All language subtitles for The.Christmas.Club.2019

♪ It's beginning to look a lot
like Christmas ♪

♪ Everywhere you go

♪ Take a look in the five and
ten, glistening once again ♪

♪ With candy canes and silver
lanes that glow ♪

♪ It's beginning to look a lot
like Christmas ♪

♪ Toys in every store

♪ But the prettiest sight to see
is the holly that will be ♪

♪ On your own front door

...That's perfect.

Alexa, just have your leg
a little bit...

a little bit straighter.

There you go. That's it.

And it's like, it's just
a little bit of--

That's it.
Oh, I love the smiles!

Gorgeous smiles!

That's it.

Mom!

- Look at my arabesque!
- Yes, please.

Oh, my goodness.

It's the best one
I've ever seen you do.

You're gonna be amazing

in the Christmas Eve
recital.

Are you sure you're
not just saying that

because you're my mom?

No, I'm saying it
because I'm your teacher.

I love you
'cause I'm your mom.

Dance, dance.

When I could still
get out there and teach

and not need a week
of physical therapy after.

You're gonna feel so much better
after your surgery.

I am so sorry
to miss the recital!

Don't worry. Just worry
about getting well.

Carrie and I
can handle it.

Oh, I know.
I know you can handle

anything that
comes your way.

- Are you okay?

What?

Nothing, nothing.
It's all fine.

- Okay.
- Mm-hm.

-
- You're smushing me!

No, it's not a mom hug
without the smush.

Go get your stuff,
let's go home.

Is Maggie okay?
She seems off.

I think she's worried
about her surgery.

Yeah.

I wish she could feel
like she used to.

It's almost Christmas. Make it
an official Christmas wish.

I think you're confusing
Christmas with birthdays.

No, it's a thing.

Do I need a candle?

- Stop overthinking it.
- Okay.

I wish that Maeryn
has a beautiful and happy

and healthy year and--

And since you're always using
your wishes on other people,

I'm gonna use
my Christmas wish on you.

Mmm, you're Jewish.

It's symbolic,
and Santa knows I'm a big fan.

- Mm.
- 'Kay.

Dark hair,

blue eyes--
- Carrie.

--great sense of humour.

And, it's done.

Well, you just wasted a wish
'cause that's not what I want.

Olivia, it's been eight years
since Nathan died.

No one should wait that long

to find love again.

I love my life.

I don't need anything
or anyone else.

Uh-huh. And make him
very good with kids.

- Stop!
-

Here you go.
Have some cider.

Thanks, sis,

but does everything
we eat and drink

have to be holiday themed?

Yes, it does.

Especially because
you came home for Christmas.

I came home
because I have work here.

It just happens
to be Christmas.

Well, you know we like
to make it a big deal,

so spirit up.

- I will try.
- Just make sure

that you're here when we
decorate the tree tomorrow.

Oh, Beth,
I can't promise that.

I might have
meetings tomorrow.

Uncle Eddie, come on!

You have to be here
for the tree!

What are you doing up,
Connor?

I have to practice staying up
so I can see Santa.

-
- Will you stay?

Uh...of course, buddy.
Absolutely.

Now, come on.

Let me tuck you back into bed.
Oogh!

Night!
- Night, Mom.

- How did you get so heavy?
- I don't know.

It's Hanukkah.

It's early, right?

Better than a few years ago
when it was on Thanksgiving Day.

Now, that was confusing.

I'm sorry. I always get you a
gift first night of Hanukkah.

You don't have to
get me anything.

But I need to go out,

to a place where they may
or may not have gifts.

Bye.

Ho! Ho! Ho!

Happy Holidays!

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas!

Ah! Ooh!

Are you all right?

Let's go inside,
where it's warm.

- Thank you.
- All right.

I'll get the door for you.

- I'm Olivia, by the way.
- I'm Gertrude.

- So, it was $80 total?
- Yes.

I saved all year
with the bank's Christmas Club.

It was for my...
my grandkids' gifts.

And now it's gone.

Um, I'm gonna go out
and look for it.

I will help you.

Okay?
- Okay.

- Let's do that.
You stay right here.

Well, thank you.

Who are we kidding?

Those twenties
gotta be long gone by now.

I know.

So, what should we go?

Well...

Um ...ve got two twenties?

That's really thoughtful.

Okay, that's funny.
I have two too.

Hmm.

Should we really do this?
I mean, maybe it's a scam.

You mean that little old lady
was lying in wait

to scatter her fake money
into the wind on the off-chance

that two random people
would give her

their money to help her?

Maybe.

I mean, even master criminals
have to get old.

- Wow.
-

I'm Edward, by the way.

Olivia.

- Nice to meet you.
- You too.

- Uh--
- Okay.

- So--
- Um, should we do this?

- I think we should.
- Okay.

Let's go.

Yeah.

Gertrude, you're never
gonna believe this.

We found all of your money.
All $80, there it is.

Ooh! What? You Did? How?

It was pretty darn amazing.

You know what?
Listen, you tell it.

Um,
I think you should tell her.

You're gonna tell the story
so much better than me.

Oh, no.
He's amazing at it.

He is.
It's really important.

I think that you should tell it.

I think you should.

Fine. I mean,
it's-- it's so good.

So, what happened was the bills
went up in-- in the wind.

Yes.

Yes, and then they blew

and apparently
they blew really hard

and-- and--
and they went right into a--

Christmas tree!

Straight into a tree.
You saw the trees.

They're all over the place
outside.

Yeah, so when we went out,

we looked and there was
this Christmas tree

and it had $20 bills.

Like little green ornaments,

right there in the tree.

Wow! That's--

Mm. Unbelievable.

Isn't it?

I guess. I guess we really
all just got lucky.

Luck has nothing to do with it.

It's Christmas.
It's a magical time of year.

Yeah, like my credit card

magically getting maxed out
every year.

You're so funny!

He's got a sense of humour.
But think about it.

Would you two have ever met

if you didn't come together
to help a little old lady?

Hmm? Now, that's--

--magic.

Or-- fate.

Call it what you will.

Excuse me. Um--

I, uh,
I've gotta get back to work.

I just wanna make sure
you're all set, Gertrude.

I am. Thank you so much,
both of you, for everything.

Merry Christmas to you.
- Oh, Merry Christmas!

Oh, thank you.

- And Merry Christmas to you!
- Okay.

Have a good one. Okay.

- Christmas tree.
- Yeah.

Really. Huh.

- That was good.
- Was it?

How did it stick?

Sap, obviously.

I thought maybe
like, the wind just blew it

and it just stuck
on one of the needles.

Oh, but then the needles woulda
had to be sticking straight out.

Yeah, but the wind blew
from the side,

I mean...
- Mmm.

I'm just glad that we were able
to help her out.

- It felt really good!
- Yeah.

Yeah.
Um, I should get going

to where I was going
before all of this.

- Yeah. Uh, same here.
- Yeah.

- Do you--
- Whu--

I thought you were
gonna say something.

No, I thought you were
gonna say something.

- I didn't see you--
- It's totally fine.

