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Man: Merry Christmas. It's great to see you.

Okay, Jeff. We're going live to tape in five.

Let's go.

Two, one.

Host: We are back with someone

who can seemingly do it all. She is a lifestyle guru,

do-it-yourself wonder and romance expert.

She can show you how to pull off the perfect celebration,

and then make sure you're not alone while doing it.

Joanna Moret, good morning and Happy Holidays.

Ah, Merry Christmas, Sara.

I'm so thrilled to be here.

Good, good. Thank you for being here.

And I have to say, congratulations

on your bestselling book, The Love Audit.

Thank you.

It's a great feeling to know the readers are responding.

And dating.

And dating, yes.

This has some amazing practical thoughts

on finding and keeping love.

Well, because love is practical,

I truly believe that love is work.

Don't wait for love to find you. Get out there and go find it.

Bold ideas.

Well, speaking of ideas,

I have something I want to share with you guys.

Okay.

This is something you can do

with that special someone

to show that you love the holidays.

It's beautiful.

And they're so easy and fun to make.

Speaking of couples,

we know that your boyfriend's identity

is a mystery, but we want to know

what's in store for your Christmas

and what is his name?

Sara, Sara.

There'll be snow and fun

and lots of holiday spirit.

And there you have it.

Finding love and staying festive

with the one and only Joanna Moret.

(bell dinging)

All right. So good to see you, as always.

You, too. Thanks so much. Okay.

Perfect. Ms. Moret? Hi.

Hi, I'm Cameron. Ted's assistant.

Nice to meet you. Let me help you. Thank you.

We haven't met.

Oh, he's great. Busy, though.

Hey. I'm concerned about the author special.

It's too-- Broad?

I'd like to chat with him about a New Year's segment.

You're all set. Hang out,

and you can chat with him when he's done.

Thank you.

Uh-- Oh. What if we brought in--

You know, I-- One second.

I got to-- (beeping phone on)

Hi. Uh, no.

I haven't had a chance to.

Sweetheart, I can't just leave.

You're right.

Yeah, okay. I'll work on items 17, 12, one, two and three.

I really have to go, okay?

We'll talk about how far behind

in points I am when I get home.

What? I can't hear you.

You're breaking up...

...with me.

Everything good?

Yeah.

Hmm. Okay.

Hey! Goldie, hi. You're...

Late. Sorry.

My office said you were fantastic as usual.

Thank you. I had them DVR it,

so I can not watch it and tell you what I think later.

Well, I thought you were power-lunching somewhere

on my behalf.

Well, actually, we should talk.

Honey, I remember when you were just starting out

with crafty little at-home get-togethers.

Joanna Moret, my dear, you are no longer just a name.

You are a brand.

Okay. You're being really nice

and it's scaring me.

Your fans love you.

Okay? We get letters all the time

about how much more fulfilling their lives are

because of your blogs and your books.

Your bestselling books, I might add.

I'm confused. Do you want me to write another Christmas book?

I want to make you a star.

Oh. Well, let me just check my schedule.

MacAllen Entertainment.

The TV producer?

The TV producer.

I met with Del MacAllen,

their head of development and production.

and he may have mentioned that they think

you might be ready for your own show.

(squealing)

Okay. I'm sensing a save-the-hug-for-later vibe.

Okay. It's not a done deal, all right?

They love what you do, but it's a three-step process

and it starts with your seminar.

I'm sorry. My what?

They're sponsoring

the Christmas in the Air Festival,

and it just so happens that they need another speaker.

You'll give a quick talk on finding love

and using your strategies.

Okay. Seminar, check.

Step two?

MacAllen's holiday gala.

Wait, wait, wait. The gala?

The one that's written up in magazines

where people clamour for an invite?

Mm-hmm.

Yeah, I've heard of it.

Good, because you'll be planning it.

Wait. That's in less than a week.

Oh, and you'll also be a guest,

so no more clamouring.

But that's on Christmas Eve.

Details, details.

Goldie--

It's non-negotiable, okay?

They're considering this to be your audition.

Joanna Moret using her skills, creativity

and make-it-workedness to pull off

their event of the year,

and to show them what you're made of

so they can help you show that

to millions of television eyeballs

all across America, every single day.

Hmm.

But there's still step number three.

How could it possibly get crazier?

Hmm. Funny you should say that.

They want you to attend with your--

My--

Boyfriend.

Oh. (chuckles) Oh.

Wow.

Wow. Okay. I can give a speech

and I can plan a party,

but how can I--

Goldie,

what will people think?

If they discover

that the man who checked every one of your boxes

in your Foolproof Guide to Love dumped you?

Goldie, Brian and I broke up months ago, and--

Oh, honey, we talked about this, okay?

Just it wasn't the right time to risk that revelation

when you were just launching your book.

But let's face facts. I mean, there are worse reasons

to have to find a boyfriend for Christmas.

Yeah.

Just planning the party of the year,

giving a seminar and finding love.

I'm not sure Joanna Moret can do that.

Well, I am.

Man: To sweet or not to sweet?

By all means, enjoy.

I'm Ted Domrose. Mm-hmm.

And you are Joanna Moret.

Author, romance expert, Christmas guru.

You're familiar with my work?

Not really, but I produce the segment.

Mmm.

I'm kidding. Oh, I know your work.

Hmm.

Thank you for being on the show today.

Oh, my pleasure. Well, I wanted to--

I should-- Sorry.

You go. You go ahead.

Well, I just wanted to say I really enjoyed--

Oh, I'm sorry.

My, uh, someone

wanted me to remind you of what a fan she is

and say thank you for all your great advice.

Aw, well, that's very kind. Who is it?

My ex-girlfriend.

Can I amend my thanks with a sorry?

I'll play it safe and say

I've certainly had less eventful days.

Besides, if I got into hot water

saying things to her,

saying them to the author of The Love Audit

won't win me any points.

I've created what some might view

as a love-life-saver,

while others see me as more of, um--

The crazy aunt at Thanksgiving

who'd rather tell you why you're single

than just, "Enjoy your dinner."

That's actually not the worst one I've heard.

But you know,

I wanted people to know that I think true love

is more than just a feeling,

more than a philosophy.

More than points and checklists?

Correct me if I'm wrong here, and I'm making a very educated,

though not by intentionally eavesdropping, guess,

that your ex is unhappy with your inability

to follow a certain author/ romance expert/Christmas guru's

system of finding and keeping true love?

There were signs, but never the dreaded B-word.

Breakup. Oh.

It kind of puts a kink in Christmas.

Well, what exciting things will you plan for yourself?

Is a silent movie marathon too on the nose?

Oh, I'm so sorry.

