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♪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.♪

♪Dashing through the snow♪

In a one-horse open sleigh.

Well...

You guys home?

Sweetie!

There you are.

Hey, daddy...

Hey.

Hey.

Oh.

Hey Mols'.

You ready for your close-up?

We're taking the family photoin front of the tree this year.

Yeah, but we always decoratethe tree together.

I...I brought some ornamentsfrom the old house.

Oh wow.

Hello darling.

Hi mom!

Hey.

You know the service has beendoing such a fantastic job

on the exterior thesepast few seasons

that I thought I'd have them dothe tree this year.

Yeah. It's just we alwayshave so much fun

decorating the tree together.

Where is the angel?

Somehow it got lostduring the move.

Oh, sorry Dad.

I know that angel has beenin your family

ever since you were little.

Yeah, it's a shame,

I mean it... It's alwaysmy favourite ornament

on the tree.

I just loved sharing itwith you girls.

[soft laugh]

Ah, it's okay.

Time to make new memories.

Exactly.

I didn't realize you wereso sentimental.

Um.

Michelle, tell your sisterthe big news.

[under her breath]What?

She's engaged.

Your little sisteris getting married!

What!

Harris finally poppedthe question?

Mom. It's not official yet.

But I did find a little bagfrom the jeweller

and I think it could beany day now.

Oh my gosh!

I'm gonna be the maidof honour, right?

[girls laugh together]

Molly, baby. Is there anyonespecial you would like me

to add to our list?

Because I'm finalizingthe guest list.

Um...

Nope. Just gonna be me.

But I'm really excitedto see everyone.

That'll be nice.

You know if you come backto work...

You'd have steady hours again.

And you'd be able to spendmore time in your social life.

How else are you going to finda Harris of your own?

We haven't met somebodyyou've dated since Evan.

Yeah, I'm just, I'm notreally interested

in finding another Evan.

I'm interested in startingmy own business.

Alright. You get this out ofyour system, this app thing.

And then... then you'll comeback to Hoffman Accounting.

Where you belong.

You know how hard she's beenworking on creating

Mingle All the Way.

Yes, I do and it's a perfectlyfine hobby

to work on in your own time.

You know, actually, mom...

I've always wanted to startmy own company.

And Mingle All the Way,

it's already up and runningin the App Store.

We have quite a few...users, that's...

Mhmm.

We'll talk about this again whendaddy and I get back from Aspen.

[sighs]

Okay. Uh, so...

let's, um, let's takethis family photo.

I kinda have to get backto my office and...

Work on my hobby.

Uncle Jeff!

Greetings, family.

Your decorations have arrived.

Thanks, but you know we boughtplenty of ornaments already.

Oh, Frank, old buddy, you can'tbuy sentimental value.

Some of these go back to whenErika and I were growing up.

Still haven't found mom's angel.

Sorry, sis. I looked everywhere.

What angel?

When your mom and I were kids,

we used to go to the storeevery year

to pick out a decorationwith your grandmother.

Sounds fun!

Oh!

Maybe we can go to the store tofind one when we're done here.

Sorry, kiddo.

I have to go to the officethis afternoon.

This new ad campaignwe're designing

needs some serious fixing.

That's what you always say.

You're not even in the designdepartment anymore, Jeff.

Seriously, it's the weekend.

You promised you'd help mewith my Christmas stockings.

I'm giving themto my whole class.

I will, I promise.

But first...

Why don't we get this houseproperly decorated!

Yes!

Let's do it!

Riley, for you and..

(whispers) What's in there?

Thank you.

Okay, come on.

Let's get this treeput together.

Do you think the notescover everything?

Maybe we should go overthe presen-

We checked them a zillion times.

It's gonna be great!

Let's just run the pitchone more time.

Helen Lange isn't goingto invest in my app

unless the presentationis flawless.

Let's take a deep breath.

There is no time for breathing.Or eating.

Don't you dare tell methat you've been sleeping.

Mrs. Lange is alreadyinterested.

That's why she's invited usto this breakfast meeting

at her private club.

But you might actually scareher off if you show up

looking like a deranged zombie.

Okay. Fine.

I promise that I will go to bedat a reasonable hour

if you show me the updated logo.

Agreed.

And maybe you could do somethingfun one of these days?

You remember "fun" right?

There will be plenty of timefor fun

once we get Mingle Allthe Way on the map.

Ta-da!

[knock at door]

Molly?

Are you in here?

Lisa! Hi!

Yeah, come on in!

Hi!

Hi!

Oh, and welcome,you are now officially

in the Mingle All the Wayheadquarters.

Well, temporary headquarters.

We'll have a proper officesoon enough.

This is awesome.

Lisa, meet Tyler,my business partner

and incredible graphic designer.

Tyler meet Lisa, my mostsuccessful friend.

What are you doing here?

I just wanted to wishyou good luck.

Oh, that's so sweet.

It's great to finallymeet you, actually.

I've heard so much about Molly'sgenius college roommate.

Oh.

[laughs nervously]Hardly!

Molly is the real genius.

I've made my matchfor the season

and I'm ready to mingle

thanks to her incredible system,I no longer have to answer

why I'm not seeing anyone...

again.

Or go to my workfunctions alone.

