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[uplifting music]

I think the Nav's off.

No, because it keeps
telling me to turn left
but there's no left.

It's just woods.

Because I'm looking at it.
There's no road.

This guy in Denver told me

I could cut
an hour off the drive
and be there by one.

That's the whole point
of me taking

this shortcut
in the first place.

Listen, just call Shane
and tell him
I'll be there by three.

I'll only need 30 minutes
with Mr. Everett

and he would be back
on the slopes by four.

I got this. All right?

Everything's going
according to plan.

Oh, sh--

[tires screeching]

[crashing]

[sighs]

[cell phone buzzing]

Hey, Janice?

Yeah. Listen, I'll have
to call you right back.

No, everything's fine.
It is great.

I think I found
that shortcut.

This is your fault.

What are you doing
in the middle of the road?

What are you
looking at?

You must be Ethan.

- Yes.
- I'm Connie.

Nice to meet you, Connie.
We spoke on the phone.

Quite a few times.

Sorry, I don't mean
to be a nuisance

but I am up against
a tight deadline.

Well, I'm here now.

Great.

Man, you sure did do a number
on this baby, didn't you?

Yeah, it's a rental.

You got to be careful
with these turns.

I'll keep that in mind.

So should we--

Heck of a way
to spend your holiday
stuck out here in the cold.

Yeah, I'm just passing
through on business.

Well, lucky for us,
I got a thermos

full of hot chocolate
in the rig.

My hubby
makes it from scratch.

He adds a little chili powder
along with the cinnamon.

Gives it a nice little kick.

I got some delicious
Milano cookies too.

That's great.
Hey, listen, ehm--

Oh, who are you?

Aren't you a handsome fellow?

Yes, you are.

What's his name?

I have no idea.

He needs a bath, though.

Yeah so do I.
Hey, Connie, listen please.

I don't mean to be rude

but I really need to get
to Summit Escape ski resort
like right now.

Ooh, that's a three hour trip,
even in good conditions.

Exactly.
So if you don't mind,
can we get a move on?

[cell phone buzzing]

Sorry, I need to take this.
It's my boss's assistant.

Do you want to get a move on
or you want to take
a phone call?

Hey, Janice. Yeah!

No, everything's going great.

No, I'm just
taking it easy
on the road

but I'll be there.

Where do you think
you're going?

You coming?

Yeah, I'm coming.

I guess he's
coming with us.

[whimsical music playing]

Where's my cup?

Thanks.

You sure
you don't want some?
I got an extra cup.

No I'm good. Thanks.

How much further?

You really are in a hurry.

Cookie?

So, where are you from?

- Chicago.
- Chicago?

Well, you're a long way
from home

especially at Christmas time.

Your family
must be missing you.

Tell me about it.
What do you do in Chicago?

Strategic consulting.

What's that?

We work
with large organizations

to help them run
more efficiently.

Wow. What brings you
out here?

I'm supposed to be
giving this presentation
up in at the Summit Escape.

We're chasing
this huge client,
Gordon Everett.

- Gordon Everett?
- Yeah.

Never heard of him.

Well, anyway, none of this
was part of the plan.

Well, you broke down
in the right place.

You're gonna love
Beacon Hills.

[festive music playing]

Here we are.

Beacon Hills.

It may be a small town,
but we do Christmas big.

Everyone comes alive
with the holiday spirit.

It's Christmas
like none other.

Charming, isn't it?

Um...

It's a little bit
over the top,
wouldn't you say?

We like to celebrate
the season.

How? By going broke.

What's that supposed to mean?

No, I just mean, you know,

if they scale back on the
declarations a little bit

they have more money
for inventory
or better marketing.

I imagine the margins
are pretty tight around here.

Well, you should
see it at night.

- Wait. What are you doing?
- Hey, Bob.

Hang it straight if you're
going to hang it at all.

Oh, you think
you could do better?

With my eyes closed.

- Come on up here then.
- All right, I will.

No, no. Connie,
we got to keep moving.

Bob. Hey,
she's just kidding.
It looks great.

- It's perfect.
- You see?

Yeah, I can.
That's the problem.

Get out of here.
I'll see you at the BASH.

I'll see you
at the BASH too.

Oh, tomorrow night is
our annual Jingle Bell BASH.

The whole town pitches in.

The whole town?

Yeah, it's really
something to see.

I bet.

Light's green.

[whining]

I just need
your Johnny Hancock here
and you're free to go.

All right.

Thank you.

Which way to the nearest
rent-a-car place?

Do you see that road there?

To get back
to the Highway
take a left.

Head south
for about 90 miles.

Airport will be
to your right.

Ninety miles?

Now, if it is
a used car you want

Dan Buxley at Buxley Auto
will give you
a heck of a deal.

Tell him Connie sent you.

How long to fix this car?

Not sure yet.

I have to order a part
it will take a few days
with Christmas and all.

A few days?

I was supposed to be
at Summit Escape
about an hour ago.

- I'll just call an Uber.
-[giggles]

Look around.
Does it look like we have
ride share around here?

We don't even have taxis.

I hate to break it to you,

but I think you might be stuck
here for the holidays.

No, I'll find a way out.

- You could take a bus.
- Okay, cool.

The station is
just a few blocks
away to your right.

You can't miss it.

All right.
Thank you.

Merry Christmas.

[festive melody playing]

[dog barks]

- Excuse me.
- How can I help you, friend?

I really need to get
to Summit Escape.

Sure thing. We got a line
that goes that way.

Thank you.
You have no idea.

I thought I was going
to be stuck here.

I'm afraid the company does
have a strict no pets policy.

Can't take care
your buddy there.

- Oh, no, he's not mine.
-[dog whines]

Does he know that?