No-- Great. Uh--
Good.

Well, um,
you take care of yourself.

Yes. You take care.

- Okay.
- Okay.

Oh, Merry Christmas!

Here you go, dear.
Merry Christmas!

Oh!
- I'm so sorry!

I'm sorry.

- You okay?
- Yeah.

Okay.

- Which was are you goin'?
- Um, this way. Couple blocks.

Oh, me too.
Wanna walk along with me?

- Sure.
- Okay.

I wonder what Gertrude
ended up getting her grandkids.

- If she even has grandkids.
- Oh, stop it.

I'm just kidding! Maybe.

Oh, come on.

It was kinda weird
how she went on and on

about fate, though,
wasn't it?

You don't believe in fate?

Well, no.

Don't worry. Neither do I.

If you believe in fate,
it's like saying

that you're not in control
of your own destiny.

- Exactly!
- Yeah!

Don't even get me started with
the whole Christmas magic thing.

Oh, no, I totally believe
in Christmas magic.

- You do?
- Yeah!

- Huh.
-

I'm just not
a big Christmas guy.

Why not?

Well, my parents were divorced
and uh,

the holidays
were just always strained.

I'm sorry. No, I am.

Christmas shouldn't be like that.

Why did I just tell you that?

Because,
I'm a complete stranger

and you're never gonna
see me again, so it's safe.

You're probably right,
actually.

Are you gonna fix every tree?
'Cause there's like ten more.

I might. I like to help.

So let me guess-
you're a decorator?

- No.
- Social worker.

- No.
- Therapist?

No!

No?

Dance teacher.

Ah. That was my next guess.

Right.

I will say, you have
a certain grace about you.

Thank you.

I mean, for some people,
dance is therapy.

So maybe you weren't
so far off the mark.

Hmm.
You're not gonna make me do

a therapeutic dance
or somethin', are ya?

Oh. I might.

Is this on your way to work?

It can be.

Me too.

Oh! I didn't realize

they started
the Christmas Festival again.

It's the best!

Oh, man. I have not been here
in a long time.

I do vaguely remember my parents
standing right over there

having a big fight
about a bag of roasted pecans.

That doesn't sound like fun.

Yeah, well...
it was a long time ago.

So, you live in New York?

Well, I-- it's more
of a home base, really.

I travel a lot

so I don't technically
live anywhere, really.

Ooh!

What? You all right?

Look up.

What? The snow?

So beautiful.

You're not from around here,
are ya?

Actually, I've lived here
my entire adult life.

- Really?
- Yeah.

You're so enchanted
by this snow!

Mm, I'll never get tired
of snow at Christmas.

What about snow in April?

No, that's the worst.

-
- Hey.

Do you want some pecans?
- Oh.

No. No, thank you.

I've kinda got a thing
about pecans.

Since that day,
I haven't had any.

Really?
We should change that.

Pecans are delicious.

Let's--
- I don't, uh--

- Yeah.
- Okay.

Um, may I have two, please?

Well, no, no.
I'll pay for it.

Um, except I can't pay for it

because I gave all my money
to Gertrude.

Oh, yes. Me too.

I'm so sorry.

There was this little old lady

and she had
her Christmas savings

and then this crazy wind came up
and all the bills flew away--

Yeah,
and then we gave her our money

and we told her it was her money
that we found outside in a--

Christmas tree.
- Which makes zero sense.

But it worked, kind of.

Know what, guys?
The nuts are on me.

- Oh.
- Thank you.

Thanks!
Because our story was so good?

No.

'Cause I'm a sucker for romance.

- Oh!
- No, no.

No, no, no.

- No, we were talking--
- I mean, we were-- that--

Seriously, guys.

You guys have yourselves
a merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

Thank you.

When was the last time
you were on a swing?

Probably the same day
I last ate a pecan.

Hmm!

Hm?

It's safe?

Maybe we should chance it.

Okay. All right.

Whoa, whoa.
No, wait-- Oh, no!

It's got us.

It totally has us! I know!

- Surprisingly good.
-

- Thank you.
- You're welcome.

Hey, Lizzie!
- Hi!

- Merry Christmas!
- Merry Christmas.

- That is one of my students.
- Oh, wow.

Who will ask me, um,

why I was on a swing
in the middle of the day.

Well, you just gotta tell her

that sometimes
adults need recess too.

Hmm.

What kind of dance
do you teach?

Oh, all kinds, but ...have
a soft spot for classical.

Hmm.

I used to dance
with the city ballet.

Really?

Mm-hm.

That's an incredible
accomplishment.

Yeah. Thank you.

It was, um, a lifetime ago,
and--

things change and I needed
something with more stability,

more long-term.

Okay.

Well, what do you prefer?
Do you prefer teaching

or do you prefer performing?

No one's ever asked me that.

Teaching, absolutely.

There's nothing like helping
kids reach their goals.

That's kinda how I feel
about my clients, too.

I know you're very busy
but what do you do?

I'm a consultant.

I-- I help people
open their businesses.

Cool. How?

Well, basically,

I give them the tools
that they need to succeed.

And they take those tools
and they succeed.

- Hmm.
- And I have to say,

every time I help someone,
I feel--

That you made a difference?

Exactly.

Um, I have to get back
to teaching.

Yeah, I'd better
get to my meeting, too. Um--

It was lovely to meet you,
Edward.

The pleasure was all mine,
yeah.

Happy Hanukkah.

You didn't have to!

Ah.

Oh! I love it!

Thank you so much.

It's from the boutique
next door.

I saw you lookin' at it.

Wait-
if you only went next door,

where have you been
this whole time?

Well, that's a long story.

Is Maggie here?

She's in her office.

Hey.

Are you okay?

Oh, no, I'm fine.

I wanted you
to be the first to know.

I have decided to retire
and close the studio.

I'm-- I'm sorry, what?

It's time. I mean, it's--

it's past time, really.

Well-- Maggie, you don't
have to close the whole thing.

You can bring someone in to run
the financial part of it

and I'll continue
to manage the creative part.

I'm selling the property,
Olivia.

When?

It's going on the market
in a couple of days.

December 13th.

Oh.

The kids-
you'll have to notify the kids.

I'm gonna send the parents
an email

so they can find a new studio.

And-- me?

And-- and-- Carrie?

Oh, Carrie can find
an administrative job anywhere

and every studio in the city
would kill to hire you.

I mean,
no one's gonna let me come in

and design the curriculum
like I have here.

I mean, we've--

we've built something really
special in the past eight years

and--

That was mostly thanks to you.

- No.
- Yeah.

You poured your heart into dance
when things were tough,

and I know you can do it again.

It's two weeks
until Christmas.

I know. But this is
the best time to sell.

With the surgery coming up,
I don't wanna miss my chance.

And maybe this is a chance
for you too.

I promise,

you're gonna be okay.

Are you free?

- Yeah, hop in.
- Thanks.

Keep the change.

It was a $10 ride.

That's found money.

That 20 practically flew
into my hands

just on 7th Avenue.

Merry Christmas.

Thanks. Merry Christmas.

