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Would you like to inspect the original subtitles? These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:44,667 --> 00:00:46,000 Betty! 2 00:00:46,083 --> 00:00:48,333 - Oh, hi! - Betty! Hey, Betty, Betty! 3 00:00:48,417 --> 00:00:51,125 Are you okay? Is your name Betty? 4 00:00:51,208 --> 00:00:52,568 I think somebody's looking for you. 5 00:00:52,625 --> 00:00:53,875 I'm so sorry. 6 00:00:53,959 --> 00:00:55,959 Yeah, she's like having a new toddler. 7 00:00:56,041 --> 00:00:58,667 - Oh! - Here you go, girls. 8 00:00:58,750 --> 00:01:00,291 I'm Nina. Hi. 9 00:01:00,375 --> 00:01:01,542 Melody. 10 00:01:01,625 --> 00:01:03,375 These are mine too. 11 00:01:03,458 --> 00:01:05,750 This is Holly, and this is... 12 00:01:05,834 --> 00:01:07,709 I'm Ivy. 13 00:01:07,792 --> 00:01:09,834 They were wondering who bought this place. 14 00:01:09,917 --> 00:01:12,000 Uh, you mean who would be so crazy. 15 00:01:12,083 --> 00:01:14,542 It definitely takes a fixer-upper, 16 00:01:14,625 --> 00:01:15,917 of which I am not. 17 00:01:16,000 --> 00:01:18,166 Are you new to the area? 18 00:01:18,250 --> 00:01:19,583 Lifelong Wisconsinite, 19 00:01:19,667 --> 00:01:21,458 but this is my first time in Chippewa Falls. 20 00:01:21,542 --> 00:01:24,625 Oh, okay. Well, I hope you're taking on this giant project 21 00:01:24,709 --> 00:01:25,709 with family and friends. 22 00:01:25,750 --> 00:01:27,959 On my own. 23 00:01:28,041 --> 00:01:29,500 Wow. 24 00:01:29,583 --> 00:01:31,291 Is your car full of books? 25 00:01:32,375 --> 00:01:34,041 Yes, it is. 26 00:01:38,208 --> 00:01:39,959 Books are my travel companion. 27 00:01:40,041 --> 00:01:41,667 I'm never lonely when I have a book. 28 00:01:41,750 --> 00:01:44,166 And some of these I've had since before I was your age. 29 00:01:44,250 --> 00:01:47,166 - Are you a book lover too? - Yeah. 30 00:01:47,250 --> 00:01:49,667 I just got my master's in library science, 31 00:01:49,750 --> 00:01:50,768 so I could be a librarian. 32 00:01:50,792 --> 00:01:51,917 A kids' librarian. 33 00:01:52,000 --> 00:01:54,625 That's great, huh? We need you. 34 00:01:54,709 --> 00:01:57,625 Every branch we seem to go to seems to be short-staffed. 35 00:01:57,709 --> 00:01:59,083 Where are you gonna be working? 36 00:01:59,166 --> 00:02:01,041 Well, I had a job at Lakeview, 37 00:02:01,125 --> 00:02:04,375 but they had an unexpected hiring freeze, so I'm looking. 38 00:02:04,458 --> 00:02:07,458 But you know, I'd already signed the papers on the house, so... 39 00:02:07,542 --> 00:02:09,500 I'm happy to loan out anything you like. 40 00:02:09,583 --> 00:02:12,083 Betty, no! 41 00:02:13,583 --> 00:02:15,333 Betty! 42 00:02:16,834 --> 00:02:19,000 I thought getting a new puppy was a good idea. 43 00:02:19,083 --> 00:02:21,291 It was great meeting you. Right, Holl? 44 00:02:21,375 --> 00:02:23,458 It was great meeting you. Bye. 45 00:03:45,583 --> 00:03:46,709 Oh. 46 00:04:01,917 --> 00:04:04,041 Hi, I'm Melody Knapp. Here's my resume. 47 00:04:04,125 --> 00:04:06,750 - Hello, I'm Melody Knapp. - Hi. 48 00:04:06,834 --> 00:04:09,959 So I worked in local libraries as a teenager, 49 00:04:10,041 --> 00:04:11,417 got my master's at Madison. 50 00:04:11,500 --> 00:04:13,667 Whoa. You have a really impressive resume. 51 00:04:13,750 --> 00:04:15,333 Thanks! I've worked really hard. 52 00:04:15,417 --> 00:04:16,625 I wish. 53 00:04:16,709 --> 00:04:18,184 I'm sure you're a wonderful candidate. 54 00:04:18,208 --> 00:04:19,288 Graduating summa cum laude. 55 00:04:19,333 --> 00:04:20,250 We don't have the budget 56 00:04:20,333 --> 00:04:21,667 for another librarian here. 57 00:04:21,750 --> 00:04:23,792 The state's slashing budgets left and right. 58 00:04:23,875 --> 00:04:25,715 We are going through a hiring freeze right now. 59 00:04:25,750 --> 00:04:26,875 Thank you. 60 00:04:29,333 --> 00:04:31,208 Next, please. 61 00:05:11,625 --> 00:05:13,000 Do you know this book? 62 00:05:13,083 --> 00:05:15,583 Well, you're not gonna believe this, 63 00:05:15,667 --> 00:05:17,750 but that is one of my all-time favorite books. 64 00:05:17,834 --> 00:05:21,583 Me too. Do you have any more like it? I can read. 65 00:05:21,667 --> 00:05:23,709 Well, you're some kind of a rock star. 66 00:05:23,792 --> 00:05:26,625 Uh, I'm not in charge here, but, um... 67 00:05:26,709 --> 00:05:28,291 She's been racing through books. 68 00:05:28,375 --> 00:05:30,917 Oh, I know just the thing. 69 00:05:32,083 --> 00:05:34,667 I think you'll love this one. 70 00:05:34,750 --> 00:05:35,792 And it's part of a series. 71 00:05:35,875 --> 00:05:37,333 There's a lot more books to read. 72 00:05:37,417 --> 00:05:38,417 Oh, thank you so much. 73 00:05:38,500 --> 00:05:39,750 - Yeah. - Come on. 74 00:05:39,834 --> 00:05:40,875 Bye! 75 00:05:40,959 --> 00:05:42,125 I know you! 76 00:05:42,208 --> 00:05:45,000 Well, hi there! What a great surprise. 77 00:05:45,083 --> 00:05:47,667 Me and Holly are here, while my mom gets more puppy food. 78 00:05:47,750 --> 00:05:50,458 I'm looking for a dog princess book. 79 00:05:50,542 --> 00:05:52,166 Do you know any books like that? 80 00:05:52,250 --> 00:05:56,166 - Actually, you know what? - Holly, look who I found! 81 00:05:57,959 --> 00:05:59,458 Melody can help too. 82 00:05:59,542 --> 00:06:02,500 Melody the librarian. Like you! 83 00:06:03,709 --> 00:06:06,208 Uh, hi. I just moved here. 84 00:06:06,291 --> 00:06:09,667 I'm a graduate of Madison's library science program. 85 00:06:09,750 --> 00:06:11,375 Actually, I was hoping to talk to you 86 00:06:11,458 --> 00:06:13,792 about any job openings you might have. 87 00:06:13,875 --> 00:06:15,917 I'd be happy to start out as a library assistant, 88 00:06:16,000 --> 00:06:18,166 or if you need someone to run a kids' program. 89 00:06:18,250 --> 00:06:20,041 We just don't have the money. 90 00:06:20,125 --> 00:06:23,083 Right now all we can support are volunteers. 91 00:06:23,166 --> 00:06:26,166 Well, I have a master's degree. I'm looking for a job. 92 00:06:26,250 --> 00:06:27,792 Well, with that kind of a degree, 93 00:06:27,875 --> 00:06:29,583 you should look into data management 94 00:06:29,667 --> 00:06:32,041 or information technologies. 95 00:06:32,125 --> 00:06:33,726 - Yes, but... - That's how people are using 96 00:06:33,750 --> 00:06:35,667 their library science degrees these days. 97 00:06:35,750 --> 00:06:37,458 That's not my dream. 98 00:06:39,959 --> 00:06:41,667 I want to be where the kids are, 99 00:06:41,750 --> 00:06:44,792 where their love of reading and storytelling starts, 100 00:06:44,875 --> 00:06:47,041 and share the books that changed my life. 101 00:06:47,125 --> 00:06:49,500 I mean, without them, when I was a kid... 102 00:06:52,417 --> 00:06:54,959 What if I did a program I developed at school for free? 103 00:06:55,041 --> 00:06:58,000 If you liked it, you could pay me to do it after... two weeks? 104 00:06:58,083 --> 00:06:59,291 Melody's super fun. 105 00:06:59,375 --> 00:07:01,208 Her whole car is filled up with books. 106 00:07:01,291 --> 00:07:05,125 It's free help, Patricia, and it's Christmas. 107 00:07:10,041 --> 00:07:12,000 This coming Sunday at 11 A.M., 108 00:07:12,083 --> 00:07:14,291 you can do one sample holiday program, 109 00:07:14,375 --> 00:07:15,834 and then we'll see. 110 00:07:15,917 --> 00:07:18,250 Thank you. You won't regret it. 111 00:07:24,000 --> 00:07:27,417 Sometimes dreams just take a little time, that's all. 112 00:07:41,208 --> 00:07:43,375 Ed, I'm gonna need a lot more materials for this site. 113 00:07:43,458 --> 00:07:46,250 You know, you could take this to the chain in Eau Claire, 114 00:07:46,333 --> 00:07:47,709 who'd fix it faster. 115 00:07:47,792 --> 00:07:49,375 Faster is not better. 116 00:07:49,458 --> 00:07:51,041 Ed, we all know you're better. 117 00:07:51,125 --> 00:07:52,500 Okay. 118 00:07:52,583 --> 00:07:54,458 There's gonna be three restrooms per floor, 119 00:07:54,542 --> 00:07:56,792 with six stalls in each. 120 00:07:56,875 --> 00:08:00,000 Let me call my supplier, see what their timeline is. 121 00:08:15,000 --> 00:08:18,500 Yeah, I, I'm fond of that venetian bronze finish. 122 00:08:18,583 --> 00:08:22,000 Me too, but my budget's fond of satin finish chrome. 123 00:08:22,083 --> 00:08:24,417 You shouldn't let your budget overpower you. 124 00:08:24,500 --> 00:08:27,333 Says the man who's ordering 18 bathroom stalls a floor 125 00:08:27,417 --> 00:08:30,083 for how many floors? 126 00:08:30,166 --> 00:08:32,246 Didn't your parents teach you it's rude to eavesdrop? 127 00:08:32,291 --> 00:08:34,625 Well, I think the owner was the loud one. 128 00:08:34,709 --> 00:08:37,959 Shh! Ed has ears everywhere. 129 00:08:38,041 --> 00:08:40,166 Uh, indoor or outdoor? 130 00:08:40,250 --> 00:08:41,976 Because you want to make sure that you're protected from rust. 131 00:08:42,000 --> 00:08:43,041 And if you want a code... 132 00:08:43,125 --> 00:08:44,625 Outdoor, no code. 133 00:08:44,709 --> 00:08:46,583 I've got the borehole and backset measurements. 134 00:08:46,667 --> 00:08:50,458 I just don't see a single cylinder deadbolt. 135 00:08:50,542 --> 00:08:52,542 Okay, so I was just trying to mansplain, 136 00:08:52,625 --> 00:08:54,834 and you clearly know exactly what you're doing. 137 00:08:54,917 --> 00:08:58,667 I'm not sure "trying" to mansplain is the right word. 138 00:08:58,750 --> 00:09:01,333 Okay, you got me. 139 00:09:01,417 --> 00:09:03,500 Apologies, apologies. 140 00:09:03,583 --> 00:09:05,208 Um, if I may, 141 00:09:05,291 --> 00:09:07,125 satin nickel finish, single cylinder deadbolt. 142 00:09:07,208 --> 00:09:08,208 On sale today. 143 00:09:08,291 --> 00:09:10,875 Ah! Wait, do you work here? 144 00:09:10,959 --> 00:09:14,000 No, no, I'm just a contractor who's here 24/7. 145 00:09:14,083 --> 00:09:17,166 Is your house okay? You didn't get broken into, did you? 146 00:09:17,250 --> 00:09:19,208 My house is totally falling apart, 147 00:09:19,291 --> 00:09:20,834 but that's the way I bought it. 148 00:09:20,917 --> 00:09:22,917 Do you know Orchard Street? 149 00:09:23,000 --> 00:09:24,792 - No! No! - Yes. 150 00:09:24,875 --> 00:09:27,000 You're the one who bought 584. 151 00:09:27,083 --> 00:09:29,000 Okay, you must be very determined. 152 00:09:29,083 --> 00:09:30,792 - Or crazy or both. - Or both. 153 00:09:30,875 --> 00:09:33,667 Adam, I've got your numbers. 154 00:09:33,750 --> 00:09:35,250 Ed, this is... 155 00:09:35,333 --> 00:09:36,709 Uh, Melody Knapp. 156 00:09:36,792 --> 00:09:39,875 She bought the house on Orchard. 157 00:09:39,959 --> 00:09:42,333 Oh, well, I've got a feeling 158 00:09:42,417 --> 00:09:44,250 we're gonna be seeing a lot of each other. 159 00:09:44,333 --> 00:09:45,542 Thanks. 160 00:09:45,625 --> 00:09:47,417 Adam Yeager. Good luck to you. 161 00:09:47,500 --> 00:09:50,542 Uh, thank you, and thanks for this. 162 00:09:52,583 --> 00:09:55,625 Okay, let me show you what we got here. 163 00:10:11,542 --> 00:10:13,000 Adam. 164 00:10:13,083 --> 00:10:15,000 Dad, hey. What are you doing here? 165 00:10:15,083 --> 00:10:17,125 Councilwoman Richards and I are meeting for coffee. 166 00:10:17,208 --> 00:10:19,291 I am hoping for her final sign-off 167 00:10:19,375 --> 00:10:20,792 on the dealership expansion. 168 00:10:20,875 --> 00:10:22,291 The Westlake location? 169 00:10:22,375 --> 00:10:24,834 No, the one on Lorelai. It's a great opportunity 170 00:10:24,917 --> 00:10:26,959 for you to come run one from the ground up. 171 00:10:27,041 --> 00:10:29,000 I already have a job, Dad, which you know. 172 00:10:29,083 --> 00:10:31,041 Yes, but a family business... 173 00:10:31,125 --> 00:10:32,792 - Needs family, yes. - Right. 174 00:10:32,875 --> 00:10:35,041 Hey, tell Mom I'll meet her later at the benefit. 175 00:10:35,125 --> 00:10:37,208 - You bet. - Okay. 176 00:10:51,917 --> 00:10:54,709 Hey, you need a hand? 177 00:10:54,792 --> 00:10:56,125 Yes, please. 178 00:10:56,208 --> 00:10:57,583 Okay. 179 00:10:57,667 --> 00:10:59,041 Hey, girls. 180 00:11:00,208 --> 00:11:03,208 Wow. This is a beautiful tree. 181 00:11:03,291 --> 00:11:05,041 Thanks. There's a really terrific lot 182 00:11:05,125 --> 00:11:06,542 not too far from here, actually. 183 00:11:06,625 --> 00:11:08,959 Oh, yeah? I would love the address. 184 00:11:09,041 --> 00:11:11,875 Oh, are you okay? You all right? 185 00:11:11,959 --> 00:11:13,583 Yeah, yes. 186 00:11:13,667 --> 00:11:17,166 Yeah, I-I'm fine. I just... 187 00:11:17,250 --> 00:11:19,125 Crazy day at work. 188 00:11:19,208 --> 00:11:22,542 Both of the lawyers that I do paralegal work for are in court, 189 00:11:22,625 --> 00:11:24,583 and the next one's just about to be, 190 00:11:24,667 --> 00:11:28,083 and then we had the whole tree-finding experience, 191 00:11:28,166 --> 00:11:33,417 and Holly really wanted a very specific book, so... 192 00:11:33,500 --> 00:11:35,625 Of course, everywhere we went, they didn't... 193 00:11:35,709 --> 00:11:37,166 What book is it? 194 00:11:37,250 --> 00:11:39,125 Uh, Dixie Belden, 195 00:11:39,208 --> 00:11:41,375 the series that Holly really wants to read, 196 00:11:41,458 --> 00:11:42,834 but no one seems to know it. 197 00:11:42,917 --> 00:11:44,875 Uh, could it be Trixie Belden, 198 00:11:44,959 --> 00:11:47,542 the mystery series that started in the late 1940s, 199 00:11:47,625 --> 00:11:49,792 went up to the 80s? 200 00:11:49,875 --> 00:11:52,417 Yes? Guess what. I have one. 201 00:11:52,500 --> 00:11:53,667 - You're kidding. - No. 202 00:11:53,750 --> 00:11:55,959 - What? - I do. 203 00:11:56,041 --> 00:11:57,250 Come on. 204 00:12:02,375 --> 00:12:05,709 Trixie Belden and the Secret of the Mansion. 