Exactly.

I invented my App for peoplejust like you.

It's gonna be huge.

I am so proud of youfor following your dreams.

Thanks.

You are coming to my Christmasoffice party, right?

I think I'm over Christmas.

It's just become sucha corporate ordeal.

How can you be over Christmas?

You have to come!

The only way I was ableto get Swift Technologies

off the ground is because I tooknetworking so seriously.

You might meet potentialinvestors.

Fine.

You know, you two makea very convincing team.

I just hope that your ideaof a holiday party

is much more personalitythan my mother's.

You'll enjoy it, I promise.

Oh, and hey Molly.

If you have any worrieswith your Christmas parties,

you can always joinMingle All the Way.

Uh, that won't be necessary.

Somebody has to stay hereand handle the business.

Um, I'm right here.

Mhmm.

Yo, Jeff!

Hey are you still workingon that Brady mock up?

Is that code for "thanks Jefffor fixing my disastrous

"efforts on this ad campaign"'cause I'm happy to help.

Hmm. You're neededin the boardroom.

Mr. Grayson is makingan announcement.

That, uh, looks surprisinglysharp...

...Ish.

She's a successful CEO,career driven,

and a leader in her field.

Yet whenever she is invitedto a corporate event,

the only thing people ask heris who she's dating

and why she isn't married yet.

See, Lisa doesn't want youto set her up on a blind date.

She wants your business card.

My niece has a similarcomplaint.

She's a lawyer.

Well yes, your algorithmis rather impressive.

That's actually why I invitedyou here today.

I'm interested in working withemerging innovators in tech.

Molly is even being interviewedon the local news this week

as an entrepreneur to watch.

We believe that our appis ready for the next level.

With an infusion of capitalwe could hire a full staff

and market on a larger scale.

Tell me, why isMingle All the Way different

than all the otherdating apps out there?

Because our matchesaren't created for romance.

Excuse me?

Unlike traditional dating apps,Mingle All the Way

isn't for people lookingfor a relationship.

Our users are perfectly happyremaining single,

they simply need someoneto go to an event with them.

Imagine showing up atyour industry party or parties

with an ambitious andintelligent person on your arm.

Not only do you makea great impression,

but you have someone to navigatethe crowd with.

Once a match is made, our pairagrees to a set of events

where they will be each other'splatonic plus one.

We find it to be an extremelyefficient

networking arrangement.

I know a ton of friendsthat would love to try

something like that.

Before I invest in anything

I would really like to see itin action.

So, tell me, Molly.

Do you use Mingle All the Way?

As a matter of fact,she just joined.

Molly has so many partiesto attend this season

we agreed it was the perfecttime for her to experience

Mingle All the Way for herself.

Why don't I demonstratewhy mingling

is the next majorsocial innovation?

Alright.

Why don't you spend the nextfew weeks

as a Mingle All the Way user,

and then bring your matchto our Christmas gala?

If I'm aptly impressed,who knows?

There might be an investorin your stocking.

Sounds great.

Wonderful.

Hello, everyone.

I am delighted to sharesome very exciting news.

Grayson Advertising willbe opening its firstLos Angeles office

right after the holidays.

[applause]

Now, the person I appoint to runthis new office

will be someone who fitswith our corporate philosophy.

And here at Grayson,

we value stability andcommitment in our executives.

That's very reasonable, sir.

I'll be making my decisionbefore the new year.

[applause]

Thank you.

Would you and Melissastill be able to join us

for dinner tonight?

Absolutely. We can't wait.

I can just send you a postcardfrom L.A.

Slow down, Brent, we're bothin the running for this.

Plus, I look good in a tan.

♪

♪

Welcome to Treasures.

Candy cane?

Oh, no thank you.

Is that an original Reynoldsdepartment store angel?

Sure is.

Someone just brought her inthis morning.

Oh. my goodness.That's amazing!

It looks exactly like one I hadas a little girl.

Thanks.

...the spacing probably needsto be 30 percent bigger

or it's not going to look right.

Mm-hmm.

Yeah.

Okay, I'll just adjust itwhen I get back to the office.

Oh, um, ex- excuse me.

I was just about to buythis angel and...

Oh.

I just saw it a moment agobut I had to take a call.

Oh, is there a problem?

No, I hope not. It's justI saw this angel first

and I was going to bring it upand I was going to buy-

That's not how shopping works.

I was going to start a traditionwith my niece-

I was supposed to surprisemy dad and it would mean a lot-

And this is going to kick offher collection.

I'm more than happy to help youfind something for your dad.

Should we flip a coin?

[cellphone ringing]

No, it's... I really needto take this call.

Hey Tyler, what's up?

Wait, I really will helpyou shop!

[phone rings]

Hey Michelle, what's up?

It's official!

Harris and I are engaged!

[laughs]

Mom is already obsessingover the plans.

As my maid of honour, I need youto be 100 percent on board.

We can talk about it atthe pre-Christmas dinner.

Your wish is my command.

Uh, Mols, are you sure you don'twant me to talk to Harris about,

you know, fixing you up with his cousin Mark?

Yeah, uh, yeahI really don't.

Um, but thanks.

I know you haven't had the bestof luck dating,

but, you know if you justchange your-

You know what actually, Michelle,

I, I uh, I'm getting readyfor my news interview.