Olivia?

Well, Maeryn was already asleep.

Yeah, she seemed
really tuckered out.

Yeah, it was a--
it was a long day.

So...

you wanna talk about it?

I do, but I can't.
I mean, I can

but I-- I don't know.

Well, I've got all the fixins
for my family's egg nog.

I love how you say "fixins"
like you're from the South.

Well, I am.

I'm from the south part
of Minnesota.

- Okay.
- Okay.

Oh, and...ta-da!

ta-da!

You like?

They're really cute, Mom!

Little scarves!
Here you are, my sweetheart.

- Thank you.
- You're welcome.

My favourite
Christmas tradition ever.

Mmm.

Okay.

So...tell me
what happened today.

- Okay.
- Mm-hm.

It started out great.

There was this little old lady

and she lost
her Christmas Club money,

like, it actually blew away.

And so I, um, I helped.

Well, I mean...
Edward and I helped.

Oh, well now,
that's wonderful.

I'm really proud of you!

It was really just 40 bucks.

Oh, no. I'm proud of you
for speaking to a man

long enough
to actually get his name?

So funny.

So, okay!

Tell me everything about him.
Go on!

Mom, there's nothing to tell.
We walked,

and we talked and then we...
went on our way.

And you exchanged numbers?

No, there's no point.
He doesn't live here

and I have more important things
to think about.

No, sweetheart.

This is important.

Miss Maggie's retiring.

Oh.

Mm-hm.

Well, okay.

Well, that's-- you know,
that's good for her.

Absolutely. I mean,
so, so great for her, right?

But um, not great, uh, for me.

Because when she retires she's
planning on closing the studio

which means that
I'll be out of a job.

Oh, Liv,
I'm so sorry to hear that,

but I'm not
the least bit worried.

You know, the entire
dance community loves you

and when you are ready...

you're gonna find a new home.

I don't want new.
I want things to stay the same.

I know, but maybe,
you know, just maybe...

this is gonna be good for you.

Well,
that's what Maggie said to me.

Do you know
what's good for me?

Because I do.

It's egg nog.

You'll be fine, Liv.

You always are.

Thank you.

Well, I think
that just about does it.

- Whoa! That's impressive.
- Looks good.

Guys!

Green bean casserole's ready!

Oh, man!
That smells exactly the same

as the one Mom used to make
every year.

That's because
I kept her recipe.

After all these years?

Yeah, some memories
are worth holding onto.

I would've made a pecan pie too

but I know you have
a thing about that.

Actually, not anymore.

Okay. Come and eat!

Can we eat over here, please?

Yeah,
we're building Connorberg.

Connorborough!

Forgive me.

You can have one of these
of your own, you know.

All you have to do
is stay put long enough

to have an actual relationship.

Hmm.

Been there, done that.
I'm good.

Are you, though?

Yeah, I got
everything I need right here.

Except for maybe a green 4x2.

You got one of those?
- Right here.

See, of course you do.
Thanks, buddy.

Mom! It snowed!

It did.

What should we do?

Okay. Um,

I was at Evergreen Park
yesterday

and they were setting up
for the Christmas Festival

so, let's go there!

Maybe we'll run into
some friends.

- Let's go!
- Okay.

Merry Christmas.

Mom,
can I go play in the snow?

Have fun.

Connor, go play.
Don't hit anyone in the face.

It's not a video game.

- I know, I know!
-

Aw, he's lovin' it!

Hi!

Hi.

Do you two know each other?

Yeah, this is the woman

who helped me
with Gertrude yesterday.

- Olivia.
- Yes.

- You're Olivia.
- I am.

This is Olivia!

Hi.
Sorry, didn't catch your name?

Oh, I'm sorry. This is, um,
this is my sister Beth--

- Hi.
- and her husband Matt,

and my nephew is out there
building an ice laser

or something like that.

I'm staying with them
while I'm in town, so.

Did you guys make plans
to get together?

No. This is a coincidence.

Hmm. Well, there's no such thing
as a coincidence.

Yes, there is. Otherwise they
wouldn't have invented the word.

Okay, well what are the odds you
guys run into each other again?

Yeah. Yeah, it's actually
the third time, sort of.

I saw you in a cab yesterday.

Pulled off before I got a chance
to say hi, so...

Hi. Again.

Hi. Again, again.

Um, hey, Matt? Matt?

- Yeah.
- I'm gonna go look

at something for sale over here.
Do you wanna come with me?

No, I'm good. Thanks.

Matt?

Um, actually, you know what?
I'm gonna come with you.

I'm in the market for a, um,
a picture of Santa Claus.

Great, yep.

Um, yeah.

Hey, Jimmy! How's it goin'?

Christmas punch?
Hey! How are ya?

You know, I've never randomly
bumped into the same person

so many times.
-

It's pretty incredible.

I mean, you do have family here,
so maybe it's not that crazy.

- Right.
- Yeah.

It's probably not fate,
just statistics.

- Right.

Excuse me. I'm sorry.
Oh, I really gotta take this.

Of course. You're so important.
-

Greg. Hi.

No, I knew you'd be delayed
with all the snow.

Absolutely, we can see the
property whenever you get here.

Bye.

Hey, Maeryn!

Your snowman is awesome.

Thanks, Mom! Connor helped.

Nice work, Connor!
Really well done.

Thanks!

Um, that's Maeryn.
My-- my daughter.

Oh, you're-- married.

Widowed, actually.

Oh. I'm so sorry.

It was a long time ago.

Maeryn was just a baby,
and we're okay.

Mom, they're doing
a huge Christmas mural

on Camden Street!
They said kids can help.

Can we go?

Yes. That would be great.

Hey, um, Maeryn, I want you
to meet my friend Edward.

Oh.

Um, Edward,
this is my daughter Maeryn.

Well, it's a pleasure
to meet you, Maeryn.

You have a very beautiful name

Mm-hm.

Thanks, except I have to
spell it for everyone.

Well, some day
you're going to appreciate

having an interesting name.

Take it from a guy named "Ed".

-
- Ready to go?

Yes. Thank you.

Um, it was nice to meet you--

um, again.

- Bye, Maeryn.
- Hey.

So, what happened?

Oh, nothin'. Just--

They just left
to go to Camden Street

to work on a Christmas mural,
that's all.

Oh! Connor would love that.

And Camden Street
is so gorgeous right now.

All the shops put up
their Christmas decorations.

Come on, let's go!

Edward,
you're coming, right?

I don't think
it's a good idea.

What's the problem?

I mean,
I'm leaving for New York soon

and I don't get the feeling that
Olivia's really up for dating

any time soon, so there's just--
there's just no point.

There is always a point,
Edward.

Maybe this is fate telling you
to just slow down.

I don't know,
maybe make a home

somewhere other than
your one-bedroom apartment

in New York City
that you never set foot in.

I tried that with Hannah,
remember?

That didn't exactly
go very well.

Just like Mom and Dad.

Around Christmastime it all got
that much more intense,

so just--

That is why I make Christmas
extra special for my family,

to undo all that.

You can too.

Come on.