205 00:12:05,792 --> 00:12:07,875 You're like a bookmobile. 206 00:12:07,959 --> 00:12:11,333 Well, I am. Me and Susie, we, uh... 207 00:12:11,417 --> 00:12:12,625 Who's Susie? 208 00:12:12,709 --> 00:12:14,542 Susie is what I named my car. 209 00:12:14,625 --> 00:12:17,125 So here you go. All yours. 210 00:12:17,208 --> 00:12:20,166 Maybe I shouldn't borrow from someone I just met. 211 00:12:23,291 --> 00:12:26,000 Okay, well, then don't borrow it. Keep it. 212 00:12:26,083 --> 00:12:28,667 What are books for? For sharing. 213 00:12:28,750 --> 00:12:32,542 I mean, you want it, so it gets a new life, 214 00:12:32,625 --> 00:12:34,417 instead of just sitting in a box. 215 00:12:55,834 --> 00:12:57,291 Jingle bells Jingle bells 216 00:12:57,375 --> 00:13:00,041 Wow. Great turnout. 217 00:13:00,125 --> 00:13:02,625 Adam, our donation to Habitat for Humanity 218 00:13:02,709 --> 00:13:04,667 is gonna be the biggest yet. 219 00:13:04,750 --> 00:13:06,625 You ready to do our house? 220 00:13:06,709 --> 00:13:09,208 Only if I get to do the door. 221 00:13:09,291 --> 00:13:11,625 I do the door. You can do the roof. 222 00:13:11,709 --> 00:13:14,792 Uh, I would, if you didn't always eat all the gumdrops. 223 00:13:14,875 --> 00:13:17,291 I bought extra this year. 224 00:13:17,375 --> 00:13:19,500 Your father mentioned the Lorelai dealership? 225 00:13:19,583 --> 00:13:21,250 Again. He is not subtle. 226 00:13:21,333 --> 00:13:24,291 You can't be upset he wants to work with his only child. 227 00:13:24,375 --> 00:13:26,375 You know, you're not that subtle either. 228 00:13:26,458 --> 00:13:29,291 We just want to lay the right foundation for you. 229 00:13:29,375 --> 00:13:31,000 Speaking of, how goes business? 230 00:13:31,083 --> 00:13:34,291 Uh, the building on 24th is shaping up, 231 00:13:34,375 --> 00:13:36,709 we're breaking ground on a new house on Rampart, 232 00:13:36,792 --> 00:13:41,291 and... I just finished that side table for the Andersons. 233 00:13:41,375 --> 00:13:42,500 Adam... 234 00:13:42,583 --> 00:13:44,041 It's your fault. 235 00:13:44,125 --> 00:13:46,041 You just get me interested in gingerbread houses 236 00:13:46,125 --> 00:13:47,375 since I was six. 237 00:13:47,458 --> 00:13:49,291 Sure, blame it all on me. 238 00:13:49,375 --> 00:13:50,542 I will. 239 00:13:50,625 --> 00:13:52,000 But you know how I feel. 240 00:13:52,083 --> 00:13:55,291 You and Dad are super passionate about cars 241 00:13:55,375 --> 00:13:56,643 and giving back to the community. 242 00:13:56,667 --> 00:13:58,041 Help where help is needed. 243 00:13:58,125 --> 00:13:59,750 Always, but I... 244 00:13:59,834 --> 00:14:02,291 You know I love building things. 245 00:14:04,291 --> 00:14:06,291 - Actually, Mom... - Oh, wait. 246 00:14:06,375 --> 00:14:08,625 We're running low on gumballs. 247 00:14:08,709 --> 00:14:10,709 Look, I will try to talk to your father 248 00:14:10,792 --> 00:14:12,375 and get him to back off, 249 00:14:12,458 --> 00:14:15,542 but you keep pushing forward with the contracting business. 250 00:14:15,625 --> 00:14:21,083 Now's the time to capitalize on what's happening, not step back. 251 00:14:21,166 --> 00:14:23,125 And don't do the door. 252 00:14:23,208 --> 00:14:24,792 I'm coming back. 253 00:14:26,875 --> 00:14:28,792 I'm totally doing the door. 254 00:14:38,667 --> 00:14:41,625 I figured you probably didn't have your kitchen set up yet, 255 00:14:41,709 --> 00:14:43,267 but... actually, I don't even know if you cook. 256 00:14:43,291 --> 00:14:44,875 I do not cook at all. 257 00:14:44,959 --> 00:14:46,291 I am a very good reheater, 258 00:14:46,375 --> 00:14:48,208 and I hope someday to learn, so thank you. 259 00:14:48,291 --> 00:14:50,625 You're welcome. And same with us. 260 00:14:50,709 --> 00:14:52,750 I swear, we survive on the grace of takeout 261 00:14:52,834 --> 00:14:55,375 and on Ivy's baking skills. 262 00:14:55,458 --> 00:14:57,208 Your girls are fantastic. 263 00:14:57,291 --> 00:15:00,250 Oh, thank you. Yeah, they're pretty amazing. 264 00:15:00,333 --> 00:15:02,309 It was actually their suggestion that I bring this over. 265 00:15:02,333 --> 00:15:04,834 Oh, and... hold on... 266 00:15:04,917 --> 00:15:06,375 A Christmas card from Ivy. 267 00:15:06,458 --> 00:15:07,792 Oh, my gosh. 268 00:15:07,875 --> 00:15:11,000 And a huge thank you from Holly for the book. 269 00:15:11,083 --> 00:15:14,125 - That is so sweet. - Sure. 270 00:15:14,208 --> 00:15:18,125 Can you stay for some tea? I don't burn water, so far. 271 00:15:19,625 --> 00:15:22,917 - Here comes some tea. - That looks great. 272 00:15:27,208 --> 00:15:30,250 Listen, Holly is such an eager reader. 273 00:15:30,333 --> 00:15:32,041 I can't even tell you how grateful I am 274 00:15:32,125 --> 00:15:34,542 to have somebody who gets it just right next door. 275 00:15:34,625 --> 00:15:37,291 Books were my savior growing up. 276 00:15:37,375 --> 00:15:38,583 Oh. 277 00:15:38,667 --> 00:15:41,625 Are your parents big readers? 278 00:15:41,709 --> 00:15:44,500 I found it myself. What about you? 279 00:15:44,583 --> 00:15:45,750 Was law in your family? 280 00:15:45,834 --> 00:15:47,917 My mom was a legal secretary. 281 00:15:48,000 --> 00:15:49,458 Well, she must be proud of you. 282 00:15:49,542 --> 00:15:53,250 Actually, she passed away when I was in college, so... 283 00:15:53,333 --> 00:15:54,375 I'm so sorry, Nina. 284 00:15:54,458 --> 00:15:57,375 It's totally okay. 285 00:15:57,458 --> 00:16:00,000 Actually, she's the reason why I push myself so hard. 286 00:16:00,083 --> 00:16:01,875 Growing up, it was just the two of us, 287 00:16:01,959 --> 00:16:05,041 and she really did want what was best for me. 288 00:16:06,500 --> 00:16:09,625 It's funny. I usually don't talk about my mom. 289 00:16:09,709 --> 00:16:11,583 No one ever really asks. 290 00:16:11,667 --> 00:16:14,166 Well, you can talk to me. 291 00:16:14,250 --> 00:16:15,500 Right back at ya. 292 00:16:48,083 --> 00:16:49,917 Well, this was wonderful. Thank you. 293 00:16:50,000 --> 00:16:51,875 Next time, we'll do it at my house. 294 00:16:51,959 --> 00:16:53,959 A very special takeout. 295 00:16:54,041 --> 00:16:55,250 I would love that. 296 00:16:55,333 --> 00:16:56,875 And I'm sure I'll run into you again. 297 00:16:56,959 --> 00:17:00,083 Yes, you will because I know where you live. 298 00:17:03,125 --> 00:17:04,959 I'm fine. 299 00:17:05,041 --> 00:17:07,250 Drink it. You're all flushed. 300 00:17:07,333 --> 00:17:09,000 Is there somebody that I can call for you? 301 00:17:11,041 --> 00:17:12,875 No, really, I-I'm just... 302 00:17:12,959 --> 00:17:15,041 I've got a lot of my plate right now. 303 00:17:15,125 --> 00:17:16,709 I don't want you to worry. 304 00:17:16,792 --> 00:17:20,500 Well, you collapsed on my kitchen floor. I'm worried. 305 00:17:20,583 --> 00:17:22,500 Right. 306 00:17:22,583 --> 00:17:24,543 I used to have this lovely woman who helped me out 307 00:17:24,583 --> 00:17:26,543 about three afternoons a week in the neighborhood. 308 00:17:26,583 --> 00:17:28,917 But she moved away, so lately, it's just been me. 309 00:17:29,000 --> 00:17:30,542 It's just a lot. 310 00:17:30,625 --> 00:17:32,875 Well, let me help out with them. 311 00:17:32,959 --> 00:17:35,375 Seriously, I'm only working one day a week, 312 00:17:35,458 --> 00:17:37,291 if you can even call it that, 313 00:17:37,375 --> 00:17:39,250 and, well, the library may decide 314 00:17:39,333 --> 00:17:41,166 that I'm not worth it after Sunday anyway. 315 00:17:41,250 --> 00:17:44,709 And I've taken care of lots of kids. Don't worry. 316 00:17:44,792 --> 00:17:48,667 Nah, I just met you. I can't ask you to do that. 317 00:17:48,750 --> 00:17:50,875 You're not asking. I'm offering. 318 00:17:50,959 --> 00:17:53,875 Okay, but only if I can pay you. 319 00:17:53,959 --> 00:17:56,750 - Nnn... - You just got done telling me 320 00:17:56,834 --> 00:17:59,083 that you were looking for a job, right? 321 00:17:59,166 --> 00:18:01,583 So maybe you could do this, 322 00:18:01,667 --> 00:18:03,667 and it would allow you enough time 323 00:18:03,750 --> 00:18:06,583 to look for your dream job. 324 00:18:06,667 --> 00:18:09,000 I don't like being indebted. 325 00:18:09,083 --> 00:18:10,917 Good. I don't either. 326 00:18:12,625 --> 00:18:16,583 Maybe we could just be grateful to do this for each other. 327 00:18:16,667 --> 00:18:18,875 Yeah? 328 00:18:18,959 --> 00:18:20,875 I can do that. 329 00:18:23,166 --> 00:18:25,291 I love winter, huh? 330 00:18:25,375 --> 00:18:27,417 You have to to live in Wisconsin. 331 00:18:27,500 --> 00:18:28,625 Yeah. 332 00:18:28,709 --> 00:18:30,750 The cold weather forces you indoors. 333 00:18:30,834 --> 00:18:34,000 There's more face-to-face. 334 00:18:34,083 --> 00:18:36,542 Just feels like time moves a little bit slower, huh? 335 00:18:36,625 --> 00:18:38,250 Plus Christmas. 336 00:18:38,333 --> 00:18:40,500 Plus Christmas. 337 00:18:42,083 --> 00:18:45,208 Okay, so Wednesday after school, 3:00? 338 00:18:45,291 --> 00:18:48,250 Mm-hmm, you got it. And make a doctor's appointment. 339 00:18:48,333 --> 00:18:50,291 I'm serious. I want proof. 340 00:18:50,375 --> 00:18:52,959 - You're hardcore, huh? - Yeah, that's right. 341 00:18:53,041 --> 00:18:54,583 See ya. 342 00:19:01,333 --> 00:19:04,125 Now don't move. 343 00:19:04,208 --> 00:19:05,917 Okay. 344 00:19:16,500 --> 00:19:18,291 Festive. 345 00:19:19,458 --> 00:19:20,709 Betty, no! 346 00:19:27,000 --> 00:19:29,458 We make new ornaments each year. 347 00:19:29,542 --> 00:19:32,333 Do you make your own ornaments? 348 00:19:32,417 --> 00:19:35,166 You know what? I'll be right back. 349 00:19:36,375 --> 00:19:38,583 We're gonna need cinnamon sticks. 350 00:19:38,667 --> 00:19:41,417 - I know where to get those. - Yeah? 351 00:19:45,166 --> 00:19:47,291 How did you learn to do this stuff? 352 00:19:47,375 --> 00:19:49,667 Well, I didn't have a lot growing up, 353 00:19:49,750 --> 00:19:51,875 so I learned how to make my own things 354 00:19:51,959 --> 00:19:56,250 by checking out how-to books at the local library. 355 00:19:56,333 --> 00:19:59,917 You learned a lot to fix a whole house. 356 00:20:00,000 --> 00:20:03,333 Well, I still look at books, and I talk to people who do it. 357 00:20:03,417 --> 00:20:05,792 And later, I'm gonna go to Crock's Hardware Store. 358 00:20:05,875 --> 00:20:06,959 You are? 359 00:20:07,041 --> 00:20:09,375 - You know the place? - I love it. 360 00:20:09,458 --> 00:20:11,291 I have my own tools. 361 00:20:11,375 --> 00:20:12,875 Can we go with you? 362 00:20:12,959 --> 00:20:14,875 Sure. 363 00:20:18,125 --> 00:20:21,000 I've made a birdhouse and a toolbox, 364 00:20:21,083 --> 00:20:23,583 and I watch as many DIY videos online my mom lets me. 365 00:20:23,667 --> 00:20:26,709 There's one I'm going to make her for a Christmas present. 366 00:20:26,792 --> 00:20:28,166 Is that a new look? 367 00:20:28,250 --> 00:20:29,166 Doorknob girl. 368 00:20:29,250 --> 00:20:31,500 - Melody. - Melody! 369 00:20:31,583 --> 00:20:32,583 Is that glitter? 370 00:20:32,667 --> 00:20:35,375 I did it. It's a makeover. 371 00:20:35,458 --> 00:20:39,000 Oh, wow. You are some sort of professional. 372 00:20:39,083 --> 00:20:40,834 - No. - Are you sure? 373 00:20:40,917 --> 00:20:43,184 'Cause I'm pretty sure that celebrities would hire you out. 374 00:20:43,208 --> 00:20:46,208 - Not yet. - Well, if you also decorate, 375 00:20:46,291 --> 00:20:48,208 I might have a job for you. 376 00:20:48,291 --> 00:20:51,000 - What do you think? - I'm seven. 377 00:20:51,083 --> 00:20:53,834 Right, right, so you should maybe ask your mom first. 378 00:20:53,917 --> 00:20:57,083 - That's not my mom. - It's not? 379 00:20:57,166 --> 00:20:58,667 - Can we go in? - Of course. 380 00:20:58,750 --> 00:21:00,500 - We'll meet you inside. - Okay. 381 00:21:03,125 --> 00:21:05,709 - How's the door? - Opens and closes. 382 00:21:05,792 --> 00:21:07,542 Success! And the rest of the house? 383 00:21:07,625 --> 00:21:08,792 Don't ask. 384 00:21:10,375 --> 00:21:12,375 More stuff for the office building? 385 00:21:12,458 --> 00:21:14,208 No. I drop off overages. 386 00:21:14,291 --> 00:21:16,083 Ed facilitates it getting in the hands 387 00:21:16,166 --> 00:21:18,041 of local builders doing pro bono work. 388 00:21:18,125 --> 00:21:21,166 And the boss drops it off himself. Impressive! 389 00:21:21,250 --> 00:21:24,583 I try to help where help is needed. 390 00:21:27,250 --> 00:21:29,166 I should get back to the girls. 391 00:21:29,250 --> 00:21:33,000 I look after my neighbor's kids a few times a week. 392 00:21:33,083 --> 00:21:35,291 - It was good seeing you. - Yeah. 393 00:21:38,834 --> 00:21:40,250 Do you like hot chocolate? 