[dog whines]

Yeah, just one
ticket, please.

Okay.

Well, it looks like the next
bus to the Summit Escape

leaves...
December 26 at 10 AM.

Wait, December 26?

That's three days from now.

You missed the bus today
and that's the last one
till after Christmas.

It is Christmas.

Oh, is it Christmas time?

I thought the local
craft store had exploded.

Thank you.

[gasps and whines]

Leave me alone.

Can't you find
somebody else to bother?

You've already done enough.

[whines]

Your dog's pretty cute.

Oh, he's not my do--

Hi, I'm Ethan.

Listen, I know this is
gonna sound really strange

but I'm supposed to be up
at the Summer Escape
Ski Resort

and my car broke down.

I was wondering
if you could give me a ride.

I'll pay 100 bucks
plus gas money

and I'm a pretty easy company.

- I have family in--
- 200 bucks.

I'm sorry, I can't.

Three hundred bucks?

Okay, 500

and you could keep the dog.

This is all your fault.

I had a plan and you ruined it
by jumping in front of my car.

I should be
closing the deal

not stuck in the middle
of a winter snow globe
cut off from civilization.

[whines]

Don't look at me like that.

All right, all right.
I'm sorry man.

I guess we're both
just stuck here.

I didn't mean to take
my frustration out on you.

This day is just really
falling off a cliff.

Hello.

Hello.

Doctor Price is in the back
with my mom.

They'll be out soon.

Thank you.

You should get
your dog a collar.

He's not min--

Good idea.

What's his name?

I don't know.

You should get him
one of those too.

Thank you so much,
Dr. Price.

I really appreciate it.

You are going
to be just fine.

How many litters
have you had now?

Gosh, eight.

Exactly. You know I'm only
just a phone call away.

[thud]

Let me get that.

Um...

Where did you come from?

Over there.

Dr. Price,
I made this for you.

Let me see.

Oh my gosh.

This is beautiful, Charlotte.
Thank you.

So I heard a little rumor
that you might be keeping
one of Maggie's puppies.

My mom said it's okay.

You do know that's
a big responsibility.

Yes, ma'am.
But I'm ready.

I bet you are.
Thank you, Charlotte.

And how can I help you?

His dog needs a collar,
and a name.

He's not--
Never mind.

Sorry, I can--

Oh, yea. Here it go.

You look good.

No, I... I mean,
your balance looks--

You--

Solid.

Let's go
to the car, honey.

I can take it
for you. Yeah.

Thank you.

Sure.

What a gentleman.

He's kind of hot.

Okay, Helen, thank you
so much for coming by.

Good luck with the litters.
I'm sure it'll be fine.

And Charlotte,
thank you so much.

Aren't you handsome too.

Where do you come from, huh?

So he doesn't have a name,
but do you?

I'm Ethan.

Ethan? Foster.

Foster.
That's nice.

So what brings you in
on this lovely
Christmas Eve Eve?

Well, I was
driving up Route 12

and this little guy
decided to jump out
in front of my car.

- Oh, no.
- Yeah.

Ran me off the road
right into a tree

and has been following me
around ever since.

I don't know where else
to bring him.

Well, I'm glad you're okay.

Come on back.
Let's see what we can do.

Come on.

So where did you say
you found him? Route 12?

Yeah, about 20 miles
south of town.

Oh, 12 gets windy.

Yeah, I was looking
for a shortcut.

Shortcut to?

Summit Escape.

I'm supposed to be closing
a business deal today.

Oh wow.
Your boss has you working
right up until Christmas, huh?

Well, you're working
right until Christmas.

Touche.

All right.
He is not chipped.

Okay, let's see if anybody's
reported you missing.

So are you moving in
or moving out?

Oh, in.

I just got to town in June.

The clinic's only been open
about six months.

It's a work in progress.

Is that a Greenwater Jazz
Festival poster?

It is.

What do you know
about Greenwater?

One of the oldest festivals
in the world.

Invitation only.
Way off the beaten path?

- My dad played there once.
- No way.

My parents used to
take us every summer.

- What'd your dad play?
- Piano.

He never did quite well enough
to make much of a living

but he played Greenwater.

We used to stay at this
creaky bed and breakfast
right on the riverfront.

When I tell you,
they had the best

[both] cinnamon pancakes.

We used to eat there
all the time.

- Really?
- Yes.

I wonder if
we were ever there
at the same time.

Wow.

Small world.

Yeah.

Hey, I know this is
a real long shot but I...

I don't suppose
you can give me a ride

to Summit Escape today,
could you?

I can pay.

Sorry, I don't drive.

- You don't drive?
- Never needed to learn.

I grew up
in New York City.

Okay, so there is nothing
on our friend here.

What's up with you, pup?

Do you have a family
or you just fall
right out of the sky?

He likes you.

Sometimes the right animal
just walks into your life
when you need it most.

Maybe this guy's
a little Christmas magic.

Well, I don't want
a magic Christmas dog.

Maybe you need one.

[cell phone buzzing]

Sorry, I got to take this.

Thanks for helping out
with the dog.

Hope you find his owner.

It was a pleasure meeting you.

Hey Janice,
I may have hit a snag.

I'm going to have
to spend a night here.

Call Shane and see
if I can get a meeting
with Mr. Everett tomorrow.

Yes, I know
it's Christmas Eve.

[dog whines]

Merry Christmas.
How can I make
your day better?

Unless you can find me
a ride to Summit Escape
I'm not sure you can.

No, sorry.

I work until midnight.

Maybe tomorrow?

We're due for some real snow
in the mountains tonight.

Mountains? Wait, I thought
this was the mountains.

High altitude, more snow.