Do you like hot chocolate?

Ted: What is it about the points system?

Well, I believe it's a way for both sides

to figure out what they want

and how to get it,

but by giving of themselves.

So, you do things for your partner,

you get points to use with each other

for what you want or need.

If you don't do things, well, then, you don't.

So, it's a way for both sides to figure out what they want

and how much it's worth.

I suppose, but point systems

and checklists and perfectly romantic

romantic gestures just--

Oh, don't forget the forehead kiss.

Exactly! Every time I think

I have it figured out, there's something else.

You know, I try to keep up,

but isn't it all too much to do,

too much not to do? Too much pressure?

Whew.

That's a lot to unpack over cocoa.

That's why I got us whipped cream.

Look. She was playing by your rules,

and sometimes, no matter how hard I tried,

and I did try,

I just felt like I was on the bench.

So, are you asking me

how to get back in the game with her?

No.

Yes. I don't know.

Actually,

and I bring it up 'cause Sara mentioned it on the segment,

this unseen mysterious man you have in your life--

Mm-hmm?

You know, this pillar of perfection

who stands in direct contrast

to flawed men like me, I guess,

like your readers are apparently dealing with,

all based on rules that according to Valerie--

Now my ex-girlfriend--

And according to you, who created them,

could be the beginning of the end of the relationship.

Right. Well, my question--

Was there a question?

(scoffing) You sound just like Valerie.

Or, she sounds just like you.

I work hard.

I have great friends. I love my family.

I get along with dogs and cats.

And kids seem to think that I'm some sort of Jungle Jim.

Whatever happened to just--

You know, you like somebody.

You think that they like you.

And you just go right up to them

and you ask--

Will you be my boyfriend?

Exactly.

Wait. What?

Yeah. It's, um--

It's not what you think,

and it is a long, sordid story.

but I have proposal for you.

You're not just saying that

because I said I was going to watch Christmas movies alone?

Hear me out.

MacAllen Entertainment

has expressed interest in creating a show for me.

And as an audition, I have to give a seminar

and plan their annual Christmas gala.

But, they don't want to just get to know my work.

They want to get to know me.

Which includes oft-mentioned, never-seen boyfriend.

Exactly.

And you want me to play

said oft-mentioned, never-seen boyfriend?

It's complicated, but yeah.

You realize how wild this sounds?

I will make you a deal, okay?

You agree to play the ever-loving, perfect,

forehead-kissing boyfriend,

and I will do everything I can

to help you understand The Love Audit

so that you can fix things with Valerie.

It's only about a week, okay?

I do the seminar, I impress MacAllen,

I sign on the dotted line.

And then, when you and Valerie

are back in the throes of, you know, love,

we'll break up.

And I will have a press release

drawn up that--

That--

The pressures of our careers

put too much strain on the romance,

and we have decided to part ways.

But of course, we'll remain

the best of friends,

and we ask for privacy

during this very difficult time,

please.

Is that a yes?

(sighing) Oh.

What are you doing?

Giving you your first lesson.

It's a napkin.

It's a Love Gesture.

All right? You see a napkin,

but the recipient sees that you care

and you are aware.

And I think there's someone

that you should be giving that to.

Also, before I forget,

lesson one, part two: read.

Thank you. Mm-hmm.

Give me your hand.

Look. I'm really sorry.

There's no good way to say this, but--

I know.

If we're going to do this,

it's got to be believable,

and I think we should start as soon as possible.

Isn't that right, my little cabbage?

I have been reading the rules.

Number, uh, what, six-trillion-and-something?

Give or take a trillion.

"A pet name shows your partner

that you know them, understand them and want them."

Great.

Well, we will, uh, start at the seminar.

Tomorrow,

partner. Partner.

Joanna: I'm crazy. This whole thing is crazy, right?

Do you want my mom opinion or my professional opinion?

Both scare me. Start professional.

You got this. You get to do what you love

and share it with the world.

And as my mother?

Oh, sweetie, you're a mess.

I know.

But your father and I love you.

Love you, too.

He is cute, though, right?

Good night, Mom. Love you.

(sighing)

Okay.

I can do this. I can do this.

You can do it. I can't believe I'm doing this.

(yawning)

(gasping)

Man: My goodness.

Hi. Sorry, sorry, sorry.

Do you ever wear a suit?

Do you ever wear jeans?

So, this is where

they relocated the North Pole.

Oh, it's a fantastic event.

All right. Let's get inspired.

(swing version of "Jingle Bells" playing)

♪

Wow. This is pretty festive,

my little celery stick.

Better, right?

You'll keep trying, won't you?

Well, if the stocking hung by the chimney

with care fits.

Unto everything a list.

The MacAllen event is important.

It's family, friends and colleagues.

But I want to find a way to combine those aspects

so it doesn't feel like

they're too business or pleasure,

but this magical integration of both.

Maybe this'll help. Neigh!

We need to work on

your definition of "help."

Well, you know,

I think your concept is amazing.

It might even be bigger than figgy pudding.

Do you always have to be so silly?

Do you always have to be so serious?

Joanna?

Hi. Joanna Moret?

I saw you over there and I thought I would come say hello.

Aw.

Can you sign my book? I mean, your book.

I mean--

I'd be happy to.

My name is Barbara, and your advice

has completely changed my life.

I mean, I've practised everything.

I made my boyfriend do the Love Checklist.

We figured out the points system.

He was a bit behind,

but he totally mastered the Love Gestures.

How wonderful. Please tell me more.

You were right. I'm allowed to have my own deal-breakers.

Even if they are superficial to people,

they're important to me.

As you said, I should be important to me.

Well, I'm just so happy to hear

things have changed for the better.

I mean, I would have never seen myself with him

until he completely transformed into a totally different person,

but--

Oh. Well, here you go, Barbara. It was so nice to meet you.

Thank you. Bye.

Bye.

Okay. Let's go see where I'm speaking.

Let's.

Ted: Whoa.

Well, that's one way to go.

For the record, I would never wear garland.

No, the title.

"Christmas Romance, New Year's Wedding"?

Yikes. Sounds rough.

Hey, don't knock it.

You pay attention, you and Valerie

could be planning a honeymoon.

You think?

Oh, Ted.

Dear, sweet, sweet Ted. Watch and learn, muffin.

Note to self:

baked goods are on the table.

MC: Ladies and gentlemen, please give a warm welcome

to the bestselling author of The Love Audit, Joanna Moret.

(Cheering and applause)

Hello.

Thank you so much for being here with me today.

Let's talk about love and how to find it,

but more importantly, how to keep it.

By being here today,

you have succeeded in taking the important first step.