394 00:21:40,333 --> 00:21:42,750 Does anybody say no to that? 395 00:21:42,834 --> 00:21:44,208 No, no. 396 00:21:44,291 --> 00:21:46,375 Just if you're new in town, 397 00:21:46,458 --> 00:21:48,226 you should probably go down to Sycamore Street. 398 00:21:48,250 --> 00:21:51,375 They have great shops, and then there's this bakery 399 00:21:51,458 --> 00:21:54,333 that sells just the world's best hot chocolate, 400 00:21:54,417 --> 00:21:55,542 so you should probably... 401 00:21:55,625 --> 00:21:58,291 Would you wanna try it out with me? 402 00:22:00,458 --> 00:22:03,041 Well, I have to do some Christmas shopping, 403 00:22:03,125 --> 00:22:05,458 so could we combine the trip? 404 00:22:07,041 --> 00:22:08,625 Absolutely, yeah. 405 00:22:08,709 --> 00:22:10,542 Can you put your phone number in here for... 406 00:22:10,625 --> 00:22:12,917 - Yes, I can. - Here. 407 00:22:17,041 --> 00:22:19,125 - Here you go. - Yeah. 408 00:22:19,208 --> 00:22:21,000 - Okay. - Success. 409 00:22:27,166 --> 00:22:29,917 - Oh, look who's here. - Hey, guys. 410 00:22:30,000 --> 00:22:32,583 Mom, look what we made for decorating tonight. 411 00:22:32,667 --> 00:22:34,750 That's tonight? 412 00:22:34,834 --> 00:22:36,750 Plus our dance number. 413 00:22:36,834 --> 00:22:38,417 I'm sorry. Dance number? 414 00:22:40,834 --> 00:22:42,041 Dinner and tree trimming? 415 00:22:42,125 --> 00:22:45,625 And dance number, yes, please, you bet. 416 00:22:45,709 --> 00:22:47,518 All right, girls, come on. Craft clean-up time. 417 00:22:47,542 --> 00:22:50,041 This one will go here, and this one... 418 00:22:50,125 --> 00:22:54,166 - No, you can't. - I can do it. Mom! 419 00:22:54,250 --> 00:22:57,125 Store-bought brownies to spoil our dinner. 420 00:22:57,208 --> 00:22:58,625 Brownies! 421 00:22:58,709 --> 00:23:00,709 Best way to settle an argument. 422 00:23:00,792 --> 00:23:03,000 Just don't tell the dentist. 423 00:23:04,250 --> 00:23:06,083 Okay, now, that's amazing. 424 00:23:06,166 --> 00:23:07,583 Who's responsible for this? 425 00:23:08,542 --> 00:23:09,709 Ooh! 426 00:23:11,166 --> 00:23:12,959 Okay, does that mean it's dance time? 427 00:23:13,041 --> 00:23:14,458 Dance time! 428 00:23:14,542 --> 00:23:16,291 - Okay, okay. - Dance time! 429 00:23:16,375 --> 00:23:18,709 - Okay. - All right. 430 00:23:18,792 --> 00:23:22,000 Now I think I'll leave to you 431 00:23:22,083 --> 00:23:25,291 What to give the rest 432 00:23:25,375 --> 00:23:28,375 Choose for me, dear Santa Claus 433 00:23:28,458 --> 00:23:32,083 What you think is best 434 00:23:32,166 --> 00:23:35,208 Choose for me, dear Santa Claus 435 00:23:35,291 --> 00:23:40,709 What you think is best 436 00:23:47,083 --> 00:23:49,208 Whoo-hoo! Whoo! 437 00:23:50,709 --> 00:23:53,166 That was the best tree trimming I've ever been to, 438 00:23:53,250 --> 00:23:55,166 and my first with choreography. 439 00:23:55,250 --> 00:23:56,834 Yeah, when the girls were little, 440 00:23:56,917 --> 00:24:00,250 they were both drafted into a Christmas pageant. 441 00:24:00,333 --> 00:24:02,792 They both got assigned to be Christmas trees, 442 00:24:02,875 --> 00:24:04,625 but one of them was not too happy. 443 00:24:04,709 --> 00:24:06,667 - Ivy. - Mm-hmm. 444 00:24:06,750 --> 00:24:09,375 She's not very good at standing still. 445 00:24:09,458 --> 00:24:12,125 So to make it up to them, when we got home, 446 00:24:12,208 --> 00:24:14,208 I choreographed a little routine for them. 447 00:24:14,291 --> 00:24:16,959 Well, the routine has changed over the years. 448 00:24:17,041 --> 00:24:19,375 It used to have more break dancing and stuff like that, 449 00:24:19,458 --> 00:24:24,375 but as I get older, I have more pop than I do lock. 450 00:24:24,458 --> 00:24:26,417 That is amazing. 451 00:24:29,250 --> 00:24:30,291 You okay? 452 00:24:30,375 --> 00:24:33,208 - Did you... - No, I... 453 00:24:33,291 --> 00:24:34,834 I made the doctor's appointment. 454 00:24:34,917 --> 00:24:36,792 I just, uh... 455 00:24:36,875 --> 00:24:39,875 I already know what he's gonna say. 456 00:24:39,959 --> 00:24:44,834 I've beaten lymphoma twice in the past five years. 457 00:24:44,917 --> 00:24:46,208 Oh, Nina. 458 00:24:46,291 --> 00:24:50,041 But I've been clear for the last two. 459 00:24:50,125 --> 00:24:54,041 And the dizziness, the flush, the fatigue, 460 00:24:54,125 --> 00:24:56,083 it's, uh... 461 00:24:56,166 --> 00:25:00,417 it's the exact symptoms I get each time it comes back, so... 462 00:25:00,500 --> 00:25:02,041 What can I do? 463 00:25:02,125 --> 00:25:05,959 It's just... It's gonna be so hard on the girls 464 00:25:06,041 --> 00:25:08,500 if I have to fight another round. 465 00:25:08,583 --> 00:25:10,583 I don't even know if I should tell them. 466 00:25:10,667 --> 00:25:13,667 Let me watch them while you go to the doctor, okay? 467 00:25:13,750 --> 00:25:14,959 At the very least. 468 00:25:15,041 --> 00:25:17,750 And then anything you need, I'm here. 469 00:25:17,834 --> 00:25:19,917 Plus, I'm sure it's just all those things you said: 470 00:25:20,000 --> 00:25:23,083 stress, overworking. 471 00:25:24,875 --> 00:25:28,250 Yeah, I'm sure. 472 00:25:28,333 --> 00:25:31,083 Okay, well, they're probably working up an appetite. 473 00:25:31,166 --> 00:25:32,458 Would you mind grabbing plates? 474 00:25:32,542 --> 00:25:34,792 - Yeah. - Okay. 475 00:25:53,625 --> 00:25:56,542 A doll that has makeup you can put on and wash off, 476 00:25:56,625 --> 00:25:59,500 a real sled, and donuts. 477 00:25:59,583 --> 00:26:01,500 Donuts for Christmas? 478 00:26:01,583 --> 00:26:03,667 You can never have enough donuts. 479 00:26:03,750 --> 00:26:05,166 Amen. 480 00:26:06,750 --> 00:26:09,500 Holly, do you have a list? 481 00:26:09,583 --> 00:26:12,667 Holly has been asking for power tools. 482 00:26:12,750 --> 00:26:14,291 - Yeah? - Yeah. 483 00:26:14,375 --> 00:26:16,750 She's always doing these sort of do-it-yourself projects. 484 00:26:16,834 --> 00:26:19,000 Oh, Holly, tell Melody about the one... 485 00:26:19,083 --> 00:26:21,083 Oh, no, it's okay. 486 00:26:21,166 --> 00:26:23,417 She doesn't have to. 487 00:26:26,458 --> 00:26:28,542 - How is it? - I finished it. 488 00:26:28,625 --> 00:26:31,458 Already? Wow. 489 00:26:31,542 --> 00:26:35,333 I love how Trixie thinks she's gonna have a horrible season, 490 00:26:35,417 --> 00:26:37,125 - and then... - Then she finds a friend. 491 00:26:37,208 --> 00:26:40,500 Someone she can be herself with and learn new things from. 492 00:26:40,583 --> 00:26:42,458 Mm-hmm. 493 00:26:42,542 --> 00:26:45,458 I have more books from the series at my house. 494 00:26:45,542 --> 00:26:47,834 Do you want to come grab one? 495 00:26:47,917 --> 00:26:49,208 Okay, come on. 496 00:26:55,291 --> 00:26:56,542 Welcome. 497 00:27:04,125 --> 00:27:07,166 Wow. People live like this? 498 00:27:07,250 --> 00:27:10,291 Well, not for long, hopefully. 499 00:27:14,166 --> 00:27:15,750 Where'd you get all these? 500 00:27:17,583 --> 00:27:20,583 I sort of collected them throughout the years. 501 00:27:20,667 --> 00:27:23,125 Hey, you want to see some of the things I've been working on? 502 00:27:23,208 --> 00:27:24,709 Okay, come with me. 503 00:27:26,709 --> 00:27:29,083 So I painted this wall last night. 504 00:27:29,166 --> 00:27:32,083 It might still be wet. Be careful. But... 505 00:27:33,417 --> 00:27:35,875 I think I'm proudest of this. 506 00:27:46,834 --> 00:27:49,458 This is my vision board. Do you know what that is? 507 00:27:51,333 --> 00:27:55,125 It's a way to put what you wish out into the world. 508 00:27:55,208 --> 00:27:57,875 To visualize it. 509 00:27:57,959 --> 00:27:59,917 Do you have wishes? 510 00:28:00,000 --> 00:28:04,792 You know, I haven't had the easiest life, 511 00:28:04,875 --> 00:28:07,375 and sometimes things can be tough. 512 00:28:07,458 --> 00:28:11,667 So if there was ever anything that you needed to say out loud, 513 00:28:11,750 --> 00:28:13,250 I'm a really good listener. 514 00:28:13,333 --> 00:28:15,542 But that's what moms are for. 515 00:28:15,625 --> 00:28:18,041 And my mom's a really good listener. 516 00:28:20,375 --> 00:28:22,583 The best. 517 00:28:22,667 --> 00:28:26,250 Hey, your mom gave me the address to your tree lots, 518 00:28:26,333 --> 00:28:28,291 so maybe you could come help me pick one out 519 00:28:28,375 --> 00:28:29,542 next time I come over. 520 00:28:29,625 --> 00:28:31,250 We could decorate another tree? 521 00:28:31,333 --> 00:28:32,834 Yeah. 522 00:28:32,917 --> 00:28:34,041 Why do you want a cat? 523 00:28:34,125 --> 00:28:36,041 Dogs are so much better than cats. 524 00:28:36,125 --> 00:28:38,917 We can argue about that some other time. 525 00:28:39,000 --> 00:28:41,083 Let's go get you that book. 526 00:28:53,291 --> 00:28:56,667 - Favorite tradition? - Building a snowman! 527 00:28:56,750 --> 00:28:58,125 Who's got a crazy one? 528 00:28:58,208 --> 00:28:59,750 Making Santa beards. 529 00:28:59,834 --> 00:29:01,375 Oh! 530 00:29:01,458 --> 00:29:03,875 We spray shaving cream on our chins, without mirrors, 531 00:29:03,959 --> 00:29:06,250 and then have a contest to see whose is best. 532 00:29:06,333 --> 00:29:08,625 Oh, that is my vote for favorite tradition. Anyone agree? 533 00:29:08,709 --> 00:29:10,500 Yeah? Okay. 534 00:29:10,583 --> 00:29:13,792 So everyone made two snowflakes. One goes home. 535 00:29:13,875 --> 00:29:15,393 And the other one, do you know where it goes? 536 00:29:15,417 --> 00:29:17,000 I'm gonna take it to decorate the rooms 537 00:29:17,083 --> 00:29:18,583 of kids at the hospital. 538 00:29:18,667 --> 00:29:20,375 They can have both of mine. 539 00:29:20,458 --> 00:29:22,583 Thank you, Ivy. That's so sweet. 540 00:29:22,667 --> 00:29:24,250 I like these drawings. 541 00:29:24,333 --> 00:29:25,917 Parents said they'd tell their friends. 542 00:29:26,000 --> 00:29:27,667 Maybe more kids will come next time. 543 00:29:27,750 --> 00:29:29,291 And more kids means more attendance, 544 00:29:29,375 --> 00:29:30,667 which would help, right? 545 00:29:30,750 --> 00:29:33,583 It's more complicated. Costs keep going up. 546 00:29:33,667 --> 00:29:36,458 Materials, technology, maintenance. 547 00:29:36,542 --> 00:29:38,166 Families depend on us. 548 00:29:38,250 --> 00:29:41,667 Everything you just said is exactly why I wanted this job. 549 00:29:44,583 --> 00:29:47,417 What if I keep volunteering 550 00:29:47,500 --> 00:29:50,417 with kids about to be out of school for Christmas vacation? 551 00:29:50,500 --> 00:29:52,333 I could be open to that. 552 00:29:55,375 --> 00:29:56,959 Mmm! 553 00:29:57,041 --> 00:29:58,959 - Yes, right? - So good. 554 00:29:59,041 --> 00:30:01,101 There's just, there's so much more that they could do. 555 00:30:01,125 --> 00:30:02,583 The library has meeting rooms, 556 00:30:02,667 --> 00:30:04,750 so organizations that need space could rent it out. 557 00:30:04,834 --> 00:30:08,417 Patricia mentioned technology, so they could offer classes. 558 00:30:08,500 --> 00:30:10,667 Or kids could teach grandparents. 559 00:30:10,750 --> 00:30:12,917 And if we can revive this library, 560 00:30:13,000 --> 00:30:14,875 it could be a model for others in the area. 561 00:30:14,959 --> 00:30:16,917 - You really love it. - I do. 562 00:30:17,000 --> 00:30:18,726 And you weren't kidding about this hot chocolate. 563 00:30:18,750 --> 00:30:20,291 - It is the world's best. - I know. 564 00:30:20,375 --> 00:30:22,095 I should've gotten the large, like you said. 565 00:30:25,709 --> 00:30:26,792 How's the remodel going? 566 00:30:26,875 --> 00:30:28,291 I knew what I was taking on, 567 00:30:28,375 --> 00:30:29,542 or I thought I did. 568 00:30:29,625 --> 00:30:32,500 But I'm low on money and resources, 569 00:30:32,583 --> 00:30:35,333 so I'm obviously going to live out my days without walls 570 00:30:35,417 --> 00:30:36,875 or reliable electrical. 571 00:30:36,959 --> 00:30:39,542 You know that I could take a look at it. 572 00:30:39,625 --> 00:30:42,041 Oh, no. It's not fit for company. 573 00:30:42,125 --> 00:30:43,917 I will be gentle. 574 00:30:44,000 --> 00:30:46,000 You'd mock or close the door and run away 575 00:30:46,083 --> 00:30:47,875 with the look of horror on your face. 576 00:30:47,959 --> 00:30:50,792 I would scoff at first and then run away. 577 00:30:50,875 --> 00:30:53,333 But seriously, I'm happy to offer a professional opinion. 578 00:30:53,417 --> 00:30:55,375 No judgment. Scout's honor. 579 00:30:55,458 --> 00:30:58,291 Were you really a scout? 580 00:30:58,375 --> 00:31:00,041 Actually, yes, I was. 581 00:31:08,917 --> 00:31:10,917 Wow. 582 00:31:12,875 --> 00:31:14,375 This is awful. 583 00:31:14,458 --> 00:31:16,583 - You promised. - I'm kidding! I'm kidding. 584 00:31:16,667 --> 00:31:20,041 This is, actually has incredible bones. 585 00:31:20,125 --> 00:31:22,667 Wow. You don't you don't see craftsmanship like this anymore. 586 00:31:22,750 --> 00:31:24,792 - You see that? - Yeah. 587 00:31:24,875 --> 00:31:26,000 Whew! 588 00:31:34,500 --> 00:31:36,834 Well, this built-in is really well put together. 589 00:31:36,917 --> 00:31:38,166 Thanks. 590 00:31:40,083 --> 00:31:41,834 Wait. You did that? 591 00:31:41,917 --> 00:31:43,875 From scratch. 