So I gotta go.

Um, I'll talk to you soon.

Okay! Fine.

Good luck.

Will do.

And...

Congrats.

[TV anchor] As the holiday season approaches,

are you dreading the question,

"Why are you still single?"

If so, there's a new app developed right here

by one of Cedar Falls' own that could be the solution for you.

Using Mingle All the Way, you make a match

and agree to accompany each other to your seasonal events.

Purely platonic, no pressure and-

I guess there is an appfor everything these days.

Okay, listen.

Well, I am on my way backto the office right now,

so I will see you soon andyou are amazing Tyler. Okay.

Oh!

Oh!

Oh that's... that'sreally great.

That really addssome unique detail.

Here.

-You!-You!

Here you go, listenI'm really sorry.

Um...

I could buy you some newChristmas stockings if you want.

These aren't for sale.

I made these all myself.

Oh, really?

Well, um, I could help youclean them?

It's fine, really.

I have a creative process.

I didn't realize Christmasstockings were so artistic.

It's okay, look, just trynot to mess up

anyone else's aestheticvision today. Okay?

I gotta go.

Yeah, well you try not to steal

anyone else's Christmasgift idea today.

Wow.

Hi!

So I'm thinking we hang this up

until we moveinto a real office.

And we'll change the seasonalmotif of the artwork

throughout the year.

Easter eggs for spring,beach umbrellas for summer,

autumn leaves for fall...

You're the best.

You think we're ever goingto be able to afford this?

Definitely.

We are going to getthis investment.

I know it.

Yeah. I wish I hadyour confidence.

What's your secret?

Just... Look inside yourself.

You'll find it was thereall along.

[laughs]Okay.

So, Molly Hoffman,are you ready to start

your Mingle All the Way profile?

Oh, I still can't believe youburst out with that suggestion.

Why?

Number one, it's a great wayto show Mrs. Lange

how the app actually works.

Number two, I think it'llactually do you some good.

Well, I guess if I do have to goto all those tedious

Christmas parties then I cankill two birds with one stone.

That's the spirit.

Sort of.

And, as a bonus, you get to giveyour social life

some much-needed attention.

Is my mother brainwashing you?

She does have a point.

You know what, it isold-fashioned comments like hers

that motivated me to startMingle All the Way

in the first place.

[sighs]

My mother wants me to spendall of my energy

finding a boyfriend but I haveno intention of being diverted

by a relationship.

[Christmas jingle] ♪

So pretty.

Hey.

Hey!

You made it!

Hey Riley!

I think these are whatyou've been waiting for.

Perfect, thanks Uncle Jeff!

You're welcome, kiddo!

That's for you.

So, I think I need to finda date.

That's a great idea.

It's about time you got backout there.

Don't get too excited,it's nothing romantic.

But Mr. Grayson keeps invitingmy colleagues

out to these couples dinnersand I need to be included.

There's no other way youcan get his attention?

Not really.

All the top execs are familytypes and I need to fit in.

Well...

It wouldn't be a tragedyfor you to go out

once in a blue moon.

There's more to life than work.

Focusing on the business sideof the company

is how I'll move up.

Please, just help mewith this promotion.

You must know some single womenI could take

to my office Christmas party.

None that want to play pretendwith you.

Okay, my friend...Enough stalling.

Enough analytics.

It's profile time.

You're right.

Talking about myself ismy least favourite hobby

but I can't put it offany longer.

But I can see thatyou kind of want to,

so, how about this:

You go outside,get some fresh air,

find something to do thatdoesn't involve

sitting in front of a computerand I'll set it up for you instead.

I think I know your hobbieswell enough

to get it sounding like you.

You are a prince.

Oh! But hey.

Don't put anything cheesyon my profile, okay?

No long walks at the beachor anything like that.

Got it.

Business plans and spreadsheetsit is.

And I'll add some personal stuffto give it some flavour.

Nothing too personal,but you know,

you want a matchthat you can have

a good conversation with, right?

Yeah and go ahead andadd puppies on the list.

You know, any guy thatlikes puppies

must be tolerable company.

Deal. Now get out of here!

So, what's your game plan?

You ever heard ofMingle All the Way?

You're joining online dating?

Not quite.

It's a unique thingfor networking

but I think it's my best option

if I want to impressMr. Grayson.

And besides, I don't hear youthrowing out any ideas.

Oh, well, no, I am settingyou up right now

before you change your mind.

I will arrange everything.

Just make me sound appealing.

Uh, girls like puppies.Girls are into that, right?

[laughs]

Okay, I'll text you withmy upcoming schedule.

Thank you so much, sis.

Trust me. And I will letyou know as soon as

I've got your first date set up!

Okay. Thanks.

Bye!

[sighs]

Once he dips his toesback in the dating world

he is gonna rememberhow great it is

to have a real relationship.

[Jazzy version of "Jingle Bells"] ♪

[Jazzy version of "Jingle Bells"] ♪

Yes!

♪

Morning, partner!

Morning!

So, have you heard any newsfrom Mrs. Lange?

Yup, I told her you're goodto go.

I will monitor your progressand send her updates

as your events unfold.

Starting tonight, by the way.

