --> 00:14:40,845 Do you believe? 319 00:14:40,946 --> 00:14:42,046 - Mm-hmm! - Yeah! 320 00:14:47,953 --> 00:14:51,456 - Zelda, tell me... - How did all this happen? 321 00:14:51,557 --> 00:14:54,158 How does John Wilson, ordinary citizen, 322 00:14:54,260 --> 00:14:57,195 become kris kringle? 323 00:14:58,731 --> 00:15:01,266 It's a real tearjerker, this story. 324 00:15:01,367 --> 00:15:03,601 I think I can handle it. 325 00:15:06,038 --> 00:15:10,341 - It was Christmas Eve... - 1960. 326 00:15:10,442 --> 00:15:12,477 Only three days prior, 327 00:15:12,578 --> 00:15:15,413 John had married his high school sweetheart, 328 00:15:15,514 --> 00:15:16,381 Betty Clark. 329 00:15:16,482 --> 00:15:17,949 She couldn't stand the thought 330 00:15:18,050 --> 00:15:19,984 of anyone being alone on Christmas Eve. 331 00:15:20,085 --> 00:15:21,786 And this was to be their very first Christmas 332 00:15:21,887 --> 00:15:23,888 as husband and wife. 333 00:15:23,989 --> 00:15:26,524 You see, she wouldn't leave the hospital 334 00:15:26,625 --> 00:15:31,329 until the last of her patients had drifted off to sleep. 335 00:15:34,066 --> 00:15:37,201 Betty was on her way home to John 336 00:15:37,303 --> 00:15:41,739 when her car hit a patch of ice near the old road. 337 00:15:41,840 --> 00:15:43,708 There was an accident? 338 00:15:43,809 --> 00:15:45,476 Yeah. 339 00:15:45,577 --> 00:15:49,280 - She didn't make it. - No. 340 00:15:49,381 --> 00:15:50,915 Oh... that's so sad. 341 00:15:51,016 --> 00:15:53,418 Oh, I told you. 342 00:15:53,519 --> 00:15:56,187 So losing his wife... 343 00:15:56,288 --> 00:15:59,657 - That's what made him go crazy. - Oh, no, now, wait now. 344 00:15:59,758 --> 00:16:01,559 Who... who's to say that he's crazy? 345 00:16:01,660 --> 00:16:04,062 He changed his name to kris kringle. 346 00:16:04,163 --> 00:16:05,730 He thinks he's Santa claus. 347 00:16:05,831 --> 00:16:07,966 I would say that's a little more than just eccentric. 348 00:16:08,067 --> 00:16:10,268 Well, I suppose that there's a lot of people 349 00:16:10,369 --> 00:16:13,137 with a couple doses of crazy in 'em. 350 00:16:13,238 --> 00:16:15,406 I like ketchup with my pancakes. 351 00:16:15,507 --> 00:16:17,442 I sleep with mittens on my feet. 352 00:16:17,543 --> 00:16:20,611 And harley... He likes to get up on the roof 353 00:16:20,713 --> 00:16:24,882 in his underwear, and he talks to the moon. 354 00:16:24,984 --> 00:16:26,517 Cuckoo! Well? 355 00:16:26,618 --> 00:16:28,653 Those are quirks. 356 00:16:28,754 --> 00:16:31,522 This has been going on 50 years with him. 357 00:16:31,623 --> 00:16:33,691 Do you know what I think? 358 00:16:33,792 --> 00:16:36,995 I think you need to get around town 359 00:16:37,096 --> 00:16:39,497 and you need to talk to as many folks as possible, 360 00:16:39,598 --> 00:16:42,066 and you gotta get to know kris... 361 00:16:42,167 --> 00:16:45,570 And then you make up your mind. 362 00:16:45,671 --> 00:16:48,439 - That's very good advice. - I know. 363 00:16:48,540 --> 00:16:49,974 - I'll take you up on that. - Okay. 364 00:16:50,075 --> 00:16:52,443 - Thank you for the walk home. - Toodle-oo! 365 00:16:52,544 --> 00:16:53,811 Good night. 366 00:17:02,121 --> 00:17:06,424 Ohh... 367 00:17:27,679 --> 00:17:28,846 Ah... 368 00:17:31,450 --> 00:17:34,585 Oh, you're kidding me! 369 00:17:43,395 --> 00:17:44,662 Hello! Front desk! 370 00:17:44,763 --> 00:17:46,597 - Hi. Hello. - This is Anna wahl in room five. 371 00:17:46,698 --> 00:17:48,766 - Oh, Anna, I can't hear. - The noise in the background... 372 00:17:48,867 --> 00:17:51,302 Yes, I realize there's a loud sound coming from my room. 373 00:17:51,403 --> 00:17:52,970 You hear that? You hear it? 374 00:17:53,072 --> 00:17:55,339 It sounds like an army of gremlins 375 00:17:55,441 --> 00:17:56,808 making horseshoes in here. 376 00:17:56,909 --> 00:17:58,743 Oh, we already got somebody to fix that. 377 00:17:58,844 --> 00:18:01,012 - Love to have it fixed. - First thing in the morning. 378 00:18:01,113 --> 00:18:03,314 - Morning! - Oh, fantastic. 379 00:18:03,415 --> 00:18:05,149 Sounds perfect. You have a good night. 380 00:18:05,250 --> 00:18:06,851 You too! 381 00:18:06,952 --> 00:18:10,521 Oh... this place. 382 00:18:13,025 --> 00:18:14,926 - Morning, Jake. - Morning. How's it going? 383 00:18:15,027 --> 00:18:16,694 - Good. Morning, guys. - Hey, man. 384 00:18:16,795 --> 00:18:18,362 Looking good. 385 00:18:28,140 --> 00:18:31,142 Hello? 386 00:18:48,927 --> 00:18:49,827 Aah! 387 00:18:49,928 --> 00:18:51,429 Oh! Oh... oh! 388 00:18:51,530 --> 00:18:53,131 - What are you doing here? - I'm so sorry! 389 00:18:53,232 --> 00:18:54,265 - I was just... - Just get out now! 390 00:18:54,366 --> 00:18:55,867 - I don't care... go! - Of course. Uh... 391 00:18:55,968 --> 00:18:56,968 - Go! - Hank told me 392 00:18:57,069 --> 00:18:58,836 there was something wrong with your heater. 393 00:18:58,937 --> 00:19:00,538 - I don't... go! - If it makes you feel better, 394 00:19:00,639 --> 00:19:02,073 - I didn't see anything. - Please leave! 395 00:19:03,709 --> 00:19:05,243 What is it with this place? 396 00:19:05,344 --> 00:19:07,712 I don't believe that you sent some strange man into my room 397 00:19:07,813 --> 00:19:09,247 without calling me first? 398 00:19:09,348 --> 00:19:11,015 - I'm real sorry, miss wahls. - I didn't see him come in. 399 00:19:11,116 --> 00:19:12,984 Well, yeah, sure, like Johnny handyman's 400 00:19:13,085 --> 00:19:14,785 just gonna come strolling in off the street 401 00:19:14,887 --> 00:19:16,954 walking right past you without checking with you first. 402 00:19:17,055 --> 00:19:19,457 Well, actually, he's more than just a handyman, he... 403 00:19:19,558 --> 00:19:20,791 I just don't want anyone in my room 404 00:19:20,893 --> 00:19:23,194 unless you're absolutely sure I'm not there. 405 00:19:23,295 --> 00:19:25,229 - Is that too much to ask? - No, not at all, miss wahls. 406 00:19:25,330 --> 00:19:26,597 Good. And it's wahl. 407 00:19:26,698 --> 00:19:28,566 No "s". Just wahl. 408 00:19:28,667 --> 00:19:31,169 Oh. Don't worry, miss walls... wahl. 409 00:19:31,270 --> 00:19:33,171 We'll get that heater fixed for ya. 410 00:19:33,272 --> 00:19:34,639 Thank you. 411 00:19:34,740 --> 00:19:35,640 Oh, miss walls! 412 00:19:35,741 --> 00:19:39,043 Congrats on makin' the front page! 413 00:19:48,320 --> 00:19:49,887 That fateful Christmas Eve phone call 414 00:19:49,988 --> 00:19:51,289 forever altered the life 415 00:19:51,390 --> 00:19:53,891 of the small-town furniture maker. 416 00:19:53,992 --> 00:19:55,593 It's gonna make ya type faster. 417 00:19:55,694 --> 00:19:58,196 Thanks, Zelda. 418 00:20:03,035 --> 00:20:04,302 Kids would line up around the block 419 00:20:04,403 --> 00:20:05,903 for hours ahead of time, 420 00:20:06,004 --> 00:20:08,272 waiting for a chance to be the first one on his lap. 421 00:20:08,373 --> 00:20:11,042 It was a real badge of honor. 422 00:20:11,143 --> 00:20:15,213 It was 1973. I was first that year. 423 00:20:15,314 --> 00:20:18,349 Probably one of the biggest days of my childhood. 424 00:20:18,450 --> 00:20:20,484 I was first once, 1984. 425 00:20:20,586 --> 00:20:22,386 I was four years old. 426 00:20:22,487 --> 00:20:24,989 I tugged on his beard to make sure it was real. 427 00:20:25,090 --> 00:20:26,424 I was the last kid once, 428 00:20:26,525 --> 00:20:28,960 Christmas Eve, '65. 429 00:20:29,061 --> 00:20:30,194 Kris gave me a ride home. 430 00:20:30,295 --> 00:20:31,829 Said he was off to the north pole. 431 00:20:31,930 --> 00:20:34,498 Didn't anyone find this a little bit... weird? 432 00:20:34,600 --> 00:20:36,701 Weird? It was Santa claus. 433 00:20:36,802 --> 00:20:38,269 Ho ho ho! Ha! 434 00:20:40,472 --> 00:20:42,940 You know, when I was a little girl, 435 00:20:43,041 --> 00:20:45,776 December 1st was the biggest day of the year. 436 00:20:45,877 --> 00:20:47,245 Even bigger than my birthday. 437 00:20:47,346 --> 00:20:48,679 Because that was the day kris kringle 438 00:20:48,780 --> 00:20:52,250 came out of his house. 439 00:20:52,351 --> 00:20:54,051 You like some popcorn, Anna? 440 00:20:54,152 --> 00:20:55,920 - No, thanks. - Yeah, by the late '50s, 441 00:20:56,021 --> 00:20:58,389 our little town had pretty near dried up. 442 00:20:58,490 --> 00:21:00,358 You know, people were starting to lose hope. 443 00:21:00,459 --> 00:21:03,027 Then one December, kris put that suit on... 444 00:21:03,128 --> 00:21:04,262 And before you know it, 445 00:21:04,363 --> 00:21:06,063 we had families coming from Miles around, 446 00:21:06,164 --> 00:21:07,932 just so the kids could sit on Santa's lap. 447 00:21:08,033 --> 00:21:10,468 Kris had become like our very own 448 00:21:10,569 --> 00:21:12,303 - economic stimulus package. - Mm. 449 00:21:12,404 --> 00:21:14,171 Yeah, our little town had become synonymous 450 00:21:14,273 --> 00:21:16,173 with all things Christmas. 451 00:21:16,275 --> 00:21:17,541 My dad, Phil senior, 452 00:21:17,643 --> 00:21:19,377 he started the name change petition. 453 00:21:19,478 --> 00:21:20,878 He said it just didn't seem right, 454 00:21:20,979 --> 00:21:22,546 kris kringle living in summerville. 455 00:21:22,648 --> 00:21:24,849 Our local radio station 456 00:21:24,950 --> 00:21:26,217 started a name-picking contest. 457 00:21:26,318 --> 00:21:28,486 Mistletoe won by two votes. 458 00:21:28,587 --> 00:21:29,654 Noel came in second. 459 00:21:29,755 --> 00:21:31,956 - Noel! - Noel. 460 00:21:32,057 --> 00:21:34,625 Ah, the kids used to line up around the block. 461 00:21:34,726 --> 00:21:35,793 Not so many anymore. 462 00:21:35,894 --> 00:21:37,395 I mean, some days, we hardly have any at all. 463 00:21:37,496 --> 00:21:39,563 Ah, the young families, they've moved to the cities. 464 00:21:39,665 --> 00:21:42,667 Lots of malls and game stores and food courts. 465 00:21:42,768 --> 00:21:44,602 Well, why do you think kris still does it? 466 00:21:44,703 --> 00:21:47,705 Let me tell you something about kris. 467 00:21:47,806 --> 00:21:50,608 He's the most unselfish man I've ever met. 468 00:21:50,709 --> 00:21:52,510 And the little ones, they take to him 469 00:21:52,611 --> 00:21:54,045 because he's got this essence. 470 00:21:54,146 --> 00:21:56,314 - What essence? - Yeah... goodness. 471 00:21:56,415 --> 00:21:57,848 And they can feel it. 472 00:21:57,949 --> 00:21:59,617 He's... he's genuine. 473 00:21:59,718 --> 00:22:02,520 Genuine? 474 00:22:02,621 --> 00:22:04,689 Little kids can spot a phony Miles away. 475 00:22:04,790 --> 00:22:06,490 But with kris, they know. 476 00:22:06,591 --> 00:22:08,092 He's the real deal. 477 00:22:09,628 --> 00:22:11,228 Here he comes! 