592 00:31:43,959 --> 00:31:45,083 Yourself? 593 00:31:45,166 --> 00:31:47,333 I'm doing the whole thing myself. 594 00:31:47,417 --> 00:31:49,792 You didn't ask anybody for help. 595 00:31:49,875 --> 00:31:53,083 Well, I know like three people in town. 596 00:31:53,166 --> 00:31:55,750 Uh, four, if you include me. 597 00:31:55,834 --> 00:31:57,625 Well, we don't know each other that well. 598 00:31:57,709 --> 00:32:00,375 Well, you know, I'm working on it. 599 00:32:02,834 --> 00:32:07,166 So how did you pick up construction? 600 00:32:07,250 --> 00:32:08,959 Hmm, what is that phrase? 601 00:32:09,041 --> 00:32:12,917 "Necessity is the mother of invention." 602 00:32:13,000 --> 00:32:16,000 I had a lot of time on my hands growing up, 603 00:32:16,083 --> 00:32:17,959 and there were great books out there. 604 00:32:18,041 --> 00:32:20,208 Books again. The books! 605 00:32:20,291 --> 00:32:21,834 Yes. 606 00:32:22,834 --> 00:32:25,625 Well, you know, I could, um... 607 00:32:25,709 --> 00:32:28,500 I could build you a window seat. 608 00:32:28,583 --> 00:32:30,709 You build furniture? 609 00:32:30,792 --> 00:32:33,375 Ah, yes, it is my hobby. 610 00:32:33,458 --> 00:32:35,333 Actually, no, no, it's... 611 00:32:35,417 --> 00:32:39,041 it's... my overwhelming passion 612 00:32:39,125 --> 00:32:41,959 and like the thing that I would do 24/7 613 00:32:42,041 --> 00:32:44,792 if only I wasn't already busy 614 00:32:44,875 --> 00:32:47,375 building my contracting business. 615 00:32:47,458 --> 00:32:52,041 Well, wait, I mean, if you love making furniture, 616 00:32:52,125 --> 00:32:54,125 then why are you building a contracting business? 617 00:32:54,208 --> 00:32:57,125 So I won't be some struggling artisan 618 00:32:57,208 --> 00:32:58,959 working out of my garage. 619 00:32:59,041 --> 00:33:00,500 Well, you should follow your heart 620 00:33:00,583 --> 00:33:02,667 and do what's best for you. 621 00:33:02,750 --> 00:33:05,166 You haven't met my parents. 622 00:33:05,250 --> 00:33:07,125 You could do corporate work 623 00:33:07,208 --> 00:33:09,583 and save up until it's not just in your garage 624 00:33:09,667 --> 00:33:12,583 and then make a go of it. 625 00:33:14,083 --> 00:33:17,083 - That sounds, um... - Great, right? 626 00:33:18,291 --> 00:33:20,625 I worked the entire time I was in school, 627 00:33:20,709 --> 00:33:22,125 just to build a nest egg, 628 00:33:22,208 --> 00:33:25,542 to make sure I could try to be a librarian. 629 00:33:25,625 --> 00:33:28,041 Yes, but you have more energy than most humans. 630 00:33:28,125 --> 00:33:30,375 If you're interested in something, 631 00:33:30,458 --> 00:33:31,834 no matter what it is, 632 00:33:31,917 --> 00:33:33,834 go at it full speed ahead, 633 00:33:33,917 --> 00:33:36,625 embrace it with both arms, hug it, love it, 634 00:33:36,709 --> 00:33:40,250 and above all, become passionate. 635 00:33:40,333 --> 00:33:43,500 Lukewarm is no good. Hot is no good either. 636 00:33:43,583 --> 00:33:47,792 White hot and passionate is the only thing to be. 637 00:33:49,000 --> 00:33:50,333 That's Roald Dahl. 638 00:33:51,667 --> 00:33:53,458 - The kids' book guy. - Uh-huh. 639 00:33:53,542 --> 00:33:56,417 Wow. That quote. You're quoting the... 640 00:33:56,500 --> 00:33:58,333 Hey, kids' book authors are geniuses. 641 00:33:58,417 --> 00:34:01,458 I could quote you 50 more funny and inspiring quotes from... 642 00:34:01,542 --> 00:34:06,000 Okay, I'm going on about books again, aren't I? 643 00:34:06,083 --> 00:34:07,709 I kind of like it. 644 00:34:14,166 --> 00:34:16,667 Look, you could do what I'm doing. 645 00:34:16,750 --> 00:34:20,417 We could be broke together, living our dreams. 646 00:34:23,875 --> 00:34:25,500 Uh, I'm sorry. I didn't... 647 00:34:25,583 --> 00:34:28,917 Do you want to maybe quote me some more kids' books 648 00:34:29,000 --> 00:34:30,250 over another date? 649 00:34:30,333 --> 00:34:33,125 You know, just for inspiration? 650 00:34:33,208 --> 00:34:35,125 It's gonna snow this weekend. 651 00:34:35,208 --> 00:34:37,583 I-I, um... 652 00:34:37,667 --> 00:34:40,917 I make sleds. Would you want to... 653 00:34:41,000 --> 00:34:43,208 Sorry, you make sleds? 654 00:34:43,291 --> 00:34:44,750 Could you teach me? 655 00:34:44,834 --> 00:34:47,959 No, better yet. Could you come to the library on Sunday 656 00:34:48,041 --> 00:34:49,959 and teach the kids how to make them? 657 00:34:50,041 --> 00:34:51,291 And not just like a whole one, 658 00:34:51,375 --> 00:34:54,250 but, you know, like ornament-sized. 659 00:34:54,333 --> 00:34:57,250 Yeah, I could... I could do that. 660 00:34:57,333 --> 00:34:58,959 But then after... 661 00:35:00,208 --> 00:35:01,917 Another date. 662 00:35:06,834 --> 00:35:09,166 Look, Melody, they have elves just like you. 663 00:35:09,250 --> 00:35:10,625 Yeah. 664 00:35:12,875 --> 00:35:14,250 Are all your ornaments elves? 665 00:35:14,333 --> 00:35:15,542 Well, my five favorites are, 666 00:35:15,625 --> 00:35:18,375 but I've got like three dozen others. 667 00:35:18,458 --> 00:35:20,083 Is that a problem? 668 00:35:20,166 --> 00:35:22,542 Uh, it's a little weird. 669 00:35:22,625 --> 00:35:25,792 Well, why fit in when you were born to stand out? 670 00:35:25,875 --> 00:35:28,583 - Dr. Seuss said that. - Yes. 671 00:35:28,667 --> 00:35:30,291 Do your favorites have names? 672 00:35:30,375 --> 00:35:32,875 Mm-hmm. Dasher, Dancer, Blitzen, Mickey, 673 00:35:32,959 --> 00:35:35,500 and my favorite, Huckleberry. 674 00:35:38,166 --> 00:35:40,667 That's the one. 675 00:35:40,750 --> 00:35:42,417 That's your tree. 676 00:35:44,625 --> 00:35:46,083 I think you're right. 677 00:35:58,417 --> 00:36:01,542 Rockin' around the Christmas tree 678 00:36:01,625 --> 00:36:05,041 At the Christmas party hop 679 00:36:05,125 --> 00:36:07,959 Mistletoe hung where you can see 680 00:36:08,041 --> 00:36:10,333 Every couple tries to stop 681 00:36:10,417 --> 00:36:12,542 Go, Betty! 682 00:36:12,625 --> 00:36:14,166 Rockin' around the Christmas tree 683 00:36:14,250 --> 00:36:15,625 Wanna teach me the dance? 684 00:36:17,083 --> 00:36:19,959 Ready? 5, 6, 7, 8. 685 00:36:20,041 --> 00:36:21,875 Later we'll have some pumpkin pie 686 00:36:21,959 --> 00:36:24,959 And we'll do some caroling 687 00:36:25,041 --> 00:36:26,667 Up high, that's right. 688 00:36:26,750 --> 00:36:29,709 You will get a sentimental feeling 689 00:36:29,792 --> 00:36:32,166 When you hear 690 00:36:32,250 --> 00:36:35,458 Voices singing Let's be jolly 691 00:36:35,542 --> 00:36:38,917 Deck the halls with boughs of holly 692 00:36:39,000 --> 00:36:41,792 Rockin' around the Christmas tree 693 00:36:41,875 --> 00:36:43,917 - Can I ask you something? - Hmm. 694 00:36:44,000 --> 00:36:45,750 What's with the elves? 695 00:36:47,417 --> 00:36:48,792 They seem kind of important. 696 00:36:51,750 --> 00:36:53,875 I was surrendered right before Christmas 697 00:36:53,959 --> 00:36:55,583 and put into foster care, 698 00:36:55,667 --> 00:37:01,000 and my birth mom tucked an elf into my belongings. 699 00:37:01,083 --> 00:37:03,083 It's pretty old, so I just, 700 00:37:03,166 --> 00:37:06,041 I always imagined that it was hers when she was younger. 701 00:37:07,583 --> 00:37:10,166 In the first five years of my life, 702 00:37:10,250 --> 00:37:13,709 I was cared for by this amazing couple. 703 00:37:13,792 --> 00:37:16,917 They had taken in dozens of kids in their lifetime, 704 00:37:17,000 --> 00:37:18,500 and I was the last. 705 00:37:18,583 --> 00:37:23,000 But when I was five, the dad lost his job, 706 00:37:23,083 --> 00:37:25,834 and so they couldn't afford to keep me, 707 00:37:25,917 --> 00:37:27,417 and I was put back in the system, 708 00:37:27,500 --> 00:37:30,375 and I just never found a family like that again. 709 00:37:30,458 --> 00:37:32,000 I'm so sorry. 710 00:37:33,834 --> 00:37:38,792 Every year, they would give me a new elf to hang on the tree, 711 00:37:38,875 --> 00:37:41,083 something that was just mine. 712 00:37:41,166 --> 00:37:42,625 Five elves for five years. 713 00:37:45,709 --> 00:37:48,875 Plus, elves are the hardest workers in the Christmas story, 714 00:37:48,959 --> 00:37:52,083 and I just, I always identified with them. 715 00:37:52,166 --> 00:37:53,583 I may not have had all the breaks, 716 00:37:53,667 --> 00:37:56,083 but I'm a really hard worker. 717 00:37:59,333 --> 00:38:01,834 I didn't mean to upset you. 718 00:38:01,917 --> 00:38:04,291 - No, no. - I turned out okay, you know? 719 00:38:04,375 --> 00:38:08,208 Picked myself up, got an education, scholarships. 720 00:38:08,291 --> 00:38:09,583 Yeah. 721 00:38:09,667 --> 00:38:11,834 You know, there was this one librarian... 722 00:38:11,917 --> 00:38:13,250 Ah, a librarian. 723 00:38:13,333 --> 00:38:15,875 Who changed everything for me. 724 00:38:15,959 --> 00:38:19,166 She's the reason for all of this, 725 00:38:19,250 --> 00:38:21,000 why I landed on my feet. 726 00:38:22,500 --> 00:38:24,417 Don't be sad. 727 00:38:24,500 --> 00:38:26,542 I'm not. 728 00:38:26,625 --> 00:38:28,458 You are an inspiration. 729 00:38:34,291 --> 00:38:36,417 I just, uh... 730 00:38:36,500 --> 00:38:39,625 I'm worried that my girls are gonna end up in the system. 731 00:38:41,709 --> 00:38:44,583 I'm sorry. Just... my parents are both gone, 732 00:38:44,667 --> 00:38:48,375 and the father's not really an option. 733 00:38:50,500 --> 00:38:52,875 I got my test results finally. 734 00:38:55,291 --> 00:38:57,375 The lymphoma is back. 735 00:38:59,417 --> 00:39:02,375 It's fine. I just... 736 00:39:02,458 --> 00:39:06,375 If I can't beat it this time, 737 00:39:06,458 --> 00:39:09,291 I don't know what's gonna happen to my kids. 738 00:39:09,375 --> 00:39:12,875 Ooh! Ooh! 739 00:39:13,875 --> 00:39:15,041 I would take them. 740 00:39:19,375 --> 00:39:22,166 I'm sorry. I don't know why I said that. 741 00:39:22,250 --> 00:39:24,458 That's ridiculous, and it's completely presumptuous. 742 00:39:24,542 --> 00:39:26,059 I mean, you obviously have people that... 743 00:39:26,083 --> 00:39:27,875 No, I-I don't. 744 00:39:27,959 --> 00:39:30,000 That's why I'm so afraid. 745 00:39:30,083 --> 00:39:33,750 I mean, we don't even... I adore you and the girls. 746 00:39:33,834 --> 00:39:35,542 We feel the same exact way about you. 747 00:39:35,625 --> 00:39:38,083 Yeah, but we don't even... We hardly know each other. 748 00:39:38,166 --> 00:39:39,709 No, I-I know. 749 00:39:39,792 --> 00:39:42,917 Look, this was just... This whole thing is just crazy. 750 00:39:43,000 --> 00:39:46,959 I'm going to pretend we never brought it up. 751 00:39:47,041 --> 00:39:48,959 And you're gonna fight this, 752 00:39:49,041 --> 00:39:51,101 and you're gonna beat it just like all the other times. 753 00:39:51,125 --> 00:39:53,083 But... 754 00:39:53,166 --> 00:39:55,750 I mean... 755 00:39:55,834 --> 00:40:00,542 Would you... be interested? 756 00:40:03,917 --> 00:40:07,500 No, you were just... You weren't thinking when you... 757 00:40:07,583 --> 00:40:10,500 No, I wasn't, but... 758 00:40:10,583 --> 00:40:13,083 I mean, what, you're 25? 759 00:40:13,166 --> 00:40:14,959 27. 760 00:40:15,041 --> 00:40:16,875 And you're just starting your whole life. 761 00:40:16,959 --> 00:40:19,875 I don't even have a home that's safe, 762 00:40:19,959 --> 00:40:22,500 much less a job. 763 00:40:22,583 --> 00:40:24,834 But... 764 00:40:24,917 --> 00:40:27,458 But... 765 00:40:27,542 --> 00:40:30,709 I mean, maybe we could just talk to someone, 766 00:40:30,792 --> 00:40:32,583 get some information. 767 00:40:32,667 --> 00:40:34,291 I do work for lawyers. 768 00:40:34,375 --> 00:40:36,959 I could talk to them and maybe they could recommend someone 769 00:40:37,041 --> 00:40:38,750 for us to talk to. 770 00:40:38,834 --> 00:40:41,500 If it was the difference between your girls having a real home 771 00:40:41,583 --> 00:40:43,834 or being put into foster care, 772 00:40:43,917 --> 00:40:45,208 I would do that. 773 00:40:46,750 --> 00:40:49,750 I could never let a kid go through what I went through, 774 00:40:49,834 --> 00:40:51,417 not if I could help it. 775 00:40:54,542 --> 00:40:56,041 I'll make a call. 776 00:40:56,125 --> 00:40:57,917 Okay. 777 00:41:10,709 --> 00:41:13,125 I'd better start looking for a job. 778 00:41:36,875 --> 00:41:38,125 A giving tree. 779 00:41:38,208 --> 00:41:40,166 Everyone brings coats or hats and scarves 780 00:41:40,250 --> 00:41:41,834 to hang as ornaments. 781 00:41:41,917 --> 00:41:44,917 And then on Christmas Eve, we give them away to communities 782 00:41:45,000 --> 00:41:47,583 that need warm clothes for the winter. 783 00:41:50,250 --> 00:41:54,083 - And we do book adoptions. - Book adoptions? 784 00:41:54,166 --> 00:41:57,208 Either we have a wish list of books to fill the library with, 785 00:41:57,291 --> 00:41:59,291 to put online for people to purchase 786 00:41:59,375 --> 00:42:02,750 with book plates inside with the adopter's name on it. 787 00:42:02,834 --> 00:42:04,709 Or kids get to make their own wish list, 788 00:42:04,792 --> 00:42:06,333 and patrons of the library fill it, 789 00:42:06,417 --> 00:42:07,792 then we have a big giveaway day, 790 00:42:07,875 --> 00:42:10,041 maybe with the hats and the coats and the scarves. 