Oh, so you found a match then?

How does he sound?You think we'll get along?

Oh, definitely. You're matchscore was 94 percent.

Your schedules align perfectly

and according to the personalitycomponent,

you have loadsof compatible interests.

Well, that's a relief.

At least we'll have somethingto talk about.

What can I say,your algorithm is perfect.

So, Jeff will meet you at 7:00pmat the coffee stand

near Lisa's party.

I figured since we encourage ourmatches to meet up one on one

to make sure they'recomfortable,

you should do the same.

Yeah, definitely.

That's perfect.

I'll show all the ins and outsof how Mingle All the Way works.

It will be great, I promise.

Oh, also, your profiledoes say that you workfor a tech start up,

but I thought it bestto leave out the whole

"you developed the app" thing.

So, I left that part vague.

Smart!

This guy might geta little concerned

if he thinks I have accessto his information.

Exactly.

Oh! Molly. Uh, one more thing.

Yeah.

Wear something... festive.

Okay.

Excuse me, are you Jeff?

Three times in one week?

At least no collisionsthis time.

Ugh, and they say good thingscome in threes.

Oh no.

Are we... are you...

Molly?

Guilty as charged.

Listen, my friend arranged thisfor me, okay?

I didn't realize you weremy match.

I would never-

Trust me, neither would I!

I knew I should've let my sisterset up my profile.

Here.

Looks like I got that for you.

Extra whipped cream.Nice touch.

So this is probably a mistake,let's just forget about this.

We could both rematchwith other people.

I mean, I could find someonea little more gentlemanly.

And I can find someonea little less clumsy.

On second thought, they saythird time's a charm.

Are you saying you actuallywant me to be your guest?

Mm-hmm.

Yes please.

Listen, it'll at least beentertaining.

And I'll still go with youto your office party tomorrow.

And you'll promise not to tripall over me?

And I can have your dessert?

Uh, I'll try my best and sure.

Deal.

[inaudible conversation]

You came!

Wow, Lisa, this is so elaborate.

Oh, let me introduce youto Jeff.

Jeff this is Lisa.

Lisa, Jeff.

Pleasure to meet you, Jeff.

Pleasure's all mine.

Molly, wow.

You look fantastic.

If I had known what colouryou were going to wear

I would have matched itto my tie.

How sweet.

Looks like you have a realgentleman on your hands.

Hmm.

Oh, yeah, chivalry is aliveand well.

And what kind of workare you in, Jeff?

Advertising.

I'm in business developmentat Grayson

but I started as a designer.

Amazing.

I want to introduce youto Kevin.

Yes, yes please.

Kev.

We have Molly to thank forpairing us up this season.

I love what you've created,Molly.

I can't take all the creditfor it.

I just make the suggestionand it's up to you

to see who suits you best.

That's true.

So how do you guys knoweach other?

Oh, we met the traditional way.

Girl meets boy,

boy ruthlessly steals girl'samazing Christmas gift idea.

Girl mercilessly ruinsboy's Christmas stockings.

The standard stuff.

One of my biggest clientsjust arrived.

I have to say hi.

But you guys circulate,enjoy yourselves.

Nice to meet you both.

Likewise.

So, am I behaving acceptablyfor you?

Yeah. So far so good.

But the night is young.

Hmm.

Oh!

Actually, ladies first.

Oh, no I wouldn't dream of it.

Taking the last item isyour signature move, right?

Hmmm...

So, have you done anythinglike this before?

Mingle All the Way, I mean.

Oh, no.

But, I hear it's great.

I don't know, I thinkit's a little weird, honestly.

But, desperate times,as they say.

I'm sorry, are you callingme desperate?

Because as I recall,you also needed a plus one.

I'm sorry, I was referringto myself.

I need someone impressiveto introduce to my boss

so he'll invite me to hispersonal events.

So you're sayin'I'm impressive?

Oh yeah.

Ooh. Now we're talking.

If you will rememberour deal.

Oh, um, yeah.

Uh, is it possible to getone of these cakes

with the whip creamon the side?

Of course, you're one of those.

One of what?

The type who can'tjust enjoy something

without making it complicated.

Okay, cool.

Mm-hmm.

I stand corrected.

So I gather your start up'salso in tech?

You here, what, scoping outthe competition?

Oh no, Lisa's my best friend.

And our companiesare really different.

I mean, mine's an appfor efficient scheduling.

Well, she throws one heckof a Christmas party.

Yeah, if you're intothat sort of thing.

Who isn't into Christmas?

I don't know.I'm kind of over it.

I feel like it's a whole lotof obligations

and fanfare for nothing.

It's just not enjoyable anymore.

Now I get it.

Get what?

You're a Grinch.

I knew there was something offabout you.

Lack of holiday spirit.

What?

No, that's not it at all,I'm just really busy

so I'd rather focus, you know,

all of my energy on workinstead of waste time

with phony emotions.

Waste time...

enjoying the most magical timeof the year?

You're messing with me.

Wrong.

I live for this season.

[laughs]

Maybe someday you'll get to trymy famous eggnog.

The secret ingredient is cheer.

[laughs]

Okay...yeah, stop.

Mind if I take a pic of you two?

Oh, uh, no-

Nonsense, yes-

That's embarrassing.