It's what you do next that's the difference

between Christmas turkey with the future in-laws

or TV dinners at home alone.

So, that's why I have created the Love Triangle.

Evaluate, concentrate, designate.

First, evaluate your potential mates

as objectively as you can.

Next, you need to concentrate on your romantic goals.

Finally, you must designate what is important to you,

and that means making hard choices.

Is this person really fulfilling me?

If I don't like something, can I tell them?

And you have to ask yourself, "What can I live with,"

and more importantly, without.

Because you are so worthy of love.

Take a look around.

Remember, you don't succumb to loneliness.

You conquer it.

(Cheering and applause)

Thank you. Thank you so much.

There you go.

Thank you.

Yeah. Let's get a picture.

One, two, three. (Shutter clicking)

Thank you. Thank you.

Bye.

Oh, gosh. They were great. Really in tune, don't you think?

Totally.

Okay, let's hear it. I can take it.

Uh, hear what?

Well, you came, you saw.

I'd really like to hear what you think.

Okay. Well,

it felt a little surface. Cold, maybe.

That if things aren't working out,

it's just move on without trying to fix them.

You say that's the path to love or marriage,

but maybe some people might think it's...

...selfish.

Is Valerie selfish for going for what she wants?

That's different. She's different.

Is she?

Is it better to not be honest with yourself or your partner

for the sake of a relationship

that's not particularly going well?

I just believe that people are perfectly imperfect.

That flaws can be charming, you know,

and make you laugh, make you smile.

That you need that spark.

Imperfections also add up, cause rifts.

One person's charming flaw is another's irritating fail.

I just don't understand

why you think telling people to go for the best is wrong.

Because "the best" is an illusion.

Sometimes it's not the power suit,

but the pair of old jeans with a rip in the seam

and a hole in the knee that make you realize

you're comfortable with who you are

and who you're with.

Comfortable is complacent.

(scoffing)

Joanna?

Oh, Mr. MacAllen! Hi.

Joanna Moret. It is such a pleasure to meet you.

Call me George, please.

Uh, this is Ted Domrose, my boyfriend.

Yeah. Pleasure to meet you, sir.

I'm thrilled that you--

That the two of you are going to be joining us

for our Christmas Eve gala.

Everyone at MacAllen's is very much

looking forward to what you're going to do

to make it special. Um, extra special.

We want the best that Joanna Moret can offer

in decor, music, food,

and that holiday feeling that only you can bring.

And frankly, what you show to us

we want to show to everyone, every day,

in their living rooms across this country.

Phew. No pressure.

(chuckles nervously) Mr. MacAllen--

George, um, I am just so thrilled

with the opportunity to give your event

every bit of my passion and ingenuity.

Well, perfect.

We're prepared to have you both up tomorrow afternoon.

Great.

Tomorrow? Yeah.

Sounds fun.

Well, I won't let you down.

Joanna, it's been an absolute pleasure.

I'm so excited about collaborating with you.

Very nice to meet you, Ted.

You, too.

I'm looking forward to getting to know

both of you more.

Yes. Us as well.

Right back at you, sir.

Great. Can't wait.

All right. We'll see you.

Okay.

Bye. Bye, now.

He's good.

What's wrong?

Less than a week.

To be perfect.

To be perfect. Okay.

We have about 29 hours

to learn enough about each other

to convince Mr. MacAllen that we've been together forever,

and I'm not a total fraud.

29 hours?

Yep.

Well, we better get to work,

dinner roll.

Oh, wow. You're killing me.

All right. Home, sweet home.

Okay. I stand corrected. The North Pole relocated here.

Right here.

You can tell a lot about a person

from their tree.

This is my parents and me

when I came home for Christmas

the first year I left for school.

You all look happy.

Yeah, we were.

Christmas is a huge deal in my family.

We have relatives flying in from all over the place.

And my parents and I cook. There's kids and music.

A ton of presents.

How about you?

Uh, I'm an only child.

The rest of my family is scattered,

and my parents retired to the sunny side of Florida.

Hmm.

They take this holiday cruise to the Bahamas,

which doesn't exactly scream "winter wonderland" to me.

But yeah, as a kid,

I couldn't get enough of spending time with family.

The lights, the snow,

Both: Big tree.

As I got older, most of the time was spent with friends

in the city.

We called ourselves holiday orphans.

And then, you know, someone would get adopted out

when they found a new family to spend Christmas with.

Kind of like what happened with you and Valerie?

Her family is great.

Very open. Very loud.

(giggling)

But it was a whirlwind.

You know, catching up with people she wanted to see.

Running errands.

Sometimes I felt like it would have been really nice

just to have some quiet time with a cocoa and a fireplace.

Did you ever tell her this?

No, I--

I don't know.

Well, that brings us to our next lesson:

Christmas cards.

They are a great way

to tell the people that you love that you love them.

Okay. This one is for Uncle Louie.

That's my mom's brother.

Super nice guy, very funny. Museum curator.

Perpetually single.

You know, my aunt Joyce never married,

my dad's sister.

She teaches history and she volunteers at an antique shop.

Maybe Uncle Lou and Aunt Joyce should get together

and go bowling.

Yes. See, interesting people

find interest in each other.

Not everything in The Love Audit is so bad.

Okay. I think this is the last one.

All right.

This was all an elaborate ruse to get me to help you

with your Christmas cards, wasn't it?

You found me out.

I will forgive you,

on one condition.

Name it.

Ted: All right.

Nothing cider and cookie can't fix.

All is forgiven.

Wow. It's that easy?

Ah, your book is a little too long.

Okay. I'm curious. How did you become Joanna Moret?

Well, I always loved crafting and baking,

fixing things.

So, I went to design school,

and then I started this tiny little business

out of my living room where I help people

plan parties and family gatherings,

Christmases.

And I realized people wanted more

than just how to string the perfect lights,

so I started giving advice

and they kept asking. Then I met Goldie.

The rest is history. Right time, right place.

I am going to open your eyes

to what it is Valerie wants,

what you want, and how to get it.

You'll see.

We used to be so in sync, or so I thought,

and then, ka-pow.

Don't give up on Valerie just yet.

Remember, you have a secret weapon.

Me.

Okay.

Mm-hmm.

Ted: That about covers it, huh?

I think so.

I had a good time. Thank you.

Oh, I should be thanking you.

It's not every day you learn so much about the boyfriend

you've supposedly had for years.

Uh, yeah. Makes sense.

♪ O Holy night

♪ The stars are brightly shining ♪

♪ It is the night

♪ Of our dear saviour's birth ♪

♪ Long lay the world

♪ In sin and error pining ♪

Well, you better get inside

before too much of this stuff falls.