Come on.

Yeah?
- You're good.

- Come on.
- All right.

Come on!

Just a little further.

Oh, I almost had it.
- You can do it.

I really do.

Oh, thank you so much!

You again!

And again and-- again.

- Yep. Yep.
- Yeah.

- And yep.

- Okay!
- Okay.

- There we go.
Hey, guys.

Mind if we join?

- Hey.
- Of course!

Fine! Go on.

So...

- What are you doin'?
- Oh, I'm, uh--

I'm trying to find the one
that goes right in here.

I wanna finish this little--

Yeah, see that's not
how it works.

You have to
pick one randomly

and then you
throw it up there

and all of a sudden
it comes together.

- Oh.
- Yeah.

I love when that happens.

Oh, you trying to get up there?
Lemme help you.

Right-- there.

Nice! Okay.
- Okay.

- So just random?
- Just random.

- Well then, there you go.
- Yeah. Ooh!

- Yeah.
- Um, I-13.

Hey, it works.

How 'bout that? I-22.

That one-- no, that's good,
that's good!

- We did it! High five.
-

That was amazing!
- Good work, good work.

What do you think
it's gonna all become?

I don't know.

Guess we'll just
have to wait and see.

Mom, can we go can we go to
Baked Expectations

and get one of the
Christmas Cocoas?

Can we go too?

How 'bout we all go together?

Sure.

Great!
Sounds good.

Okay.

After you.

I am gonna get
some Christmas cookies.

- Sure.
- Okay.

So, Olivia,

Ed says that you own
your own dance studio.

Oh! Uh, no.
I just work at one.

Miss Maggie's, actually.
Down the street.

And, um, not for long.

The owner just told us that,
uh, she's retiring.

Oh.
I'm so sorry to hear that.

Thank you. It's all right.

As long as the kids can have
their Christmas recital,

I'll be okay.

I know you're gonna pull it off.

And how do you know that?

Because when somebody
cares about something

as much as you do,
they make it happen.

What a lovely thing to say.

Okay, I've got some
hot chocolate for you guys.

Thank you.
- Yes!

- Whoa!
- This was a huge mistake.

Yeah.

Thank you.

I don't even know
where to start!

First eat half
the whipped cream.

Okay.

Then?

Then sip an inch
of the cocoa out.

Okay.

What happens after that?

Then stir the rest of the
whipped cream into the cocoa.

Oh. All right.

Interesting choice. There.

Oh.

Is that what that's for?

I mean, maybe.

Now all you have to do
is let it cool for a minute.

Just be cool.
Sit back and be cool?

Got that. Okay.

I look cool?

You know, you've got a future
in hot cocoa tech support.

I appreciate that.
Thank you.

You're welcome!

I think you missed a spot.

- Did I?
- Yeah.

Feels like I got it.

Mm-hm.

- All the way up there?
- Yup.

Hey, uh, we should head back
to the festival soon

because I think Santa's
gonna be there.

Yay!

All right,
so let's get these to go

and we'll all head over.

I'll go get some to-go cups
and maybe a couple more napkins.

Yeah.

Mom, can I go see Santa?

Um, yes, of course!
Go stand in line. Connor?

Wow!

-
- Mm-hm. More sugar.

- Here, lemme help.
- Thank you.

- There we go.
- Thank you.

You're welcome.

I bet the kids love
taking your classes.

What makes you say that?

I don't know.

You just have a way
of making everything seem fun.

Well, so do you.

I mean, the cocoa.

Usually Connor is the only one
who sees me get that goofy.

It's not goofy.
It's, um...sweet.

What?

I wonder
what Gertrude would say

if she saw us
sitting here right now.

Mmm. "I told you so"?

Hmm.

Agh. Oh boy.

- Okay.
- Sorry.

- It's okay.
-

Everything okay?

Yeah, everything's fine.

I just-- I've been putting off
work all morning

and I probably
should get to it.

Oh, definitely.

Look, Maeryn's almost
to the front of the line.

Hey! Um--

Do you think
it'd be all right

if I gave you
my phone number?

To-- you know,

in case you wanted to call

and have Maeryn and Connor
spend some time together?

Oh!
They would love that.

Great. Okay. Do you--

Yeah, I have a pen.

Great.

Here. Okay.

There we go.
Hope you can read this.

Is that okay?

Edward.
Awesome! Um...

I, uh...
guess I'll talk to you later.

- Okay.
- Okay.

Ho, ho, ho!

I'll see what I can do.
- Thank you.

Are you ready? Okay.

- Hey, come here.
- Good job!

And what would you like
for Christmas, young lady?

Mmm...

more days like this.

Oh, that's a good wish.

And how 'bout you?

Oh, no, I'm-- I'm too old.

You're never too old
for a Christmas wish.

Just close your eyes
and make it.

I'll hear you.

Done.

I loved your wish.

I thought your wish was--
was beautiful.

What should we do?
- Games.

Games? Let's do games.
Let's go this way.

Bye, guys.

Okay.

Did you have fun?
- Yeah.

Me too. And...
what was your favourite part?

Santa.

I loved your wish.
That made me really happy.

I also loved all of the designs,
like everybody's stuff,

and, um, I loved the--
the crafts

and I think I'm gonna go back
and get some Christmas presents.

Um, what do you want for dinner?

- Spaghetti!
- Oh!

- I got it, I got it!
- No, it's okay.

- I got it!
- No, no! I got it, please.

It's okay, I got it.

Okay, um ...ll trade ya.
Trade ya.

Oh. Huh.

It's been three days.
I don't understand.

Why hasn't she called?

Probably she realizes that going
out with a human tumbleweed

is a colossal waste of time.

Romance--

Romance is never
a waste of time.

Why don't you just call her?

- I don't have her number.
- Why not?

Because I wanted it
to be her decision.

I was trying to be a gentleman.

She told me the name
of her dance studio!

What is it?!

I don't remember!

Seriously, Beth?

I'm sorry.
There was so much going on.

Um, let me just do an internet
search. Just a sec.

Olivia dance studio Minneapolis.

You know what?
No, Beth, don't. Don't.

This should be
Olivia's decision to make.

Really, just--

Hey, Greg.

Yep.

Yep.

I'll be right there. Do you
think Connor would like that?

Because it's really annoying.

Just like his uncle.

And touch and turn,

and light on your feet,

And smiles on your faces
and touch and turn.

That's it, that's so good!

Touch--
ooh, I like that leap!

That was kinda nice.
Maybe we'll put that in!

Here are the programmes.

Okay.

They're great.
They're really great.

Well done.

I just don't understand
why he hasn't called you.

I didn't give him
my phone number.

What is wrong with you?

What is wrong with me?

It's nine days until Christmas
and our careers are in limbo

and I can't find
that jewelry box,

the one that Maeryn wanted,
so, if you'll stay here,

I'm gonna run
to the toy store on Grand

and see if they have it.

- But--
- Thank you.

I'm not gonna talk about Edward.

Do you see how I'm not
talkin' about it? Not gonna.

And touch and turn,
and touch and twirl and--

Touch and twirl!
Beautiful, ladies.