Oh-ho-ho!

No, I don't wear props.

Yes!

I don't wear props!

[snaps photos]

Oh, come on.

Say Christmas!

Christmas!

So?

How is Jeff?

Awful.

He is totally smug, he isway too into Christmas,

and, to top it all off,he's the guy I told you about

who stole my dad'sChristmas gift.

What?

Yep.

Seriously?

Mhmm.

Man, uh, he seemedlike a perfect match.

His profile was ideal...

It's fine.

I don't have to like the guy.

I just need someone who willgo on a few work events with me

over the holidays.

Fair enough.

Well, I'll leave the negativereport of Jeff out of

what I send Mrs. Lange and hopefor the best, I guess?

Our photos are already uploadedto Lisa's company website

so you can forward thoseto her as well.

Nice.

Further proof of the twoof you together.

Let's check this out.

Wow.

You wore props.

He wore props.

Nope, you can just go aheadand turn that around

because I am not in the moodat staring

at his annoyingly handsome faceall morning.

Well, hopefullyyour mood changes

because you're goingto be staring

at that annoyingly handsomeface all night.

Yeah, yeah.

Hey, Brady team wants to seethe budget for their campaign.

Here.

And tell them they can contactme directly

if they have any feedbackabout the new design.

No, it's not necessary.

Mr. Grayson made me point personon all the creative decisions

so I'll just take it from here.

He did?

How?

Oh, hey.

Did Mr. Grayson invite youto the carolling night?

Oh.

No, that's right.

It's a... it's a couplesonly thing.

Never mind.

[phone rings with a holiday tune]

Hey sis.

So how was the date?

It was not a date.

And it was not great,if you must know.

Ugh. You're being picky, as usual.

She is the most uptight person

I have ever had to spend an evening with.

She is basically a funexterminator,

who already can't stand me,by the way.

So did you call it off?

Nah.

She's the type who tucksher shirt in.

Mr. Grayson's gonna love that.

[Instrumental Christmas tune] ♪

[Instrumental Christmas tune] ♪

Right on time.

Just as I predicted.

You're not actually expectingme to skate, are you?

As I recall, you accused meof being clumsy.

Well, I assumedyou'd be resistant

to the general conceptof fun

so I took the libertyof renting these.

Just a few laps on the icefor show,

and a stop in the restaurantto introduce you to my boss.

So are there any activitiesyou don't enjoy

or is everything fun and gamesto you?

Well, I don't love...

folding my laundry,but who does?

I find it very therapeutic.

Why am I not surprised?

♪

Oh Jeffrey, there you are.

Brent was just telling meall about his honeymoon.

I'm actually working on a pitchfor a travel company.

You know, I thought I could usemy own vacation as inspiration.

I... I'd love to work on itwith you.

Well, actually I need youto crunch the financials.

But Brent, why don't you andMelissa stop by this weekend

for lunch and we can take a lookat some of your ideas?

Jeffrey, you have not introducedme to your guest.

So sorry, where are my manners?

Mr. Grayson, Brent,may I introduce you

to Miss Molly Hoffman.

My girlfriend.

It's a pleasure to meet you.

Pleasure's all mine.

Jeffrey hasn't mentionedthat he's been seeing anyone.

Well, I tend to keepmy personal life... personal.

That's all.

Molly.

Mhmm.

Just curious, has Jeff told you

about his interest in movingto L.A?

Oh, yes, of course he has.

Jeff and I tell eachother everything.

And I fully support his dreams.

Thank you.

Well, choosing the right personto head up the L.A. office

is certainly going to bea tough decision.

Oh, well whenever I'm facedwith a difficult choice

I just make a rigorous listof pros and cons

and then I cross reference itwith objective statistical data.

I find it very helpful.

Okay darling, no need to getall nerdy on us.

Quite prudent, young lady.

Jeffrey, don't go hiding heraway anymore.

Say, would you two liketo join me and my family

for carolling next week?

Um, uh...

We wouldn't miss it.

Well, that's terrific.

Now, if you'll excuse me.

So how... how did you two kidsmeet anyway?

Oh, well, Jeff and I metat a negotiation seminar.

Jeff bested me, he has afinely-crafted technique.

You are being far too kind.

We both know you let me win.

Oh, no.

You know I, I, I would love itif you could just maybe

just show me a tip or two.

I'd be delighted.

Just as soon as I tweakyour latest design.

Okay, it doesn't need tweaking.It's fine.

You killed it.

That was amazing.

What were you doing?

What?

What do you mean?

I mean, you had no businesscalling me your girlfriend.

I mean, come on Jeff.

You know how the app works,it's for networking.

Not fake relationships.

I got a little impulsive.

But it worked and it was amazingand my sister is going

to owe me a drinkwhen I see her tomorrow.

Tell your sister that you willbe carolling alone.

[sighs]

Ty, I think I completelymessed up.

Do you think it would betoo late to start over

with a new match?

Be honest.

Hmm. It's not ideal.

I mean, Mrs. Lange's alreadyseen both your profiles

and how the match was generated.

So yeah, it's not goingto look good to tell her

your first match was a misfire.

Especially since you createdthe app.

Right.

[phone ringing]

Perfect timing.