478 00:22:11,330 --> 00:22:12,496 Oh! Ha ha ha! 479 00:22:12,597 --> 00:22:15,566 I've gotta get a shot of this. 480 00:22:15,667 --> 00:22:18,669 - Here he is, kids! - Ha ha, boy! 481 00:22:18,770 --> 00:22:20,404 Merry Christmas, kris. 482 00:22:20,505 --> 00:22:21,839 - They all been waitin' for ya! - I know. 483 00:22:21,940 --> 00:22:23,741 There we go, there we go. 484 00:22:23,842 --> 00:22:27,111 Hello! Ah... excuse me. 485 00:22:28,580 --> 00:22:30,614 All right, kids, come on. Let's go. 486 00:22:30,716 --> 00:22:32,216 Come on. There ya go. 487 00:22:32,317 --> 00:22:33,884 Hey. 488 00:22:33,985 --> 00:22:37,521 I'm sorry I'm a bit late, but there ya go. 489 00:22:37,622 --> 00:22:38,856 Come on. 490 00:22:38,957 --> 00:22:40,291 Don't be tardy. Ha ha. 491 00:22:47,733 --> 00:22:50,601 - Merry Christmas. - Yes. 492 00:22:50,702 --> 00:22:53,003 Hi! Hi, excuse... 493 00:22:53,105 --> 00:22:54,305 Hey, no cutting. 494 00:22:54,406 --> 00:22:56,173 - Oh, I'm sorry. - Sorry. 495 00:22:58,610 --> 00:23:00,378 Hello, Joshua! 496 00:23:00,479 --> 00:23:02,913 I hear you scored a goal the other day. 497 00:23:03,014 --> 00:23:04,048 - My first. - Oh, well. 498 00:23:04,149 --> 00:23:05,816 As long as you're enjoying yourself, 499 00:23:05,917 --> 00:23:07,618 that's all that counts. 500 00:23:07,719 --> 00:23:09,787 Now, Josh, you promised your mother 501 00:23:09,888 --> 00:23:12,289 that you would keep your room spick and span this year. 502 00:23:12,391 --> 00:23:14,658 So how's that going? 503 00:23:14,760 --> 00:23:17,027 Oh, well, I suppose nobody's perfect. 504 00:23:17,129 --> 00:23:19,397 Now, what would you like for Christmas? 505 00:23:19,498 --> 00:23:21,932 A pair of new cleats, please. 506 00:23:22,033 --> 00:23:24,635 - Right! - A pair of new cleats. 507 00:23:24,736 --> 00:23:26,504 I'll see what I can do. 508 00:23:26,605 --> 00:23:28,606 If you remember to be nice to your sister, 509 00:23:28,707 --> 00:23:30,841 you might just get them. 510 00:23:32,043 --> 00:23:33,778 I'll try. 511 00:23:33,879 --> 00:23:35,846 Oh? Good. 512 00:23:37,482 --> 00:23:40,117 Excuse me, Mr. Wilson, I'd love to do... 513 00:23:40,218 --> 00:23:41,685 You misunderstand, miss. 514 00:23:41,787 --> 00:23:44,588 There's no Mr. Wilson here. 515 00:23:44,689 --> 00:23:46,991 - Is there, kids? - No! 516 00:23:47,092 --> 00:23:48,926 - No. - We have a doubter here. 517 00:23:49,027 --> 00:23:50,294 No. No. I'm sorry. 518 00:23:50,395 --> 00:23:51,729 I'm sorry. Mr. kringle. 519 00:23:51,830 --> 00:23:53,297 - Mm-hmm. - As I was saying, um, 520 00:23:53,398 --> 00:23:55,699 - I'm Anna wahl from... - Oh, Anna wahl 521 00:23:55,801 --> 00:23:57,001 from family now magazine. 522 00:23:57,102 --> 00:23:58,702 I saw your picture in the paper. 523 00:23:58,804 --> 00:24:00,371 - Oh. - I love your magazine. 524 00:24:00,472 --> 00:24:02,706 I make my elves read it all the time. 525 00:24:02,808 --> 00:24:05,409 That... that's great. 526 00:24:05,510 --> 00:24:07,111 Um... I was wondering if I could interview you 527 00:24:07,212 --> 00:24:08,579 - for a story? - Hey, kris, how you doing? 528 00:24:08,680 --> 00:24:10,381 - Ho ho ho! - Merry Christmas. 529 00:24:10,482 --> 00:24:13,617 Uh, story. What... what is the subject 530 00:24:13,718 --> 00:24:15,019 of this story? 531 00:24:15,120 --> 00:24:15,986 Well, you, actually. 532 00:24:16,087 --> 00:24:17,955 - Me? - Yes! 533 00:24:18,056 --> 00:24:20,658 About how this is your 50th year playing Santa. 534 00:24:20,759 --> 00:24:23,861 Playing... Santa. 535 00:24:23,962 --> 00:24:27,231 Oh, children, it seems we have a doubter. 536 00:24:29,434 --> 00:24:30,801 Oh, no, no, I-I... 537 00:24:30,902 --> 00:24:33,871 Didn't mean playing... Santa. 538 00:24:33,972 --> 00:24:35,806 What I meant to say 539 00:24:35,907 --> 00:24:38,409 was that... That the story, um... 540 00:24:38,510 --> 00:24:40,244 You know what, can I just buy you a cup of coffee 541 00:24:40,345 --> 00:24:42,680 and we can talk, I can ask you a few questions? 542 00:24:42,781 --> 00:24:44,448 - All right. - That should be all right. 543 00:24:44,549 --> 00:24:46,650 Uh, give me a few minutes, 544 00:24:46,751 --> 00:24:50,020 and we'll go to St. Nick cafe. 545 00:24:50,121 --> 00:24:51,956 - Great. Perfect. - Thank you. Thanks. 546 00:24:52,057 --> 00:24:53,390 Oh, one more thing, uh... 547 00:24:53,492 --> 00:24:55,159 I prefer eggnog. 548 00:24:55,260 --> 00:24:57,962 Hmm? 549 00:25:00,732 --> 00:25:03,200 So are you enjoying... 550 00:25:03,301 --> 00:25:05,336 Our little town, Annabelle? 551 00:25:05,437 --> 00:25:06,837 Do you mind if I call you Annabelle? 552 00:25:06,938 --> 00:25:09,306 - Hi, kris! - I guess not. 553 00:25:09,407 --> 00:25:12,343 Nobody's really called me that in a long time. 554 00:25:12,444 --> 00:25:14,445 - So are you? - Am I... 555 00:25:14,546 --> 00:25:17,014 - Enjoying our town? - Oh, right. 556 00:25:17,115 --> 00:25:19,450 Uh... I guess. 557 00:25:19,551 --> 00:25:22,786 I'm... I'm definitely more of a city girl. 558 00:25:24,289 --> 00:25:26,390 I try to avoid the city, myself, 559 00:25:26,491 --> 00:25:28,058 except for Christmas Eve, of course. 560 00:25:28,159 --> 00:25:29,560 Of course. 561 00:25:29,661 --> 00:25:32,196 I detect a hint of skepticism. 562 00:25:32,297 --> 00:25:36,166 Oh... you don't believe in Santa claus. 563 00:25:36,268 --> 00:25:39,236 I've always had more trouble with the whole time/space thing. 564 00:25:39,337 --> 00:25:42,106 Mistletoe's a long way from the north pole, 565 00:25:42,207 --> 00:25:43,741 so... if you're here Christmas Eve, 566 00:25:43,842 --> 00:25:45,709 how could you possibly make it back for your rounds? 567 00:25:45,810 --> 00:25:46,944 You must remember 568 00:25:47,045 --> 00:25:48,445 that the ordinary rules of time and space 569 00:25:48,547 --> 00:25:50,881 don't apply to Santa claus. 570 00:25:50,982 --> 00:25:53,684 Silly me. 571 00:25:53,785 --> 00:25:56,153 - Here's your usual, kris. - Thank you. 572 00:25:56,254 --> 00:25:59,156 - Do you mind if I... - No, no, not at all. 573 00:25:59,257 --> 00:26:03,193 Okay. So you've been playing Santa... 574 00:26:03,295 --> 00:26:04,428 Mm? 575 00:26:04,529 --> 00:26:06,730 Let me rephrase that. 576 00:26:06,831 --> 00:26:09,333 You've been the local Santa claus here 577 00:26:09,434 --> 00:26:10,668 for 50 years. 578 00:26:10,769 --> 00:26:12,303 - Is that right? - Mm-hmm. 579 00:26:12,404 --> 00:26:14,638 - Sounds about right. - And how does it feel 580 00:26:14,739 --> 00:26:17,241 now that there aren't so many children anymore? 581 00:26:17,342 --> 00:26:19,510 You used to believe, didn't you, Annabelle? 582 00:26:21,212 --> 00:26:23,314 - A long time ago. - What about the beard? 583 00:26:23,415 --> 00:26:24,615 Is that real? 584 00:26:24,716 --> 00:26:26,450 Ah, yes, all there. 585 00:26:26,551 --> 00:26:27,785 What's left of it. 586 00:26:27,886 --> 00:26:29,186 Feel for yourself. Come on. 587 00:26:29,287 --> 00:26:30,788 No. I'll take your word on it. 588 00:26:30,889 --> 00:26:32,923 - Come on, I won't break. - Come on, I dare you. 589 00:26:33,024 --> 00:26:34,858 Oh. Well... 590 00:26:35,961 --> 00:26:37,094 Yeah. That's real, all right. 591 00:26:37,195 --> 00:26:38,562 Good for you. 592 00:26:38,663 --> 00:26:41,699 So... would you like to see where I live? 593 00:26:41,800 --> 00:26:42,967 - Really? - Mm-hmm. 594 00:26:43,068 --> 00:26:44,868 I thought you'd never ask. 595 00:27:12,864 --> 00:27:14,832 Wow. This is really somethin'. 596 00:27:14,933 --> 00:27:16,200 Yeah? 597 00:27:16,301 --> 00:27:19,036 My home away from home. 598 00:27:19,137 --> 00:27:20,838 Oh, right, right. 599 00:27:20,939 --> 00:27:22,573 'Cause you live at the north pole. 600 00:27:22,674 --> 00:27:25,242 Now you're catching on. 601 00:27:38,823 --> 00:27:40,791 Well, uh... 602 00:27:40,892 --> 00:27:42,026 Good day, Annabelle. 603 00:27:42,127 --> 00:27:43,894 What... aren't you gonna invite me in? 604 00:27:43,995 --> 00:27:47,965 Oh, perhaps, when I get to know you a little better. 605 00:27:49,234 --> 00:27:52,403 Well, can you at least give me a quote for my blog? 606 00:27:54,239 --> 00:27:55,873 "If there's any kindness I can show 607 00:27:55,974 --> 00:27:59,076 "or any good thing I can do to any fellow being, 608 00:27:59,177 --> 00:28:01,145 "then let me do it now, 609 00:28:01,246 --> 00:28:04,081 "not deter nor neglect it, 610 00:28:04,182 --> 00:28:06,617 as I shall not pass this way again." 611 00:28:11,322 --> 00:28:15,459 Or you can just write ho ho ho, merry Christmas! 612 00:28:20,965 --> 00:28:23,434 Oh, he's a fruitcake, all right, 613 00:28:23,535 --> 00:28:24,568 with extra nuts. 614 00:28:24,669 --> 00:28:26,203 Better not blog about that. 615 00:28:26,304 --> 00:28:27,671 He wouldn't let me in his house. 616 00:28:27,772 --> 00:28:29,173 Who knows what he's hiding in there. 617 00:28:29,274 --> 00:28:31,008 Focus on the charming, 618 00:28:31,109 --> 00:28:32,276 not the crazy. 619 00:28:32,377 --> 00:28:34,445 By the way, your first blog got more hits 620 00:28:34,546 --> 00:28:36,580 than all of our other stories combined. 621 00:28:36,681 --> 00:28:38,782 Oh, right, yes, 622 00:28:38,883 --> 00:28:40,751 "coming this spring to family now... 623 00:28:40,852 --> 00:28:42,986 The story of the plumber who thinks he's the easter bunny." 624 00:28:43,088 --> 00:28:44,822 Check in later. 625 00:28:57,302 --> 00:28:59,536 Ohh... 626 00:29:03,108 --> 00:29:05,743 So enough about the world's noisiest b&b. 627 00:29:05,844 --> 00:29:08,479 Back to the reason you're here... Mr. John Wilson. 628 00:29:08,580 --> 00:29:10,114 Alias, kris kringle. 629 00:29:10,215 --> 00:29:11,815 First a little background on mistletoe 630 00:29:11,916 --> 00:29:13,917 beginning with a trivia question. 631 00:29:14,018 --> 00:29:16,720 What was mistletoe's original name? 632 00:29:16,821 --> 00:29:19,089 A... whoville, b... bedford falls, 633 00:29:19,190 --> 00:29:20,524 or c... summerville? 634 00:29:20,625 --> 00:29:23,360 If you chose "c", congratulations. 635 00:29:23,461 --> 00:29:25,729 You've just won a free trip to the north pole. 636 00:29:31,302 --> 00:29:33,837 Oh! I am... not looking. 637 00:29:33,938 --> 00:29:35,906 Ha ha. Very funny. 638 00:29:36,007 --> 00:29:38,509 - It's, uh... - It's all finished. 639 00:29:38,610 --> 00:29:40,978 Ah. It's about time. 640 00:29:41,079 --> 00:29:43,547 - Mark Stafford. - Anna wahl. 641 00:29:43,648 --> 00:29:46,517 - Oh, right. - The Christmas parade crasher. 642 00:29:46,618 --> 00:29:48,652 Yes! The world-famous parade crasher. 643 00:29:48,753 --> 00:29:50,287 I also hear you're a writer. 644 00:29:50,388 --> 00:29:51,889 You're, uh, working on an assignment? 645 00:29:51,990 --> 00:29:53,157 You have good sources. 646 00:29:53,258 --> 00:29:54,958 Mark Stafford... where... You know, 647 00:29:55,059 --> 00:29:57,761 you know, there's a divorce lawyer named mark Stafford. 