Is it really this much?

Yeah. I'm sorry, Ma'am.

We have a law-away program
if you want.

Oh,
I only have so much saved.

I'll find something else.

Would another $20 help?

- Oh, that's not necessary.
- I insist.

I found it right
on 7th Avenue the other day.

I was waiting for
the right moment to pass it on.

I think this is it.

Are you sure?

I'm positive.
Merry Christmas.

Same to you.

You have no idea
how much this means to me.

Thank you.

You made my Christmas.

You know what's crazy?
I know where that $20 came from.

It's so funny, so do I!

Beth!

Olivia! I'm so happy
to run into you!

- Why?
- Because now I can find out

why you haven't
called Edward back.

I'm sorry. That's too pushy.

Don't answer that.

Could you answer that?

Yes. I wanted to call him.
I lost his number.

Oh!
Well, then, here you go.

And while I'm at it,
can I have yours too?

I'm sorry, that's too pushy!

- I'm sorry!
- No. Warranted. Yes, please.

Do you think it was
one of Gertrude's?

I kinda do.

That would make all of this...

Meant to be?

It's just not right.

Okay. Well, I got another one
to show ya a few blocks away.

I think this one
is gonna have everything

that you're looking for.

Then let's go.
We're running out of time, Ed.

You know
I need to find somethin'

before the end
of the fiscal year.

I know.

I haven't failed
a client yet

and I'm not about
to start now.

She's just down the street.

"She" who?

Um ...ll explain later.
Can I just have five minutes?

I'm gonna grab
something to eat.

Okay.

And twirl, and twirl.

All right, everybody.
Arms up.

And hope back over here.

And arms up.

Ar--

- Carrie, can you take over?
Sure.

Come over here, girls!

-
- Hi.

Hi.

Um, I lost your number.

I mean, I really actually
lost your number and, um--

I ran into Beth and I--

I know. She just texted me.

Oh.

And-- and-- as soon as I
figured out where to find you,

I just-- I didn't wanna
take any chances, so.

Wow.

Did she tell you about the $20?
I mean, it's crazy.

I mean,
it's completely crazy.

It's Gertrude's 20.
I mean, it had to be.

And it just keeps showing up!

Unless it's what Gertrude said,

just a little bit
of Christmas magic.

I thought you didn't believe
in Christmas magic.

Well, I'm getting there.

Yeah?

Hmm.

Maeryn had a-- uh, a great time.
She was so happy.

So did Connor.
He really did.

We should make plans
to get together again!

You-- so the kids can--

Why didn't you
show me this space?

What?

The guy next door says it's on
the market as of this morning.

It's perfect!

Let's make a move before
anyone else gets down here!

Hey, how ya doin'?

Hi.

Good thing he made this stop.

I think we should put in
an all cash offer

and get this thing done
in a week.

I'm gonna call the bank,
get the funds ready!

Who was that?

That was my client.

And he wants
to buy the studio today?

I am just as surprised about
this as you are, Olivia.

Well, you're his advisor,
right?

Can't you advise him
not to do it?

No, I can't.

Why not?

Because for everything
that Greg's got going on,

this space
is absolutely perfect!

It's way better than any space
that we've seen so far,

and I really
wouldn't be doing my job

if I just let it go.

Can we at least have, uh,
the Christmas Eve recital here?

I don't know, but I'll try.

I--
I will make something happen.

Why did he even come here?

'Cause he was standing
right there

when I got the text from Beth
and then when she said

that one of Gertrude's 20s
showed up again I just--

I took that as a sign
that I had to see you. I...

..thought maybe it was fate.

Yeah. I thought so too.
Just for a second.

Maybe all that $10 has done
is make things worse.

I need some air.

Excuse me.

Olivia, wait.

Olivia, please.

Please, please, please, wait.

I'm so sorry that
it's happening like this.

Not sorry enough
to stop them.

I'm really not
the bad guy here.

I mean, your boss is selling
the property no matter what,

and if Greg doesn't buy it
then somebody else will,

just as fast. You know that.

I know.

I just wasn't ready.

And the recital.

Well, I'll talk to Greg
and maybe you can still

use the space
for the recital.

Well, that'd be great.

You know,

this is your chance.

A chance!
For what?

To start at the bottom
at a new studio?

No, this is your chance
to start your own studio.

No. I'm a--
I'm a teacher.

I'm not a businesswoman.

I wouldn't know
where to start.

But this is what I do.
I help people like you.

And I know a good bet
when I see one.

Please,
I'd love to make this up to you.

Let me help you with this.

You're just offering
because you feel bad.

Yes, I am.

Um...

I'm not gonna
let you fail on this.

And who knows?

Maybe your boss isn't even gonna
accept the first offer anyway.

She accepted the offer!

What? So quickly?

Come on!

Really? Kidding me right now?

Okay.

I'm gonna go inside.

Hold on, Olivia, wait.

Beth invited me

to the Christmas Tree Festival
tree lighting tonight

and I won't go
if you don't wanna see me.

Or if I do go

and you do see me, then--
you can ignore me.

How do you even know
I'm going?

Because you love Christmas.

True.

Okay.

Ignore you later.

Is Edward coming?

No idea.

Doesn't matter to me
whether he's here or not.

Oh, okay.

- Hello!
- Whoop!

Hey.

Edward! Is Connor here?

Yes, he sure is. He's back
by the apple cider booth.

- Wanna come see him?
- Yeah.

Come on!

Hello, again. Again,

again, again, and again?

It's one too many.

- Is it?
- Yeah.

I thought you were
gonna ignore me.

- Oh no, I am!
- Mmm.

I'm starting right now.

All right.

You know,
I don't believe we've met.

I'm Barb, Olivia's mom.
You are?

I'm Edward Taylor.

And it's such a pleasure
to meet you.

Oh, this-- is Edward?
- Mm-hm.

You didn't tell me
he was so handsome.

Really? 'Cause usually that's
the first thing people say.

Okay, Mom.

Remember?

I'm upset with Edward
and we're not talking to him.

Well,
like I told you before,

he doesn't owe you anything.

It was his job
to take care of his clients.

Whose side are you on?

Yours, sweetheart,
forever.

Barb,
thank you very much.

You're a smart woman.

Good evening, everyone!

I am Mayor Parker

and welcome
to the 45th annual

Evergreen Park Christmas
Festival Tree Lighting!

And my Christmas gift to you all
is me not giving a long speech.

How 'bout we get all the kids
up here for the countdown?

Mom, can I go too?

Well, aren't we gonna hold hands
like our thing?

I'll hold your hand
for the rest of the night.

Please?

It's okay.
Have the most wonderful time.

- She's growing up.
- I know.

Pretty soon she's not gonna
wanna hold my hand at all.

And then some day,

she will again.
-

I'm gonna go find Carol.
I'll see you a bit later.

- Aw. Love you, Mom.
- Love you too, sweetie.

Okay, here we go!

Five, four, three,

two, one!

Mom, come on!

All the stores on Camden
are lighting up too!