Hi mom!

How are you?

Good.

I was just calling to see

if you're still onfor family dinner.

Well, that'll be nice.

Is there anything I can bring?Maybe a dessert?

No, Michelle is making her apple pies so,

just bring yourself.

I don't suppose there's anyreason to set an extra place

at the table, right?

For a guest.

Because I... I was speaking with Vivian,

our old neighbour,

and she said that her sonPhillip was back in town.

So I was thinkin-

Well, tell Phillip he'll haveto find another date

because I have a new boyfriend.

Up, up, okay.

A little higher, higher.

There, yeah.

Hi. Excuse me.

Listen, I know you're having a private event

but I'm just looking for Jeff?

Oh, uh, he's right there.

Thanks.

Look, I made a mistakeand if you would just let me-

Look, I have a proposal for you.

You need help with your boss andnow I need help with my mother.

So, what if we just keepour events as planned

plus dinner with my family andthen I will say whatever it is

you want me to say to your boss.

Would you like to be my fakeboyfriend for Christmas?

I thought you'd never ask.

Actually do have a potentialclient dinner coming up tonight.

Oh, well I would just bedelighted to join you, darling.

Hmm...

Wow, this place hasn't changeda bit.

Sorry, I have to see this.

I... I used to live nearbywhen I was a kid

and when my parentswould work late

my sister and I would do ourhomework here after high school.

So you've always been a nerd?

Huh.

Wow, that must have been back

when Frank seniorwas running things.

Do you think, maybe, if we kneweach other back then

we'd get along?

During high school?Not a chance.

I was cool.

Oh, please.

You were president ofthe AV club all four years.

[laughs]

Oh, you cannever tease me again.

Hey there, I am Molly and youare clearly my new best friend.

What do I owe you for that bitof information?

Yeah, that one's on the house.

I'm Erika. I'm Jeff's sister.

Oh, sorry to hear that.

[laughs]

Uncle Jeff, we're ready to startdecorating the ornaments.

Why don't you say hito Molly here.

Hi there!

Oh, my gosh I... I loveyour outfit.

Do you work for Santa?

That's just my dad.

The real Santa'sin the North Pole.

Don't tell.

She's really cute.

Uh, well, I should go.

Jeff just text me whereto meet you later, okay?

No!

Stay.

You can help mewith my ornaments.

We make them every year.

Well actually, I think Mollyis allergic to Christmas.

That is a terrible thing to say.

I would love to help you,but you know you're going

to have to help me becauseI don't know what I'm doing.

Okay.

I'm going to find my favouritepaintbrush.

You can use that one.

Okay.

Oh, so sweet.

She is.

I better go help her.

You're gonna be alright?

Oh, yeah definitely.

Me and my new gal pal,

we're gonna swap somejuicy stories about you.

Yup.

[sighs]

Hey, I, um, I know that you guys

didn't exactly hit it offat first,

but I can assure you, my brotheris a really good guy.

Yeah, he'll make a decentwing man.

I'm glad he's out socializing.

And it's good that youguys matched,

even if it is onlyfor business purposes.

That is all it is, right?

Yep.

Yeah, I mean business isup and running

so I don't have timefor a relationship.

Well, I guess you both hadgood reasons

for joining Mingle All the Way.

Mm.

Huh.

Come on! Everything's ready!

Oh, good.

This'll be fun.

Wow, I, uh, I wish I'd knew wewere gonna be crafting today.

I... I have zero aptitudefor this stuff.

Aptitude?

This isn't the SAT.

It's called merriment.

Oh!

[laughs]

I'm sorry.

It's forgivable.

This doesn't look like anetworking arrangement to me.

I wouldn't get your hopes up.

Don't!

So, I've been trying to landthis account for ages.

Hmm-Mm.

I haven't brought in anysignificant new clientsin a few months

so this would be a really bigwin for me.

Okay, well, let me know if thereis anything in particular

you want me to say.

I have so many ideas for a newDiamonds are Forever campaign.

Heather, you should knowthat Jeff has a very thorough

creative process.

I like the sound of that.

You could even call ithis aesthetic vision.

Jeff, why don't you send mea cost proposal

of what you have in mindand we'll take it from there.

You'll have it beforethe holidays.

Wonderful.

Now, shall we order dessert?

Do you think they have anything

with the whipped creamon the side?

Darling, I think they're playingour song, shall we?

[Instrumental "Silent Night"] ♪

When in Rome.

Are you asking me to dance?

Maybe.

♪

After you.

♪

♪

♪

♪

[door slams]

Morning Ty!

I brought us a peppermint latte.

Thanks!

That's very merry of you.

This looks cheerful.

Did you do all this?

No, Lisa offered to help

in exchange for my graphicdesign know-how.

Apparently, I was recentlydescribed as incredible.

Lisa was here?

When?

Yesterday, while you weregetting things

squared away with Jeff.

Are things squaredaway with Jeff?

Don't lie to me.

Are you guys still a match

'cause I need to updatethe report for Mrs. Lange.

All straightened out.

We even went to a party togetherlast night.

But don't worry, I made itMingle All the Way official

so you can send the detailsto Mrs. Lange.

I think this plan is actuallygoing to work, Ty.

Good.

That's a relief.