648 00:29:57,862 --> 00:29:59,329 Represented one of my friend's ex-husbands. 649 00:29:59,430 --> 00:30:00,831 There used to be. 650 00:30:00,932 --> 00:30:03,367 No. No! 651 00:30:03,468 --> 00:30:05,669 - You're that mark Stafford? - I was that mark Stafford. 652 00:30:05,770 --> 00:30:07,237 I heard he was a real shark. 653 00:30:07,338 --> 00:30:09,873 And now you're a handyman in mistletoe? 654 00:30:09,974 --> 00:30:11,775 Yeah, well, I'm not exactly a handyman. 655 00:30:11,876 --> 00:30:13,076 It's... more my hobby. 656 00:30:13,178 --> 00:30:16,213 I work pro Bono exclusively for the holly inn. 657 00:30:16,314 --> 00:30:18,215 And sometimes for my neighbor mabel. 658 00:30:18,316 --> 00:30:19,950 She's got some plumbing issues. 659 00:30:20,051 --> 00:30:22,186 And why do you do this? 660 00:30:22,287 --> 00:30:23,654 I bought the inn a couple months back. 661 00:30:23,755 --> 00:30:26,623 Ah! So you're the guy... 662 00:30:26,724 --> 00:30:28,525 Hey, listen, you mind if I ask you 663 00:30:28,626 --> 00:30:30,861 a couple questions while you're here? 664 00:30:30,962 --> 00:30:31,962 No. Shoot. 665 00:30:32,063 --> 00:30:35,299 Mark Stafford, erstwhile divorce lawyer. 666 00:30:35,400 --> 00:30:39,369 Do you have any... Fond childhood memories 667 00:30:39,470 --> 00:30:40,871 of kris kringle? 668 00:30:40,972 --> 00:30:43,040 Let's see... 669 00:30:43,141 --> 00:30:46,543 I remember the first time I crawled up on Santa's lap. 670 00:30:46,644 --> 00:30:48,612 I was terrified. 671 00:30:48,713 --> 00:30:51,381 And then he spotted me. 672 00:30:51,482 --> 00:30:53,984 And the first time he said my name, 673 00:30:54,085 --> 00:30:55,786 it was like... 674 00:30:55,887 --> 00:30:57,955 I already knew who he was. 675 00:30:58,056 --> 00:31:00,557 Like I'd always known who he was. 676 00:31:00,658 --> 00:31:04,161 I don't even remember what he said to me. 677 00:31:04,262 --> 00:31:07,898 Just that he made me feel... Safe. 678 00:31:07,999 --> 00:31:10,300 Kris has this rare gift. 679 00:31:10,401 --> 00:31:12,169 He can make anyone believe 680 00:31:12,270 --> 00:31:15,572 they're the most important person in the entire world. 681 00:31:17,942 --> 00:31:19,643 Okay. Thank you. 682 00:31:19,744 --> 00:31:21,378 You're welcome. 683 00:31:28,052 --> 00:31:30,921 Should I... tip you or... 684 00:31:31,022 --> 00:31:32,456 I don't think so. 685 00:31:32,557 --> 00:31:35,292 Question... what does one do around here 686 00:31:35,393 --> 00:31:36,994 after hours? 687 00:31:37,095 --> 00:31:40,497 - Well... - Funny you should ask that. 688 00:31:40,598 --> 00:31:42,766 ♪ We wish you a merry Christmas ♪ 689 00:31:42,867 --> 00:31:44,434 ♪ we wish you a merry Christmas ♪ 690 00:31:44,535 --> 00:31:46,770 ♪ we wish you a merry Christmas ♪ 691 00:31:46,871 --> 00:31:48,739 ♪ and a happy new year 692 00:31:48,840 --> 00:31:51,341 ♪ good tidings we bring 693 00:31:51,442 --> 00:31:53,410 ♪ to you and your kin 694 00:31:53,511 --> 00:31:55,479 ♪ we wish you a merry Christmas ♪ 695 00:31:55,580 --> 00:31:57,848 ♪ and a happy new year 696 00:31:57,949 --> 00:32:00,317 ♪ so bring us a figgy pudding 697 00:32:00,418 --> 00:32:02,352 ♪ so bring us a figgy pudding ♪ 698 00:32:02,453 --> 00:32:03,687 Hi, Anna! 699 00:32:03,788 --> 00:32:07,057 - Hey! - Want some hot chocolate? 700 00:32:07,158 --> 00:32:09,526 - It is on the house. - Sure. Thank you. 701 00:32:09,627 --> 00:32:10,794 - And a yummy cookie? - No cookies. 702 00:32:10,895 --> 00:32:12,930 - No! - You're watchin' your figure. 703 00:32:15,133 --> 00:32:17,134 So you made it. 704 00:32:17,235 --> 00:32:19,403 Yeah. I have to admit, 705 00:32:19,504 --> 00:32:21,805 it got a little lonely back at the inn. 706 00:32:21,906 --> 00:32:24,207 - Well, how's the story coming? - Good. Good. 707 00:32:24,309 --> 00:32:26,777 Just... waiting for the pulitzer people to call. 708 00:32:26,878 --> 00:32:28,512 This is nice. 709 00:32:28,613 --> 00:32:31,281 A family gathering. What about you? 710 00:32:31,382 --> 00:32:33,784 - Wife and kids? - No. Not married. 711 00:32:35,253 --> 00:32:37,120 Uh, to Santa claus? 712 00:32:37,221 --> 00:32:38,789 Okay. 713 00:32:38,890 --> 00:32:42,159 - You believe in Santa claus? - Well, I believe in kris. 714 00:32:42,260 --> 00:32:44,628 You think that's good for him, enabling his delusion? 715 00:32:44,729 --> 00:32:47,030 Oh, it's not a delusion to him. 716 00:32:47,131 --> 00:32:48,966 ♪ See the blazing yule before us ♪ 717 00:32:49,067 --> 00:32:51,969 - You, uh, care to sing? - Uh... 718 00:32:52,070 --> 00:32:54,071 No. There won't be any singing. 719 00:32:54,172 --> 00:32:55,872 - Trust me! - Really? 720 00:32:55,974 --> 00:32:57,641 - Mm-hmm. - Well, then... 721 00:32:57,742 --> 00:32:59,476 I'm afraid I'm gonna have to ask you to leave. 722 00:32:59,577 --> 00:33:02,879 - Really? - Fat chance. 723 00:33:02,981 --> 00:33:04,314 ♪ Fa LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA ♪ 724 00:33:04,415 --> 00:33:06,850 ♪ while I tell of yuletide treasure ♪ 725 00:33:06,951 --> 00:33:10,587 My family spent Christmas in airports, mostly. 726 00:33:10,688 --> 00:33:12,823 Always traveling somewhere... London, Paris, 727 00:33:12,924 --> 00:33:14,758 Tahiti one year. 728 00:33:14,859 --> 00:33:16,827 My dad loved flying on Christmas 729 00:33:16,928 --> 00:33:18,895 'cause he said it was never crowded. 730 00:33:18,997 --> 00:33:21,598 - Mm. - When I was four... 731 00:33:21,699 --> 00:33:22,966 This is great... 732 00:33:23,067 --> 00:33:25,669 My mom told me, "Santa claus is a myth 733 00:33:25,770 --> 00:33:28,271 created to stimulate retail sales." 734 00:33:28,373 --> 00:33:30,707 Well, there must have been one Christmas gift 735 00:33:30,808 --> 00:33:34,678 that stood out... The easy-bake oven, the tea set. 736 00:33:34,779 --> 00:33:37,614 When I was seven, I begged them for a puppy. 737 00:33:37,715 --> 00:33:40,784 I wanted a dog more than anything in the world. 738 00:33:40,885 --> 00:33:44,988 What I ended up with that year was a little stuffed schnauzer 739 00:33:45,089 --> 00:33:47,290 that they picked up at an airport gift shop. 740 00:33:50,495 --> 00:33:52,029 ♪ We won't go until we get some ♪ 741 00:33:52,130 --> 00:33:54,131 ♪ we won't go until we get some ♪ 742 00:33:54,232 --> 00:33:56,967 ♪ so bring it right here 743 00:33:57,068 --> 00:33:59,136 so did you ever get the dog? 744 00:33:59,237 --> 00:34:01,671 - No. - Why not? 745 00:34:03,241 --> 00:34:05,609 Never got around to it. 746 00:34:05,710 --> 00:34:08,011 So what about you? 747 00:34:08,112 --> 00:34:11,615 Why would you leave all that divorce money for... this? 748 00:34:11,716 --> 00:34:13,583 Ha ha. You wouldn't believe me if I told you. 749 00:34:13,684 --> 00:34:15,519 Oh, try me. 750 00:34:15,620 --> 00:34:17,087 I, uh, had this really big case. 751 00:34:17,188 --> 00:34:18,522 It was a nasty divorce. 752 00:34:18,623 --> 00:34:20,123 Two parties. 753 00:34:20,224 --> 00:34:21,691 Couldn't agree on what time it was 754 00:34:21,793 --> 00:34:23,326 much less anything that mattered. 755 00:34:23,428 --> 00:34:25,562 It was the last day of court. 756 00:34:25,663 --> 00:34:27,197 I had just finished what I thought 757 00:34:27,298 --> 00:34:29,032 was a brilliant closing argument. 758 00:34:29,133 --> 00:34:32,502 I was getting a coffee at the vending machine 759 00:34:32,603 --> 00:34:34,671 feeling really good about myself 760 00:34:34,772 --> 00:34:36,406 when I started to have this feeling 761 00:34:36,507 --> 00:34:38,241 that I was being watched. 762 00:34:38,342 --> 00:34:40,777 Watched? 763 00:34:40,878 --> 00:34:42,679 Turned around, and there was this little girl 764 00:34:42,780 --> 00:34:44,047 just... staring at me. 765 00:34:44,148 --> 00:34:46,516 I assume that she wants something out of the machine, 766 00:34:46,617 --> 00:34:47,784 so I ask her, "what would you like? 767 00:34:47,885 --> 00:34:49,052 It's on me." 768 00:34:49,153 --> 00:34:51,054 And she didn't say anything. She just kept... 769 00:34:51,155 --> 00:34:54,057 Staring at me with these penetrating green eyes. 770 00:34:54,158 --> 00:34:57,094 Finally, she says, 771 00:34:57,195 --> 00:34:59,429 "mister, why are you tearing apart my family?" 772 00:34:59,530 --> 00:35:02,299 Ow. That's intense. 773 00:35:04,969 --> 00:35:06,303 What did you say? 774 00:35:06,404 --> 00:35:09,573 - Nothing. I was... - Floored. 775 00:35:09,674 --> 00:35:11,975 Didn't have an answer for her. 776 00:35:12,076 --> 00:35:14,478 Hotshot lawyer with a silver tongue 777 00:35:14,579 --> 00:35:16,980 rendered speechless by a ten-year-old. 778 00:35:17,081 --> 00:35:20,117 Then, I had this... 779 00:35:20,218 --> 00:35:21,585 Wave of nausea come over me. 780 00:35:21,686 --> 00:35:23,753 I knew I had to get out of here, 781 00:35:23,855 --> 00:35:25,689 so I walked out of the courthouse 782 00:35:25,790 --> 00:35:28,525 and got in my car and just... drove. 783 00:35:28,626 --> 00:35:30,760 Had no idea where I was going. 784 00:35:30,862 --> 00:35:32,696 I ended up here. 785 00:35:32,797 --> 00:35:34,064 My hometown. 786 00:35:34,165 --> 00:35:37,367 The place I thought I had outgrown. 787 00:35:37,468 --> 00:35:39,903 Hmm. 788 00:35:40,004 --> 00:35:42,539 - And you never went back? - Nope. 789 00:35:42,640 --> 00:35:45,742 I was fined. My license suspended. 790 00:35:45,843 --> 00:35:49,045 My partners bought my shares out of the firm 791 00:35:49,147 --> 00:35:51,581 and asked me for my key to the executive washroom. 792 00:35:51,682 --> 00:35:53,884 That's quite a story. 793 00:35:53,985 --> 00:35:57,020 - Yeah. Funny part is... - I didn't care. 794 00:35:57,121 --> 00:36:01,158 I knew at that moment my old life was over. 795 00:36:01,259 --> 00:36:03,093 I was no longer a lawyer. 796 00:36:03,194 --> 00:36:06,029 I was just some guy stumped by a little girl's question. 797 00:36:06,130 --> 00:36:08,732 So... here I am back home 798 00:36:08,833 --> 00:36:10,700 in a town formerly known as summerville. 799 00:36:10,801 --> 00:36:12,169 My family's all gone, 800 00:36:12,270 --> 00:36:14,237 so there's no real reason for me to stay here. 801 00:36:14,338 --> 00:36:16,573 It just... feels right. 802 00:36:18,075 --> 00:36:19,776 And now you're remodeling your inn. 803 00:36:19,877 --> 00:36:21,645 I like staying busy. 804 00:36:21,746 --> 00:36:24,948 What about the answer to the little girl's question? 805 00:36:25,049 --> 00:36:27,350 Still workin' on it. 806 00:36:29,687 --> 00:36:31,288 Oh, well... 807 00:36:31,389 --> 00:36:33,890 Good night. 808 00:36:33,991 --> 00:36:35,325 Good night, Anna. 809 00:36:45,670 --> 00:36:47,270 Hello again, and welcome back to mistletoe, 810 00:36:47,371 --> 00:36:48,738 faithful bloggers. 811 00:36:48,839 --> 00:36:51,441 So far, it's been a most interesting week 812 00:36:51,542 --> 00:36:53,543 trailing after Mr. kringle. 