Oh,
well we have to go see them!

You're comin' too, right?

If it's all right?

Well, I think Connor
would be really disappointed

if you weren't there.

Connor, wait!

That is adorable.
So cute.

- Almost done.
- Man, it's comin' together.

It really is!

Hey.

Any idea how long
this space has been vacant?

A couple of months maybe.
Why?

It would be perfect
for your studio!

Oh, I-- I--

I can't rent property, Edward.

I don't have
that kind of money.

Olivia, if anybody can get
a small business loan, it's you.

Trust me on that. Just--

picture it for a second!

What if that's why Greg was
meant to buy the old studio,

so that you could have
this incredible chance?

And maybe that's why I was right
there when it all happened,

when you made
the best decision of your life!

Man, maybe it really is fate.

I don't know anything
about the business side of it.

But that's what I'm there
to help you with.

Okay.

What if I fail?

What if you don't?
And you won't!

You gotta trust me on this.
I know what I'm talking about.

Whoa.

So I--
I could hire Carrie,

and I could hire, uh--

a couple other dance teachers
with different styles than mine,

and uh--

There's so many things
that I couldn't do

at Miss Maggie's, and I...

How long would it take
to renovate?

A month, tops.

You know,
when I was just a teacher,

I always knew that I would
be all right no matter what.

This is--

- Okay.
- Okay.

- Follow me for a second.
- Sure.

Worst case scenario, everything
here completely falls apart.

That is the worst case scenario.

- It won't happen.
- Okay.

But if it did, you just go back
to teaching,

which is exactly the same
position that you're in now,

so... what do you have to lose?

Maybe now isn't the time.

If not now, then... when?

Yeah?

How was your day?

It was the best day ever, Mom.

And it looked like you
had fun too.

I did.

You know I love you more than
anything, right?

I know, Mommy. I love you too.

Sweet dreams.

Perfect. Goodnight, goodnight.

Goodnight.

You ready for lights out?

Yeah.

Hello?

I'm in.

Let's see the inside tomorrow.

Great!

Who is this?

I wish we didn't have to
take all of this down,

it's gonna be so empty for the
rehearsal.

But there just isn't enough
time before New Year's.

It will be fine once
everyone's in here.

I'm just glad the new owner is
letting us keep the space

for the weekend.

I don't know where else we could
have done it.

Have you heard back from
the loan officer?

No, uh, Edward says not to
worry,

but, um, I'm me.

I'm so proud of you, I knew you
could do it.

Well, I haven't done
anything yet.

Taking the first step, that's
the hardest part.

Taking a chance, trying
something new.

Yeah, it's been a long time
since I tried something new.

Knock knock!

Hi!

Hi! Do you have a second?

- Yes, I do. I have a second.
- Okay, great.

Thank you.
Hi.

- It's looking very good.
- Oh, thank you.

You're welcome. It's good.

So did the finance person call?

No, not yet, but I'm sure we're
gonna hear by tomorrow.

Meanwhile, I'm here to meet with
the contractor

who is going to transform this
space into a gallery, so, uh...

Once we, um, remove everything,

there should be lots of
nail holes,

so you could just use them right
from there.

Oh, wait a minute. It's the
contractor.

He said he threw his back out
shovelling snow,

and he wants to push the meeting
until tomorrow.

It's always the snow with us,
isn't it?

It is. And obviously I feel
horrible about his back,

- obviously, but--
- Obviously.

But it's kind of good news,
'cause I can spend some time

brainstorming your project now,
because if you want to open

in January, you've gotta do
a pre-launch.

Gotta get the word out there.

May I help with the
brainstorming?

No, I was gonna do it by myself.

- Good.
- I'm teasing!

I thought you had to teach and
you were busy,

you had to take Maeryn home,
all sorts of stuff.

Maeryn's with my mom, and the
kids won't be here

'til tomorrow night, 'cause
that's the big dress rehearsal

for the Christmas Eve recital,
which starts in five days.

- Wow.
- I know.

Thank you for getting Greg to
let us use this space.

You're welcome, I know it meant
a lot to you.

Yeah.

So, um, you wanna... maybe
grab a bite?

- Yeah... I mean...
- Yeah?

- Yeah.
- I'll wait for you outside.

Okay.

Where are you going?

I'm going for a walk.

- A walk?
- Yep.

- That's it?
- Yeah, I love to walk.

Uh-huh.

Okay. See you later.

Have fun.

So, um, where to?

Let's just start walking.

And see where we end up?

Exactly.

Aw, look at these guys! Merry
Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

Nice.

Hey, you hungry?

Yeah, but the lines are
too long.

Oh, hey! Let's go old school!

A hot dog?
That's not very Christmassy.

No, it's not a hot dog. It's
Santa's ho-ho-ho dog!

You get extra points for
marketing.

- Thank you.
- We'll take a couple, please.

- Sure.
- Thank you.

Every time I look
at a 20 dollar bill,

I wonder if it's one of
Gertrude's.

Me too!

You know, what's been happening
with us,

that it's just one big
coincidence.

I thought so... but I gotta be
honest.

I kinda like living in a world

where fate and magic exist
together.

I didn't expect that. Me too.

You want these hot dogs or what?

Thank you.

Here you go. You take this, and
whatever's left over,

just put it towards whoever's
next, okay?

That's funny. Someone did the
same thing a few days ago

with a 20 they found over
on 7th Avenue.

Huh!

Thanks.

So, do you think it was...

I really do!

Oh, oh, oh! I haven't been on
one of those

since Maeryn was a baby, and
then I was too worried

if she was too cold, and I don't
remember any of it.

- I mean, none of it.
- Oh!

I don't remember any of it
either,

'cause I've actually never been
on one, so...

Really?

Let's fix that.

♪ Have yourself a merry little
Christmas ♪

♪ Let your heart be light

♪ From now on, our troubles will
be... ♪

Merry Christmas, guys!

I can't believe I've been
missing out on this

all these years.

- The holidays?
- Everything.

Thank you for... for bringing
Christmas back to me.

You're welcome.

Well, I gotta say, this has been
the all-time best

business meeting
I've ever had...

And one of the best days I've
had in a very long time.

Me too.

♪ Your troubles will be
miles away ♪

♪ Here we are,
as in olden days ♪

♪ Happy golden days of yore

♪ Faithful friends who are dear
to us... ♪

I'm home!

Well...

Um, thank you for walking
me home.

Well, it was on the way to
Beth's, so...

You have a beautiful home.

Well, I love it. It's tiny, but
it's charming.

And it's walking distance to
the new studio.

So now I'm just worried about
the loan.

Oh, don't worry about that
at all.

Final word comes down tomorrow,
okay? You'll be good.

All right, I'm gonna go back to
Beth's,

and I'm gonna get all of Greg's
work out of the way,

so tomorrow morning we can go
full force

on the pre-launch plans for the
studio. How does that sound?

- Awesome.
- Yeah?

- Yeah.
- Thanks for a great night.

- Yeah, it was fun!
- It was.

- Edward!
- Oh, hello!

Is Connor with you?