Uh, one more thing.

Dress more festive?

Okay, two more things.

I think you should write aboutyour experience

with Jeff for the website.

What like a founder'stestimonial?

Yeah, it'll be the piecede resistance for Mrs. Lange.

Lisa's also teaching me French.

Hmm.

Well, thanks so much for makingtime for you dad, sweetheart.

Yeah. Of course!

I would never miss our annualpre-Christmas

hot chocolate date.

Wish we kept up with more ofour old traditions.

Mom's been even more...

intense than usual this year.

She only wants the bestfor you.

Here, I made some noteson the uh,

Mingle All the Way figuresthat you sent me.

[laughs]

You've done a terrific job,sweetheart.

I can tell how passionateyou are about this.

Thanks daddy. I reallyappreciate that.

Well, I should get going.

Meeting this boyfriend of yours?

I'll see ya in a couple days.

I love you, daddy.

I love you too.

Wow.

I didn't expect to see arestaurant moon lighting

as a gift-wrapping centre.

Technically, this isa Grayson event.

We like to support localorganizations whenever we can.

It's part of an ongoingcharitable program.

I offered up the restaurant thisyear as a gift-wrapping venue.

Um, I think you meant to saythat I offered up the restaurant

this year.

It's nice to see you, Molly.

Good to see you too, Erika.

So sis, where should we set up?

Molly is a Christmas novice

so maybe we should stickto the cards?

Oh no, no.

I might not be artistic, but Iam amazing at gift wrapping.

Alrighty.

Mhmm.

Perfect.

Two seats, right there!

Excuse me.

After you.

Perfect.

Okay.

The kids are going to beso excited

when they get allof these gifts.

Sure.

Our company actually donatedtoys this year.

They're gonna be dropped offat the children's hospital

on Christmas Eve.

Oh, that's nice.

Um, for once, my dear brotherhere is being far too modest.

This is his event.

He organizes all of Grayson'scharitable events.

This was your idea?

Oh.

So are you working onany commercials lately

or are you responsible forcreating the concepts or what?

Unfortunately, I don't reallyget to spend a lot of time

being creative these days.

I am kind of just a corporatesuit now.

Oh.

Do you miss it?

Yeah.

But my ex, Ashley, she'sthe one who encouraged me

to make the switch.

She always thought therewas more growth potential

on the business side.

The more I thought about it,

the more I kind of figuredshe was right.

So then, uh, your colleague,Brent,

he does all the designing?

Yeah.

Except he doesn't have acreative bone in his body.

He pawns off all his workon everyone else

and takes all the credit.

Mr. Grayson doesn't notice it?

Nah.

He sees Brent's personaas a viable team player.

But, if everything goes well,Mr. Grayson will be hearing

about me and my girlfriend

representing the companytonight.

Oh yeah. I got your back, babe.

Thank you.

I guess I could usea fresh start in L.A.

Oh, before I forget.

Mhmm.

I made you a little something.

It's just a little gestureto apologize

for making you feeluncomfortable at the rink.

You drew this?

Yeah.

Thank you.

You know you really didn't needto walk me home.

Well, it may not have beena real date

but I am still a real gentleman.

Thank you.

Sometime.

[laughs]

So what does a womanlike you need

Mingle All the Way for anyway?

I mean you're not so badto be around.

[laughs]

Thanks.

I guess I just use it forthe same reason as most

Mingle All the Way users.

You know, I want someone to joinme for the holiday party circuit

but I don't want to haveto worry about romance.

A real partner innetworking crime.

Mhmm.

[whistles] That is a handsomefern.

Where did you getyour Christmas tree?

I don't have a Christmas tree.

You don't have a...

[grunts]

Is grinchinesspart of your heritage,

'cause I need to know whatI'm fake-dating into here.

No.

When I was little

we did the whole traditionalChristmas thing.

And I absolutely loved it.

But then I got to high schooland my mom decided

that winter break would bethe perfect time to take

a ski vacation instead ofcelebrating at home, so...

I don't know.

Every year has just gottena little less special.

What's it like now?

My parents still go to Aspenevery year for Christmas.

Ever since their company starteddoing really well

my mom just became hyper focusedon impressing her clients.

That, and wondering aboutmy dating prospects.

You'll see.

I'm sorry.

Christmas isn't fun, or merry

or really a true holidayfor me anymore.

Couldn't take the heat.

So you got outta Santa'skitchen.

[laughs]

Come on, come on, let's go.

Come on.

Okay, sounds good.

Bye.

Well, Mrs. Lange sounds happy.

She's loving all the pictures

from your eventsso keep em coming.

And I told her I'd send hersome more screen shots

of what it looks likeon the app too.

Oh, good.

You know I almost slipped upyesterday about being

Mingle All the Way's founder.

I will be relievedwhen this is all over.

I bet you will.

[text alert]

That looks good.

[laughs]

What's funny?

Just confirming tonight.

[text alert]

Okay.

I'll see you after lunch.

Oh, and I started myfounder's testimonial,

will you take a look at that?

Will do.

Jeff recommended this place.

He works around the corner,so, hope you like it.

Good. Things are still goingwell with Jeff?

He's so cute.

Yeah, hey Lisa listen,we're not actually dating.