We'll probably
close down the roads.

You have got to be kidding me.

How about a room?

Your luck.
We have one room left.

- The honeymoon suite.
- Great.

Sounds like heaven.

[keyboard clicking]

[Christmas music playing]

[sighs]

Unbelievable.

[puffs]

Okay.

[camera clicks]

Good boy.

Yeah, I'm sorry, mom.

I'm sure you are having
a great time.

Nothing like
a warm weather Christmas.

No, Mom,
I don't need any money.

Well, sick animals
don't take holidays.

Plus, people just need
to know that I'm here.

Also, I kind of met someone.

Oh, he's very handsome.

He's got this, like,

dark brown hair and, like,
the most amazing eyes.

Kind of an old soul.

Yeah, I think
you'd like him.

Oh, I don't know his name.

I just took him home
and put him in bed.

-[dog whines]
-[Foster laughs]

Mom, I'm kidding.

No, Mom, he's a dog.
He's a stray.

I can't help myself.

Okay.
Thanks for calling.

I love you too. Bye.

Get you anything else?

Depends.

Know any one
that can give me a ride

to Summit Escape
this afternoon?

Sorry, handsome.
They got a bunch of snow
up there last night.

The roads will be closed
until tomorrow, at least.

But you won't find
a better place

to spend Christmas Eve
than Beacon Hills.

It looks like
you found a friend.

Please, do whatever
you got to do

to give me some time
with him tomorrow.

I know it's Christmas.

No, I will find
a way out of here.

One way or another.

Yeah.

Thank you, Janice.

What scam
are you two running?

I turn my back
for two seconds

and this Houdini's
out of my office.

Now, I see you two
here together.

This is getting
a little suspicious.

All right, you caught us.

We were headed straight
for the border.

I hope you found
your ride yet.

No. Apparently there's snow up
in the mountains

so I might actually
be stuck here forever.

Well, that's perfect.
You can help me post these.

Come on.

Man, you guys really love
Christmas, don't you?

And you don't?

No, I like Christmas
just fine.

It's just a lot of work
and really a waste of time.

I'd rather use my time
getting ahead, you know,

maintaining my edge.

So what's this big deal
you're working
on to Summit Escape?

Oh, come on.
Who am I going to tell?

Vicki at the quilt shop?

I work for
a strategic consulting firm.

For the past five years,
my boss has been on a mission

to win back
one of our biggest clients.

A consortium of corporate
real estate companies.

Sounds fascinating.

Well, this year,
he added an incentive.

Whoever can close out
the deal by year's end

gets promoted
into the inner circle.

And that's somewhere
you want to be.

Bingo.

It turns out
the client just hired

a buddy of mine
from business school.

So for the last six months,
I have been laying
the foundation

and they are finally
ready to sign

pending this final
presentation to the CEO.

Who's up in Summit Escape
for the holidays.

Exactly.

Meanwhile, I'm stuck here

in a gift wrapped episode
of The Twilight Zone.

Why don't you just do
a video conference?

No, this guy is old school.

He wouldn't go for that.

Plus, I really need
to talk to him in person.

I know if
I get a face-to-face
I can close the deal.

Can I ask you a question?

Sure.

This work you do,

does it make you happy?

As much as any other job,
I guess.

It's all a part
of my master plan.

Which is...

World domination.

[giggles]

Truth is,

I've been passed over
for a promotion a few times.

My boss seems to think
I don't have killer instinct.

I don't know
if that's such a bad thing.

Well, now's my chance
to prove him wrong.

All right, here we go.

Thank you.

So what about you?

Did you always
want to be a vet?

Oh, no.
I had a master plan too.

Well, my parents did.

My life was all supposed
to go a certain way.

I had to go
to the right schools

and have the right job

with the right man
from the right family.

All kind of planned out

in a nice straight
pre-determined life.

So what happened?

It wasn't really my life.

You know,
like I wasn't choosing it.

So when the right man
from the right family proposed

I realized that
that was my last chance

to kind of figure out
who I was

and chart my own path,

so that's what I did.

Like you blew up your life?

Yeah, sure,

but it wasn't
really my life.

Still, that's a lot
to walk away from.

You must really
like animals.

I do.

I do, but I think
that I like more

so what animals
do to people.

No, really.
They encourage us
to be more compassionate

and take care
of each other.

You know, they teach us
to be more present

and live in the moment
without judgment or regret.

Pets make people better.

Yeah, I get that but...

Why here?

I did vet school
down in Denver.

A friend and I
had internships in Aspen

and we used to drive through
Beacon Hills every week.

First, we started
stopping for coffee
then lunch.

Started chatting
with the people,

and kind of just
fell in love with it.

Well, it's definitely
not New York.

They do still have
this thing called airplanes.

I've lived
a big city lifestyle.

There's just something
about this place.

I don't know
if it's the trees

the air, the people,

but it all has a way
of drawing you in
and getting you home.

I do recognize
how cheesy that sounds.

Very cheesy.

I'll be honest,
but it suits you.

The town,
not the cheesiness.

[dog barks]

Where you going?

There's a sledding hill
over there.

I don't have boots.

[children voices in distance]

Wow.

It looks like so much fun.

Pretty cool, right?

I guess so.

Listen, we should probably
start heading back.

- Got a few things--
- Okay, I'm going now.

Foster,
where are you going?

Ethan, it's Christmas Eve.
Forget your plans.

Hey, you guys.
Mind if I give it a try?

[child] Watch out.

Hey, can you--
Thank you.

I haven't done
this in years.

Wish me luck.

[whoops]

What?

Stop looking at me like that.

Hey, do you want to try?
It's really fun.

No, I'm fine.

I'm not really dressed
for all that.