791 00:42:10,125 --> 00:42:13,709 Oh, we could have some hot cocoa, maybe bring in a Santa. 792 00:42:13,792 --> 00:42:16,625 Ah. One more. I had this idea called "elf school." 793 00:42:16,709 --> 00:42:20,375 Teach kids how to secretly help people in their communities. 794 00:42:20,458 --> 00:42:24,458 Melody, I'm going to think about all these ideas. 795 00:42:24,542 --> 00:42:25,583 Thank you. 796 00:42:25,667 --> 00:42:27,500 Oh. 797 00:42:31,500 --> 00:42:34,125 - Adam. - Hey, how's your day going? 798 00:42:34,208 --> 00:42:36,458 Right now? Terrific. Otherwise... 799 00:42:36,542 --> 00:42:38,583 You want to talk about it at dinner? 800 00:42:38,667 --> 00:42:40,041 Didn't we say Sunday? 801 00:42:40,125 --> 00:42:43,291 Sunday is, uh, too far away. 802 00:42:43,375 --> 00:42:45,583 You know, there's a new place that opened up 803 00:42:45,667 --> 00:42:47,166 right near my construction site, 804 00:42:47,250 --> 00:42:49,959 and a Christmas concert in the park 805 00:42:50,041 --> 00:42:51,500 that's right next to it afterwards. 806 00:42:51,583 --> 00:42:54,125 - So I mean, I thought... - Yes. 807 00:42:54,208 --> 00:42:58,834 Okay. You want to meet me at my construction site at 6:30? 808 00:42:58,917 --> 00:43:00,458 I'm gonna text you the address. 809 00:43:00,542 --> 00:43:01,625 Okay, see you then. 810 00:43:01,709 --> 00:43:03,542 Okay, bye. 811 00:43:06,959 --> 00:43:08,291 Hmm? 812 00:43:08,375 --> 00:43:10,875 - I have a phone number for you. - Dad, hi. 813 00:43:10,959 --> 00:43:13,667 Charlie Case, Director of Urban Planning. 814 00:43:13,750 --> 00:43:15,750 The mayor has put Charlie 815 00:43:15,834 --> 00:43:18,250 in charge of the new charter school on Elm. 816 00:43:18,333 --> 00:43:20,351 Your firm is about to go to the top of the bid list. 817 00:43:20,375 --> 00:43:23,125 Dad, I have way more work than I can handle right now. 818 00:43:23,208 --> 00:43:26,375 One city contract opens up a host of doors. 819 00:43:26,458 --> 00:43:28,291 - You could expand. - Expand. 820 00:43:28,375 --> 00:43:30,291 Your mother and I knew the second it was time 821 00:43:30,375 --> 00:43:32,083 to open a second dealership. 822 00:43:32,166 --> 00:43:36,083 If I expand, I'm not gonna have any time left for my furniture. 823 00:43:36,166 --> 00:43:37,375 Oh, not that hobby again. 824 00:43:37,458 --> 00:43:39,375 - Adam... - Dad, Dad, listen me. 825 00:43:39,458 --> 00:43:41,333 I've been selling pieces, okay? 826 00:43:41,417 --> 00:43:43,041 Not just to friends and family. 827 00:43:43,125 --> 00:43:45,208 Like I'm building up a decent nest egg. 828 00:43:45,291 --> 00:43:46,935 In fact, I was thinking that I might scale back. 829 00:43:46,959 --> 00:43:48,333 - Scale back? - Yeah. 830 00:43:48,417 --> 00:43:50,177 So you can sell another chair here and there? 831 00:43:50,250 --> 00:43:52,834 You run a business. You're a salesman. 832 00:43:52,917 --> 00:43:55,125 Listen, if you would just come and see my shop... 833 00:43:55,208 --> 00:43:57,500 You mean your garage. 834 00:43:57,583 --> 00:44:00,667 It's great you have a way to make money on the side, 835 00:44:00,750 --> 00:44:03,709 but don't let that distract you from a real job. 836 00:44:03,792 --> 00:44:06,458 You don't want to sell cars? Okay. 837 00:44:06,542 --> 00:44:08,959 I've tried to make peace with that. 838 00:44:09,041 --> 00:44:11,667 But you have the beginnings of a real business here. 839 00:44:11,750 --> 00:44:13,267 Do you know what your mother and I would have given 840 00:44:13,291 --> 00:44:15,709 to have our first dealership take off like this? 841 00:44:15,792 --> 00:44:18,583 Why would you throw that away? 842 00:44:18,667 --> 00:44:21,792 We just want what's best for you. 843 00:44:24,000 --> 00:44:25,125 I know. 844 00:44:27,166 --> 00:44:29,083 Okay. Director of Urban Planning. 845 00:44:29,166 --> 00:44:32,709 Charlie Case. And don't forget to mention you're my son. 846 00:44:32,792 --> 00:44:34,458 And get that bid in before Christmas, 847 00:44:34,542 --> 00:44:36,434 so you don't lose out to somebody before the New Year. 848 00:44:36,458 --> 00:44:37,542 Sure thing. 849 00:44:49,000 --> 00:44:50,875 Thank you so much for meeting with me. 850 00:44:50,959 --> 00:44:53,125 Nina said that you might be able to help me. 851 00:44:53,208 --> 00:44:55,875 So sad to hear about Nina's recurrence. 852 00:44:55,959 --> 00:44:57,834 I don't know if she mentioned, 853 00:44:57,917 --> 00:44:59,667 but the process is pretty involved. 854 00:44:59,750 --> 00:45:02,917 I think that's why she referred me. 855 00:45:03,000 --> 00:45:04,709 Neither of us really knows that much. 856 00:45:04,792 --> 00:45:06,792 Here's the issue. Because you're not related 857 00:45:06,875 --> 00:45:09,000 by blood or marriage to Holly and Ivy, 858 00:45:09,083 --> 00:45:11,333 and because the children have never been in your custody, 859 00:45:11,417 --> 00:45:12,834 the state will have to weigh in 860 00:45:12,917 --> 00:45:14,667 about your fitness to be their guardian. 861 00:45:14,750 --> 00:45:17,166 There'll be a background check, an investigation. 862 00:45:17,250 --> 00:45:19,542 The children may be appointed their own attorney, 863 00:45:19,625 --> 00:45:22,000 and if they have access to assets, 864 00:45:22,083 --> 00:45:24,750 your financial fitness will be evaluated too. 865 00:45:24,834 --> 00:45:28,375 Here. It all needs to be filled out, 866 00:45:28,458 --> 00:45:30,000 and it's not a short process, 867 00:45:30,083 --> 00:45:34,333 so if you want to have everything in place if Nina... 868 00:45:35,709 --> 00:45:37,875 I'd just get started as soon as possible. 869 00:45:40,000 --> 00:45:42,875 This is a giant thing you've offered to do, 870 00:45:42,959 --> 00:45:46,208 and you need to decide if it's right for your life too. 871 00:45:46,291 --> 00:45:48,834 The state will go through your whole life, even your house, 872 00:45:48,917 --> 00:45:51,542 to make sure it's safe to be a home for two minors. 873 00:45:51,625 --> 00:45:52,875 My house? 874 00:46:07,166 --> 00:46:09,500 There she is. 875 00:46:10,667 --> 00:46:12,208 Hi. 876 00:46:12,291 --> 00:46:14,166 Is that her? Are you her? 877 00:46:14,250 --> 00:46:16,500 Um, am I? 878 00:46:16,583 --> 00:46:18,625 Brian, this is Melody. Melody, Brian. 879 00:46:18,709 --> 00:46:20,667 - Hey, it's her! - Okay. 880 00:46:20,750 --> 00:46:24,166 Are you ready to go? 'Cause I'm starving. Bye! 881 00:46:24,250 --> 00:46:27,542 We wish you a Merry Christmas We wish you a Merry Christmas 882 00:46:27,625 --> 00:46:30,333 We wish you a Merry Christmas 883 00:46:30,417 --> 00:46:31,917 And a Happy New Year 884 00:46:32,000 --> 00:46:36,125 Good tidings we bring to you and your kin 885 00:46:36,208 --> 00:46:39,542 You know, it's possible I might need the world's biggest favor. 886 00:46:39,625 --> 00:46:41,458 I know it's insane, 887 00:46:41,542 --> 00:46:43,375 but if I can't get the house up to code, 888 00:46:43,458 --> 00:46:45,041 then I can't do any of it. 889 00:46:45,125 --> 00:46:49,125 And if Nina is very sick, then I have to do it fast. 890 00:46:49,208 --> 00:46:53,166 And, um, I just figured you might know some shortcuts 891 00:46:53,250 --> 00:46:54,834 to help get me up to speed. 892 00:46:54,917 --> 00:46:56,125 - Hmm. - I know. 893 00:46:56,208 --> 00:46:57,417 It's a lot, and I'm sorry. 894 00:46:57,500 --> 00:46:59,709 - Oh, it's a lot, a lot. - Yeah. 895 00:46:59,792 --> 00:47:03,000 I mean, are you sure that this is the right thing for you? 896 00:47:03,083 --> 00:47:05,792 Well, yeah. I mean, if Nina doesn't have anybody else, 897 00:47:05,875 --> 00:47:07,542 how could I not step up? 898 00:47:07,625 --> 00:47:09,750 I adore those girls. 899 00:47:09,834 --> 00:47:13,125 And so what if I don't want to get a sensible job right now? 900 00:47:13,208 --> 00:47:15,083 It's the right way to go for now. 901 00:47:15,166 --> 00:47:16,500 Wait, what? 902 00:47:16,583 --> 00:47:19,458 I mean, if one of those data management places 903 00:47:19,542 --> 00:47:23,000 or academic firms, you know, want somebody like me, 904 00:47:23,083 --> 00:47:26,250 then I could bank the money now and redo the house 905 00:47:26,333 --> 00:47:28,583 and chase my dream later. 906 00:47:28,667 --> 00:47:30,948 Right, but you said that you worked and you saved already, 907 00:47:31,000 --> 00:47:32,625 so that you could be a librarian. 908 00:47:32,709 --> 00:47:35,041 Yeah, but now everything has changed. 909 00:47:35,125 --> 00:47:39,291 Right, but I mean what about all the Roald Dahl stuff? 910 00:47:39,375 --> 00:47:41,875 Like you're just gonna take a day job 911 00:47:41,959 --> 00:47:44,333 and give up on what you want? 912 00:47:44,417 --> 00:47:46,667 Like, well, was that just words? I don't... 913 00:47:46,750 --> 00:47:50,667 No. I meant everything that I said. 914 00:47:50,750 --> 00:47:53,000 I'm sorry. I don't understand. 915 00:47:53,083 --> 00:47:55,208 Are you mad at me for trying to help the girls? 916 00:47:55,291 --> 00:47:58,750 No, no, of course you should help. 917 00:47:58,834 --> 00:48:02,417 Help where help is needed, not just when it's easy, right? 918 00:48:04,875 --> 00:48:07,041 Yeah. 919 00:48:07,125 --> 00:48:08,458 Yeah, I just, I... 920 00:48:08,542 --> 00:48:09,875 What? 921 00:48:13,750 --> 00:48:16,542 I do know some shortcuts, uh, sure. 922 00:48:16,625 --> 00:48:19,375 So I can send you some website links. 923 00:48:19,458 --> 00:48:22,500 And yeah, no, I really, I do get it, you know? 924 00:48:22,583 --> 00:48:27,333 I'm probably gonna put in for this big city job myself. 925 00:48:27,417 --> 00:48:31,166 There's no telling how much work I might have lined up. 926 00:48:31,250 --> 00:48:33,917 Might even expand. 927 00:48:34,000 --> 00:48:37,792 Wait, expand? What about your furniture building? 928 00:48:39,375 --> 00:48:45,000 Yeah, I mean, I guess it's like your library dream. 929 00:48:45,083 --> 00:48:46,709 Gonna have to wait. 930 00:48:52,166 --> 00:48:54,583 Oh, you know, listen, I got a head's-up at the restaurant 931 00:48:54,667 --> 00:48:56,393 that we're gonna get a bad inspection report, 932 00:48:56,417 --> 00:48:58,667 and it's gonna take me all night to fix it. 933 00:48:58,750 --> 00:49:01,917 Can I get a rain check on the concert? 934 00:49:03,458 --> 00:49:04,458 Sure. 935 00:49:04,542 --> 00:49:06,333 I'll walk you to your car. 936 00:49:06,417 --> 00:49:10,291 No, it's okay. I think I'll stay. 937 00:49:10,375 --> 00:49:11,875 All right. 938 00:49:19,166 --> 00:49:24,000 Hark, the herald angels sing 939 00:49:24,083 --> 00:49:29,250 Glory to the newborn king 940 00:49:29,333 --> 00:49:34,375 Peace on Earth and mercy mild 941 00:49:34,458 --> 00:49:39,542 God and sinners reconciled 942 00:49:39,625 --> 00:49:44,667 Joyful all ye nations rise 943 00:49:44,750 --> 00:49:48,959 Join the triumph of the skies 944 00:49:49,041 --> 00:49:50,583 Melody! 945 00:49:50,667 --> 00:49:52,291 Patricia, hi. 946 00:49:53,917 --> 00:49:57,583 Aren't the musicians wonderful? They're my grandkids. 947 00:49:59,083 --> 00:50:02,208 I was gonna call you tomorrow. 948 00:50:02,291 --> 00:50:05,000 - Do you have a moment? - Yeah. 949 00:50:09,709 --> 00:50:12,041 We heard from our director. 950 00:50:12,125 --> 00:50:15,250 The city's cutting back our hours again. 951 00:50:15,333 --> 00:50:17,208 We'll be closed on Sundays now, 952 00:50:17,291 --> 00:50:20,333 so I'm afraid we're not going to be able to keep you on. 953 00:50:20,417 --> 00:50:21,875 It's not that I haven't enjoyed 954 00:50:21,959 --> 00:50:23,583 what you've brought to the library. 955 00:50:23,667 --> 00:50:26,542 I think you've made a wonderful addition. 956 00:50:26,625 --> 00:50:28,959 We just don't have a place for you right now. 957 00:50:29,041 --> 00:50:30,917 I'm sorry. 958 00:51:25,875 --> 00:51:27,500 Is this Charlie Case? 959 00:51:27,583 --> 00:51:32,333 Hi. Yeah, this is, uh, Adam. Warren Yeager's son. 960 00:51:32,417 --> 00:51:33,625 He's... 961 00:51:34,625 --> 00:51:35,917 That's right. 962 00:51:37,166 --> 00:51:39,166 Yeah, yeah, I've always told him 963 00:51:39,250 --> 00:51:41,250 that he's a very good press agent. 964 00:51:41,333 --> 00:51:43,583 Listen, I would love to hear about 965 00:51:43,667 --> 00:51:45,583 the project that you're accepting bids on. 966 00:51:45,667 --> 00:51:48,083 Is it an okay time to... 967 00:51:48,166 --> 00:51:50,333 Uh-huh. 968 00:51:54,917 --> 00:51:56,834 That sounds great. 969 00:51:56,917 --> 00:51:58,875 I'm sure that I could put a bid together 970 00:51:58,959 --> 00:52:02,000 before everybody bugs out for Christmas. 971 00:52:06,625 --> 00:52:08,101 We have the Mommy-and-Me person in the morning, 972 00:52:08,125 --> 00:52:10,208 Saturdays are filled with technologies, 973 00:52:10,291 --> 00:52:11,792 afternoons are homework helpers, 974 00:52:11,875 --> 00:52:14,166 and I can't push out the grandparent readers. 975 00:52:14,250 --> 00:52:16,125 Can we sell it as an experiment? 976 00:52:20,333 --> 00:52:22,750 Our director thinks that people come to libraries 977 00:52:22,834 --> 00:52:24,083 for the tried and true. 978 00:52:24,166 --> 00:52:26,458 But tried and true isn't working. 