813 00:36:53,644 --> 00:36:56,046 Tuesday, I won a $17 pot 814 00:36:56,147 --> 00:36:59,082 at mistletoe retirement home bingo night. 815 00:37:01,419 --> 00:37:02,752 B-10! 816 00:37:02,853 --> 00:37:03,720 Oh, bingo! 817 00:37:03,821 --> 00:37:06,356 Bingo! Whoo! 818 00:37:07,658 --> 00:37:09,125 Don't worry, bloggers. 819 00:37:09,227 --> 00:37:11,962 I put it all back in the kitty. 820 00:37:12,063 --> 00:37:13,530 Ho ho ho ho! 821 00:37:13,631 --> 00:37:14,864 It'll soon be Christmas! 822 00:37:14,966 --> 00:37:16,166 Here's some goodies for the tree. 823 00:37:16,267 --> 00:37:17,534 Here we go! 824 00:37:17,635 --> 00:37:20,904 Wednesday found me at the local children's hospital. 825 00:37:21,005 --> 00:37:22,906 Ah... all right. 826 00:37:27,078 --> 00:37:28,411 Thanks. 827 00:37:35,119 --> 00:37:36,653 Hey, harley. 828 00:37:36,754 --> 00:37:39,656 Hey, mark. 829 00:37:39,757 --> 00:37:41,558 - Hey. - Hi. 830 00:37:41,659 --> 00:37:42,993 - Sit? - Sure. 831 00:37:43,094 --> 00:37:44,361 I'll eat over here, Zelda. 832 00:37:44,462 --> 00:37:45,629 Got it, Mr. staff. 833 00:37:45,730 --> 00:37:47,764 Hey, you do know... 834 00:37:47,865 --> 00:37:50,634 Phil told me about the special menu. 835 00:37:50,735 --> 00:37:52,869 I wouldn't believe everything Phil tells you. 836 00:37:52,970 --> 00:37:55,672 - Thanks for the tip. - He also said you're a nice guy. 837 00:37:55,773 --> 00:37:58,241 Well, you can believe some of the things Phil says. 838 00:37:58,342 --> 00:37:59,943 Mistletoe gotten under your skin yet? 839 00:38:00,044 --> 00:38:01,278 You mean that in a good way? 840 00:38:01,379 --> 00:38:03,680 - Yeah. - This town has a way of... 841 00:38:03,781 --> 00:38:05,515 Growing on people. 842 00:38:05,616 --> 00:38:07,350 Well, not this people. 843 00:38:07,451 --> 00:38:09,853 - City girl. - Oh, here you go, darlin'. 844 00:38:09,954 --> 00:38:11,321 That was fast! 845 00:38:11,422 --> 00:38:13,089 - Well, they know my... - Routine. 846 00:38:13,190 --> 00:38:15,525 - He's a growing boy. - Nice! 847 00:38:15,626 --> 00:38:18,328 So... I saw your blog yesterday. 848 00:38:18,429 --> 00:38:20,830 You're a good writer. 849 00:38:20,931 --> 00:38:22,098 Thank you. 850 00:38:22,199 --> 00:38:24,134 Any, uh... 851 00:38:24,235 --> 00:38:25,468 Novels in the works? 852 00:38:25,569 --> 00:38:27,570 Close. Unfinished play. 853 00:38:27,672 --> 00:38:30,006 It's probably gonna stay that way. 854 00:38:30,107 --> 00:38:32,242 Really? Why don't you finish it? 855 00:38:32,343 --> 00:38:34,177 Oh, hit a wall. 856 00:38:34,278 --> 00:38:36,513 Maybe I will... Someday. 857 00:38:36,614 --> 00:38:38,481 - Good. - I'd like to read it. 858 00:38:38,582 --> 00:38:39,916 Hey, Anna. 859 00:38:40,017 --> 00:38:41,284 - Oh, hi! - Hi. 860 00:38:41,385 --> 00:38:42,852 Mark, I am really looking forward to 861 00:38:42,953 --> 00:38:44,154 your party tonight at the inn. 862 00:38:44,255 --> 00:38:45,855 - Oh, great, Nora. - I'll see you there. 863 00:38:45,956 --> 00:38:47,023 - Okay. - Take care. 864 00:38:47,124 --> 00:38:48,191 Bye. 865 00:38:48,292 --> 00:38:49,426 Party? 866 00:38:49,527 --> 00:38:52,529 Actually, I was just about ready to invite you. 867 00:38:52,630 --> 00:38:53,496 Sure, you were. 868 00:38:53,597 --> 00:38:55,999 It's my annual Christmas party. 869 00:38:56,100 --> 00:38:57,767 - I would love for you to come. - Mm... 870 00:38:57,868 --> 00:39:00,470 All the eggnog you can drink. 871 00:39:00,571 --> 00:39:01,938 I'll think about it. 872 00:39:02,039 --> 00:39:03,707 - Great. - I gotta go. 873 00:39:03,808 --> 00:39:06,509 Duty calls. Maybe I'll see ya later? 874 00:39:06,610 --> 00:39:08,111 - Great. - Enjoy that breakfast. 875 00:39:08,212 --> 00:39:09,179 - I will. - Bye. 876 00:39:09,280 --> 00:39:11,348 Bye. 877 00:39:11,449 --> 00:39:13,350 - Do ya feel it? - Do I feel what? 878 00:39:13,451 --> 00:39:14,918 Christmas? Yeah. 879 00:39:15,019 --> 00:39:16,786 - No, no, don't you feel it? - No! What are you 880 00:39:16,887 --> 00:39:18,621 - talking about, Hank? - Romance! 881 00:39:18,723 --> 00:39:20,223 Romance is in the air! 882 00:39:20,324 --> 00:39:22,158 - Romance is in the air? - What do you mean by that? 883 00:39:22,259 --> 00:39:23,693 Yeah, yeah, you know that reporter Anna 884 00:39:23,794 --> 00:39:25,462 that's been around town. 885 00:39:25,563 --> 00:39:27,530 - You and Anna! - Are you kidding me? 886 00:39:27,631 --> 00:39:30,500 - What about your back? - No, no, not me! 887 00:39:30,601 --> 00:39:32,435 Mark! Mark Stafford. 888 00:39:32,536 --> 00:39:34,170 - Oh, okay. - They're perfect together. 889 00:39:34,271 --> 00:39:35,538 All right, now I get it. 890 00:39:35,639 --> 00:39:38,541 Mark and Anna, okay. That makes a lot more sense. 891 00:39:38,642 --> 00:39:40,276 - Yeah, yeah. - All right, now, uh... 892 00:39:40,378 --> 00:39:41,978 - Ya got the stuff? - Yeah, yeah. 893 00:39:42,079 --> 00:39:43,513 - Made up last night. - Yeah, give 'em to me. 894 00:39:43,614 --> 00:39:44,714 Give 'em to me. All right, quickly. 895 00:39:44,815 --> 00:39:46,349 Good! 896 00:39:46,450 --> 00:39:48,017 - Beautiful! - Thanks. 897 00:39:48,119 --> 00:39:49,619 Now, listen, if kringle finds out 898 00:39:49,720 --> 00:39:51,054 that we're padding the letters to Santa, 899 00:39:51,155 --> 00:39:53,456 I'm telling ya, he is gonna put us on the naughty list 900 00:39:53,557 --> 00:39:54,791 like he did last year for opening up 901 00:39:54,892 --> 00:39:56,526 all those big presents under the tree! 902 00:39:56,627 --> 00:39:58,128 - Oh, yeah. - No, he's not gonna find out. 903 00:39:58,229 --> 00:40:00,330 - That was a bad idea. - He'll never find out. 904 00:40:00,431 --> 00:40:01,664 All right, he better not. 905 00:40:01,766 --> 00:40:04,834 - Zoe, please... - Stop trying to play matchmaker. 906 00:40:04,935 --> 00:40:06,236 He's a nice guy. End of story. 907 00:40:06,337 --> 00:40:08,338 Good guys don't grow on trees, you know. 908 00:40:08,439 --> 00:40:10,673 Hey, why don't you take a photo of him? 909 00:40:10,775 --> 00:40:12,776 Email it to me so I can check him out. 910 00:40:12,877 --> 00:40:15,412 - Yeah, that's not happening. - Try and use your imagination. 911 00:40:15,513 --> 00:40:17,981 - All right. - Have fun tonight, Anna. 912 00:40:18,082 --> 00:40:19,182 I'll try. 913 00:40:19,283 --> 00:40:20,683 Please do. 914 00:40:29,894 --> 00:40:32,295 ♪ When the snow lay round about ♪ 915 00:40:32,396 --> 00:40:34,964 ♪ deep and crisp and even 916 00:40:35,065 --> 00:40:37,233 ♪ brightly shown the moon that night ♪ 917 00:40:37,334 --> 00:40:40,036 ♪ though the frost was cruel ♪ 918 00:40:40,137 --> 00:40:42,906 ♪ when a poor man came in sight ♪ 919 00:40:43,007 --> 00:40:47,677 - Anna! I felt you! - Come in! Oh! 920 00:40:47,778 --> 00:40:50,046 Well, look at you. 921 00:40:50,147 --> 00:40:51,915 You look lovely. 922 00:40:52,016 --> 00:40:53,817 Could use a little more red, but... 923 00:40:53,918 --> 00:40:56,553 You do. You do, you look beautiful. 924 00:40:56,654 --> 00:41:00,056 ♪ Lay round about deep and crisp and even ♪ 925 00:41:00,157 --> 00:41:02,826 Gonna introduce you to all these people. 926 00:41:02,927 --> 00:41:04,894 Yoo-hoo! Whoo! Whoo! Whoo! 927 00:41:04,995 --> 00:41:05,995 Whoo! Whoo! Whoo! 928 00:41:06,096 --> 00:41:07,831 Thank you. This is Anna. 929 00:41:07,932 --> 00:41:10,300 You know Anna. Give her a hand. 930 00:41:10,401 --> 00:41:12,602 Give her a hand. Make her feel welcome. 931 00:41:19,376 --> 00:41:21,911 ...decorating for hours! 932 00:41:28,886 --> 00:41:30,854 'Scuse me. 933 00:41:30,955 --> 00:41:32,822 Whew. 934 00:41:32,923 --> 00:41:35,358 - Happy holidays. - Hi! 935 00:41:35,459 --> 00:41:37,360 I see that you made it. 936 00:41:37,461 --> 00:41:40,663 You're just another stop on my party-hopping tour. 937 00:41:42,633 --> 00:41:45,034 - Great party, by the way. - Thank you. 938 00:41:45,135 --> 00:41:46,769 I didn't know kris was musical. 939 00:41:46,871 --> 00:41:50,106 Mm-hmm. He's a man of many talents. 940 00:41:52,376 --> 00:41:55,044 I brought wine. 941 00:41:55,145 --> 00:41:56,646 So you have. 942 00:41:56,747 --> 00:41:59,582 Thank you. 943 00:42:01,785 --> 00:42:03,319 Well, I'm gonna... 944 00:42:03,420 --> 00:42:05,421 Go back out there and mingle. 945 00:42:05,523 --> 00:42:07,624 Anna... 946 00:42:07,725 --> 00:42:10,260 I'm really glad you came. 947 00:42:10,361 --> 00:42:11,728 Whoa! 948 00:42:11,829 --> 00:42:14,430 - Sorry. - I'll see ya out there. 949 00:42:26,944 --> 00:42:27,844 Thank you, thank you. 950 00:42:30,581 --> 00:42:32,549 Ah. 951 00:42:32,650 --> 00:42:34,617 Might I have the pleasure? 952 00:42:34,718 --> 00:42:36,419 Well, of course! 953 00:43:01,745 --> 00:43:04,447 You're a wonderful dancer. 954 00:43:05,983 --> 00:43:07,150 Why, thank you, Annabelle. 955 00:43:07,251 --> 00:43:10,253 My, uh, wife taught me very well. 956 00:43:10,354 --> 00:43:12,989 You must have loved her very much. 957 00:43:13,090 --> 00:43:15,091 - Must have? - I still love her very much. 958 00:43:15,192 --> 00:43:18,561 Mrs. kringle is the light of my life. 959 00:43:23,334 --> 00:43:24,667 Brian didn't really like to dance. 960 00:43:24,768 --> 00:43:27,604 Brian? 961 00:43:29,873 --> 00:43:32,008 My husband. 962 00:43:33,677 --> 00:43:35,745 He passed away. 963 00:43:36,880 --> 00:43:38,615 I'm so sorry. 964 00:43:41,218 --> 00:43:43,553 It was three years ago, Christmas Eve. 965 00:43:43,654 --> 00:43:46,522 I imagine you miss him very much. 966 00:43:49,960 --> 00:43:52,161 I think I'm gonna get some air. 967 00:43:52,262 --> 00:43:53,563 Thank you for the dance. 968 00:44:08,812 --> 00:44:11,214 You really scored big with the, uh, with the antlers. 969 00:44:11,315 --> 00:44:12,348 Didn't I? 970 00:44:12,449 --> 00:44:14,717 - What about your snowman boxers? - Oh, yeah. 971 00:44:14,818 --> 00:44:17,320 - I hear those are in this year. - Oh, yeah. 972 00:44:17,421 --> 00:44:19,422 I had a great time tonight. 973 00:44:19,523 --> 00:44:21,391 - Thanks. - So did I. 974 00:44:24,328 --> 00:44:26,262 Hey, you two. 975 00:44:26,363 --> 00:44:28,164 The night is young, 976 00:44:28,265 --> 00:44:30,533 but I'm off to my cave. 977 00:44:30,634 --> 00:44:33,569 I'm ready for my hot chocolate and cupcake. 978 00:44:33,671 --> 00:44:35,405 Good night! 979 00:44:35,506 --> 00:44:38,675 - Lovely party, mark. - Good night. Good night. 980 00:44:38,776 --> 00:44:41,044 Feel like a cup of coffee? 981 00:44:41,145 --> 00:44:42,779 It's midnight. 982 00:44:42,880 --> 00:44:44,714 Yeah, well, the... 983 00:44:44,815 --> 00:44:46,149 Holly inn is still open. 984 00:44:46,250 --> 00:44:49,052 Okay. 985 00:44:52,423 --> 00:44:54,991 And the phone rings... 986 00:44:55,092 --> 00:44:58,528 Just like it's done a thousand times before, but... 987 00:44:58,629 --> 00:45:00,663 Something feels different. 