I make a pretty mean snowball.

Ooh. I hope to see the day.

Good night, Joanna.

Good night. I'll see you tomorrow.

Game time.

Game time.

Oh, okay. Go team.

Good night. 'Night.

♪

Ted.

Hey.

(sighing) So, you ready?

Yeah. Let's go over the game plan.

We play couple. I do business.

I get show. We break up.

When you say it like that,

it makes me wonder how anyone could think

romance is dead.

Ah, right. It's never going to work.

I mean, how could I think this could work?

No, no, no. This is going to work

'cause you know how to make it work.

The things you do are special, because you're special.

You wouldn't be here if you weren't.

You really do have a lot of stuff.

I'm looking for a book.

Right now?

Why do you need a book? Shh.

It's a finger-book fortune.

It's a trick my nana taught me.

You let the words speak to you.

Hey, this is my fortune. Get your own.

Uh--

Ah.

A trick my auto shop teacher taught me.

You took auto shop?

Never.

Ooh, very interesting. Very telling.

Care to share?

It's my message.

It's my car manual.

Okay. If you must know

what the fates have in store for me.

"This vehicle may hydroplane

"while driving at high speeds

on a slick or wet road."

(scoffing) Perfect.

All right. It's now or never.

Okay.

Wow. So, this is what hit TV gets you?

Good to know.

You know, I've heard stories

that ringing the doorbell can help.

Or if you're really old-school,

you can knock.

I'm thinking.

Oh, I see. You're willing George

to throw open the door and whisk us inside.

Joanna, Ted. Come on in out of the cold. Come on in.

You're good.

Hi. Hi. Hey, Ted.

Wow. This is stunning,

and not decorated at all.

Mm-hmm.

The tree will go right there.

Oh, I'm already getting ideas. I can't wait to get started.

I'm so glad. I have the feeling

this is the start of something wonderful.

Man: I couldn't agree more.

George: Please meet my head of development and production,

my son Del.

Joanna Moret,

brilliant and creative love expert,

the pleasure is certainly mine.

It's so nice to meet you.

Uh, hi. I'm Ted.

Uh, Joanna's boyfriend.

Ah. I didn't know who to expect.

You've been shrouded in secrecy.

Oh, well--

So, this, the perfect yet elusive boyfriend, huh?

We've run the figures and the facts.

Joanna Moret is good business.

Loyal fans, solid readership.

We want to turn that into viewership

and not only expand your horizons,

but shatter them. Jeez.

Pardon?

She's-- She's the best.

(chuckles nervously) I'm sure.

That sounds truly incredible.

Well, incredible and doable.

Your ad revenues increase year to year,

and your awareness level among prospective viewers

is nothing short of a dream.

Hmm. No pressure.

No worries.

(giggling)

Sorry. I'm just-- I'm so thrilled

that you're interested in me.

In my work.

Well, now that Del has nicely laid the groundwork,

what do you say we grab a quick bite?

I'll have your things brought in, taken up,

and we can enjoy ourselves.

That sounds wonderful.

That would be darling, darling.

Great.

Follow me.

You know what, Del?

Um, could Ted and I have just a moment?

Of course.

The dining room is right through there.

Great. We'll be right there.

Save us a spot.

Okay, what?

What was that for?

What was that for?

What are you doing? What am I doing?

Stop.

Stop answering my questions with a question.

You are going to blow our cover

and completely derail this.

I don't like

how Mr. Three Piece Suit is talking to you.

He's so smarmy.

Robotic.

Or he's an executive

getting to know a potential client.

Oh, Joanna.

You're a producer, right?

You have to put people at ease every day

before you put them on TV.

And there's a big difference

between talking to someone with respect

and talking to them like--

Like--

Okay, Ted.

I appreciate this. I do. But we need this to work.

I know, but the way he talks and acts, he's--

He's so calculated. So perfect.

Is someone jealous?

Jealous? Ha! Shh.

Let me point out that I'm your boyfriend.

Uh, not really. And he's named after a computer.

(laughing)

Okay, okay.

All right. We need to pull it together.

Pull it together.

Let's get back out there before they think

that anything is going on.

Just let me get started on the gala,

and then we will start on

your and Valerie's romance number two.

Okay, fine, but I don't like the way he's talking to you.

What have I gotten us into?

Yeah. What have you gotten us into?

Stop answering my questions

with a question. Okay.

George: Well, Del was quite a handful,

especially at Christmas,

and don't let him tell you otherwise.

I plead the fifth,

and I kind of ask my father to as well.

Well, in all fairness, he did find an outlet for his energies

with the company.

Well, you produce some wonderful content.

It's really impressive.

Thank you. Well, thank Del. He worked hard.

Although I do believe there are times

when he prefers his development reports

to people.

You always know where you stand with facts and figures.

I'm a big fan of to-do lists.

Yeah, but it's fun

putting the show together, too, you know?

Wrangling the elements.

Being part of the little moments

that you don't expect.

Right?

Pumpkin?

You know, I'm a big fan of to-do lists, too.

Yeah, and that reminds me.

Let's talk gala.

Ah. Down to business.

I would love to get started as soon as possible.

I have to admit

given the grandeur of the event,

I was a bit surprised to see

the house wasn't decorated at all.

Not even a tree.

My mother took care of the interior.

Mrs. MacAllen passed away early in the year,

just after the holidays.

It wasn't the holidays until you heard her voice echoing,

"More garland. Brighter lights. Bigger ornaments."

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Our sympathies, truly.

Thank you. We appreciate that.

And, my dear,

she was quite the fan of yours.

In fact, your being here is just as much

of a request of ours

as it would be a wish fulfilled for her.

Wow. I don't know what to say. Thank you.

Well, if you'd like to get started,

no time like the present.

Follow me.

Del: So, here it is.

Oh.

Ted, stand corrected again. The North Pole relocated here.

Uh, yeah.

Oh, my gosh.

I can't believe how much stuff is in here.

Oh, and it's all so beautiful.

Is some of this vintage?

Yeah.

My mother used to believe in

adding to her collection

without ever taking away.

You know, she used to say,

"The Christmas of the past"--

Both: "Is its own Christmas present."

That's from my first book.

I'm so flattered she found

anything I said helpful.

Well, I'll leave you to it.

Great. Thanks, Del.

No. Why don't you stay?

It would be much faster with you as our guide.

Of course. Efficiency is key.

Yeah. Uh, why don't we just take everything we can down?

Del, perhaps we can stage things in the main hall?

I think that'll be fine.

All right. Well, we better get nut-cracking.

Get it? Nut-crack?

Okay. After you.

Hey. You all right?