979 00:52:26,542 --> 00:52:27,709 I know. 980 00:52:27,792 --> 00:52:30,583 I've come to love your ideas, 981 00:52:30,667 --> 00:52:32,625 but this is how it is. 982 00:52:32,709 --> 00:52:33,750 I'm sorry. 983 00:52:33,834 --> 00:52:36,375 Okay. 984 00:52:36,458 --> 00:52:37,625 Thank you. 985 00:53:11,000 --> 00:53:13,750 Hi. Can I get a hot chocolate and a donut, please? 986 00:53:22,875 --> 00:53:24,917 - Hi. This is Melody. - Hi. 987 00:53:25,000 --> 00:53:27,417 This is Kimberly Dade at Westminster Data Management. 988 00:53:27,500 --> 00:53:29,041 You submitted your resume online. 989 00:53:29,125 --> 00:53:32,041 - Oh, yes, hi. - Your background in education 990 00:53:32,125 --> 00:53:33,768 seems like the right fit for a job we have open. 991 00:53:33,792 --> 00:53:35,434 Are you available for an interview tomorrow? 992 00:53:35,458 --> 00:53:37,166 - Tomorrow? - I know it's fast, 993 00:53:37,250 --> 00:53:38,893 but the woman we had went on maternity leave 994 00:53:38,917 --> 00:53:40,333 two months earlier than we expected. 995 00:53:40,417 --> 00:53:41,917 I can give you all the information. 996 00:53:42,000 --> 00:53:44,875 Yes, um, just... 997 00:53:44,959 --> 00:53:46,417 You know what? Let me get to my car. 998 00:53:46,500 --> 00:53:48,667 I don't think I have a pen. 999 00:53:48,750 --> 00:53:51,875 Okay, found a pen, so... 1000 00:53:51,959 --> 00:53:53,625 I'm so glad we could catch up here. 1001 00:53:53,709 --> 00:53:57,959 They have the best hot chocolate in literally in the world. 1002 00:54:00,458 --> 00:54:02,792 I'll be right back. Just give me one second. 1003 00:54:03,834 --> 00:54:05,667 Are you still there? 1004 00:54:05,750 --> 00:54:08,208 Yeah, sorry, I'm here. 1005 00:54:08,291 --> 00:54:12,500 So 45 Augusta Street. 1006 00:54:12,583 --> 00:54:16,166 Okay, I think I got it all. I'll see you tomorrow at 10 A.M. 1007 00:54:16,250 --> 00:54:17,583 Thank you. 1008 00:54:21,375 --> 00:54:22,500 Hey. 1009 00:54:22,583 --> 00:54:23,917 Hi. 1010 00:54:26,041 --> 00:54:28,458 Oh, yeah, it's... The woman I was with... 1011 00:54:28,542 --> 00:54:30,458 Oh, you don't have to explain anything. 1012 00:54:30,542 --> 00:54:31,917 I mean, you're free to do whatever. 1013 00:54:32,000 --> 00:54:34,583 She's just the Director of Urban Planning. 1014 00:54:34,667 --> 00:54:36,667 It's a potential client. 1015 00:54:36,750 --> 00:54:39,083 Well, like I said, you could do whatever, you know. 1016 00:54:39,166 --> 00:54:41,083 We didn't have anything that was... 1017 00:54:41,166 --> 00:54:43,166 We did. 1018 00:54:43,250 --> 00:54:46,500 We should probably talk about what happened the other night. 1019 00:54:46,583 --> 00:54:48,750 Okay. What happened? 1020 00:54:48,834 --> 00:54:50,959 I freaked out, and I left you hanging, 1021 00:54:51,041 --> 00:54:52,917 so I am sorry. 1022 00:54:56,041 --> 00:54:58,959 So, the Director of Urban Planning? 1023 00:54:59,041 --> 00:55:01,709 Oh, yeah, uh, she's my dad's contact. 1024 00:55:01,792 --> 00:55:03,512 I thought it'd be a good opportunity for me, 1025 00:55:03,542 --> 00:55:05,041 so I who am I to turn it down, right? 1026 00:55:05,125 --> 00:55:06,542 I get it. 1027 00:55:06,625 --> 00:55:08,583 They just want what's best for you. 1028 00:55:08,667 --> 00:55:10,709 Good luck with the client. 1029 00:55:14,125 --> 00:55:16,667 - Dogs are friendlier. - Kittens are easier. 1030 00:55:16,750 --> 00:55:17,667 Puppies are cuter. 1031 00:55:17,750 --> 00:55:18,750 Than kittens? 1032 00:55:18,792 --> 00:55:19,792 Have you seen Betty? 1033 00:55:19,834 --> 00:55:21,208 One exception. 1034 00:55:22,417 --> 00:55:24,500 No, seriously, has anyone seen Betty? 1035 00:55:26,125 --> 00:55:27,542 Betty! 1036 00:55:33,375 --> 00:55:35,083 See? Puppies are harder. 1037 00:55:35,166 --> 00:55:36,500 But neater! 1038 00:55:36,583 --> 00:55:37,875 Cats don't cause trouble. 1039 00:55:37,959 --> 00:55:40,542 These would be good guest rooms. 1040 00:55:40,625 --> 00:55:43,333 Maybe me and Holly could sleep over, 1041 00:55:43,417 --> 00:55:44,875 wave between rooms. 1042 00:55:44,959 --> 00:55:46,083 Hi! 1043 00:55:47,750 --> 00:55:51,125 Hey, if you two could choose a color for a bedroom, 1044 00:55:51,208 --> 00:55:52,417 what would you choose? 1045 00:55:52,500 --> 00:55:53,667 - Light blue. - Pink! 1046 00:55:57,291 --> 00:55:58,834 Kayla! 1047 00:55:58,917 --> 00:56:00,959 Wow. My grandma would love it. 1048 00:56:01,041 --> 00:56:03,542 She can't drive, but she loves to read. 1049 00:56:03,625 --> 00:56:05,166 Can we drive to Kayla's grandmother's? 1050 00:56:05,250 --> 00:56:08,667 Yeah. Let me text Kayla's mom and find out. 1051 00:56:15,583 --> 00:56:17,709 This one's if you like romance. 1052 00:56:17,792 --> 00:56:19,375 That one if you like mysteries. 1053 00:56:19,458 --> 00:56:21,917 Yes. We brought you thrillers, true crime, 1054 00:56:22,000 --> 00:56:23,125 history, biographies. 1055 00:56:23,208 --> 00:56:24,448 We didn't know what you'd like. 1056 00:56:24,500 --> 00:56:26,583 Oh, you have no idea what this means. 1057 00:56:26,667 --> 00:56:29,125 I have friends who don't get around so well anymore, 1058 00:56:29,208 --> 00:56:32,375 or they don't drive like me, who are gonna be so jealous. 1059 00:56:32,458 --> 00:56:35,917 Or we could deliver to them too, couldn't we? 1060 00:56:37,041 --> 00:56:40,542 Kid, you are some kind of genius. 1061 00:56:40,625 --> 00:56:41,709 What? 1062 00:56:41,792 --> 00:56:43,542 I think I just had an idea. 1063 00:56:46,083 --> 00:56:49,959 Sleep in heavenly 1064 00:56:50,041 --> 00:56:53,458 Sleep in heavenly 1065 00:56:53,542 --> 00:56:59,125 Sleep in heavenly peace 1066 00:56:59,208 --> 00:57:01,959 And there isn't a bookmobile in the whole area. 1067 00:57:02,041 --> 00:57:04,500 And a library on wheels could serve all kinds of places. 1068 00:57:04,583 --> 00:57:05,834 Not just individual homes, 1069 00:57:05,917 --> 00:57:08,458 but nursing homes, shelters, schools, 1070 00:57:08,542 --> 00:57:10,625 and in lower-income neighborhoods, 1071 00:57:10,709 --> 00:57:12,500 rural families, people without Internet. 1072 00:57:12,583 --> 00:57:13,792 That sounds amazing. 1073 00:57:13,875 --> 00:57:16,208 Yeah, but is it crazy? 1074 00:57:16,291 --> 00:57:17,917 No. 1075 00:57:18,000 --> 00:57:21,542 I mean, first you have to think about your Wagoneer. 1076 00:57:21,625 --> 00:57:25,291 Is it gonna hold up? You'll be driving it all over. 1077 00:57:25,375 --> 00:57:29,625 Maybe I could get the library system to underwrite repairs 1078 00:57:29,709 --> 00:57:33,709 or get a grant from the state for an actual van or... 1079 00:57:33,792 --> 00:57:36,750 I don't know, find some big philanthropist who loves books. 1080 00:57:38,166 --> 00:57:40,333 Bigger things have started in smaller ways. 1081 00:57:40,417 --> 00:57:42,583 I think it's a really creative way 1082 00:57:42,667 --> 00:57:44,917 to pursue your dream of being a librarian. 1083 00:57:46,208 --> 00:57:48,709 Uh, you got a text. 1084 00:57:53,667 --> 00:57:55,000 Oh. 1085 00:57:56,375 --> 00:57:57,542 Is everything okay? 1086 00:58:01,000 --> 00:58:03,083 Melody, what is it? 1087 00:58:03,166 --> 00:58:07,250 They've set my home inspection. 1088 00:58:07,333 --> 00:58:08,834 December 28th. 1089 00:58:20,166 --> 00:58:22,417 Things just got really real, didn't they? 1090 00:58:28,667 --> 00:58:31,375 It's just precautionary. 1091 00:58:31,458 --> 00:58:33,458 Have they figured out a treatment? 1092 00:58:33,542 --> 00:58:35,250 I mean, is it... 1093 00:58:35,333 --> 00:58:36,917 Is it bad? 1094 00:58:39,667 --> 00:58:41,709 I mean, it's... 1095 00:58:41,792 --> 00:58:42,875 It's aggressive. 1096 00:58:44,250 --> 00:58:45,542 But listen, 1097 00:58:45,625 --> 00:58:47,500 I do not want you to be my nursemaid. 1098 00:58:47,583 --> 00:58:48,959 You did not sign up for that. 1099 00:58:49,041 --> 00:58:50,667 - Yes, I did. - No, you didn't. 1100 00:58:50,750 --> 00:58:52,583 Yes, I did. I am your friend. 1101 00:58:52,667 --> 00:58:56,291 I'm the person that you asked to be your children's guardian. 1102 00:58:56,375 --> 00:59:02,333 Yeah, but I'm just now realizing how big this is to take on. 1103 00:59:02,417 --> 00:59:05,250 When I was your age, the biggest thing I was worried about 1104 00:59:05,333 --> 00:59:08,083 was whether to spend New Year's Eve in Colorado or Vermont. 1105 00:59:09,959 --> 00:59:11,625 Well, which one did you choose? 1106 00:59:11,709 --> 00:59:13,792 Vegas. 1107 00:59:13,875 --> 00:59:17,500 I think I, I danced on one of those neon signs. 1108 00:59:17,583 --> 00:59:20,834 Oh, I could see Ivy doing that. 1109 00:59:20,917 --> 00:59:22,500 Yeah, me too. 1110 00:59:24,125 --> 00:59:27,458 It's funny. My girls both have different sides of me. 1111 00:59:27,542 --> 00:59:29,625 The best parts. 1112 00:59:29,709 --> 00:59:32,458 Yeah. I'm glad they have each other. 1113 00:59:32,542 --> 00:59:34,792 Always. 1114 00:59:34,875 --> 00:59:36,959 I am not gonna back out. 1115 00:59:37,041 --> 00:59:40,709 I'm saying it's okay if you do. 1116 00:59:40,792 --> 00:59:44,917 Nina, do you know why I bought that house next door? 1117 00:59:45,000 --> 00:59:48,667 A house that's so much bigger than I could ever need? 1118 00:59:48,750 --> 00:59:51,458 Because I wanted to fill it with people. 1119 00:59:51,542 --> 00:59:56,750 I thought that if I could just put it out into the universe, 1120 00:59:56,834 --> 00:59:58,959 like my vision board, 1121 00:59:59,041 --> 01:00:01,834 that it might actually happen for me. 1122 01:00:01,917 --> 01:00:06,667 I mean, I didn't think it would happen so fast, 1123 01:00:06,750 --> 01:00:11,834 but there will always be room for anyone to be called family. 1124 01:00:11,917 --> 01:00:13,583 Anyone. 1125 01:00:13,667 --> 01:00:16,041 I mean, that's all I ever wanted. 1126 01:00:25,375 --> 01:00:26,542 Thank you. 1127 01:00:31,583 --> 01:00:33,333 Oh, look at the time. It's... 1128 01:00:33,417 --> 01:00:35,417 How'd it get to be past 12 already? 1129 01:00:35,500 --> 01:00:38,250 - I have to get up in six hours. - I have that interview. 1130 01:00:38,333 --> 01:00:41,417 Are you sure you want to do that interview? 1131 01:00:41,500 --> 01:00:43,810 Especially when you're getting your bookmobile off the ground. 1132 01:00:43,834 --> 01:00:45,542 Yeah, yeah. 1133 01:00:45,625 --> 01:00:47,559 At first, I thought a job like that would be a compromise, 1134 01:00:47,583 --> 01:00:49,625 but, you know, it's only six months. 1135 01:00:49,709 --> 01:00:51,875 I could save up, get the whole thing up and running. 1136 01:00:51,959 --> 01:00:55,000 I mean, maybe it's a blessing. 1137 01:00:56,709 --> 01:00:59,625 Maybe it is. 1138 01:00:59,709 --> 01:01:01,750 The night has been full of them. 1139 01:01:04,291 --> 01:01:05,458 Yeah. 1140 01:01:13,709 --> 01:01:15,542 Wait, Diana was the woman 1141 01:01:15,625 --> 01:01:17,000 who left on maternity leave? 1142 01:01:17,083 --> 01:01:18,291 Mm-hmm. 1143 01:01:18,375 --> 01:01:19,834 5'6", dark hair, went to Madison? 1144 01:01:19,917 --> 01:01:21,291 Two years ahead of you. 1145 01:01:21,375 --> 01:01:22,768 She remembered you coming to the program. 1146 01:01:22,792 --> 01:01:24,166 She was fantastic. 1147 01:01:24,250 --> 01:01:25,542 She said the same about you, 1148 01:01:25,625 --> 01:01:26,976 right as she was leaving for the hospital 1149 01:01:27,000 --> 01:01:28,417 and heard your resume came in. 1150 01:01:28,500 --> 01:01:31,333 - How is she doing? - Mother and baby are fine, 1151 01:01:31,417 --> 01:01:33,017 but she's gonna need a little extra time, 1152 01:01:33,041 --> 01:01:35,208 so you'd be filling in for about six months. 1153 01:01:35,291 --> 01:01:36,643 You'd have to start right after the holiday. 1154 01:01:36,667 --> 01:01:38,041 The timing is perfect for me. 1155 01:01:38,125 --> 01:01:39,309 We'll have you come in between now and then 1156 01:01:39,333 --> 01:01:40,834 for orientation and training, 1157 01:01:40,917 --> 01:01:43,083 but you can schedule that around other commitments. 1158 01:01:43,166 --> 01:01:46,000 I can do that too, so... 1159 01:01:46,083 --> 01:01:48,250 So welcome aboard? 1160 01:01:48,333 --> 01:01:51,500 If that is an offer, then yes, I will take the job. 1161 01:01:57,792 --> 01:02:00,834 Takeout on me tonight, Nina. 1162 01:02:00,917 --> 01:02:03,333 Yes, I start next Monday. 1163 01:02:03,417 --> 01:02:04,709 Yeah. 1164 01:02:04,792 --> 01:02:07,333 Finished it last night. 1165 01:02:07,417 --> 01:02:10,041 Background check, copies of my financial records, 1166 01:02:10,125 --> 01:02:11,917 information on my new job, 1167 01:02:12,000 --> 01:02:13,792 and I confirmed my home inspection 1168 01:02:13,875 --> 01:02:15,333 for the 28th of December. 1169 01:02:15,417 --> 01:02:16,917 Great. We'll get it all filed. 1170 01:02:17,000 --> 01:02:20,875 And I'll be in building mode every second until then. 1171 01:02:22,417 --> 01:02:24,041 The smoke alarms need hard wiring. 1172 01:02:24,125 --> 01:02:25,625 I've got the GFCis for the bathroom 1173 01:02:25,709 --> 01:02:28,083 and kitchen electrical outlets. Um... 1174 01:02:28,166 --> 01:02:30,583 I'd do the laundry room and the garage too, 1175 01:02:30,667 --> 01:02:32,041 the kids are gonna be there. 