He's not, actually, he's at
home, which is right where

I'm headed with a very nice
business meeting with your mom.

Don't leave! It's Christmas
cookie baking night!

You can help if you want.

Oh, I mean, Edward might be...
might be busy.

So, um, do you have a... do you
have a little time?

Actually, there is nowhere
I would rather be.

Grandma!

Look who found
the Christmas spirit.

- Yeah, don't tell anyone.
- I might.

- Are you on decorations again?
- Yeah.

- Awesome.
- All right!

That's what I'm talking about.

Okay.

Okay, okay, I switched
over the-- oh!

Edward!

Hi, Barb.

Well, how nice to see you again.

Nice to see you, too.

So did Olivia invite you to bake
Christmas cookies with us?

Technically, it was Maeryn, but
Olivia agreed,

and as long as it's okay
with you...

Are you kidding me?

Okay, who's gonna do the eggs?
Eggs are up.

Oh, I'll do the eggs.
I'll do the eggs.

You guys don't mind a little
eggshell in your cookies,

do you?
- Ew, gross!

I'm joking! I save the eggshells
for the frosting.

- Ew!
-

Here we go. There's technique
to this.

Ready for this? Just drop
the egg!

Wow, that was amazing.
With some eggshell.

♪ It's the most wonderful time
of the year ♪

♪ With the kids jingle belling

♪ And everyone telling you
"Be of good cheer!" ♪

♪ It's the most wonderful time
of the year ♪

♪ It's the hap,
happiest season of all ♪

♪ With those holiday greetings
and gay happy meetings... ♪

Oh, no! Mm-mm-mm!

Hey, wait for Santa! She's been
doing that since she was little.

Really?

It was shaped weird.

It was shaped weird?

Mm-hm. And look, oh no!
Oh, this is terrible.

Wow.

- There's a thing in the icing.

I don't know if you could
- Liv!

even fit more cookie in there,

but you know what, truthfully,
I gotta make a point.

I don't even know what this
shape is, so...

I'm just gonna help out a
little bit here.

Well, I guess this one's
burned, so...

All right, okay.

There, I don't need an excuse.
I'm old.

First of all, no you're not. But
you're right, you're allowed.

Cheers!

Cheers.

- Cheers!
- Cheers!

So this is what Christmas is
supposed to be like, huh?

Mm-hm.

I think I like it.

Mm-hm.

Thank you for inviting me to
stay tonight.

I actually had a really
good time.

Yeah, it really was.

Um, you should have these. You
worked so hard.

Yes!

Um, have I said thank you for
everything you're doing for me?

You've done just as much for me.

Goodnight.
Goodnight!

Four more days 'til the recital

and you all look ready
right now!

I am so proud of all of you!

So... when do you hear
about the loan?

Today.

And I'm so excited about the
space on Camden Street.

We can do everything that we've
always dreamed of...

but it all depends on the loan.

No, I'm not worried. This is
exactly how everything

was meant to happen.
You deserve this.

We deserve this.

Hi! Did you see?

Olivia, I have some bad news.

Okay...

For the sale to close, we have
to vacate by this weekend.

Oh... no, we talked to Greg,
it's fine to use the space.

No, it's the insurers, it's a
liability thing.

They won't give him coverage if
we're here.

What? No... Greg-- Greg said
that it was...

I-I feel terrible, this is not
how I wanted everything to end,

but we can't have it here.

- But we have to have it.
- I know.

Okay, 'cause the kids depend on
it, and the parents.

I am going to find
another place.

Me too, I'm sorry... me too.

We'll find a place--
Thank you.

Olivia! Hey! Carrie told me
I could find you here.

I'm sorry about losing the
recital space.

I tried to do a work around, but
it's not gonna happen.

Thank you. I-- what if we used
the new space?

Oh, we can't use it until the
loan clears.

Okay... I'm going to the bank.

Oh, you want me to come
with you?

Nope. Absolutely not. I need to
it on my own. Long story.

And like you said, it's
important I believe in myself.

I know you're anxious to
get a decision.

Normally, we would get a
response with a couple days,

but since there are so many
people out for the holidays,

I just... don't know when we'll
hear back.

But I am certain you'll get your
answer between Christmas

and New Year's.

Well, I... that would be
too late.

- Olivia?
- Yeah?

You just gift-wrapped our
salt shaker.

- Hm...
- Mm-hm.

Merry Christmas!

Sorry, Mom. Uh, okay.

Sorry.

Still nothing?

Nope. At this rate, I think that
we're going to be

having the recital in the
parking lot.

You know it will all work out.

Where's Edward for all of this?

Oh, I told him I wanted to
do it myself.

Oh...

Well, he clearly believes
in you.

Or he's just doing all this to
make himself feel better.

By helping me.

You don't actually believe that,
do you?

Mom, it can't be the other
thing. He doesn't live here.

It will never work out.

So that's it?

You're just going to cut
yourself off from love

before even giving it half a
chance?

I'm protecting myself.

No.

You have put up walls for years,
Liv....

At least... come on, give
him a ladder.

Tell him how you feel. Give him
a reason to stay.

Oh... Ma...

What?

Okay, it's from the bank.

Okay.

What?!

- Okay, what?!
- I got the loan.

- Oh, sweetheart!
- I got the loan!

Okay, and--

And look, no, it says that we
can use-- we can use the space!

We can use the space
for the recital!

Oh! Oh!

I'm so proud of you!

Thank you! Okay!
I'm gonna call Edward.

- Call him!
- I gotta call Edward.

- Okay.

Hello?!

Come on in!

Hi!
- Hi!

I... I got the loan!

I know! I came over as
soon as I heard!

Must have been something I said
at the bank.

I knew you could do it.

Um, Mom... Mom made--

Man, she's good.

- Um, egg nog?
- Yeah!

Cheers.

To... new beginnings.

To new beginnings.

- Yeah.
- Yeah.

Look at this! It's perfect!

I mean, people will be out
there, they'll be shopping,

and then they'll have some
cocoa,

and then they'll come in here,
and they'll just watch the show!

I can't believe this is all
mine. Thank you.

Well, you're welcome, but you
should be thanking yourself

because this is all you, you
made this happen.

Okay... there's so much that
I have to do

before we can do anything.

Like what if the electrics
don't pass inspection?

And then there's paint, like,
I have to choose the colour.

Which of course I've chosen
the colour,

but I have to put it up,
and there's lights.

Like, I think we need more
lights!

Olivia...

Yeah?

You don't have to do any
of that alone.

I'm gonna be with you. We can do
it together.

Okay, and you're gonna get
it done,

and it's gonna look fantastic,
and people will come in here,

and they'll just see how
incredible you are.

Everyone will see...

Do I see an idea forming
right here?

Yes... yes. Yes. Okay.

So if it goes the way that I
think it could go,

then we won't have to change
the routine.

I mean, a little bit, but...
but not much.

I'm so proud of you.

I'm proud of me, too.

Just so you know, this is gonna
be the best studio in town.

I'm so excited.

- That's it.
- Wow.

- That's everything.
- Look at this.