Yeah. I'm just--

I mean, there's so much history here.

These are all of their memories.

You know what? I'm better than fine.

I think I just figured out my theme.

First Christmas, forever memories.

I'll leave you to it.

Woman: Where is he?

Valerie?

Um, not here.

Cameron,

I got you this job. You owe me.

Joanna Moret asked him out, and he must have said yes

'cause he took a few days off to spend time with her,

and went to MacAllen's mansion to help her on a project.

Did he, now?

(exhaling sharply)

The last of it here.

Whew.

Lot of stuff.

Yeah. My mother ran the decorating staff

like a well-oiled machine.

They'll of course be at your complete disposal.

This event was really

as much my mother's as my father's.

I won't let you down.

I don't doubt it.

Del. Ted.

(exhaling) No pressure.

Hey. You can do this, 'cause you know how to do this.

Making moments and memories. Besides,

it's never just business when people are involved.

Are you reading my book?

Okay. I'm going to leave you and your notebook

to work up some Christmas magic.

Good night, Joanna.

Good night.

Hmm.

♪ 'Tis the season you can feel it in the air ♪

♪ There is a reason

♪ It's a time beyond compare

♪ Presents all around the tree ♪

♪ But that's not all I see

♪ Warm by the fireside

♪ A picture-perfect holiday night ♪

♪ The falling snow

♪ And mistletoe

♪ The magic of Christmas

♪ Lights on the tree

(thudding)

(thudding)

Valerie?

Just when were you going to tell me?

Tell you what?

The secret to your grandmother's rice pudding.

That you've been dating Joanna Moret.

No, Val. It's not--

Don't you "Val" me.

Okay. Valerie, it's not what you think.

What are you even doing here?

You broke up with me.

Uh, no. No. I stepped back.

Let me quote:

"It's over. We're through. I'm breaking up with you."

I needed space.

So, you said all that 'cause you needed space?

What, all of it?

Yes. Probably when you crowded our relationship

with another woman! Would you st-- Ow! Man. Stop that.

Don't tell me what to do.

What are you doing?

What are you doing? Where are you going?

To give a little advice of my own.

I bet she never saw this coming in her Love Gestures.

Wait. Would you-- Valerie!

No, no, no. Valerie, can you--

So. Where is she?

Ted: Let me explain.

Ah, believe me, by all means,

I can't wait to hear it.

Look, I was gonna tell you earlier,

but everything happened so fast.

These things usually do.

Ted: Keep your voice down, please!

Okay, what is going on down here?

Ted: George! Dell.

Joanna.

Ted.

Valerie. Oh.

Well, now that we've established names,

can anyone please tell me who this woman is

and why is she in my foyer?

Of course, Mr. MacAllen.

This is, uh, you know, um...

My... assistant.

She is? Yep.

Ted: She is!

(chuckling nervously) Now, this is a funny story.

Valerie was trying to reach Joanna

to get some things signed for Goldie.

That's my agent, as you know.

Her agent, yes.

But the cell reception was not working very well

and she couldn't get a hold of her,

so she took it upon herself to drive all the way down here.

She's such a go-getter. Such an angel.

But she got lost

and that's why it's so late, and we're so sorry.

Yeah. But here she is, right?

Isn't that right, Valarie? Ted: You made it.

Yes.

So... We're so sorry about the late night intrusion.

Slight change of plans.

As long as things are all sorted out.

Mm-hmm.

In that case, I will bid you goodnight... again.

Good night.

Night. Okay, well, it's all settled then.

Yeah. Well, we should get those papers signed.

I'm sure Goldie wants them ASAP.

Ted: She's been waiting.

And we'll get you back to the city...

On the road again. ...as soon as humanly possible.

Nonsense.

There's already a bedroom made up next to Joanna's.

Stay the night. It'll be safer than driving home in that snow.

Thank you. Well, you--

Valerie: How kind of you.

Okay, Valerie,

I will show you to your quarters.

Follow me. Dell.

(whispering:) Come on, come on.

We need to talk.

First of all, Valerie, it's very nice to meet you.

I promise you, none of this is what it looks like.

That's exactly what he said.

Because it's true.

Ted, could I handle this? I'm just--

Actually, if you could step outside

for just a minute, that'd be great.

(sighing)

(sighing)

Okay, here's what's really going on.

(sighing)

Joanna: When I met Ted at the...

It was Ted's idea.

Valerie: Are you serious? Joanna: I'm serious.

Okay, just let me say my piece.

Thank you so much.

I can't believe you went out with another woman just for me.

It's so...

Insane.

...romantic!

And the fact that you, Joanna Moret,

would bother to take an interest in Ted...

I'm right here. ...and me,

to try to help?

Oh. Oh. What can I say?

I think this is a good stopping point.

Oh, hi. If you could just set those right there.

Perfect. Thank you. Morning.

Good morning.

This is one of my favourite Christmas memories.

There's nothing more Christmas than baking cookies.

I used to love watching my mother bake with the staff.

You know, I'd always steal one, thinking she didn't see

and she would let me, pretending she didn't see.

Well, if you steal one of mine, I will see you.

(chuckling) I'm kidding.

You know, we do have people to do this.

Oh, I know, and you're staff has been so helpful--

helping me decorate inside and out.

But, you know, some things you just want to do yourself.

Want to try?

Uh, I don't know.

Don't fight it.

This is new territory for me.

Me and a cookie-cutter could be dangerous.

I have fait in you.

And besides, I made another batch just in case.

So, it helps if you think you're not just making a cookie.

You know, you're making a memory.

It's okay to have a little fun while you're doing it.

(chuckling)

All right.

Nice.

Good morning. Joanna: Morning. Hi.

Aww, poor reindeer. Did he fall off the roof?

Yeah, I guess I'm a little better at banking than baking.

Well, I think it's great.

And by the way, I wanted to tell you

the music is set, the menu is confirmed,

they're shipping the placards,

and I have one more little surprise for you guys.

When did you do all that?

Oh, efficiency is key, remember?

Good morning.

Val, you're here.

Shouldn't you be hitting the road?

Valerie: It can wait.

But you didn't bring any of your stuff, so...

Right, that's...

I had a bag packed

with some things from my last trip.

I'm a wiz at adjusting to new and surprising situations.

Besides, Joanna doesn't mind

her awesome number one assistant helping out.

Isn't that, right?

How could I say no?

All right, well, I'm just gonna finish up here.

I gotta get these in the oven, prep some pies,

and then, we'll get on the tree cutting.

All: Tree cutting?

Well, call me old fashioned,

but that's usually how you get one from out there in here.

Oh, and with the gorgeous smell of fresh pine...