1176 01:02:32,125 --> 01:02:33,792 Okay. 1177 01:02:33,875 --> 01:02:36,709 I can recommend a licensed electrician. 1178 01:02:36,792 --> 01:02:38,875 And the city, they're gonna want to see 1179 01:02:38,959 --> 01:02:40,667 your air conditioning ductwork is sealed. 1180 01:02:40,750 --> 01:02:42,208 Okay, no central air. 1181 01:02:42,291 --> 01:02:44,017 That's one thing that'll save me time and money. 1182 01:02:44,041 --> 01:02:46,667 I know people that can do this kind of work, 1183 01:02:46,750 --> 01:02:48,917 including Adam Yeager. 1184 01:02:49,000 --> 01:02:50,375 I'm okay. 1185 01:02:50,458 --> 01:02:52,125 You know the inspection's in five days. 1186 01:02:52,208 --> 01:02:53,792 I don't have the budget for anyone 1187 01:02:53,875 --> 01:02:55,625 other than that electrician. 1188 01:02:55,709 --> 01:02:58,208 Besides, Adam's not interested in some falling-down house 1189 01:02:58,291 --> 01:03:00,125 that might be home to an overnight family. 1190 01:03:00,208 --> 01:03:02,625 He's got a business of his own that he's building. 1191 01:03:02,709 --> 01:03:07,000 He's building that business, so he won't let his father down. 1192 01:03:07,083 --> 01:03:10,458 Warren Yeager. Yeah, he's hard to disappoint, 1193 01:03:10,542 --> 01:03:12,542 if you know what I mean. 1194 01:03:15,834 --> 01:03:18,875 To the best team in Wisconsin. Now go eat. 1195 01:03:21,417 --> 01:03:24,417 Ah, my boy. I didn't think you'd show up. 1196 01:03:24,500 --> 01:03:25,625 What, and miss all this? 1197 01:03:25,709 --> 01:03:27,041 Let me walk you around. 1198 01:03:27,125 --> 01:03:30,333 Yeah, actually, I just stopped by to tell you... 1199 01:03:30,417 --> 01:03:32,834 I put in the bid for that city job. 1200 01:03:32,917 --> 01:03:34,041 Hey! 1201 01:03:34,125 --> 01:03:35,834 Catherine! 1202 01:03:37,208 --> 01:03:40,041 Adam has put in for the city job. 1203 01:03:40,125 --> 01:03:43,625 Let's take him someplace special for dinner tonight to celebrate. 1204 01:03:43,709 --> 01:03:45,375 Let's do it up. 1205 01:03:45,458 --> 01:03:47,041 You okay? 1206 01:03:47,125 --> 01:03:48,500 Sure. 1207 01:03:48,583 --> 01:03:51,083 We only want what's best for you. 1208 01:03:58,125 --> 01:04:00,625 Uh, you know, actually, 1209 01:04:00,709 --> 01:04:03,291 can you tell Dad that I can't make it to dinner? 1210 01:04:03,375 --> 01:04:04,917 What? You just got here. 1211 01:04:05,000 --> 01:04:07,458 Another time. I'll see you later, Mom. 1212 01:04:13,166 --> 01:04:14,792 - Hi. - Hey. 1213 01:04:14,875 --> 01:04:18,125 So there's fresh coat of snow. 1214 01:04:18,208 --> 01:04:20,792 You still wanna go sledding? 1215 01:04:20,875 --> 01:04:22,875 I do happen to know the best hill in town. 1216 01:04:28,000 --> 01:04:29,709 You didn't have to come. 1217 01:04:29,792 --> 01:04:31,291 I wanted to. 1218 01:04:31,375 --> 01:04:32,959 Look, you moved on. It's okay. 1219 01:04:33,041 --> 01:04:35,417 I didn't. Melody... 1220 01:04:35,500 --> 01:04:37,542 Look, Nina's waiting on tests. 1221 01:04:37,625 --> 01:04:40,083 I could become the guardian of two girls soon, 1222 01:04:40,166 --> 01:04:42,166 and you didn't sign up for an instant family 1223 01:04:42,250 --> 01:04:43,935 with a girl that you don't even know if you like. 1224 01:04:43,959 --> 01:04:45,792 - I get it. - I do know. 1225 01:04:45,875 --> 01:04:47,875 I like you. 1226 01:04:47,959 --> 01:04:50,583 Listen, I didn't back out that night 1227 01:04:50,667 --> 01:04:52,542 because of the promise you made to Nina. 1228 01:04:52,625 --> 01:04:54,434 I mean, the truth is, I couldn't imagine how anyone 1229 01:04:54,458 --> 01:04:56,418 could take on an entire family that wasn't her own 1230 01:04:56,500 --> 01:04:58,291 and just throw away her life plan 1231 01:04:58,375 --> 01:05:01,750 until I realized that that's exactly what you asked me to do 1232 01:05:01,834 --> 01:05:04,375 on our first date. 1233 01:05:04,458 --> 01:05:07,041 You know, to chase my passion. 1234 01:05:08,250 --> 01:05:12,291 And I didn't do that because... 1235 01:05:12,375 --> 01:05:14,208 I don't have your guts. 1236 01:05:14,291 --> 01:05:15,417 That's not true. 1237 01:05:16,750 --> 01:05:18,500 No. 1238 01:05:18,583 --> 01:05:20,709 I lucked out in life. 1239 01:05:20,792 --> 01:05:22,667 I did. 1240 01:05:22,750 --> 01:05:24,959 And I didn't realize how much until I met you. 1241 01:05:25,041 --> 01:05:28,250 And yeah, the whole instant family thing is super daunting, 1242 01:05:28,333 --> 01:05:32,333 but when I'm with you, 1243 01:05:32,417 --> 01:05:36,625 all I know is that I am the most myself, 1244 01:05:36,709 --> 01:05:39,792 and I am clear about what I want. 1245 01:05:39,875 --> 01:05:42,875 And I don't want to own a car lot, 1246 01:05:42,959 --> 01:05:45,291 and I don't want to plan anything urban. 1247 01:05:45,375 --> 01:05:46,583 I just... 1248 01:05:46,667 --> 01:05:49,208 I want to go sledding with you. 1249 01:05:49,291 --> 01:05:50,834 That's all. 1250 01:05:50,917 --> 01:05:53,208 So what do you say? 1251 01:05:55,291 --> 01:05:57,917 I'll get my boots. 1252 01:05:58,000 --> 01:06:00,250 House is really coming together. Do you want any help? 1253 01:06:00,333 --> 01:06:01,834 No, I'm good. 1254 01:06:01,917 --> 01:06:03,709 Aren't you on like a tight deadline? 1255 01:06:03,792 --> 01:06:05,291 We could work after sledding. 1256 01:06:05,375 --> 01:06:07,667 No. Seriously, it's fine. Got it. 1257 01:06:07,750 --> 01:06:10,625 Why don't you like to accept help? 1258 01:06:10,709 --> 01:06:12,959 - What? I do. - When? 1259 01:06:13,041 --> 01:06:14,291 You help people all the time. 1260 01:06:14,375 --> 01:06:16,083 When do you let other people help you? 1261 01:06:16,166 --> 01:06:19,166 The way I grew up, asking for help never got you anything. 1262 01:06:20,458 --> 01:06:23,542 Okay, fine. Don't ask. I'll just offer. 1263 01:06:26,625 --> 01:06:28,208 You know, Holly, the older girl, 1264 01:06:28,291 --> 01:06:30,500 she likes to learn about construction, 1265 01:06:30,583 --> 01:06:32,625 so do you want to maybe knock on Nina's door 1266 01:06:32,709 --> 01:06:34,458 and see if they want to come sledding, 1267 01:06:34,542 --> 01:06:38,375 and then after you could show Holly some construction things? 1268 01:06:39,917 --> 01:06:41,709 Hmm. 1269 01:06:41,792 --> 01:06:43,875 I do have two sleds. 1270 01:06:52,500 --> 01:06:54,667 Just hear those sleigh bells jingling 1271 01:06:54,750 --> 01:06:56,875 Ring-ting-tingling too 1272 01:06:56,959 --> 01:06:58,917 Come on, it's lovely weather 1273 01:06:59,000 --> 01:07:02,000 For a sleigh ride together with you 1274 01:07:02,083 --> 01:07:04,000 Outside the snow is falling 1275 01:07:04,083 --> 01:07:06,709 And friends are calling yoo-hoo 1276 01:07:06,792 --> 01:07:08,417 Come on, it's lovely weather 1277 01:07:08,500 --> 01:07:11,583 For a sleigh ride together with you 1278 01:07:11,667 --> 01:07:14,750 Giddy-up, giddy-up Giddy-up, it's grand 1279 01:07:14,834 --> 01:07:16,500 Just holding your hand 1280 01:07:16,583 --> 01:07:18,083 This time, we'll go without him. 1281 01:07:18,166 --> 01:07:19,709 Hey, maybe when we're done, 1282 01:07:19,792 --> 01:07:21,750 we can all go back to my wood shop 1283 01:07:21,834 --> 01:07:24,208 and make something for Melody's house. 1284 01:07:25,542 --> 01:07:26,834 - Hey. - Hi. 1285 01:07:26,917 --> 01:07:28,875 - Look. - I know. 1286 01:07:32,709 --> 01:07:34,667 He's cute. 1287 01:07:34,750 --> 01:07:37,875 And he's really great with the girls. 1288 01:07:37,959 --> 01:07:40,375 I know. I think so too. 1289 01:07:40,458 --> 01:07:42,041 Yeah. 1290 01:07:42,125 --> 01:07:44,125 Mom, do you want a turn? 1291 01:07:44,208 --> 01:07:47,291 Uh, not today, honey, but have fun. 1292 01:07:48,625 --> 01:07:51,500 You all right? Do you want to go home? 1293 01:07:51,583 --> 01:07:55,000 Never! You kidding? I'm having way too much fun. 1294 01:07:56,083 --> 01:07:58,875 It's gonna blow your mind. 1295 01:08:00,667 --> 01:08:02,583 All right. 1296 01:08:05,125 --> 01:08:07,750 This is the best place ever. 1297 01:08:10,333 --> 01:08:13,041 This is amazing. 1298 01:08:16,333 --> 01:08:18,750 Are these sleds for babies? 1299 01:08:18,834 --> 01:08:22,208 No. I was gonna teach some kids at the library 1300 01:08:22,291 --> 01:08:25,500 how to make them, so I was practicing. 1301 01:08:28,375 --> 01:08:31,542 You can put some twine on them and hang them as an ornament. 1302 01:08:31,625 --> 01:08:35,375 Hey, who wants to make some shelves for Melody's house? 1303 01:08:35,458 --> 01:08:37,291 Yeah, you do. 1304 01:08:38,291 --> 01:08:40,375 Only if there's glitter. 1305 01:08:40,458 --> 01:08:41,959 Okay, all right. 1306 01:08:42,041 --> 01:08:44,625 - Can you cut it? - Yeah. 1307 01:08:47,625 --> 01:08:50,208 - Adam. - Wha... 1308 01:08:50,291 --> 01:08:53,125 Dad, wh... 1309 01:08:53,208 --> 01:08:56,041 Girls, it's getting kinda late. Maybe we should get going. 1310 01:08:56,125 --> 01:08:59,333 - Yeah, it's been a long day. - What about the shelves? 1311 01:08:59,417 --> 01:09:01,583 You guys can come back and finish them tomorrow. 1312 01:09:01,667 --> 01:09:03,625 So what's going on here? 1313 01:09:03,709 --> 01:09:05,375 Dad, these are my friends. 1314 01:09:05,458 --> 01:09:08,583 This is Nina and her daughters, Holly and Ivy. 1315 01:09:08,667 --> 01:09:11,875 - And this, um, is Melody. - Hi. 1316 01:09:11,959 --> 01:09:16,500 Adam's teaching us how to build Melody's house. 1317 01:09:16,583 --> 01:09:18,959 - To build her... - No, not build. 1318 01:09:19,041 --> 01:09:20,875 I have some projects, and... 1319 01:09:20,959 --> 01:09:23,083 - So you're contracting. - No, I'm just helping. 1320 01:09:23,166 --> 01:09:26,000 Adam had shelves for Melody here in his workshop, 1321 01:09:26,083 --> 01:09:28,125 - so we came here. - Oh. 1322 01:09:28,208 --> 01:09:29,917 - Let's go, girls. - Okay. 1323 01:09:30,000 --> 01:09:31,250 Okay. 1324 01:09:32,250 --> 01:09:34,542 - See you tomorrow. - Okay. 1325 01:09:34,625 --> 01:09:36,000 Bye. 1326 01:09:38,375 --> 01:09:39,500 Bye. 1327 01:09:57,959 --> 01:09:59,542 Adam, this is beautiful. 1328 01:10:03,917 --> 01:10:05,709 I had no idea. 1329 01:10:08,542 --> 01:10:10,208 - Thank you. - It is hot. 1330 01:10:10,291 --> 01:10:12,309 Yeah, Melody's house needs to be ready for the inspection 1331 01:10:12,333 --> 01:10:13,792 in five days, 1332 01:10:13,875 --> 01:10:16,166 so that the proceedings can move forward 1333 01:10:16,250 --> 01:10:18,458 in case the worst happens. 1334 01:10:18,542 --> 01:10:20,041 It's a big commitment she's making, 1335 01:10:20,125 --> 01:10:21,417 for somebody so young. 1336 01:10:21,500 --> 01:10:24,291 Yeah, well, you know, she was a foster kid. 1337 01:10:24,375 --> 01:10:28,709 She couldn't bear to see those kids taken into the system. 1338 01:10:28,792 --> 01:10:32,125 It's the Christmas spirit in a nutshell, 1339 01:10:32,208 --> 01:10:34,083 you know, making your house a home 1340 01:10:34,166 --> 01:10:36,417 and your car into a bookmobile. 1341 01:10:36,500 --> 01:10:38,333 The Wagoneer out there? 1342 01:10:38,417 --> 01:10:41,458 Oh, yeah. Yeah, she's very determined. 1343 01:10:42,500 --> 01:10:44,583 You like her. 1344 01:10:44,667 --> 01:10:46,291 Huh. 1345 01:10:46,375 --> 01:10:49,208 - I like all of them. - Hmm. 1346 01:10:49,291 --> 01:10:51,834 Hey, you never told me why you came to see me. 1347 01:10:51,917 --> 01:10:55,208 Uh... 1348 01:10:55,291 --> 01:10:57,750 I came to see your workshop. 1349 01:10:59,041 --> 01:11:01,250 Merry Christmas-Eve Eve, kiddo. 1350 01:11:02,250 --> 01:11:03,750 Thanks, Dad. 1351 01:11:03,834 --> 01:11:06,166 "He puzzled and puzzled until his puzzler was sore," 1352 01:11:06,250 --> 01:11:08,792 then the Grinch thought of something he hadn't before. 1353 01:11:08,875 --> 01:11:11,792 'Maybe Christmas, ' he thought, 'doesn't come from a store. 1354 01:11:11,875 --> 01:11:15,375 "Maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more.'" 1355 01:11:15,458 --> 01:11:18,083 - I love Dr. Seuss. - Me too 1356 01:11:18,166 --> 01:11:21,208 You can have my book. Books are for sharing. 1357 01:11:22,875 --> 01:11:24,667 You did that. 1358 01:11:24,750 --> 01:11:26,875 Dr. Seuss did that. 1359 01:11:26,959 --> 01:11:28,041 "And what happened then?" 1360 01:11:28,125 --> 01:11:31,583 Well, in Whoville, they say 1361 01:11:31,667 --> 01:11:35,542 that the Grinch's small heart 1362 01:11:35,625 --> 01:11:39,959 "grew three sizes that day." 1363 01:11:42,166 --> 01:11:47,417 Melody, before you go, I got you something. 1364 01:11:47,500 --> 01:11:50,250 For me? Why? 1365 01:11:57,208 --> 01:12:00,750 You had a family once that meant something to you, 1366 01:12:00,834 --> 01:12:03,083 and that's where those elves came from. 1367 01:12:03,166 --> 01:12:05,625 I wanted you to know that you have another one here 1368 01:12:05,709 --> 01:12:08,250 that you mean the world to. 1369 01:12:08,333 --> 01:12:10,000 - I'm sorry. - It's okay. 1370 01:12:10,083 --> 01:12:11,923 I'm not sure that's supposed to be my reaction. 1371 01:12:12,000 --> 01:12:14,166 It's okay. You moving next door 1372 01:12:14,250 --> 01:12:15,935 was the best thing that ever happened to us, 1373 01:12:15,959 --> 01:12:16,959 and I hope you know. 1374 01:12:17,000 --> 01:12:18,750 For me too. 1375 01:12:30,166 --> 01:12:31,375 Melody! 