988 00:45:02,866 --> 00:45:05,802 Somehow you just know. 989 00:45:05,903 --> 00:45:09,072 And in a moment, everything, your... hopes, your dreams, 990 00:45:09,173 --> 00:45:11,307 they're just... 991 00:45:11,408 --> 00:45:13,476 Gone. 992 00:45:17,347 --> 00:45:19,716 Can't imagine. 993 00:45:21,752 --> 00:45:24,721 Most people don't make it back from something like that. 994 00:45:28,125 --> 00:45:30,226 But then there's kris. 995 00:45:30,327 --> 00:45:32,228 He could be mad at the whole world 996 00:45:32,329 --> 00:45:34,464 for the lousy hand he was dealt... 997 00:45:34,565 --> 00:45:36,632 But he goes the other way. 998 00:45:36,734 --> 00:45:39,001 Decides to dedicate his whole life to the... 999 00:45:39,103 --> 00:45:41,704 Memory of his wife... 1000 00:45:41,805 --> 00:45:45,374 To live as if Betty's still here. 1001 00:45:45,476 --> 00:45:47,677 Watching him. 1002 00:45:50,280 --> 00:45:52,248 It's true love. 1003 00:46:03,627 --> 00:46:06,062 It's been an interesting evening. 1004 00:46:08,599 --> 00:46:09,966 Good night, mark Stafford. 1005 00:46:17,474 --> 00:46:19,308 Good night, Anna wahl. 1006 00:46:27,317 --> 00:46:29,085 Bye. 1007 00:46:59,850 --> 00:47:01,551 Morning, Jake. Morning, Jim. 1008 00:47:01,652 --> 00:47:03,019 Morning, Anna. 1009 00:47:09,960 --> 00:47:12,228 - Hello! Front desk! - Hey, Hank. 1010 00:47:12,329 --> 00:47:13,696 Can you do me a favor and get the guys 1011 00:47:13,797 --> 00:47:15,565 some coffee and donuts on me? 1012 00:47:15,666 --> 00:47:17,233 - Sure thing! - Thanks. 1013 00:47:20,470 --> 00:47:21,971 Hey, thanks, Anna. 1014 00:47:22,072 --> 00:47:24,173 - My pleasure. - Don't work too hard, boys. 1015 00:47:24,274 --> 00:47:26,509 - Hey, Anna. - You got a sister? 1016 00:47:26,610 --> 00:47:28,511 - Sorry, Jake. - She's married. 1017 00:47:28,612 --> 00:47:31,347 - And your point is? - Ah ha ha ha ha! 1018 00:47:31,448 --> 00:47:32,548 - Thanks, Anna. - Have a good day. 1019 00:47:32,649 --> 00:47:34,584 Thanks again! 1020 00:47:39,857 --> 00:47:42,024 And why am I in such a good mood today? 1021 00:47:42,125 --> 00:47:43,593 I don't know, bloggers. 1022 00:47:43,694 --> 00:47:45,561 Maybe it's just the silly season. 1023 00:47:45,662 --> 00:47:46,929 Or maybe kris kringle's magic 1024 00:47:47,030 --> 00:47:49,098 is beginning to have an effect on me. 1025 00:47:51,134 --> 00:47:53,603 Can I get you anything else, Anna? 1026 00:47:53,704 --> 00:47:56,439 - Oh, no, I'm good. - I'm just, uh, finishing up. 1027 00:47:56,540 --> 00:47:58,641 You mind if I take the weight off my dogs? 1028 00:47:58,742 --> 00:48:01,477 - They're barkin'. - Of course! Have a seat. 1029 00:48:06,149 --> 00:48:07,483 Is something on your mind? 1030 00:48:07,584 --> 00:48:10,319 Well... let's not pussyfoot around. 1031 00:48:10,420 --> 00:48:15,358 I know all about you and mark Stafford. 1032 00:48:16,560 --> 00:48:19,729 Oh! Jeez, does everybody know? 1033 00:48:19,830 --> 00:48:21,197 - Pretty much. - Yeah. 1034 00:48:21,298 --> 00:48:22,398 Oh, okay. 1035 00:48:22,499 --> 00:48:23,699 Thank you very much, Hank. 1036 00:48:23,800 --> 00:48:26,435 Oh, come on, he's a real catch, if you ask me. 1037 00:48:26,536 --> 00:48:28,137 I see the way you look at him. 1038 00:48:28,238 --> 00:48:30,139 - Oh, really? - And how do I look at him? 1039 00:48:30,240 --> 00:48:33,809 Like you just tasted your first chocolate truffle. 1040 00:48:33,911 --> 00:48:35,544 I love truffles. 1041 00:48:35,646 --> 00:48:36,946 Exactly! 1042 00:48:41,818 --> 00:48:43,052 Oh... 1043 00:48:43,153 --> 00:48:46,389 Now that man is the reason that they invented jeans. 1044 00:48:46,490 --> 00:48:49,158 Stop it. 1045 00:48:55,465 --> 00:48:57,533 - Yeah! - All right! 1046 00:49:03,073 --> 00:49:05,708 So, Owen, did you tell Santa what you want for Christmas? 1047 00:49:05,809 --> 00:49:08,411 - A new Wii game. - Cool. What'd he say? 1048 00:49:08,512 --> 00:49:10,413 Santa said I should always tell the truth, 1049 00:49:10,514 --> 00:49:12,281 especially about dropping my big sister's iPhone 1050 00:49:12,382 --> 00:49:13,449 in the toilet. 1051 00:49:13,550 --> 00:49:15,818 - Oh! - How did he know about that? 1052 00:49:15,919 --> 00:49:17,320 Uh, duh! 1053 00:49:17,421 --> 00:49:18,821 He's Santa. 1054 00:49:18,922 --> 00:49:20,456 - That's right, I'm sorry. - I forgot. 1055 00:49:20,557 --> 00:49:22,992 My mom made me come here today 1056 00:49:23,093 --> 00:49:24,293 'cause she felt sorry for him 1057 00:49:24,394 --> 00:49:27,263 'cause hardly any kids come here anymore. 1058 00:49:30,701 --> 00:49:33,102 Well, it's very nice that you did. 1059 00:49:33,203 --> 00:49:34,937 - Thanks for talking to me, Owen. - Don't mention it. 1060 00:49:35,038 --> 00:49:36,005 - Happy Christmas. - You too. 1061 00:49:36,106 --> 00:49:38,641 - Thank you. - Okay, you ready? 1062 00:49:38,742 --> 00:49:40,776 It's all right. 1063 00:49:40,877 --> 00:49:42,244 There's nothing to be afrai... 1064 00:49:42,346 --> 00:49:44,246 Oh, honey! 1065 00:49:44,348 --> 00:49:46,115 It's all right. 1066 00:49:46,216 --> 00:49:48,217 He's a very nice man. 1067 00:49:48,318 --> 00:49:49,885 I'm so sorry, kris. 1068 00:49:49,987 --> 00:49:52,254 Amber was so excited to meet you. 1069 00:49:52,356 --> 00:49:54,056 - Oh, that... - That's all right. 1070 00:49:54,157 --> 00:49:55,992 Perhaps Mrs. rutherford 1071 00:49:56,093 --> 00:49:57,893 would like to sit here? 1072 00:49:59,129 --> 00:50:01,864 That sounds like a very good idea. 1073 00:50:01,965 --> 00:50:03,666 What do you think, sweetie? 1074 00:50:03,767 --> 00:50:06,102 Should we have Mrs. rutherford sit on kris's lap? 1075 00:50:06,203 --> 00:50:08,671 I think it'll be all right. 1076 00:50:08,772 --> 00:50:11,674 Okay? Do you want me to give her to him? 1077 00:50:11,775 --> 00:50:14,910 Okay. 1078 00:50:15,012 --> 00:50:16,779 Here you go, kris. 1079 00:50:19,750 --> 00:50:22,051 Well, hello there, Mrs. rutherford. 1080 00:50:22,152 --> 00:50:24,420 I am happy to see you. 1081 00:50:24,521 --> 00:50:26,655 What's that you say? 1082 00:50:26,757 --> 00:50:27,790 She does? 1083 00:50:27,891 --> 00:50:29,458 Amber, 1084 00:50:29,559 --> 00:50:31,594 Mrs. rutherford says 1085 00:50:31,695 --> 00:50:34,530 that you want Santa to bring you a doll's house 1086 00:50:34,631 --> 00:50:35,931 for Christmas. 1087 00:50:36,033 --> 00:50:37,600 Is that true? 1088 00:50:37,701 --> 00:50:41,337 She also says that sometimes you sing to her at night 1089 00:50:41,438 --> 00:50:45,074 when she's afraid of the dark. 1090 00:50:45,175 --> 00:50:48,878 Let's see... Now, how does that song go? 1091 00:50:48,979 --> 00:50:53,282 ♪ Angels watching ever round thee ♪ 1092 00:50:53,383 --> 00:50:56,152 ♪ all through the night 1093 00:50:56,253 --> 00:51:00,056 ♪ in thy slumbers close surround thee ♪ 1094 00:51:00,157 --> 00:51:03,259 ♪ all through the night 1095 00:51:03,360 --> 00:51:05,494 would you like to sing with me? 1096 00:51:05,595 --> 00:51:08,898 Yeah? Come on. 1097 00:51:08,999 --> 00:51:11,634 And so... 1098 00:51:11,735 --> 00:51:15,404 ♪ Angels watching ever round thee ♪ 1099 00:51:15,505 --> 00:51:17,606 ♪ all through the night 1100 00:51:17,707 --> 00:51:22,078 ♪ in thy slumbers close surround thee ♪ 1101 00:51:22,179 --> 00:51:25,314 ♪ all through the night 1102 00:51:25,415 --> 00:51:28,217 look, she's smiling. 1103 00:51:28,318 --> 00:51:30,886 Yes. Look. 1104 00:51:30,987 --> 00:51:32,988 She's smiling. Ha ha. 1105 00:51:35,659 --> 00:51:37,560 This is what it feels like, Annabelle. 1106 00:51:37,661 --> 00:51:38,828 What what feels like? 1107 00:51:38,929 --> 00:51:42,531 Oh, riding my magic sleigh way up in the heavens. 1108 00:51:42,632 --> 00:51:44,767 - Must be nice. - Oh, it is. 1109 00:51:44,868 --> 00:51:46,135 It really is. 1110 00:51:46,236 --> 00:51:48,537 - I'll take you there someday. - I'd like that. 1111 00:51:48,638 --> 00:51:49,738 Don't you want to put the top up? 1112 00:51:49,840 --> 00:51:51,073 What top? 1113 00:51:59,116 --> 00:52:01,584 Kris, are you okay? 1114 00:52:01,685 --> 00:52:02,885 Kris. 1115 00:52:02,986 --> 00:52:04,253 What is it? 1116 00:52:04,354 --> 00:52:07,389 This is where it happened. 1117 00:52:10,594 --> 00:52:13,496 She was hurrying home. 1118 00:52:13,597 --> 00:52:15,664 It was a cold, rainy Christmas Eve. 1119 00:52:20,937 --> 00:52:22,004 Aah! 1120 00:52:24,574 --> 00:52:27,510 Betty never liked to keep me waiting. 1121 00:52:27,611 --> 00:52:30,012 If only she knew... 1122 00:52:30,113 --> 00:52:31,580 I'd have waited forever. 1123 00:52:35,385 --> 00:52:38,120 My Betty was one-of-a-kind. 1124 00:52:38,221 --> 00:52:41,690 Beautiful inside and out. 1125 00:52:44,594 --> 00:52:48,697 She'd give her last dime to a stranger and... 1126 00:52:48,798 --> 00:52:51,300 And not think about it twice. 1127 00:52:51,401 --> 00:52:55,604 She loved everybody and everybody loved her in return. 1128 00:52:55,705 --> 00:52:58,340 That was my wife. 1129 00:52:58,441 --> 00:53:02,244 And she loved Christmas. It was her favorite holiday. 1130 00:53:02,345 --> 00:53:05,848 And she loved it all... The baking, the wrapping. 1131 00:53:05,949 --> 00:53:09,852 But especially, she loved the giving of gifts. 1132 00:53:09,953 --> 00:53:11,353 My Betty loved Christmas. 1133 00:53:11,454 --> 00:53:12,988 She used to say, 1134 00:53:13,089 --> 00:53:16,258 "if only Christmas could last 12 months a year." 1135 00:53:16,359 --> 00:53:17,927 That's why you do it. 1136 00:53:18,028 --> 00:53:19,528 That's why you're Santa claus. 1137 00:53:19,629 --> 00:53:21,096 You do it for her. You do it for Betty. 1138 00:53:21,198 --> 00:53:24,166 Well, maybe this old man's not so crazy after all. 1139 00:53:24,267 --> 00:53:26,502 I just wish she could be here 1140 00:53:26,603 --> 00:53:28,771 to see what you've done with your life. 1141 00:53:28,872 --> 00:53:31,006 Oh, I think she is here. 1142 00:53:31,107 --> 00:53:33,108 Right now. 1143 00:53:33,210 --> 00:53:36,178 How do you know that? 1144 00:53:36,279 --> 00:53:38,147 - Well... - I see my Betty's light 1145 00:53:38,248 --> 00:53:40,683 reflected in the children's faces. 1146 00:53:40,784 --> 00:53:44,053 That's how I know she's still with me. 1147 00:53:44,154 --> 00:53:46,755 Love never dies, Annabelle. 1148 00:53:51,828 --> 00:53:53,395 I wish I could believe like you. 1149 00:53:53,496 --> 00:53:55,030 Maybe someday you will. 1150 00:53:55,131 --> 00:53:58,100 It's never too late to have faith. 1151 00:54:00,203 --> 00:54:02,504 Best be going. 1152 00:54:02,606 --> 00:54:04,440 People will start to talk. 1153 00:54:04,541 --> 00:54:06,475 - Oh, stop it. - Ha ha ha ha. 1154 00:54:13,083 --> 00:54:15,784 Oh, my, I do believe I have a dead battery. 