It's just snow.

[screams]

I bet she'd be impressed.

I'm not trying
to impress her.

Barely know her.

Listen, if you're scared,
you can just bail
part-way down.

- I'm not scared.
- Yeah, okay.

[Foster laughing]

That was awesome.

Whoo. Okay.

Ethan, what are you doing?

Don't worry, I got this.

Telling me I'm scared.

She doesn't know
who she's talking to.

- You want a push?
- No, no.

I just need
a second to gather--

Woah, woah, woah.

[Ethan screams]

Ethan watch out for the--

[screams]

Great.

[gasps]

[barks]

[laughs]
That was amazing.

Sure doesn't feel amazing.

You're bleeding.

Well, that's just great.

Come on.
Let's get you up.

That was not a good idea.

Yeah, but it was fun, though.

- Here you go.
- Thank you.

See how he did that?

Just so smooth.

You're not helping.

[giggles] Let's go.

Come on. Good boy.

So how's he doing doc?
He gonna make it?

No, he'll be all right.
He may lose the nose,
though.

Very funny.

How did he go?

Oh, total lift off.
Never seen anything like it.

What?
Impressive.

That hill is a menace.

Yeah, but you took a risk.
That's all that matters.

And look what
that risk got me.

Excuse him.
He can be a bit of a grinch.

I am not.

You are too,
Mr. I don't like Christmas.

I told you,
I like Christmas just fine.

No, you like to complain
about Christmas.

What did you call it?
A waste of time, was it?

Christmas? Wow.

Okay, now you're exaggerating.

I mean, but it is
everywhere here.

Well, that is true.
We do go all out.

Yeah, but he
doesn't go at all.

Just because I don't
liquidate all my assets

every December
doesn't mean

I don't have great
Christmas memories
from when I was a kid.

Yeah, okay.
Please, give us one.

Okay.

Every Christmas morning,

I would wake up to
the smell of my mother's
sweet potato pies.

She would always make two.

One for me,
and one for my father.

And he and I would decorate
them with frosting.

She would be the judge
of which one was best.

Of course,
she always picked mine.

Even though we all knew
my dads were better.

My dad was always out
chasing gigs.

Mom worked a lot.

It was one of the few times
I can remember
all of us together.

Just happy.

That actually
sounds amazing.

Really was.

[cell phone buzzes]

I really should get going.

Hold on. Let me fix you
through some lunch.

No, no, it's okay, really.

No, no. I whipped up some
chicken stew last night.

Old family recipe, guaranteed
to cure all your ills.

Can it get me
to Summit Escape?

That I don't know.
Never tried.

Jingle jingle.
Where's my man?

In here with
a patient hun.

He's touch and go.

Well, well.

Who finally punched you?

Nobody.

Don't look at me.

I just met him.

I fell.

[all laughing]

I heard he flew.

It was awesome.

So, how's the car coming?

Not so good.
Waiting on that part
from the warehouse.

It's going to take
a few more days.

[cell phone buzzes]

I should probably
take this.

Thank you again,
Dr. Mills.
I really appreciate it.

And sorry for imposing.

No, no problem at all.

Any friend of Fosters,
and hey...

Call me Howard.

Good seeing you again.

Merry Christmas.

I'm going to take this.

Stop it.

It's not what you think.

- What do we think?
- I don't know.

- Here you go.
- What are these for?

One, two.

For the big BASH tonight.
Kind of like VIP tickets.

I assume
I'll see you both there.

Why would he come?

Because you're
going to invite him.

Fos, Fos.
In case you hadn't noticed,

Beacon Hills
is a pretty small place.

Not exactly crawling
in eligible bachelors
around here.

Yeah, I guess
it's a good thing
I'm not really looking.

I'm just saying,
the man's in town
and not going to do--

- Howard.
- What?

I gotta go.
Thank you.

- Okay.
- I will see you later.

Yeah.

You don't have
to walk me back.

It's on my way.

What?

Nothing.

I just--

I don't understand
how a kid that thought
Christmas was so magical

turns to this guy
who is glued to his phone
on Christmas Eve.

He grew up.

That's depressing.

My father never made
enough money
to support us.

We eventually lost our house
and my mom got divorced.

I'm sorry.

Don't be sorry.
It's just economics.

That's why
you're always working?

I promised myself
when I grew up

I would never end up
in a situation like that

because I didn't
make a plan.

But was he happy?

Your dad, playing music?

What does that
have to do with it?

I mean,
look at these people.

You're telling me
all the money they spend

on decorations
and electricity bills

wouldn't be better saved
for whatever catastrophe

is just around the corner?

Maybe they just need
to get a little joy
in their life today.

But if you don't
plan for tomorrow

it doesn't matter
how you feel today.

But if you live
your life in fear

of what's going
to happen in the future

you'll never see
what's right in front of you.

[dog barks]

What now?

Slow down.
Where are you going?

[Foster]
Where are you taking us?

Do you know what this is?

An old train?

No, no, this isn't just
some old train.

This is a Vintage G Class
224 steam engine

with the original company rods
sand pipes, and pumpers.

Ooh, original pumpers.

You didn't tell me
Beacon Hills had a Gopher.

I mean,
I knew it was here.

Wait, is it really
called a Gopher?

Yes, this thing
is legendary.

Only a few dozen made
before they went obsolete.

But in 1831

this was the fastest machine
on the planet.

You really didn't strike me
as a train nerd.

When I was a kid,
I spent my summers in
Georgia in my uncle's farm.

Me and my cousin used to play
down at the old train yard.

One day,
the conductor showed up.

He showed us around the train
and gave us a ride.

I've been hooked since then.

How did this fellow end up
all the way down here?