You can buy that, you know. Trees, too.

Val, sometimes it's nice

to do things the old-fashioned way.

It is?

You know, we have people to take care of the tree as well.

Oh, I know. I'm one of them.

(sighing)

Ahh!

What are you doing in my closet?

You mean our closet.

My room's just right over there, roomie.

Isn't this the coolest thing ever?

It's... something.

I'm just gonna go get a handle on the tree.

Oh, I'm coming with you. We all are, I think.

Great.

I can't believe you've never really explored your property.

I can't get enough of it.

How 'bout that one?

Uh, too small.

I've probably seen more of your house than you have.

And in record time.

Just as far back as I can remember, I felt busy.

You know, most kids play tag and I played TV producer.

My dad to thank for that.

But it all worked out in the end.

This one right here.

Ah. Ooh. Too wide? Sorry.

I want you know, I've really been enjoying my time here.

Things are moving more quickly than I ever could have hoped.

I don't know, maybe it's a Christmas miracle.

I don't know. I've seen you with your lists

and notebook and schedules,

making sure there's a place for everything

and everything in its place. I like that in a partner...

in someone I'm working with. What is it?

"Complimenting your partner is, in itself, a big compliment."

Mm-hmm. Chapter four. Kissing up, huh?

You got it.

They're having a good time.

He's probably talking to her about spreadsheets.

At least he's talking to her.

Talking was never our problem.

It was me saying the wrong thing.

(sighing) Joanna says that--

Val...

Valerie, look,

sometimes I wonder if maybe that wasn't our problem--

"Joanna says."

Maybe I needed to know what you were thinking,

what you wanted.

Just because I was following advice from someone else

doesn't mean it wasn't what I was feeling.

Whether Joanna says or Valerie thinks, it's still me.

Valerie...

(sighing)

Dell, it's important to know that you're not--

we're not just getting a tree. I mean, that's,

you know, branches and needles.

(sighing)

So, what are we getting?

Um, it's a symbol, a greeting.

A Christmas should,

you know, remind people of their childhood,

of cherished memories.

It should reflect the spirit of Christmas,

of love and family and friends,

those still with us and those who have gone.

There. There it is.

(sighing contentedly) There it is.

This'll certainly make a statement.

It's not even decorated yet.

That's the best part-- it'll only get more beautiful.

Well, things are already looking beautiful.

You made that, didn't you?

How could you tell?

I know that look.

Come here. Bring those.

You know, I think that ornament should go...

right here, front and centre, right?

Yeah. You think so?

Yeah.

You know, Joanna,

you have such an interesting way of looking at things.

You know, that's why I wanted you.

The show.

You've opened my eyes to so many more possibilities.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas.

Oh, George. Hello. Dad.

I just thought I'd pop in and see how things are going.

I think tomorrow, you'll really see a transformation.

I want you to know I'm especially

looking forward to the tree.

It was one of my wife's greatest achievements,

and considering she followed your lead for many years,

I'm sure it's in great hands.

I think so.

I wouldn't make you any promises I couldn't keep.

Right. Well, goodnight.

Joanna: Goodnight.

Well, I'd better get back to my work

and I'll leave you to yours.

Okay.

♪

(knocking)

Hi.

Come in, come in, please.

Welcome to your first session.

It's a little unorthodox,

but please, have a seat.

(sighing) Good morning.

Okay, uh, well,

today, I want to work on some core concepts--

respect, love, understanding and passion.

It's important to talk to your partner about these concepts.

But since your communication

hasn't been great up to this point,

instead of saying them to each other,

you'll be saying them to me,

as if I was your partner.

I find that sometimes the things you can't say to someone's face

are usually the most honest.

So, Valerie, you're up first.

And Ted, if could just look away, turn.

Thank you.

Valerie. Ted.

Now, tell me how you're feeling

and remember, respect, love, understanding and passion.

All right, fine.

Ted, sometimes,

I wish you would respect the fact

that all I'm asking you to do

is try a little bit harder to take things more seriously.

And passion?

I guess love, the love gestures more.

That napkin was a nice touch.

You could do that more often.

And that's it.

Good. Okay.

(sighing) Your turn, honey.

Okay, Ted, you're up.

Tell me how it is you're feeling.

(sighing)

I just... (sighing)

I want you to look at me and see who I am... inside.

I'm not perfect.

If I've learned anything,

it's that life is not one big, solid picture.

It's a series of moments,

you know, incredible little slices of silly and serious

that... affect you in ways

that sometimes you don't even understand,

and that's okay.

I just want you to love those moments with me.

No matter how big or small.

I want to make you happy,

especially when you're not.

And I want you to know that my shoulders are strong enough

to carry your laughter and your tears.

That when you come to a crossroads,

I'm gonna be there to help guide you.

And that everything I do will shine a light on how,

even in the harshest of winters,

you are my infinite summer.

I may not always succeed, but I will always try,

even if I am...

(sighing) ...perfectly imperfect.

(exhaling sharply, stammering)

Great work, uh, both of you.

Sweetie, you'll get there.

You just have to really work the system.

We're doing the tree today, right?

Mm-hmm.

(sighing)

(stammering)

You know, I should-- I should head downstairs.

There's a lot going on today. It's a like overwhelming.

(sighing)

Hi. Hello.

Hey. If you could just take those into the kitchen, please.

Thank you. Right on the corner there.

Same for this one?

Oh, great. Thank you.

♪

Valerie: That looks great.

How about one over there?

That's perfect.

'Cause I know we can make it work.

We just have to really focus on cover and be a team.

Ted: I know.

Valerie: We've always made it work in the past.

Ted: Okay.

Valerie: I know we can figure this out.

Ted: Yeah, I'll think about it.

(knocking)

Come in.

Hi.

Hi.

(sighing) I'm kind of at a loss for words.

For the first time,

I feel like I don't have control over every aspect of my life

and it's really freaking me out.

Now, is that such a bad thing?

Not knowing exactly how everything's going to turn out?

Ted, the things you said today to Valerie...

to me,

they really excited me, but they also really scare me

because I don't know what the future looks like.

I think we need to break up and end this charade.

What?

This whole thing's becoming a disaster.

The illusion was supposed to be fun and easy,

manageable at least, but... (sighing)

...you can't control feelings.

That's the illusion.

I'm not an expert and I figured that out.

You wrote a book about it and you still haven't.

You had this grand plan, but as you say,

"You don't make plans to break them, you make them to be them."

I'm not sure I know what that means, but I do know

I can't pretend to be the perfect boyfriend for you

if I'm trying to be the perfect boyfriend for Valerie.

Ted...

is this really what you want?