Okay. I think I'm going to head
down to Baked Expectations

and get more baked goods for
everybody.

Then I think I'm gonna go to the
bank and get Lynn a treat.

As a thank you.
Hold down the fort?

- Will do.
- Great.

Thank you!

This smells so good.

I'll see you at the recital?

This too, please.

Oh, that's great.

Keep the change. Merry
Christmas.

Thank you!

Merry Christmas.

Olivia!

What-- what are you doing here?

Um, what am I doing here?

Um...

I-- I didn't know that you knew
anyone at the bank.

Oh, uh, Lynn and I just have
some mutual friends

in the industry.

Did you know Lynn before I
applied for my loan?

Uh...

I am just gonna give
you two a minute.

Lynn, I-- thank you.
These are for you.

Thank you so much.
- Oh, thank you!

Merry Christmas.

We actually met after you
applied for the loan.

Edward, did you do something to
push my loan through?

All I did is I put in a very
good word for you,

and I made it clear that you
would be a very good investment.

That's it.

Are you okay?

No, um... no.

I feel like you went behind my
back, and I...

You let me think that I got my
loan on my own.

Did you think that I...

did you think that I could do
it on my own?

Of course I did!

Of course. I just gave it a
little bit of a push

so that you'd get through the
finish line.

I was just trying to help.

Well, that's not what I needed.

I never wanted to feel as
helpless as I did

when Nathan died. I had to
figure it out all over again.

I needed to know that I...

that I could do it on my own
after you left.

I would never leave you hanging
like that.

You're going to have to leave
eventually.

Not if I have a reason to stay.

Well, I can't be that reason.

Not if you don't believe in me.

Maybe you're just afraid of what
would happen if I did stay.

Because you'd have to open your
heart again,

and maybe that's just a bigger
risk than even the studio.

I can't think about my heart.
Not right now.

Okay... wow.

Okay. I... I can't believe this
is happening right now.

I mean, I should have known,
because every time

I put my emotions into anything
like this,

it just completely falls apart
on me, and...

And the fact that it's Christmas
right now is perfect.

I guess I'll never learn.

Edward, I'm so.. grateful.

Thank you for everything that
you have done.

I think maybe you were right. I
mean, maybe all of this, fate

everything, it wasn't about us.

It was... it was about
the studio.

Oh, okay.

So if that's the case, then,
um...

I guess I'm just going to head
out to my next client,

and, um... I wish you good luck
on your recital.

And I wish you good luck on, um,
everything.

Olivia...

you're going to be a huge
success.

Pecan, dear?

Gertrude? What are you
doing here?

Oh, well, my husband works here.

Aer you okay, dear? You
seem upset.

I'm fine.

You know, I could've sworn
I saw you

with that nice young man from
the toy store yesterday.

Is he here? I'd love to
say hello.

Um, no. He left.

But you didn't want him to,
did you?

No.

Did you tell him that?

I was scared.

Of what?

Of being heartbroken.

You mean... the way it is
right now?

This wasn't your Christmas
wish, was it?

How do you know that?

Gertrude, I'm sorry.
I have to get back to work.

It was... really lovely
to see you.

Merry Christmas.

You too, Olivia.

Nothing a little Christmas magic
can't fix.

Hey, there you are.

The recital is going to start in
like half an hour.

What's going on?

Change of plans. I gotta head to
Flagstaff tonight.

But what about Christmas?

I wasn't originally going to
stay that long. You know that.

I know, but things have changed.

What about Olivia?

That's not gonna work out.

Let me guess. You had a
disagreement.

- Yep.
- You even try to work it out?

You know how things go with me.
Once there's a fight,

that's pretty much it.

That's because you haven't found
someone to fight for.

Until now.

Instead of giving up, just try.

When it's with the right person,

you end up even closer than you
were before.

Please don't go, Edward.

Don't give up on fate.

I wish I still thought
fate was real.

Hey, guys.

Oh, what, really? Were you even
gonna say goodbye to Connor?

I was, I was gonna wait for you
guys to get back

from the recital.

Which Ed isn't even
going to now.

What?

Where is Connor?

He's helping Olivia's mom hand
out programs.

And so was I until this lady
came up to me

and asked me to give you this.
You know what it is?

No... no idea.

"To remember the most romantic
business meeting of my life.

"Merry Christmas, Edward.
Love, Olivia."

Who gave this to you?

Just some old lady in
a red scarf.

It's going to be so good.
She's doing so well!

- Here she is.
- Okay.

Everything's ready when you are.

I am so proud of you, Liv.

- Thanks, Mom.
- I love you, I love you.

I love you. I just wish
that it...

I know.

- Okay.
- Here we go.

- All right.
- Let's do it.

Let's do it.

Ladies and gentlemen,
first performance!

Snowflakes and Reindeer!

And have fun!

She's so happy.

It's better than we could have
imagined.

Bravo, bravo!

Wonderful!

Oh my, there she is!
There she is!

You were wonderful.

Wonderful.

Thanks, Mom! I love it here.

Well, this is just the
beginning.

Maeryn, you were fantastic!

Thank you! Mom, can I go get
gingerbread cookies

with everyone else?
- Of course.

Olivia, it was just stunning.

Thank you.
I wish Edward were here.

- I know, sweetie.
- Merry Christmas.

You came.

I couldn't leave without saying
thank you for...

Oh...

For this beautiful Christmas
present you gave me,

which I love, and I love that
you put the $20 bill inside,

too, because that was... all the
sign that I need to stop

what I was doing, turn around,
and come find you.

How did you get the box?

Oh... Matt said that a little
old lady found it,

and gave it to him to give
to me.

Gertrude!

No, I just.. I just, I mean, I
saw her today at the festival.

She, um...

- She knew.
- She knew what?

My Christmas wish.

It was to be with you.

That was mine, too.

I'm so sorry. I'm so sorry about
what I said.

- No, I'm sorry.
- I...

I'm sorry. I should have
realized what it looked like

from your eyes, I should have
realized what I was doing.

Well, I know what you
were doing.

You were trying to make my
dreams come true.

- And did they?
- Well, that depends.

Are you staying?

Yeah.

After all these years.

I'm finally home.

What about work?

I... I worked remotely from
New York,

I can work remotely from here,
it's no problem.

I still get to do what I love.

But now I get to be surrounded
by the people that I love.

The people that you love?

- Mm-hm.
- Oh!

Hey, the mural is done!

- Oh...

I'm not even going to say what
I'm thinking 'cause it's insane.

Yeah, it's completely insane.

- Yeah.

- Oh... okay.
- Yeah.

Hi!

Maeryn, you were so wonderful
in the recital.

Thanks! Mom, are we gonna see
them tomorrow for Christmas?

Um, if it's all right with Beth.

Yes!

Yeah, we would love to see you.

There's nothing I would
love more.

What's that?

Oh, this is beautiful
ornament...

Should I go get it?

No, let's let this one go.

Yeah, we don't need it anymore.

Why don't we go and get us some
cocoa? Come on.

Merry Christmas, Olivia.

Merry Christmas, Edward.