Sheesh.
Look at this one.

I think we found
Scrooge's house.
[giggles]

Seriously,
I know this guy

is in violation of at least
a half dozen city ordinances.

Who lives here?

That would be me.

Wait, this is your house?

And you were getting
on me about being
insufficiently festive?

Okay, I've been busy.

Howard and Connie
gave me a bunch of
Christmas decorations

but I've just been so swamped
with the clinic, I just--

So you've been
working too much?

Oh, this just gets
better and better.

Very funny.

I should probably get going.

Yeah, no--
The, the end is going
to be up that way

on your... your right.

Right. Got it.

Thank you.

Hope someone calls
about the dog.

Maybe you can
give me a ring
if you hear anything.

Here's my card.

My cell is right
on the bottom.

I know you never
miss a call.

[giggles] Very funny.

All right then, um...

- Bye.
- Merry Christmas.

Right.
Merry Christmas.

- Unbelievable.
- Okay.

Come on. Come on.

You're not going
to destroy the place
when I'm gone, are you?

We will find you a home

sooner or later, I promise.

So what do you think?

Oh, gee whiz.

What?

He's not going
to want to come.

Fine.

"Mr. Everett,

the Bellington Group
is best positioned

to provide you
the cutting--"

Okay.

"Mr. Everett, the Bellington
group is best positioned

to provide you
the cutting edge
strategic guidance

you deserve on everything
from acquisitions to expansion

to market dominance."

Market dominance.

Market... [groans]

[door knocking]

Who is it?

Holiday police.
Open up.

Ah, one minute.

So we have
a warrant, officer?

I don't need one.
It's Christmas Eve.

Honeymoon suite.

Is there something
you meant to tell me?

Very funny.
This was all they had.

What?

This is actually exactly
how I would have
imagined it to be.

And also
organized it by color?

Yes, they are.
So are you going
to write me a ticket?

Don't tempt me.

Um, I'm...

I'm actually on my way
to the Jingle Bells BASH.

Sounds fun.

- Really?
- Sure.

Then you should come.

It's your VIP ticket.

Apparently,
this is the best night
in Beacon Hills.

They've got music and games,
and dancing, and food.

I have not stopped hearing
about this since I got here
here in June.

I do have to admit,
though, I'm a volunteer

so I might only have like
a manager to this fair.

It could be magical.

Thanks, but

I heard they're opening
the roads tomorrow.

So I should
probably stay here

and practice
on my presentation
a few more times.

Say no more.

You are the man
with a plan.

It was nice
to meet you, Ethan.

Likewise.

Foster.

Yes.

Have fun tonight.

[cell phone buzzes]

[Christmas music playing]

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas, you two.

- Aren't you a vision.
- So are you.

Thanks.

Where's your guy?

I don't have a guy.

Leave the girl
alone, Howard.
You're meddling.

I appreciate what you guys
are trying to do

but it's better this way.

I mean,
is he attractive?
Sure.

Objectively,
he's got those eyes

and a smile like kinda
just knock you over.

Surprisingly, under
all those business
casual clothes

he's a sensitive guy.

But none of that matters.

Because if I was interested,
which I'm not saying
that I am

he's gonna be gone soon.

So, no, Howard,
I did not try very hard
to convince him to come.

And quite frankly,
I'm glad he's not here.

What?

So do you think
I'm attractive?

Uh...

That was...

That was hypothetical.

She thinks I'm attractive.

We heard.

- Nice scarf.
- Thank you.

Came highly recommended.

Yeah, it really brings out
his smile, doesn't it?

More like his eyes.

Yeah, it makes him
seem more sensitive.

I hate all of you,
individually and collectively.

Okay, then I think
that's our cue.

- Right behind you.
- Have a good time.

I thought
you had work to do.

I do.

But it's Christmas Eve
and you invited me.

Plus, everyone keeps
going on and on
about this party.

Also, if everyone
in town is here

I figured this might be
the best place to find a ride.

May I?

Sure.

Wow.

Too much?

No, no, no. It's--

You look stunning.

Thank you.

Shall we?

Sure.

[dancing music]

You can put it away.

Okay. Just let me
finish this last one.

- Wait, wait.
- Woah. Oh my,
look at that.

The phone's off.
You're still alive.

Thank you.

- Ready?
- Yeah.

[camera clicks]

This all looks amazing.

- Thanks, Doc.
- Yeah.

I don't even know
where to start.

Dixie used to own
a catering business
in San Francisco.

Another lifetime,
another wife.

He and I
are both better off.

How did you end up
in Beacon Hills?

He can't imagine anyone
actually living here.

It was a happy accident.

I just got my divorce

and I felt like
my life had fallen apart.

So I packed up my car
and just headed East.

I ran out of gas
just outside Beacon Hills.

As soon as I
set foot in town,
it felt like coming home.

Opened the diner
and the rest is history.

Well, we're glad you did
because your food
is incredible.

Yeah, that breakfast sandwich
I had this morning
was unreal.

The trick is cheap cheese
and high quality eggs.

And you got to toast
both sides of the bread,

keeps it from
getting soggy.

Excuse me.
I thought you
didn't share recipes.

I like him.
He's cute.

She knows.

Oh, my God.

How's she doing?

She's hanging in there.
It's almost over.

One more?

The BASH is really
something, isn't it?

When I moved here,
I thought I walked
into another dimension.

So you're not from here?

[Howard laughs]

It's not that funny.

I spent 20 years
in the tech industry
before I moved here.

Seattle first
and Silicon Valley.
Thank you very much.

Don't look so surprised.

You think all
software engineers are
pasty looking 20-somethings?

Actually, that is exactly
what I thought. Yes.