Don't you see? You're-- you're on the cusp of your dotted line.

You're gonna get your show.

You're gonna do amazing things.

Ted, I feel--

I've seen how Dell looks at you.

I told you about it the moment he saw you.

And seeing you two together--

you with your philosophies and lists,

him with his spreadsheets and savvy and suits--

it's a match made in... if not heaven, on paper,

and it's more real than anything

you told me I was pretending to be for you.

But it's fine, you know? You're free now to pursue Dell.

Valerie and I will continue to work on

whatever it is we're working on.

George will be thrilled as he ever was.

Joanna, you deserve the perfect boyfriend,

someone who thinks like you,

someone who wants success like you.

You can have that.

It's real and it's waiting for you right outside.

It's a win-win.

Well, it sounds like you have it all figured out.

I learned from the best.

(door closing)

(exhaling sharply)

(people chattering in distance)

(sighing)

Joanna: Ooh, it is cold today!

Yeah. After you.

Thank you.

You all in?

Yep. That's it.

Hey, what do you say we get out of here for a little while?

Dell: So, it's certainly been an interesting few days.

Joanna: In What way?

Well, you came to organize our Christmas event,

something we weren't sure could even be done,

and somehow we ended up baking cookies

and talking about our past and getting to know one another.

I've been busy, haven't I?

I'd say the topper, though,

is probably your unorthodox assistant

showing up late one night, unannounced.

That was the topper.

There's something about her, though.

I can't put my finger on it.

In any case, it definitely hasn't been business as usual.

Look, Dell, uh,

there's something that I should mention

that you should know.

Uh, Ted and I aren't actually...

We're not... Things aren't going well.

Is that so?

Yeah, yeah. I...

I really don't want to get into the details of it,

but I want you and your father to know that,

no matter what happens between him and I,

it will, in no way, affect my ability

to produce the work with every ounce of creativity

and professionalism that you are expecting of me.

I don't doubt it.

Joanna, you are your work and your work is you.

In a really short time, I've gotten to know you through it.

Sorry, what is it?

"Evaluate, designate and concentrate?"

Yeah.

If I'm honest,

I don't see Ted as being the kind of guy

that can follow those rules.

I mean, how many points is he really scoring

doing the things you need?

You know, is he able to put into practice any of your tactics?

Gosh, you make it sound like I wrote a military handbook.

(chuckling)

Yeah, whatever works, right?

You know, get people to step in line.

That's a-- that's a lot of books.

We have a long road ahead of us, Ted.

If we ever want to get back to that perfect place were in,

you're gonna have to work at it. But I'm here to help.

Oh.

The Business of Love. That's perfect.

I'm never gonna be good enough for you, am I?

(sighing) It's more than reading.

I'm not ruling out seminars or therapy.

Have you ever tried hypnosis?

You're not listening.

You're right.

I am?

You can't even put your socks on in the dark.

How are you gonna hypnotize yourself?

No.

Honey, I've seen it.

One blue, one brown-- not a good look.

I mean, no to listening to people who don't even know me

telling me how and when to feel.

Also, that we can get back to...

(sighing)

...something that was not only never perfect,

it probably never existed.

What are you saying, Ted?

Val, I think you know.

Don't "Val" me.

Okay. Valerie, if we're gonna do this, if we're meant to be,

then we have to find our way back there by ourselves,

without The Business Of Love

and without The Love Audit.

(sighing)

Joanna.

Come on and join me.

Sure.

Hi.

I want you to know-- and I would never say this lightly--

the house has never looked better in such a short time.

Mrs. MacAllen would be proud and so should you.

That-- that means the world to me.

I just-- I want this event to be perfect,

no matter what.

No matter what?

That signals to me something might be the matter.

Ted's a good man.

I like his energy.

I like what he's doing in his career.

He's a man on the way up

and I think I may even be able to help lift him.

Oh, my gosh, that would mean more to him than you know.

Okay, then, I'll make sure that I tell him myself.

Now, that aside I don't think I'm too far off by saying

you two have hit a rough patch.

Yeah.

Actually, you and Ted remind me a lot of Mrs. MacAllen and I.

And I--

I don't want to get myself in hot water here,

saying this to an expert such as yourself,

but having spent more time around the sun

than I'd like to admit,

sometimes love doesn't have hard and fast rules.

All we needed was each other,

a hand to hold and a heart to love

to tell us what we already knew and what we felt,

what I believe you feel for Ted

and what Ted feels for you

because love, my dear, will always be a gamble.

What if you take that chance and you lose?

How can I not look at this relationship

through the lens of my own advice?

Things that I'm telling everyone else they should be doing,

shouldn't I be doing them, too?

And with Ted, he's--

he's always joking around and I'm serious.

He's always dressed for the mall

and I'm, you know, dressed in a power suit.

He's always thinking about

what's happening right then in the moment

and I'm-- you know, I'm always thinking about the future.

How in the world is that ever going to work?

I know who I am and what I want

or... I thought I did.

(sighing)

How can I start something new at this point

that everyone else is going to think is a lie?

Happiness is never a lie,

not to yourself or others.

Now, you asked a question, "What happens if you take a chance

"on love and you lose?"

I think that's the wrong question for you.

I think the one you should ask instead is,

"What happens if I never take a chance on love at all?"

Oh, Valerie, hi.

Are you looking for Ted?

Yeah. I, um, just needed to tell him something.

I was going to get a snack. It's been kind of a strange day.

Yeah, that's an understatement.

Look, Valerie,

I-I hope you know I never meant to do anything

to hurt you or Ted.

I know. As you say,

"Good intentions are not safe from complex execution."

I think he's leaving

and I think I'm okay with that.

I don't know. I think...

I think I've been doing too much thinking, to tell you the truth.

You spend so much time with someone,

looking for them to be what you want,

instead of enjoying who they are.

Believe me, I know.

Do you also believe in, I guess,

like at first sight with someone you don't really know?

Is that crazy? Is it wrong?

I think it's wrong...

not to go for what will make you happy.

Like, love, interest, whatever--

my advice is to forget all of my other advice.

Forget the scorecards, the suits.

Go for the spark.

I kind of like suits.

I'm not angry. I want you to know that.

I'm really glad you're here.

(knocking) Ted, can we--

Ted?

(car door closing in distance)

(engine starting)

♪

Joanna, good morning.

I was just thinking about you. Could I get you some coffee?

Oh, no, I'm fine. Thank you.

Uh, Dell, I need to talk to you about something.

Wonderful. I also have some news.

What's this?

The contract for your very own show.

I thought you'd want to see it.

Look, my father is way more into surprises than I am,

so try to look just so when he announces it.