1155 00:54:15,885 --> 00:54:18,120 You don't have a spare one in your purse, do you? 1156 00:54:18,221 --> 00:54:20,089 No, I don't. 1157 00:54:20,190 --> 00:54:21,724 But I do... 1158 00:54:21,825 --> 00:54:23,192 Have a cell phone. 1159 00:54:23,293 --> 00:54:24,193 Oh! 1160 00:54:33,403 --> 00:54:35,371 Okay, give her a try! 1161 00:54:35,472 --> 00:54:37,973 Hey, it started right away. 1162 00:54:38,074 --> 00:54:39,575 Well done, mark, my boy! 1163 00:54:39,676 --> 00:54:41,977 You'll get a little something extra in your stocking 1164 00:54:42,078 --> 00:54:43,379 this year! 1165 00:54:43,480 --> 00:54:46,515 Perhaps you'd see miss wahl back to the square? 1166 00:54:46,616 --> 00:54:48,617 - Of course. - Bye, Annabelle. 1167 00:54:48,718 --> 00:54:50,052 Thank you, kris. 1168 00:54:52,455 --> 00:54:55,257 - Good-bye, kris. - Bye-bye! 1169 00:54:55,358 --> 00:54:56,725 Bye-bye. 1170 00:54:59,996 --> 00:55:02,264 Nice work. 1171 00:55:02,365 --> 00:55:03,465 Okay! 1172 00:55:05,035 --> 00:55:07,503 - Dear bloggers. - Okay, so I know you're all eager 1173 00:55:07,604 --> 00:55:10,105 to read the latest about kris kringle. 1174 00:55:10,206 --> 00:55:12,508 But before I get back to his heartwarming story, 1175 00:55:12,609 --> 00:55:15,377 I'd like to take you with me on a short diversion. 1176 00:55:15,478 --> 00:55:18,681 Are you sitting down? Tonight I have a date. 1177 00:55:18,782 --> 00:55:20,883 What's that, you say? You want details? 1178 00:55:20,984 --> 00:55:23,485 Oh, sorry. That's for another blog. 1179 00:55:23,586 --> 00:55:26,055 Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to go get ready. 1180 00:55:26,156 --> 00:55:27,289 Ciao. 1181 00:55:47,477 --> 00:55:48,377 Anna wahl. 1182 00:55:48,478 --> 00:55:50,012 Mark, huh? 1183 00:55:50,113 --> 00:55:52,247 - At last, a name. - Relax, Zoe. 1184 00:55:52,349 --> 00:55:54,383 - He's just a friend. - A friend? 1185 00:55:54,484 --> 00:55:56,352 Come on, Anna. You've been holding out on me. 1186 00:55:56,453 --> 00:55:57,720 What's he look like? 1187 00:55:57,821 --> 00:55:59,988 He's fairly good-looking. 1188 00:56:00,090 --> 00:56:01,557 On a scale of 1 to 10. 1189 00:56:01,658 --> 00:56:03,025 Scale of 1 to 10. 1190 00:56:03,126 --> 00:56:05,794 I would say he's in the... 1191 00:56:05,895 --> 00:56:06,929 9.5 range. 1192 00:56:07,030 --> 00:56:10,599 Wow! I've never even seen a 9.5. 1193 00:56:10,700 --> 00:56:11,834 He's here. 1194 00:56:11,935 --> 00:56:13,769 - I gotta go. - Okay, call me later. 1195 00:56:13,870 --> 00:56:15,971 - And give me all the details. - Okay. 1196 00:56:18,274 --> 00:56:21,577 Hello? Okay, I'll be right down. 1197 00:56:35,925 --> 00:56:37,526 Wow. 1198 00:56:39,028 --> 00:56:41,497 Well, thank you. 1199 00:56:41,598 --> 00:56:43,132 - So where are we going? - It's a surprise. 1200 00:56:43,233 --> 00:56:45,000 I love surprises. 1201 00:56:45,101 --> 00:56:46,935 Good. 1202 00:57:11,995 --> 00:57:15,264 - All right. - Explain. 1203 00:57:15,365 --> 00:57:16,698 Kris's idea. 1204 00:57:16,800 --> 00:57:18,934 He, uh, wanted to show off his cooking expertise. 1205 00:57:19,035 --> 00:57:20,869 But I thought only special people 1206 00:57:20,970 --> 00:57:22,271 were invited inside. 1207 00:57:22,372 --> 00:57:23,639 Exactly. 1208 00:57:23,740 --> 00:57:24,840 Oh. Okay. 1209 00:57:24,941 --> 00:57:27,409 Welcome, friends. 1210 00:57:27,510 --> 00:57:30,179 Dinner's almost ready. 1211 00:57:37,420 --> 00:57:39,121 It's amazing. 1212 00:57:47,497 --> 00:57:49,264 Oh, wow. 1213 00:57:53,136 --> 00:57:55,204 It's amazing. 1214 00:57:55,305 --> 00:57:56,472 Ah. 1215 00:57:56,573 --> 00:57:57,906 Dinner is served. 1216 00:58:01,311 --> 00:58:03,045 Mm! Gingerbread. 1217 00:58:03,146 --> 00:58:04,480 Come, come. 1218 00:58:04,581 --> 00:58:06,515 Have a seat at the table. 1219 00:58:10,086 --> 00:58:11,386 Thanks. 1220 00:58:18,294 --> 00:58:21,597 I never knew Santa claus was such an accomplished cook. 1221 00:58:21,698 --> 00:58:24,666 Oh, bless you for saying so, my dear. 1222 00:58:24,767 --> 00:58:27,636 Mrs. kringle was a... Wonderful teacher. 1223 00:58:27,737 --> 00:58:29,371 Living in this place must feel like Christmas 1224 00:58:29,472 --> 00:58:30,506 all year long. 1225 00:58:30,607 --> 00:58:32,508 Well, that is the idea. 1226 00:58:32,609 --> 00:58:33,876 You see, to me 1227 00:58:33,977 --> 00:58:36,612 Christmas is not just a date on the calendar. 1228 00:58:36,713 --> 00:58:38,180 It's a... It's a feeling. 1229 00:58:38,281 --> 00:58:42,551 Like the smile you get from a long-lost friend, 1230 00:58:42,652 --> 00:58:44,753 the joy you feel when you've chosen 1231 00:58:44,854 --> 00:58:47,990 just the right gift for a special someone. 1232 00:58:48,091 --> 00:58:51,159 And Christmas is the season of romance. 1233 00:58:52,562 --> 00:58:54,596 - Oh, really? - Yes! 1234 00:58:54,697 --> 00:58:56,865 And, if I might be so bold, 1235 00:58:56,966 --> 00:58:59,968 I...Think you two have potential. 1236 00:59:02,438 --> 00:59:03,872 Now, kris, maybe you should 1237 00:59:03,973 --> 00:59:05,774 leave the matchmaking to cupid. 1238 00:59:05,875 --> 00:59:08,877 Oh, it doesn't take a cupid to see that you two go together 1239 00:59:08,978 --> 00:59:12,614 like matching Christmas stockings on a mantle. 1240 00:59:12,715 --> 00:59:14,316 Okay. 1241 00:59:14,417 --> 00:59:16,885 It's wonderful, isn't it, being in love at christmastime? 1242 00:59:16,986 --> 00:59:18,420 It's wonderful, isn't it, Annabelle, 1243 00:59:18,521 --> 00:59:20,522 being in love at christmastime? 1244 00:59:28,531 --> 00:59:30,098 Thank you for dinner. 1245 00:59:30,199 --> 00:59:32,501 I'm gonna get going. 1246 00:59:32,602 --> 00:59:34,570 - But you... - So soon? 1247 00:59:34,671 --> 00:59:36,038 But you haven't tried my strudel. 1248 00:59:36,139 --> 00:59:37,606 - Is everything all right? - Yeah. Yeah. 1249 00:59:37,707 --> 00:59:39,308 I'm just not feeling very well. 1250 00:59:39,409 --> 00:59:40,709 Well, I can give you a ride home if you like. 1251 00:59:40,810 --> 00:59:42,077 No. No. I just... 1252 00:59:42,178 --> 00:59:43,979 I'm gonna walk. I just need a little bit of air. 1253 00:59:44,080 --> 00:59:46,648 - Thanks, kris. - 'Twas my pleasure. 1254 00:59:49,752 --> 00:59:53,021 Well, don't just stand there, my boy, go after her! 1255 00:59:53,122 --> 00:59:55,057 Go! 1256 01:00:03,466 --> 01:00:05,267 Anna! 1257 01:00:05,368 --> 01:00:06,935 Anna. 1258 01:00:07,036 --> 01:00:08,737 I'm not ready for this. 1259 01:00:08,838 --> 01:00:11,340 You're a really nice guy, mark, but I just can't. 1260 01:00:11,441 --> 01:00:13,008 What? T-there's nothing to be afraid of. 1261 01:00:13,109 --> 01:00:15,110 We're just two people getting to know each other, 1262 01:00:15,211 --> 01:00:16,912 becoming friends. 1263 01:00:17,013 --> 01:00:19,047 - Yeah, then what? - What happens next? 1264 01:00:19,148 --> 01:00:20,882 - I don't know. - Yeah, see, I can't... 1265 01:00:20,984 --> 01:00:23,285 Live like that, all right? 1266 01:00:23,386 --> 01:00:24,820 I-I can't do that anymore. I need to know. 1267 01:00:24,921 --> 01:00:26,488 I need to know what happens next. 1268 01:00:26,589 --> 01:00:28,657 - I need certainty! - I-I can't give you that. 1269 01:00:28,758 --> 01:00:30,192 - Nobody can. - I know that. 1270 01:00:30,293 --> 01:00:33,228 And that's why I can't see you anymore, I'm sorry. 1271 01:00:49,145 --> 01:00:53,048 Can you believe it's been 50 years, sweetheart? 1272 01:00:53,149 --> 01:00:57,252 If it's all right with you, I'll come see you today. 1273 01:01:09,932 --> 01:01:12,401 - There we go. - And if you sign right here... 1274 01:01:12,502 --> 01:01:15,070 Here's your card. 1275 01:01:15,171 --> 01:01:18,507 And initial here... And sign down there. 1276 01:01:20,043 --> 01:01:22,444 There you go. 1277 01:01:22,545 --> 01:01:24,146 Oh, and if you fill out 1278 01:01:24,247 --> 01:01:26,314 our online customer satisfaction survey, 1279 01:01:26,416 --> 01:01:28,984 you get 20% off your next stay. 1280 01:01:29,085 --> 01:01:30,986 There won't be a next stay. 1281 01:01:31,087 --> 01:01:33,722 Oh. 1282 01:01:35,591 --> 01:01:36,958 Holly inn. Hank speaking. 1283 01:01:37,060 --> 01:01:39,961 Oh, really? You're kidding. 1284 01:01:40,063 --> 01:01:42,397 No. I haven't seen kris all day. 1285 01:01:42,498 --> 01:01:44,900 But I-I'll keep my eyes peeled. 1286 01:01:45,001 --> 01:01:46,668 Thank you. 1287 01:01:46,769 --> 01:01:48,670 What's going on? 1288 01:01:48,771 --> 01:01:50,539 Oh. Uh, well, uh... 1289 01:01:50,640 --> 01:01:52,674 It's just kris. 1290 01:01:52,775 --> 01:01:54,710 What about kris? 1291 01:01:54,811 --> 01:01:57,679 He's missing. 1292 01:01:59,048 --> 01:02:00,382 What do you mean, missing? 1293 01:02:00,483 --> 01:02:01,850 Well, he didn't show up 1294 01:02:01,951 --> 01:02:03,151 to the ladies' auxiliary breakfast. 1295 01:02:03,252 --> 01:02:06,221 He hasn't missed one in 40 years. 1296 01:02:18,000 --> 01:02:20,769 Last time I saw him, I don't really know what... 1297 01:02:20,870 --> 01:02:22,704 - Oh, here she is. - Oh, Anna, Anna, Anna. 1298 01:02:22,805 --> 01:02:24,272 Here's Anna. 1299 01:02:24,373 --> 01:02:25,741 - Any word? - No. Nothing. 1300 01:02:25,842 --> 01:02:27,209 - No, not at all. - Weird. It's bizarre. 1301 01:02:27,310 --> 01:02:28,643 It's almost like he disappeared into thin air. 1302 01:02:28,745 --> 01:02:30,112 No idea where he could have gone? 1303 01:02:30,213 --> 01:02:31,580 No. It's anybody's guess. 1304 01:02:31,681 --> 01:02:33,515 - Well, I'm here if I can help. - Oh, good, good. 1305 01:02:33,616 --> 01:02:34,750 We need all the bodies we can get. 1306 01:02:34,851 --> 01:02:36,551 Now, I say we split up into search teams. 1307 01:02:36,652 --> 01:02:37,686 Sheriff ward and I, we will take 1308 01:02:37,787 --> 01:02:39,287 the South and the west into town. 1309 01:02:39,388 --> 01:02:41,189 Doc, why don't you go with harley and Zelda? 1310 01:02:41,290 --> 01:02:42,824 You guys go east. 1311 01:02:42,925 --> 01:02:44,993 And mark, why don't you and Anna take a look north? 1312 01:02:45,094 --> 01:02:47,295 And we'll stay in touch via cell phone. 1313 01:02:47,396 --> 01:02:50,198 First team to find him gets lunch on the taxpayer. 1314 01:02:50,299 --> 01:02:53,068 Good thing I don't pay taxes. 1315 01:02:53,169 --> 01:02:54,169 - Come on. - All right, guys. 1316 01:02:54,270 --> 01:02:55,370 Keep a sharp eye out. 1317 01:02:55,471 --> 01:02:57,572 - Listen, I'm... - Sorry about last night. 1318 01:02:57,673 --> 01:02:59,908 It's okay. 1319 01:03:00,009 --> 01:03:02,878 Thought you'd be... Long gone by now. 1320 01:03:02,979 --> 01:03:05,280 I would have been, just... 1321 01:03:05,381 --> 01:03:07,482 I heard about kris and wanted to be here. 1322 01:03:08,751 --> 01:03:10,786 I'm glad. 1323 01:03:22,331 --> 01:03:24,833 - Wait, wait. - Pull over, pull over. 1324 01:03:29,205 --> 01:03:30,806 Oh, of course. 