But seriously,
what brought you
to Beacon Hills?

Me.

I was chasing the dream,

working six, seven
days a week for
months on end.

I kept thinking
if I could just finish
this one project,

I would turn a corner
and everything
would level out.

But then as soon
as one project ended,

the next one
would start right on up.

I was running myself down,
and I didn't even realize it.

So what happened?

My boss, God love him,
forced me to take a vacation.

He booked a ski trip for me
at the Summit Escape.

Now you know,
I'm not going to break
my neck on no slopes.

But the fresh air
and beautiful mountains
were amazing.

I stopped in for lunch
at Beacon Hills,

and I saw this
handsome, young man
walking down the street.

I can only imagine
his pick-up line.

There wasn't a pickup line.

I just walked
up to her and said,

"Would you like
to have lunch with me?"

That was it?

Just, "Would you like
to have lunch with me?"

That was it.
We ended up having
lunch together,

and then lunch
turned into dinner
and then dinner...

And then she ended up
spending her entire
vacation with me.

That was it.
She never left.

Wow.
That's unbelievable.

Ethan, I realized
that I had a choice.

I could either
die at my desk,
chasing the success

that I thought
would make me happy

or I can live here
in this beautiful town

with the man
I fell in love with

and actually be happy.

Once I saw it that way
the answer
seemed pretty obvious.

It was obvious, huh.

[Foster] Hey, hey.

Watch it, you two.
This is a family event.

Hey, mind your beeswax.

[energetic music playing]

I'm guessing
you don't dig this.

Why would you say that?

Mm, call it a hunch.

I'll have you know
I'm from Chi-Town.

Stepping capital
of the world.

Real question is,
can you keep up?

♪ Jingle all the way ♪

♪ Oh, what fun
it is to ride ♪

♪ In a one horse
open sleigh ♪

♪ Dashing through the snow ♪

♪ In a one horse
open sleigh ♪

♪ O'er the fields we go ♪

♪ Laughing all the way ♪

♪ Bells on bobtail ring ♪

♪ Making spirits bright ♪

♪ What fun it is
to laugh and sing ♪

♪ A sleighing song tonight ♪

♪ Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way ♪

♪ Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh ♪

♪ Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way ♪

♪ Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh ♪

[all cheering]

[ballroom music playing]

Hey. Where is Ethan?

He went to
grab some drinks.

Well, you guys certainly
worked up an appetite.

You know what
they say about couples
who can dance together?

Howard,
we are not a couple.

Could've fooled me.

You're really not gonna
let this go, huh?

Nope.

Uh-oh. Looks like
somebody's been cornered.

Well, you'll never
get him back now.

Bob'll talk his ear off.

Let me try and save him.

Let's just see
how he handles it.

[giggles] Okay.

So hold on.
The Gopher's yours?

Well, it belongs to the city
but I keep it in one piece.

Wow. Yeah, I saw it today
and thought there's no way

a Gopher Class steam engine
is just sitting here in
the middle of Colorado.

Most folks wouldn't
know a steam engine
from a Hopper car

let alone a Gopher.

Yeah. My dad bought me
a model of a Gopher

when I was a kid
for Christmas.

I used to clean that thing
every day with cotton swabs.

I've always been
into trains, too.

So how did it get
all the way out here?

I didn't think they came
as far West.

Nobody knows for sure.

My guess is some
old mining baron

had it shipped out
during one of
the silver booms.

It was probably obsolete
by the time it arrived.

Anyway, the town was going
to sell it for scrap.

Are you serious?

When I moved here
from Philadelphia,

I first laid eyes on her
and immediately contacted
the historical society.

Had her registered
as an official landmark,

got her fixed up,
moved her out to the park.

Wait, so you're from Philly?

Is there anyone here
that's actually
from this town?

This place has a way
of collecting things.

Strays, lost souls
and giving them a home.

It's a pretty
nice place to land,
all things considered.

[cheerful music playing]

[Howard laughs]

You made it out, huh?

Bob can be a bit much.

Did you know
he's the caretaker
of the Gopher?

I did not.

Gopher, what's a Gopher?

You know, that old train
over on Maple.

Excuse me? It's an
iconic steam engine.

Excuse me, iconic
steam engine on Maple.

Oh, the steam engine? Yes.

That thing is spectacular.

Y'all don't even know
what y'all got in this town.

Hey, Chicago.
I could use your help.

Edie overdid it
with the eggnog again

and I'm down and out
and I need help
with dessert.

Let's go.

Looks like
you've been drafted.

Yeah, I wouldn't
keep her waiting.

- Oh, she was serious?
-[both] Yeah.

You like him, Foster.

I can tell.

I have known him
like a day and a half.

That's all right.

I have good instincts
about people.

You're impossible.

[Howard giggles]

And he lives in Chicago.

Howard, he has
his own life.

I'm not telling you
to go propose to him.

Just...

If you like him,
tell him.

Be good for him to hear.

Even better
for you to say it.

You need to be
careful with her.

What?

You need to be
careful with her.

What are you
talking about?

She likes you.

You like her.
That's obvious.

But she's special.

I know.

It took a lot of courage
for her to do what she did.

Reinvent herself.

As confident as she is,
it's a part of her.

Why are you telling me
all this?

Because you two
are more alike
than you know.

You both live to work.

You both like
to keep your guard up.

Maybe you're kindred spirits.

But I don't think
you're ready for her yet.

Let me get more cake.

Ethan, I'd like you
to meet Wallis.

He volunteers
at the ball every year.

He's in his second year
of college.

Spends more time
skiing than studying

which drives
his folks crazy.

That sounds
pretty good to me.

Nice to meet you.

Pleasure's all mine, dude.