My hunch is it'll be at the gala in front of everyone.

So, in terms of scheduling,

we're gonna want to get started on concept and development

as soon as possible in the new year.

I'll think we'll also want to schedule some meetings

with marketing and...

What is it? Did I miss something?

I thought you'd be thrilled.

Dell, no, it's-- this is incredible.

It's more than I ever could have imagined.

But before we go any further,

there's something that you should know.

Excuse me?

Okay, here we go.

Dell, I don't think I've ever even been in love.

The-- the guy that I wrote about in my book, um,

that was more of the version of what I hoped for

or what I wanted,

but not at all the version I actually ended up with.

And, uh, on that note, uh, that man was also not Ted.

Ted and I were never actually in a relationship.

I, uh-- I just met him about a week ago

and I brought him here

because I wanted to prove to everyone,

myself included, that I was, in fact, an expert at everything.

I lied to a lot of people

and I'm not proud of it and I can't continue to do it.

So, if that's the woman you're looking for, I'm sorry,

but daytime television will have to survive with one less show.

Unbelievable.

Joanna...

that is amazing.

I mean, you're incredible.

You're-- you're not upset?

Are you kidding?

You just executed the most brilliant marketing strategy.

I can picture the billboards-- "When love comes clean."

You can tell the story in the pilot episode--

love, loss, redemption. Your fans will eat it up.

Look, Joanna,

you came here to do a job and you've done it beautifully.

So, whether or not Ted is really your boyfriend

is irrelevant now

'cause we're in the business of Joanna Moret,

dating or otherwise, and frankly,

otherwise is fine with me.

I...

Have dinner with me.

Uh, to discuss the show or... as a date?

It makes sense.

It adds up-- you, me, us. It's a partnership.

Dell, I'm so sorry.

I can see how you may have thought

I was going in a different direction with this.

But I'm not looking for a business transaction.

I'm... I'm looking for love.

You know? Romance? The spark?

I'm learning that that gut feeling is more important

than being a match made on paper.

I can't say I'm not a little bit disappointed.

A little embarrassed.

But I can say that I still make deals

and yours is still very much on the table.

Don't pass this up because of my misunderstandings.

You're too good a businesswoman

and person to let this go.

Don't let this be the one that got away.

But what about your father? Will he feel the same way?

I'll talk to him.

I'm sure he'd be thrilled if you said yes.

Well, thank you.

(sighing) Then... yes.

All right, back to my spreadsheets.

Well, I look forward to our working relationship,

and I'll see you tonight at the gala.

Ahh! Ahh!

Valerie. (exhaling deeply)

That, uh-- that's my dress.

It is?

Joanna, I had no idea. It was just hanging up

and I didn't bring anything fancy to wear because--

Valerie...

--I didn't know there was going to be a party,

and when I found out there was a party--

Valerie...

--I grabbed the first thing I saw,

which was this dress, your dress,

and I can totally put it back--

Valerie! Yes?

I-I think that dress would look beautiful on you.

You do?

Stunning.

I'd go as far as to say

I think that dress was meant to be worn by you.

What will you wear?

Um...

Wait. Don't say a word.

Just come with me. I'll handle this...

Roomie.

Friend?

Oh, don't make me cry.

Dell: Thank you very much for coming.

It's good to see you. Enjoy yourselves.

Please enjoy yourself. Merry Christmas.

This is incredible.

By the way, have you seen Joanna around?

No, I haven't.

I believe she had one last thing to do.

You look absolutely stunning, Val.

I mean, Valerie, sorry.

Thank you. You can call me Val.

But this dress is actually--

What she couldn't wait to wear all week

for such an important event.

George, Dell, I want to apologize.

One never needs to stay sorry

for delivering on every promise and then some,

while finding a way to do it all so beautifully.

Isn't that right, Dell?

Without question.

Well, thank you both for that,

for understanding,

for everything.

Would you accompany me to the main hall?

I think it's time for my entrance.

I would love to.

("The First Noel" playing instrumentally)

Shall we?

("The First Noel" playing instrumentally)

♪

Thank you for doing this.

You did what I thought might have been impossible.

But our house and our hearts

are more alive than I had ever dreamed.

Well, remember when I said

I had one last surprise in store?

Would you mind following me?

I have something I'd like to show you.

You have kept your wife's memory alive in this house

and in this event, and that is a very special gift.

You were brave enough to share that with me,

so I wanted to return the favour

by allowing you to share it with everyone else.

George: I haven't seen that photo in over 30 years.

Joanna: And those are your guests on their first Christmases.

This Christmas will always be special because of you.

Joanna: Excuse me...

(clinking glass)

Excuse me, please, Mr. MacAllen would like to say a few words.

Um... (clearing throat)

I want to thank all of you, friends, family and colleagues,

for taking the time

to spend another glorious Christmas Eve

with us tonight.

My beautiful wife Caroline is no longer here.

She would have loved this.

She believed in someone who helped my son and I realize

that she will always live in our hearts.

So, I would like you to join me

in thanking the woman

who's at the helm of this incredible event

and who soon will be at the helm

of her very own television show,

where she will share her gifts.

Ladies and gentlemen, the star of Living and Loving--

Joanna Moret.

(guests cheering and applauding)

Thank you.

(guests cheering and applauding)

Thank you. I can't believe it.

Congratulations.

Please, enjoy the party.

So, Living and Loving, huh?

I was thinking on my toes.

I like it.

Yeah?

And I believe we will do our best

to show everyone with a television how to do both.

You'll figure it out, five days a week.

Although, you might need a little bit of help.

Yeah. I wish Ted were here to see this,

hear the news.

He is.

Christmas miracles.

Nice tux.

Eh. And you, I mean,

you look...

Oh, well, they're not jeans,

but, you know, baby steps.

I thought I'd never get to see you again.

I was afraid that you wouldn't want to.

Joanna, this is...

You're amazing.

You look amazing.

I-I did want to ask you, when we first got here,

what did your finger-book fortune say?

You can tell me now.

"Follow your heart."

Well, that's good advice.

Yeah.

And, uh, I have one very important question for you.

Uh-oh.

Will you be my boyfriend?

For real this time?

Absolutely for real.

No lists, no points, just us.

Then, yes. Absolutely yes.

Merry Christmas, Joanna.

Merry Christmas, Ted.

("We Wish You a Merry Christmas" playing)

♪

(speaking inaudibly)

♪

♪

♪ Oh, yeah

♪ Christmas is coming and I'm far away ♪

♪ The snow has been blowing and drifting all day ♪

♪ Dreaming of you is the one thing keeping me warm ♪

♪ Now, it's getting late and I miss the last ride ♪