1376 01:12:31,458 --> 01:12:33,291 Time to wake up! 1377 01:12:39,125 --> 01:12:41,041 Surprise! 1378 01:12:42,667 --> 01:12:46,291 Uh, it is customary for a man to call first, 1379 01:12:46,375 --> 01:12:47,500 let a girl get dressed. 1380 01:12:47,583 --> 01:12:49,583 Well, that would ruin the surprise. 1381 01:12:51,041 --> 01:12:53,333 Okay, help me out here. What is happening? 1382 01:12:53,417 --> 01:12:56,166 If you're gonna get your house up to code before the 28th, 1383 01:12:56,250 --> 01:12:57,500 you're gonna need some help. 1384 01:12:58,542 --> 01:12:59,917 Okay. 1385 01:13:00,000 --> 01:13:02,291 So my crew and I, we have Christmas Eve off, 1386 01:13:02,375 --> 01:13:05,667 so we decided that we would be your present 1387 01:13:05,750 --> 01:13:07,976 and help you get your house up to code before the deadline. 1388 01:13:08,000 --> 01:13:12,166 And then I mentioned it to a few other people and, uh... 1389 01:13:12,250 --> 01:13:13,834 So go get dressed and leave 1390 01:13:13,917 --> 01:13:16,709 and then come back at the end of the day. 1391 01:13:16,792 --> 01:13:19,542 No. This isn't some makeover show, 1392 01:13:19,625 --> 01:13:21,000 where the family leaves 1393 01:13:21,083 --> 01:13:23,166 and then you yell, "Surprise!" and they come back. 1394 01:13:23,250 --> 01:13:26,000 No, this is my house, and I have the chops to work on it, 1395 01:13:26,083 --> 01:13:28,000 so I will get dressed, 1396 01:13:28,083 --> 01:13:29,768 but then I'm breaking out my hammer and my nails. 1397 01:13:29,792 --> 01:13:31,500 Okay, you heard the lady. 1398 01:13:31,583 --> 01:13:34,125 Everybody, come on. All right! 1399 01:13:36,500 --> 01:13:39,750 You better watch out You better not cry 1400 01:13:39,834 --> 01:13:43,041 You better not pout I'm telling you why 1401 01:13:43,125 --> 01:13:47,709 Santa Claus is coming to town 1402 01:13:49,875 --> 01:13:52,917 He's making a list and checking it twice 1403 01:13:53,000 --> 01:13:54,625 He's gonna find out... 1404 01:13:54,709 --> 01:13:56,000 Okay, start picking wall colors. 1405 01:13:56,083 --> 01:13:58,041 You're our designer, right? 1406 01:13:59,166 --> 01:14:01,125 I really like pink. 1407 01:14:02,667 --> 01:14:04,500 You're really good with them, you know that? 1408 01:14:04,583 --> 01:14:06,458 I had good parents. 1409 01:14:06,542 --> 01:14:07,917 It shows. 1410 01:14:09,125 --> 01:14:10,750 It does. 1411 01:14:11,959 --> 01:14:13,458 Thank you. 1412 01:14:13,542 --> 01:14:15,875 But I wouldn't leave Ivy alone with that tablet. 1413 01:14:15,959 --> 01:14:17,500 - Oh, yep. - Yeah. 1414 01:14:17,583 --> 01:14:20,291 All right, okay, okay. What do you think? 1415 01:14:20,375 --> 01:14:21,959 Yeah, okay. 1416 01:14:22,041 --> 01:14:24,125 I'm telling you why 1417 01:14:24,208 --> 01:14:26,542 Santa Claus is coming... 1418 01:14:26,625 --> 01:14:28,333 - Careful. - Ready? 1419 01:14:28,417 --> 01:14:29,750 - Easy, easy. - Almost, almost. 1420 01:14:29,834 --> 01:14:31,000 Watch your toes! 1421 01:14:32,083 --> 01:14:34,166 - Good job. - Okay. 1422 01:14:34,250 --> 01:14:36,792 Can we bring over Betty? 1423 01:14:36,875 --> 01:14:39,417 No, not to a construction site. 1424 01:14:39,500 --> 01:14:41,667 Plus, I'm more of a cat person. 1425 01:14:41,750 --> 01:14:42,834 What'd you just say? 1426 01:14:42,917 --> 01:14:45,083 Uh, yeah, I'm a cat person. 1427 01:14:45,166 --> 01:14:47,667 I have a pair at home, Hickory and Dickory. 1428 01:14:48,750 --> 01:14:51,458 Hey, I have a special project. 1429 01:14:51,542 --> 01:14:53,166 Just you and me. You in, kiddo? 1430 01:14:53,250 --> 01:14:56,250 Okay. I heard that they need you in the kitchen, 1431 01:14:56,333 --> 01:14:59,208 so can you just get out of here? 1432 01:14:59,291 --> 01:15:00,500 Okay, grab that side. 1433 01:15:00,583 --> 01:15:01,875 - We can do this. - Here you go. 1434 01:15:01,959 --> 01:15:04,083 Thank you. 1435 01:15:04,166 --> 01:15:07,166 So how you doing? 1436 01:15:07,250 --> 01:15:09,250 You seem a little bit overwhelmed. 1437 01:15:09,333 --> 01:15:11,208 Oh, it's just, it's weird. 1438 01:15:11,291 --> 01:15:14,291 I spent my whole life accepting that I would do it alone, 1439 01:15:14,375 --> 01:15:16,583 without ever expecting help. 1440 01:15:16,667 --> 01:15:18,834 And then you moved to Chippewa Falls. 1441 01:15:18,917 --> 01:15:20,959 Then people show up, 1442 01:15:21,041 --> 01:15:23,375 open their hearts, offer to help. 1443 01:15:25,375 --> 01:15:26,458 Elves. 1444 01:15:26,542 --> 01:15:29,417 You have elves in your home. 1445 01:15:29,500 --> 01:15:32,291 I do! I have Santa's elves! 1446 01:15:35,875 --> 01:15:37,667 The Book Elf. 1447 01:15:37,750 --> 01:15:39,208 That's what I'll call my bookmobile. 1448 01:15:39,291 --> 01:15:41,250 "The elf that brings a book to your shelf." 1449 01:15:41,333 --> 01:15:42,417 Oh, that's perfect. 1450 01:15:42,500 --> 01:15:45,125 - Really? - I love it, yeah. 1451 01:15:45,208 --> 01:15:47,375 I like it too. 1452 01:15:47,458 --> 01:15:50,125 Santa Claus is coming 1453 01:15:50,208 --> 01:15:55,667 To town 1454 01:15:56,917 --> 01:15:58,709 - Okay, okay. - Okay. 1455 01:15:58,792 --> 01:16:00,417 - You ready? - Mm-hmm. 1456 01:16:05,000 --> 01:16:06,250 Adam... 1457 01:16:07,834 --> 01:16:11,959 It is 100% safe and 100% up to code 1458 01:16:12,041 --> 01:16:14,041 before the 28th. 1459 01:16:15,000 --> 01:16:16,583 Oh, my gosh. 1460 01:16:17,875 --> 01:16:19,709 See that? 1461 01:16:19,792 --> 01:16:23,250 Oh, this is the best Christmas present I've ever gotten. 1462 01:16:23,333 --> 01:16:27,250 I mean, you... You've all just changed my life. 1463 01:16:27,333 --> 01:16:29,750 Actually, there is one more present. 1464 01:16:29,834 --> 01:16:31,917 - What? - Mm-hmm. 1465 01:16:35,083 --> 01:16:36,250 What? 1466 01:16:39,000 --> 01:16:40,959 For reading books. 1467 01:16:52,291 --> 01:16:54,875 I don't know how I'm ever gonna repay you for this. 1468 01:16:54,959 --> 01:16:58,709 You offered an incredible gift to others. 1469 01:16:58,792 --> 01:17:01,625 Someone needed to do that for you. 1470 01:17:03,041 --> 01:17:07,625 No payment necessary. 1471 01:17:07,709 --> 01:17:09,875 Thank you. 1472 01:17:09,959 --> 01:17:12,208 - Hello! - Hmm? 1473 01:17:12,291 --> 01:17:13,917 Dad, hi. 1474 01:17:14,000 --> 01:17:15,333 Mom! 1475 01:17:15,417 --> 01:17:18,542 - Hey, what, uh... - Is it gift-giving time? 1476 01:17:18,625 --> 01:17:21,500 Hi. This is... You know my dad. This is my mom, Catherine. 1477 01:17:21,583 --> 01:17:23,000 Hi. 1478 01:17:23,083 --> 01:17:25,792 Our family has a tradition of opening one present 1479 01:17:25,875 --> 01:17:27,333 on Christmas Eve, 1480 01:17:27,417 --> 01:17:29,542 so we brought you a present. 1481 01:17:29,625 --> 01:17:31,750 Who, me? 1482 01:17:31,834 --> 01:17:33,583 Is this something else? 1483 01:17:33,667 --> 01:17:35,291 No, I am as clueless as you are. 1484 01:17:35,375 --> 01:17:37,625 Grab coats. It's cold out. 1485 01:17:37,709 --> 01:17:41,000 - Okay. - Okay, let's go. 1486 01:17:41,083 --> 01:17:43,542 So Adam told us what you were trying to put together, 1487 01:17:43,625 --> 01:17:45,225 and that you were gonna make a bookmobile 1488 01:17:45,250 --> 01:17:46,917 out of a '90s Wagoneer? 1489 01:17:47,000 --> 01:17:49,875 Uh, to start, anyway. 1490 01:17:49,959 --> 01:17:52,166 We thought you should think bigger, 1491 01:17:52,250 --> 01:17:55,333 maybe with a fully equipped Sprinter van. 1492 01:17:55,417 --> 01:17:57,583 What? 1493 01:17:57,667 --> 01:17:59,875 Donated by a local dealership. 1494 01:17:59,959 --> 01:18:01,417 No, no. I... 1495 01:18:01,500 --> 01:18:04,458 I could not possibly accept this. It's... 1496 01:18:04,542 --> 01:18:06,125 No, no, of course you can. 1497 01:18:06,208 --> 01:18:08,959 Help where help is needed, right? 1498 01:18:09,041 --> 01:18:11,458 I bet you didn't think you had a whole community 1499 01:18:11,542 --> 01:18:12,875 ready to step up. 1500 01:18:12,959 --> 01:18:14,583 It's too much. 1501 01:18:14,667 --> 01:18:16,500 Take a look inside. 1502 01:18:28,333 --> 01:18:30,208 This is amazing. 1503 01:18:30,291 --> 01:18:32,792 Maybe you could outfit it with benches or shelves 1504 01:18:32,875 --> 01:18:34,750 or some of your other incredible work. 1505 01:18:34,834 --> 01:18:37,750 It could be a showcase for your new business. 1506 01:18:37,834 --> 01:18:39,000 Custom woodwork. 1507 01:18:39,083 --> 01:18:40,500 What are you... 1508 01:18:40,583 --> 01:18:42,625 We spent a long time pushing you 1509 01:18:42,709 --> 01:18:45,041 because we wanted you to be practical, 1510 01:18:45,125 --> 01:18:47,750 and we knew you were such a gifted salesman, 1511 01:18:47,834 --> 01:18:51,125 but what we forgot was salespeople work best 1512 01:18:51,208 --> 01:18:53,500 when they sell what they love. 1513 01:18:53,583 --> 01:18:55,458 And you love building beautiful things. 1514 01:18:55,542 --> 01:18:58,041 Which you're already successful at. 1515 01:18:58,125 --> 01:19:00,834 How can we stand in the way? 1516 01:19:00,917 --> 01:19:04,709 I-I don't understand. I mean, why would you do this? 1517 01:19:04,792 --> 01:19:06,291 We hardly know each other. 1518 01:19:06,375 --> 01:19:09,709 We don't, but we know our son, 1519 01:19:09,792 --> 01:19:12,792 and you have inspired him. 1520 01:19:12,875 --> 01:19:17,333 My parents have suggested that I build some custom benches 1521 01:19:17,417 --> 01:19:20,458 and shelves for your books and for your visitors, 1522 01:19:20,542 --> 01:19:24,166 start to expand my woodworking business. 1523 01:19:24,250 --> 01:19:26,875 So I'll do some data management... 1524 01:19:26,959 --> 01:19:29,750 And I'll do some corporate construction... 1525 01:19:29,834 --> 01:19:32,542 - Until both of our passions... - Get off the ground. 1526 01:19:32,625 --> 01:19:36,959 Because sometimes dreams take a little time. 1527 01:19:37,041 --> 01:19:41,000 But sometimes Christmas gives them a little extra push. 1528 01:19:53,458 --> 01:19:55,417 Knapp-Larson family, follow me. 1529 01:19:55,500 --> 01:19:56,709 Okay. 1530 01:20:00,125 --> 01:20:03,166 That Christmas was the best one of my life, 1531 01:20:03,250 --> 01:20:04,834 the first with a family I knew 1532 01:20:04,917 --> 01:20:07,333 would be a part of my life forever. 1533 01:20:07,417 --> 01:20:09,083 All right, here we go. One... 1534 01:20:09,166 --> 01:20:11,000 - Hurry! - Two... 1535 01:20:11,083 --> 01:20:14,041 Three! 1536 01:20:14,125 --> 01:20:17,458 Nina fought so hard, but she passed before summer, 1537 01:20:17,542 --> 01:20:19,500 and I became the girls' guardian. 1538 01:20:19,583 --> 01:20:21,959 And now with Your Honor's approval, 1539 01:20:22,041 --> 01:20:27,208 I'm petitioning to adopt Holly and Ivy permanently. 1540 01:20:28,583 --> 01:20:30,458 Is this what you want? 1541 01:20:33,625 --> 01:20:35,333 Yes, Your Honor. 1542 01:20:35,417 --> 01:20:37,792 Is there anything you want to add? 1543 01:20:39,625 --> 01:20:43,041 We loved our mom so much, and we miss her every day, 1544 01:20:43,125 --> 01:20:46,875 but Melody made a home for us, and she's our family too. 1545 01:20:46,959 --> 01:20:49,166 She's our family now. 1546 01:20:49,250 --> 01:20:52,333 The adoption of Holly and Ivy Larson 1547 01:20:52,417 --> 01:20:54,625 by Melody Knapp is approved. 1548 01:21:06,250 --> 01:21:07,667 Betty! 1549 01:21:11,125 --> 01:21:14,083 - Betty! - Betty? 1550 01:21:18,250 --> 01:21:20,083 - Hi. - Aw... 1551 01:21:20,166 --> 01:21:21,834 We get to open one on Christmas Eve. 1552 01:21:21,917 --> 01:21:23,166 This one's for you. 1553 01:21:23,250 --> 01:21:25,166 Me? 1554 01:21:26,542 --> 01:21:28,083 Okay. 1555 01:21:31,875 --> 01:21:34,166 You guys... 1556 01:21:35,667 --> 01:21:38,166 - I built the frame myself. - And I decorated it. 1557 01:21:38,250 --> 01:21:40,041 It's amazing, you guys. 1558 01:21:40,125 --> 01:21:41,834 I love it. Thank you. 1559 01:21:47,208 --> 01:21:48,709 Hey. 1560 01:21:48,792 --> 01:21:52,834 I might have an early Christmas present too tonight. 1561 01:21:55,125 --> 01:21:56,333 What do you think? 1562 01:22:03,750 --> 01:22:05,709 Yeah? Okay. 1563 01:22:10,041 --> 01:22:11,333 A toast? 1564 01:22:11,417 --> 01:22:12,667 Cool. 1565 01:22:16,083 --> 01:22:18,583 Your mom may not be here in all the ways that we wanted, 1566 01:22:18,667 --> 01:22:21,625 but she's here in every other way possible 1567 01:22:21,709 --> 01:22:24,709 because she taught me about love... 1568 01:22:24,792 --> 01:22:26,709 and family... 1569 01:22:26,792 --> 01:22:30,083 and giving and accepting help where it's needed. 1570 01:22:30,166 --> 01:22:33,500 And I'm gonna do my best to carry that forward with me, 1571 01:22:33,583 --> 01:22:36,375 everything she shared with me. 1572 01:22:36,458 --> 01:22:37,333 To Nina. 1573 01:22:37,417 --> 01:22:39,250 - To Nina. - To Mom! 1574 01:22:42,792 --> 01:22:44,333 Mmm! 1575 01:22:44,417 --> 01:22:45,875 And now... 1576 01:22:45,959 --> 01:22:47,917 we dance. 1577 01:22:48,000 --> 01:22:49,375 5, 6, 7, 8! 114536

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