We had a brainstorm,
Wallis and me,

and we wanted
to run it by you.

[exhales]

[sighs]

Okay, Foster.

Just tell him
how you feel.

Okay.

♪ And all the things
You did before ♪

♪ Another time
The world has changed ♪

♪ I understand
the things you say ♪

I was just
looking for you.

I was looking
for you, too.

[both speak at the same time]

[giggles]
I'm sorry. You first.

No, you're my guest.

Maybe we should
just dance a little.

- Unless you don't want to.
- No, no.

No, I'd like that.

- Yeah?
- Yeah.

I can get used
to this whole living
in the moment ting.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

Just, it's silly.

Oh, just tell me.

When I, uh,

what did you call it,
I blew up life
back in New York.

I made myself
two promises.

The first was that
I was going to take
charge of my own life.

Second was no plans.

I was just going to take
every day as it came.

Really live it,
you know.

My rules, my own way,
in the moment.

But I think that
there comes a time

when living in the moment is
just another way of hiding.

Make sure I didn't have
to think about the past

but I can always
avoid the future

and I think that I started
to protect myself

by just not making room
for anyone else.

I think what
I'm trying to say,
Ethan, is...

...I'm really glad
I met you.

And I like you a lot.

And that's something
that I haven't let myself
feel in a really long time.

I enjoyed spending
Christmas Eve with you.

And I was hoping that

maybe I could see you
tomorrow, too,

even if that's just
for a little bit.

Oof, that gets
no easier as you
get older.

What did you
want to tell me?

It's nothing.

Oh, come on.
You said it was good news.

No, it can wait.

Ethan, I literally just
spilled my feelings
all over your shoes.

Come on.
It can't be that bad.

I found a ride tomorrow.

It's one of
the BASH volunteers.

One of the kids
is home from college
and he has a truck.

The roads will be clear,

and he's going to take me
first thing in the morning.

Yeah, I'm happy for you.

Seriously,
you have a plan.

- Foster, wait.
- I will take care
of your dog

one way or the other.

- Foster--
- It's not--

I'm so sorry.
I'm sorry,
that's my fault.

- Uh-oh.
- Oh, no.

That's not how
it was supposed to go.

What do you mean
that not how it was
supposed to go?

She wasn't supposed
to run away.

What did you say to her?

What did you say to him?

Foster, wait.
Talk to me, please.

I had so much fun
with you today.

Ethan, can we please
just forget that
I said anything?

That way I can try
not to be embarrassed

and you don't have
to pretend you care.

I'm not pretending.

[cell phone buzzes]

I thought
you turned that off.

I did, but...

Foster, I don't have
days like today

wandering around,
going sledding,

dancing the night away
like I don't have
a care in the world.

I finally feel
like I can breathe

and it's because of you.

And tomorrow?

Tomorrow?

Tomorrow I'll go
back to work.

Merry Christmas, Ethan.

Ethan, you can stop
following me now.

- I'm home safe and sound.
- Foster.

It's all good, really.
You should go back.

- Would you just
listen to me?
- What?

What do you have to say?

Hey, Foster.

Helen Wilcox called me
looking for you.

Something about her dog.
It sounds serious.

My battery died.
I need to get there
immediately.

I'll do it.
I'll drive you.

Can I borrow your car?

Of course,
I can walk home.

- Ethan, what are you doing?
- Now is not the time to argue.

Let me help you.

I need to grab my bag.

Thank you so much
for doing it.

Yeah, sure.
No problem.

[dog barks]

Hey, boy.

[doorbell dings]

Helen, what's going on?

I don't know.

Everything was fine,
same as always

and then she just
seized up.

She stopped progressing,
and she's in a lot of pain.

I knew she was too old
for another littering.

I knew it,
I'm so stupid.

Helen, Helen, calm down.
How long has she
been in labor?

Where is she?

Here in the kitchen.

All right, let's see
what we got going on here.

I just...
I didn't know what to do.

It's always been
so easy for her.

She's never
had trouble like this.

Helen, deep breaths.

Why don't you bring me
a bottle of fresh water?

Hi, Maggie.

What can I do?

Nothing, I got this.

Foster, you don't have
to do this alone.

Can I help?

Okay.

I need blankets and towels

and eventually,
an extra set of hands.

I'm on it.

What's going on, huh?

We've been
through this before,
haven't we?

Hi.

Is she going to be okay?

Is Maggie
going to be okay?

You get to keep one
of the puppies, right?

Isn't that the plan?

Well...

I've only known Dr. Price
for a couple of days

but I can't think
of anybody better

to make a Christmas wish
come true.

So the best thing
for you to do

is just to finish this
beautiful drawing

because she's going to need
a new one for her office

after all the hard work
she's been doing tonight.

Sounds good?

Yeah? All right.

Hey boy.
Come here, boy.

Hi. Hi, boy.

All right, what's next?

You can spread
the towels around here.

All right.

[Foster]
Meet your new puppy,
Charlotte.

Merry Christmas.

Mom, they're beautiful.

Yes, they are, honey.

I can't thank you enough,
both of you.

Just give me a call
if anything comes up.

Will do. Drive safely.

Come on.

- Merry Christmas.
- Merry Christmas.

All right,
let's get you home.

- I'm fine.
- You're more than fine.

You're just saying that.

I'm serious.

You were in
the zone tonight,

doing exactly
what you love to do.

It was inspiring.

Wow, sorry.

No, it's fine.
You're exhausted.

You are trying
to be so sweet.

Trying?

Okay, Doc.
Let's get you in the car.

Thank you.

[dog barks]

All right, you too.

We're here.

Foster.

- Hmm.
- You're home.

[knocking on door]

Come in.

Hey, you okay?