1325 01:03:30,907 --> 01:03:33,141 Today's their anniversary. 1326 01:03:33,242 --> 01:03:35,644 John basil Wilson married Betty Anne Clark 1327 01:03:35,745 --> 01:03:36,978 50 years ago today... 1328 01:03:37,079 --> 01:03:39,748 December 21, 1960. 1329 01:03:39,849 --> 01:03:42,150 They were only married three days before she died. 1330 01:03:42,251 --> 01:03:45,020 Okay. 1331 01:03:45,121 --> 01:03:47,389 - So you know where he is? - Yes. I think I do. 1332 01:04:31,934 --> 01:04:33,568 Happy anniversary, sweetheart. 1333 01:04:42,678 --> 01:04:45,947 I imagine some people are all in a dither. 1334 01:04:46,048 --> 01:04:48,783 - A little. - You okay? 1335 01:04:48,885 --> 01:04:53,054 We had plans to grow old together, Betty and I. 1336 01:04:53,155 --> 01:04:55,190 That was the dream. 1337 01:04:55,291 --> 01:04:57,459 I suppose it was not meant to be. 1338 01:04:59,595 --> 01:05:02,697 She'd be very proud of you. 1339 01:05:02,798 --> 01:05:04,799 You're a good person, Annabelle. 1340 01:05:04,901 --> 01:05:08,703 That's why Brian loved you so much. 1341 01:05:08,804 --> 01:05:10,672 Advice from an old man... 1342 01:05:10,773 --> 01:05:14,309 Looking in the rearview mirror is no way to live one's life. 1343 01:05:14,410 --> 01:05:18,446 And... you want to know when it's time to... 1344 01:05:18,547 --> 01:05:20,415 Exit gracefully. 1345 01:05:20,516 --> 01:05:21,716 What do you mean? 1346 01:05:21,817 --> 01:05:23,184 I overheard a boy the other day, 1347 01:05:23,286 --> 01:05:24,586 the one you were interviewing. 1348 01:05:24,687 --> 01:05:29,057 The only children that come to see Santa these days are... 1349 01:05:29,158 --> 01:05:30,959 Forced to do so by their mother. 1350 01:05:31,060 --> 01:05:32,360 They feel sorry for me. 1351 01:05:32,461 --> 01:05:35,363 - No, kris. - That was... 1352 01:05:35,464 --> 01:05:36,698 It's all right, Annabelle. 1353 01:05:36,799 --> 01:05:38,700 It's time to face the music. 1354 01:05:38,801 --> 01:05:40,702 I...I should have quit years ago. 1355 01:05:40,803 --> 01:05:43,371 Kris, what are you saying? 1356 01:05:45,041 --> 01:05:46,274 Alert the media. 1357 01:05:46,375 --> 01:05:49,110 Santa's decided to hang up his cap. 1358 01:05:49,211 --> 01:05:51,546 This is my last year. 1359 01:05:51,647 --> 01:05:53,448 No! 1360 01:05:53,549 --> 01:05:55,684 No, you can't, you... 1361 01:05:55,785 --> 01:05:57,118 You can't quit. You can't do this. 1362 01:05:57,219 --> 01:06:00,422 No, not... not after everything you've done for this town, 1363 01:06:00,523 --> 01:06:02,090 for the children. 1364 01:06:02,191 --> 01:06:03,692 Yeah, I know what the boy said, 1365 01:06:03,793 --> 01:06:06,594 but I also saw what you did for Amber... 1366 01:06:06,696 --> 01:06:08,630 How you touched her heart. 1367 01:06:08,731 --> 01:06:09,998 I've made up my mind. 1368 01:06:10,099 --> 01:06:13,068 It's what I came to tell Betty. 1369 01:06:13,169 --> 01:06:14,536 And I think she'd agree 1370 01:06:14,637 --> 01:06:17,372 that all good things must come to an end. 1371 01:06:17,473 --> 01:06:20,108 50 years is a long time. 1372 01:06:20,209 --> 01:06:23,611 Time for Santa to return to the north pole. 1373 01:06:23,713 --> 01:06:25,113 But for now, 1374 01:06:25,214 --> 01:06:28,016 there are still four days till Christmas... 1375 01:06:28,117 --> 01:06:32,253 And even an empty post needs to be manned. 1376 01:06:36,926 --> 01:06:39,027 Wonderful all year round. 1377 01:06:39,128 --> 01:06:41,129 Mistletoe won't be the same. 1378 01:06:41,230 --> 01:06:43,732 - Come on, you're a lawyer. - Can't you convince him to stay? 1379 01:06:43,833 --> 01:06:46,267 I've never been able to convince kris of anything. 1380 01:06:52,308 --> 01:06:53,742 I should go. 1381 01:06:53,843 --> 01:06:56,378 Oh, yeah. I can't wait to see it. 1382 01:06:58,881 --> 01:07:02,350 So Anna, so you know... 1383 01:07:02,451 --> 01:07:04,819 When you're ready. 1384 01:07:04,920 --> 01:07:06,888 Thanks. 1385 01:07:08,858 --> 01:07:11,393 You know, I think this town 1386 01:07:11,494 --> 01:07:13,795 is beginning to grow on ya. 1387 01:07:13,896 --> 01:07:15,930 I think you might be right. 1388 01:07:17,700 --> 01:07:20,168 Which is why I have to go. 1389 01:07:23,572 --> 01:07:25,607 Hey, will you do me a favor? 1390 01:07:25,708 --> 01:07:28,009 - Give this to kris for me. - Yeah, sure. 1391 01:07:28,110 --> 01:07:30,045 Thanks. 1392 01:07:41,991 --> 01:07:43,491 Dearest kris, 1393 01:07:43,592 --> 01:07:45,527 sorry to leave without saying good-bye, 1394 01:07:45,628 --> 01:07:48,863 but good-byes are especially hard for me. 1395 01:07:48,964 --> 01:07:50,231 I know you'll understand. 1396 01:07:50,332 --> 01:07:54,202 Besides, how does one say good-bye to Santa claus anyway? 1397 01:07:55,571 --> 01:07:56,838 How do you tell him thanks 1398 01:07:56,939 --> 01:07:59,874 for restoring a cynical girl's faith in humanity, 1399 01:07:59,975 --> 01:08:01,409 for helping her to realize 1400 01:08:01,510 --> 01:08:03,578 that there's still people who know how to love 1401 01:08:03,679 --> 01:08:05,180 just for the sake of loving, 1402 01:08:05,281 --> 01:08:09,150 who give unselfishly, expecting nothing in return? 1403 01:08:09,251 --> 01:08:11,753 Well, kris, I'm running out of card space, 1404 01:08:11,854 --> 01:08:14,322 so let me just say in closing 1405 01:08:14,423 --> 01:08:15,790 that if a man's life is measured 1406 01:08:15,891 --> 01:08:18,526 by the joy he brings to others, 1407 01:08:18,627 --> 01:08:21,729 then yours is a life that knows no bounds. 1408 01:08:21,831 --> 01:08:24,432 Farewell, Mr. kringle, 1409 01:08:24,533 --> 01:08:26,167 and godspeed. 1410 01:08:26,268 --> 01:08:27,869 Love, Anna. 1411 01:08:46,922 --> 01:08:48,256 Good blog. 1412 01:08:48,357 --> 01:08:50,558 Love the Christmas card motif. 1413 01:08:50,659 --> 01:08:54,295 If only you had finished the assignment. 1414 01:08:54,396 --> 01:08:56,164 We all know how the story ends. 1415 01:08:56,265 --> 01:08:58,299 Man dedicates 50 years of his life 1416 01:08:58,400 --> 01:09:00,235 to making other people happy, and then poof... 1417 01:09:00,336 --> 01:09:02,003 One day it's over. 1418 01:09:02,104 --> 01:09:03,671 Santa retires. 1419 01:09:03,772 --> 01:09:05,140 - It's a shame. - I don't know. 1420 01:09:05,241 --> 01:09:07,342 I mean, maybe mistletoe will... 1421 01:09:07,443 --> 01:09:09,244 Turn back to plain old summerville. 1422 01:09:09,345 --> 01:09:11,279 What happened, Anna? 1423 01:09:13,983 --> 01:09:16,117 Nothing happened. 1424 01:09:16,218 --> 01:09:17,585 Got the story, 1425 01:09:17,686 --> 01:09:19,721 and now I'm ready for my next assignment. 1426 01:09:19,822 --> 01:09:23,625 - It's the guy, isn't it? - Mr. 9.5. 1427 01:09:24,760 --> 01:09:26,361 Mark is a very nice guy 1428 01:09:26,462 --> 01:09:28,463 who I have absolutely nothing in common with. 1429 01:09:28,564 --> 01:09:30,431 He's why you ran away, isn't he? 1430 01:09:30,533 --> 01:09:33,101 - I didn't run away! - Uh-huh. 1431 01:09:33,202 --> 01:09:34,903 What? 1432 01:09:35,004 --> 01:09:37,005 Isn't life funny? 1433 01:09:37,106 --> 01:09:39,040 What do you mean? 1434 01:09:39,141 --> 01:09:41,276 Love. 1435 01:09:41,377 --> 01:09:44,512 Love shows up in the most unusual places. 1436 01:09:44,613 --> 01:09:46,681 Can we please get back to business? 1437 01:09:46,782 --> 01:09:48,216 Sure. 1438 01:09:48,317 --> 01:09:51,219 Congratulations. Because of you, 1439 01:09:51,320 --> 01:09:54,255 our website hits have increased 150%. 1440 01:09:54,356 --> 01:09:56,291 - Our readers love the story. - Good. 1441 01:09:56,392 --> 01:09:57,825 I'm glad. Now, what's next? 1442 01:09:57,927 --> 01:09:59,827 - Next? - Yes, next. 1443 01:09:59,929 --> 01:10:01,596 I'm ready for my next assignment. 1444 01:10:01,697 --> 01:10:03,531 - Hello! - Three days until Christmas. 1445 01:10:03,632 --> 01:10:05,466 We are shutting down. 1446 01:10:05,568 --> 01:10:07,802 Besides, I think you've earned a break. 1447 01:10:07,903 --> 01:10:10,705 But... what if I don't want a break? 1448 01:10:10,806 --> 01:10:12,874 And you know I don't celebrate Christmas, 1449 01:10:12,975 --> 01:10:14,442 so put me to work. 1450 01:10:14,543 --> 01:10:16,444 Assign me something. I'll take anything. 1451 01:10:16,545 --> 01:10:18,179 I won't be picky. 1452 01:10:18,280 --> 01:10:20,548 Isn't, uh, Frida the food critic on maternity leave? 1453 01:10:20,649 --> 01:10:23,084 You owe me one more blog on the kringle story. 1454 01:10:23,185 --> 01:10:25,386 After that, you are on vacation, 1455 01:10:25,487 --> 01:10:26,955 like it or not. 1456 01:10:27,056 --> 01:10:28,022 Fine. 1457 01:10:30,259 --> 01:10:32,060 - Anna. - Yes. 1458 01:10:32,161 --> 01:10:34,162 He called here looking for you. 1459 01:10:34,263 --> 01:10:36,064 - Who? - Mark Stafford. 1460 01:10:36,165 --> 01:10:38,399 I wasn't supposed to tell you that, 1461 01:10:38,500 --> 01:10:41,035 - but I thought you should know. - What'd he say? 1462 01:10:41,136 --> 01:10:43,204 Just wanted to make sure you were okay. 1463 01:10:43,305 --> 01:10:45,807 What'd you tell him? 1464 01:10:45,908 --> 01:10:48,443 I told him that you were far from okay. 1465 01:10:48,544 --> 01:10:49,944 Thank you. 1466 01:10:52,715 --> 01:10:55,650 - I'm gonna go back to work. - Mm-hmm. 1467 01:10:59,054 --> 01:11:02,156 Okay, so if there's nothing else... 1468 01:11:02,258 --> 01:11:03,491 No, I'm good, carly. 1469 01:11:03,592 --> 01:11:04,726 Go home. 1470 01:11:04,827 --> 01:11:06,160 Just finishing up. 1471 01:11:06,262 --> 01:11:07,662 Some of us are headed over to O'Malley's 1472 01:11:07,763 --> 01:11:09,564 for happy hour if you wanna come. 1473 01:11:09,665 --> 01:11:11,799 - No, thanks. - I'm pretty wiped. 1474 01:11:11,900 --> 01:11:14,502 Looking forward to a hot bubble bath and early to bed. 1475 01:11:14,603 --> 01:11:17,305 - Okay, well... - Merry Christmas. 1476 01:11:17,406 --> 01:11:19,007 You too. 1477 01:11:31,754 --> 01:11:33,021 Anna. 1478 01:11:33,122 --> 01:11:35,757 Please go home. You can finish your blog there. 1479 01:11:35,858 --> 01:11:37,292 I'm almost done. 1480 01:11:37,393 --> 01:11:40,395 Why don't you come over Christmas Eve? 1481 01:11:40,496 --> 01:11:42,397 My family will be there. We'll have a nice time. 1482 01:11:42,498 --> 01:11:46,034 Thanks, Zoe, but, uh... 1483 01:11:46,135 --> 01:11:47,869 I already have plans. 1484 01:11:47,970 --> 01:11:49,437 Plans. 1485 01:11:49,538 --> 01:11:51,673 - Really? - Yes. 1486 01:11:51,774 --> 01:11:53,675 Okay. Well, if your plans fall through, 1487 01:11:53,776 --> 01:11:54,742 we'd love to have you. 1488 01:11:54,843 --> 01:11:56,077 Okay. 1489 01:11:56,178 --> 01:11:58,579 - Merry Christmas. - You too. 1490 01:12:07,356 --> 01:12:10,458 Oh, leave it alone, wahl. 1491 01:12:27,476 --> 01:12:28,810 Hello. 