I'm fine.

All right, well,
I'm gonna see myself out
and get some sleep.

Good night.

Hey, Ethan.

- Yeah?
- Thanks for the help tonight.

Of course.

Merry Christmas.

- Hey, hey. Shh.
-[dog barks]

[barking]

What do you think?
All done?

Hey, dude.
Season's greetings.

You can toss your bag
in the back.

Okay. All right.
Good boy.

Hate to admit it,
but I'm really
going to miss you.

All right,
I got to go.

I know you can find
your way back to Foster's.

Be good. Okay?

Good boy.

Stay, stay.

Looks like today is going
to be a real stunner.

Yeah.
I appreciate you doing this
especially on the holiday.

It's really all good.

We don't really
get going at our place
until after launch anyway.

Plus my dad
is always on my case
about getting a job.

- So two birds,
one ride, you know?
- Yeah.

That is one cute pup.

Yeah, he is, isn't he?

What's his name?

Gopher.
His name is Gopher.

That's sweet.
Must be a story there.

[engine starts]

Yeah, there is.

[puffs]

Merry Christmas.

[giggles] You would
fold your scarf.

[Foster] Oh, I've got
the whole day planned.

Yes, it's supposed
to be gorgeous outside.

Gonna go for a walk
and then I'm due at

Connie and Howard's
a little later, so...

Mom, can I give you
a call back?

No, everything's fine.

[Ethan] Dear Foster,
good news.

I found
all your decorations.

I hope you don't mind,
but I put a few of them up.

And by a few,
I mean, a few thousand.

I didn't even have
a plan. I just

put things
where they felt right,

which I learned from you.

So if you don't like it,
you only have
yourself to blame.

Seriously, though
thank you for
showing me around

and teaching me
a thing or two.

And thank you for
helping me see that today

is as important
as tomorrow.

You made a bigger impression
on me than you know.

I hope you have
a very Merry Christmas.

"Sincerely, Ethan."

[cell phone buzzing]

You can take it.
I won't listen.

No, it's not that.

-[phone buzzing]
- It's my boss.

He never calls me
and definitely
doesn't video chat.

You'll be okay?

Good morning, Mr. Bellington.
Merry Christmas.

Why isn't this deal
closed yet, Ethan?

Sorry, sir, but nothing
I can do about that.

We got a lot of snow
up here in the mountains.

I don't want to hear excuses.
I want to hear results.

Yes, sir.
I spoke to my contact

and he assured me
I can get ten minutes

with Mr. Everett
this afternoon.

Ten minutes?
Is that all?

[Bellington] Ethan.

Yes, sir. I'm here.

Two days ago, it was
a 30-minute meeting.
Now it's only ten?

Mr. Bellington,
to be honest with you,

I'm starting to think
it's a bad idea
interrupting this Christmas.

I don't need to tell you
how important this deal is.

Yes, sir. I know
it's very important

but so is spending
time with our family
during the holidays.

I mean, shouldn't we all
be doing that?

What are you talking about?
This is business.

I thought you wanted this.

Trust me, sir.
Nobody wants this
more than I do.

But I just think
we'd come off
more respectful

of he and his family's time
if we re-scheduled
the meeting.

Gordon Everett
is all about family.

I don't pay you to think.

What's my motto, Ethan,
what do I tell
all my employees?

We have to seize the day
or the day will seize us.

Of course, I get it.

No, I don't think you do.

I need deal closers
on my team.
I need killers.

I don't give a damn
what holiday this is.

I don't care
about his family,

I don't care
about your family.

All I care about
is the deal.

Well,

if that's how
you feel, sir, then,

you're going to
have to just get
somebody else to do it.

- What?
- You heard me.

I won't interrupt
his family's Christmas.

I refuse to.

And I won't give up
my Christmas either.

I've already done that
too many times.

You're never going
to make it in this business.
You're spineless!

You know what,
Mr. Bellington?

I think I quit.

Yeah, I definitely quit.

And I hope you have
a very Merry Christmas.

[sighs]

[laughing] Dude,
that was awesome.

I can't believe
you just did that.

Turn the car around.

Dude, that was
freaking awesome.
You just quit.

Wallis, would you please
turn the car around
before I change my mind?

Aye aye, captain.

[Gopher barking]

[cell phone buzzes]

[cell phone buzzing]

Look at you, man!

[laughs]

- You want to go back
for your phone?
- I really do.

- No problem.
- Thanks.

Foster, it's Ethan.

Hello?

Foster, you home?

No dice?

[Gopher barks]

Hey, boy.

Hey. Yeah.

Yeah.
Okay, all right.
I missed you too.

Did you forget something?

Merry Christmas.

You came back to wish me
a Merry Christmas?

Yeah, and to let you know
my schedule is wide open.

- Really?
- Wide open, yeah.

What about your job?

Don't have one any more.

He just quit.
You should have seen it.
It was epic.

Ethan, what's going on?

You made me realize
that sometimes

you got to
blow your life up
to make it better.

So I did it.

Oh, so you're like
very free.

Free free.

Well, that's good.

Because I could use
some help putting up
some more decorations.

I'd like that.

There's one thing
I need to do first.

What's that?

[horn honks]

I don't want to interrupt
the moment here
but I still got your bag.

Okay.
One second.

Merry Christmas, Wallis.

Same to you.
You're my hero.

I can't wait to tell
my dad about this.
He is going to love it.

You're going to have
to come by the house
so you can finally meet him.

Finally meet him?
Who's your dad?

Gordon Everett.

So what now?

Would you like
to have lunch with me?

I'd love to.

[Gopher barks]

[whining]

Come on, boy.

[Foster laughs]

[Foster] Come on, boy.