1492 01:12:31,513 --> 01:12:34,248 So do you wanna know why I don't have a dog? 1493 01:12:34,350 --> 01:12:35,583 Why don't you have a dog, Anna? 1494 01:12:35,684 --> 01:12:38,353 - 'Cause I'm afraid. - Afraid? 1495 01:12:38,454 --> 01:12:40,521 Afraid of getting too attached. 1496 01:12:40,622 --> 01:12:42,824 And then, um... 1497 01:12:42,925 --> 01:12:44,759 One day, you know, 1498 01:12:44,860 --> 01:12:46,194 no more doggie. 1499 01:12:46,295 --> 01:12:48,229 It's scary, loving something. 1500 01:12:48,330 --> 01:12:50,665 Yeah. How would you know, Mr. noncommittal? 1501 01:12:50,766 --> 01:12:54,502 - Because I... - Am exactly like you. 1502 01:12:54,603 --> 01:12:57,138 I'm afraid of putting my heart out there, 1503 01:12:57,239 --> 01:12:59,040 - afraid of... - Getting it broken. 1504 01:12:59,141 --> 01:13:00,074 Yes. 1505 01:13:00,175 --> 01:13:02,810 I've seen too many heartbreaks, 1506 01:13:02,911 --> 01:13:05,713 too many families torn apart, the pain it's caused. 1507 01:13:05,814 --> 01:13:09,917 Look at us, a couple of, uh, commitment phobes. 1508 01:13:10,018 --> 01:13:12,520 What do we do about it? 1509 01:13:12,621 --> 01:13:14,989 Well, I guess we... 1510 01:13:15,090 --> 01:13:16,290 Weigh the alternative. 1511 01:13:16,392 --> 01:13:19,527 - Which is? - Being alone. 1512 01:13:19,628 --> 01:13:23,131 Letting fear of losing love 1513 01:13:23,232 --> 01:13:26,934 keep us from ever loving. 1514 01:13:27,035 --> 01:13:28,703 "Better to have loved and lost 1515 01:13:28,804 --> 01:13:30,238 than never to have loved at all," right? 1516 01:13:30,339 --> 01:13:33,007 Something like that. 1517 01:13:33,108 --> 01:13:34,208 It's just hard to change, you know? 1518 01:13:34,309 --> 01:13:35,176 Yes, it is. 1519 01:13:35,277 --> 01:13:37,345 But the truth is... 1520 01:13:37,446 --> 01:13:40,848 We don't have a choice. 1521 01:13:40,949 --> 01:13:44,385 So what do you say we change together? 1522 01:13:46,355 --> 01:13:48,890 - I'll think about it, okay? - Fair enough. 1523 01:13:51,193 --> 01:13:53,594 - Okay. I should go. - Uh... 1524 01:13:53,695 --> 01:13:56,030 I still have a lot of Christmas wrapping to do. 1525 01:13:56,131 --> 01:13:59,667 Well, then... merry Christmas, Anna wahl. 1526 01:13:59,768 --> 01:14:02,003 Merry Christmas. 1527 01:14:43,445 --> 01:14:45,012 Dear bloggers, 1528 01:14:45,113 --> 01:14:46,814 tomorrow, Christmas Eve, 1529 01:14:46,915 --> 01:14:49,484 the town of mistletoe will bid a final farewell 1530 01:14:49,585 --> 01:14:52,086 to their beloved St. Nicholas. 1531 01:15:09,571 --> 01:15:10,972 - Come on, boy! - Come on. 1532 01:15:11,073 --> 01:15:12,707 What are you doing with the dog? 1533 01:15:12,808 --> 01:15:14,208 - None of your business. - This is city business. 1534 01:15:14,309 --> 01:15:15,710 Well, where are you taking him? 1535 01:15:15,811 --> 01:15:18,145 - Back to the pound. - Todd here's escaped three times. 1536 01:15:18,247 --> 01:15:20,515 - Todd? - The dog's name's Todd? 1537 01:15:20,616 --> 01:15:22,583 - Come on, boy. - Uh-huh. 1538 01:15:22,684 --> 01:15:24,785 Personally, I think it suits him. 1539 01:15:24,887 --> 01:15:26,254 Well, I'm looking for a dog. 1540 01:15:26,355 --> 01:15:28,523 Uh-huh. So what kind of dog you looking for? 1541 01:15:28,624 --> 01:15:30,825 The kind of dog that nobody wants to take. 1542 01:15:30,926 --> 01:15:33,394 Then he's the perfect candidate. 1543 01:15:33,495 --> 01:15:35,963 Nobody even looks at Todd here. 1544 01:15:37,065 --> 01:15:38,432 Well, I'll take him now. 1545 01:15:38,534 --> 01:15:41,402 - You're too late. - He's gonna be put down tomorrow. 1546 01:15:41,503 --> 01:15:43,471 - What? - On Christmas Eve? No! 1547 01:15:43,572 --> 01:15:45,573 Can't I just take him now? 1548 01:15:45,674 --> 01:15:47,041 - You can't. - It's against the rules. 1549 01:15:47,142 --> 01:15:48,943 You're gonna have to come back to the office. 1550 01:15:49,044 --> 01:15:50,478 - Okay, fine. - I'll come to the office. 1551 01:15:50,579 --> 01:15:53,447 - Can I ride with you? - That's against the rules too. 1552 01:15:53,549 --> 01:15:57,952 Please. Please! 1553 01:15:58,053 --> 01:16:00,388 Okay. But it's worth more than my job. 1554 01:16:00,489 --> 01:16:02,823 - Just for you. - And for Todd. 1555 01:16:02,925 --> 01:16:04,825 - And for Todd. - You're a good man. 1556 01:16:04,927 --> 01:16:07,395 - Hop in. - Thank you! 1557 01:16:08,764 --> 01:16:10,464 Christmas... 1558 01:16:10,566 --> 01:16:12,667 Yes! Yes! 1559 01:16:12,768 --> 01:16:14,335 It's exciting! 1560 01:16:14,436 --> 01:16:16,103 Hey, cute dog. 1561 01:16:16,204 --> 01:16:18,606 - Oh, no, no, no. - It's exciting. 1562 01:16:25,147 --> 01:16:28,950 Yes. So, this is it, eh, old boy? 1563 01:16:29,051 --> 01:16:30,685 Give 'em one last show... 1564 01:16:30,786 --> 01:16:33,721 For old time's sake. 1565 01:16:46,034 --> 01:16:48,169 Mark, what on earth are you doing here? 1566 01:16:48,270 --> 01:16:49,737 Well, this being your last run, 1567 01:16:49,838 --> 01:16:52,239 I figured you could use a chauffer. 1568 01:16:52,341 --> 01:16:55,109 Well, I... accept. 1569 01:17:06,855 --> 01:17:08,623 Mark... 1570 01:17:08,724 --> 01:17:11,492 My dear boy, could you do me a favor? 1571 01:17:11,593 --> 01:17:13,294 Anything. 1572 01:17:16,264 --> 01:17:17,999 It's Christmas Eve, 1573 01:17:18,100 --> 01:17:19,367 and I expect some of the children 1574 01:17:19,468 --> 01:17:21,102 will be with their families. 1575 01:17:21,203 --> 01:17:24,038 If there are none waiting in the square, 1576 01:17:24,139 --> 01:17:26,641 just don't bother stopping. 1577 01:17:26,742 --> 01:17:29,310 - Just... keep on going. - Sure, kris. 1578 01:17:29,411 --> 01:17:31,679 Anything you say. 1579 01:17:43,592 --> 01:17:45,459 "The top of the porch! 1580 01:17:45,560 --> 01:17:47,361 "To the top of the wall! 1581 01:17:47,462 --> 01:17:49,864 "Now, dash away, dash away, 1582 01:17:49,965 --> 01:17:52,400 dash away all." 1583 01:17:58,907 --> 01:18:02,109 Kris! Kris! Kris! Kris! 1584 01:18:02,210 --> 01:18:05,346 You really had me! 1585 01:18:05,447 --> 01:18:08,816 Kris, kris, kris, kris! 1586 01:18:12,387 --> 01:18:14,622 Thank you, thank you. 1587 01:18:14,723 --> 01:18:17,058 Ah, bless you. 1588 01:18:17,159 --> 01:18:19,026 Kris, kris, kris, kris! 1589 01:18:28,603 --> 01:18:30,671 Oh... thank... 1590 01:18:30,772 --> 01:18:32,006 Please, no. 1591 01:18:37,179 --> 01:18:39,580 Thank you, thank you! 1592 01:18:39,681 --> 01:18:43,951 Oh, goodness! You mustn't. 1593 01:18:51,793 --> 01:18:54,562 - Go on, children, go on. - Go on, go on, please. 1594 01:18:54,663 --> 01:18:56,630 Go on! 1595 01:19:00,635 --> 01:19:02,737 Excuse me! 1596 01:19:02,838 --> 01:19:04,338 Anna wahl, 1597 01:19:04,439 --> 01:19:06,373 the most famous blogger around? 1598 01:19:06,475 --> 01:19:07,675 I am! 1599 01:19:07,776 --> 01:19:09,643 Sorry I'm late. Traffic was a bear. 1600 01:19:09,745 --> 01:19:11,612 - Uh, because of you. - No. 1601 01:19:11,713 --> 01:19:13,481 No. I can't take credit. 1602 01:19:13,582 --> 01:19:16,250 It's all about kris. They want him to come back. 1603 01:19:16,351 --> 01:19:17,251 Oh, my goodness. 1604 01:19:17,352 --> 01:19:19,520 Look at all these people! 1605 01:19:23,725 --> 01:19:25,926 Hey, listen, I figured it out. 1606 01:19:26,027 --> 01:19:27,294 What? 1607 01:19:27,395 --> 01:19:31,065 The meaning of Christmas. 1608 01:19:31,166 --> 01:19:32,933 - I missed you. - I missed you too. 1609 01:19:34,836 --> 01:19:36,504 Oh! Ha ha ha! 1610 01:19:36,605 --> 01:19:39,206 Well... oh. 1611 01:19:39,307 --> 01:19:40,508 Santa's back! 1612 01:19:40,609 --> 01:19:42,643 I want you to meet someone. 1613 01:19:42,744 --> 01:19:44,178 Oh ho ho aw... 1614 01:19:44,279 --> 01:19:45,579 Mark, Todd... 1615 01:19:46,715 --> 01:19:48,048 Wow. He's so... 1616 01:19:48,150 --> 01:19:50,117 - Homely? - I was gonna say friendly. 1617 01:19:50,218 --> 01:19:51,585 Hey. 1618 01:19:51,686 --> 01:19:54,021 You know, he actually reminds me a little bit 1619 01:19:54,122 --> 01:19:55,956 - of you. - Oh, really? 1620 01:19:56,057 --> 01:19:58,425 - Not the homely part. - He's got a good heart. 1621 01:20:00,529 --> 01:20:02,897 So do you and Todd have any plans this Christmas Eve? 1622 01:20:02,998 --> 01:20:06,233 We actually might just be free. 1623 01:20:06,334 --> 01:20:07,701 Really? 1624 01:20:07,803 --> 01:20:10,337 What a coincidence. So am I. 1625 01:20:14,910 --> 01:20:17,244 So loyal readers, before I close, 1626 01:20:17,345 --> 01:20:20,047 I'd like to put out my own Christmas evite 1627 01:20:20,148 --> 01:20:23,284 to all the good citizens of mistletoe, past and present. 1628 01:20:23,385 --> 01:20:26,720 If kris kringle has a special place in your memory, 1629 01:20:26,822 --> 01:20:28,722 then join us tomorrow in the square. 1630 01:20:28,824 --> 01:20:31,225 And remember once more how wonderful it felt 1631 01:20:31,326 --> 01:20:33,694 when you still believed in Santa claus. 1632 01:20:37,632 --> 01:20:39,533 Oh! 1633 01:20:39,634 --> 01:20:42,203 - Here they are. - Oh! 1634 01:21:00,956 --> 01:21:02,590 Sorry that we made you wait. 1635 01:21:02,691 --> 01:21:04,091 There was a little bit of a brouhaha 1636 01:21:04,192 --> 01:21:05,793 down at the toy shop. 1637 01:21:05,894 --> 01:21:08,462 They elves are... Preparing to organize. 1638 01:21:11,032 --> 01:21:13,534 Thank you for giving me away. 1639 01:21:13,635 --> 01:21:15,736 And for changing your mind. 1640 01:21:15,837 --> 01:21:18,272 Oh, the honor is mine, my dear. 1641 01:21:18,373 --> 01:21:20,374 What kind of Santa would I be 1642 01:21:20,475 --> 01:21:23,377 if I abandoned the children at Christmas? 1643 01:21:23,478 --> 01:21:25,279 You make a lovely bride, Annabelle. 1644 01:21:25,380 --> 01:21:27,681 Thank you. 1645 01:21:27,782 --> 01:21:29,783 - Shall we? - Yes! 1646 01:21:50,906 --> 01:21:52,973 Who gives this woman in marriage? 1647 01:21:53,074 --> 01:21:54,942 I do, Mr. mayor. 1648 01:21:55,043 --> 01:21:56,243 And who are you, sir? 1649 01:21:56,344 --> 01:21:58,812 Well, some call me Santa claus. 1650 01:21:58,914 --> 01:22:01,715 Others say father Christmas or Saint Nicholas. 1651 01:22:01,816 --> 01:22:03,584 Take your pick. 1652 01:22:03,685 --> 01:22:06,287 - Very well. - I prefer plain old kris. 1653 01:22:14,129 --> 01:22:15,162 Now, who has the rings? 1654 01:22:15,263 --> 01:22:16,864 Oh, uh... 1655 01:22:16,965 --> 01:22:19,833 Oh, of course, I... 1656 01:22:19,935 --> 01:22:23,170 Oh. Here we are. 1657 01:22:23,271 --> 01:22:25,739 Ah. 1658 01:22:27,275 --> 01:22:29,109 Thank you. 1659 01:22:44,125 --> 01:22:46,260 You may kiss the bride. 1660 01:22:47,395 --> 01:22:48,662 - Whoo! - Ah! 116307

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