We're just usingMingle All the Way.

I'm sorry, I should havetold you sooner.

Oh, that's too bad.

I thought you were giving datinga real shot.

This, from Mingle All the Way'sbiggest fan?

Yes, I am.

I am only using the appfor now.

Thank you.

Kevin and I have gotten alongjust fine

using Mingle All the Way

but I think I'm finally readyto start looking

for that special someone.

That's great, Lisa.

Well, any guy would be luckyto be with you.

I could say the same thingabout you.

Picture your ideal guy.

Alright.

Um.

He would have a qualityeducation,

analytical skills,great at time management...

Do you want him to havea fast typing speed too?

Ooh, that would be good.

I'm kidding!

Are you looking for an officemanager or a boyfriend?

[laughs]

Accomplishmentsare important to me too but,

what about personality?

Okay, fine. What's on your list?

Hmmmm.

I'm looking for someonewho can make me laugh.

Mhmm.

But also, I can have a seriousconversation with.

Hmm.

Most of all, I want someonewho can see the real me.

Yeah but, aren't you concernedthat you'll lose yourself

to the relationship?

That's what happenedwith me and Evan.

That's why it had to end.

I don't think that happenswhen you find the right person.

Molly.

You are a catch.

And you deserve to be happy.

[phone ringing]

Hey Michelle. What's up?

I just finished shoppingfor mom and dad.

I had to buy all my giftsonline this year.

Enough with the small talk.

Are you going to tell meabout your boyfriend?

It's not really a big deal.

Not a big deal?

I want the details!

You know what, uh, I will haveto tell you later

'cause I am going to an event

that Stephanie Rowlandsis hosting.

Oh! That's amazing.

You've been followingher career forever.

But, okay, just give mesomething...

You'll get to meet him tomorrow.

Bye!

[sighs]

Hey!

You're lookingrather joyful today.

Thanks.

Hi Molly.

Uncle Jeff had to babysit me today.

Is it okay I'm here?

Yes, it is more than okay.

I'm so excited to see you!

He told me you were coming.

We're going to havea lot of fun.

Have you ladies metMolly Hoffman?

No, hi, I'm new to the group.

Uh, Ms. Rowlandsit is an honour.

Hi.

Your book inspired me to startmy company.

Molly is going places.

Big places.

I suggest you take her card.

Do you want an apron?

I actually don't think thatyou want me anywhere near icing,

if that's okay.

That is certainly not okay.

You are our teammate.

And our team plans to win.

Oh.

Let's go get us ingredients.

Get some good ones!

I'm Molly.

Hi.

This is great, you know.

Hi!

Oh, hi, hi!

Hi Tyler, I didn't knowyou were coming.

Neither did I.

Kevin is sick so I asked Tylerto join me as my baking partner.

And you know how much I lovecompetitive baking.

You love competitive anything.

Wow, your uncleis very talented.

What can I say?

My family watches a lot ofbaking shows.

Clearly.

[laughs]

I just never quite mastered

the art of gingerbreadhouse making.

No, but you look cute trying.

Hey, you know what,if we don't win,

you are a huge hitwith this crowd.

Thanks a lot for talking me up.

Stephanie Rowlands and I

are actually going to havelunch together.

First of all, we're definitelygoing to win.

[laughs]

Second of all, my pleasure.It's what I'm here for.

[laughs]Oh wow.

Don't quit your day job, Lis.

[laughs]

I think they need some help.

I think they need a lot of help.

Yeah.

Oh, I didn't know we wereallowed to heckle.

"A" for effort though.

Thank you sir.

Don't listen to him.

So, that's yourbusiness partner?

Well, you never told meanything about your app.

Oh, it's um, it's,it's called "Book It".

And well, the detailswould just bore you.

I just need to get a lot ofinvestors so I don't have to

close up shop and go backto work for my parents.

Would that be so bad?

It's just my whole life myparents have really wanted me

to follow a certain path

and I've always wanted to bemy own boss, you know.

Not have things handed to me.

Make your own mark.

I respect that.

Thanks.

Yeah, so, I figure, you know,if I can't make it with Min-

with, with my app, then at leastI know I tried, right?

Okay everyone, it's time to announce our winner!

Okay, okay.

In first place goesto team Riley.

[applause]

Yay!

Yes!

Hey!

You ready to meet my mom?

It'll be fine.

Moms love me.

So what should I expect?

Roast beef for dinnerwith a side of criticism.

Oh, my gosh.

I have to get this for my mom.

I can never compete withMichelle's perfect gifts.

Here.

Could you help me find Riley'sperfect gift instead?

Thank you for letting mecome along.

Yeah.

Despite my past shoppingbehaviours.

Yeah.

Well, we have come a long way.

And you know what I wouldbe happy to help you finda gift for her

because she has been talkingto me about this doll

that she wants and I knowexactly where to find it.

Thank you!

Merry Christmas.

Come on.

♪

Relax.

I'll be right by your side and Ipromise to make this night fun.

[nervous laugh]

[knocks on door]

Okay.

Molly, what are you doingoutside, you'll catch a chill.

Come, come.

Yeah.

You must be the boyfriend.

Such a pleasure to finallymeet you, Mrs. Hoffman.

Thank you.

I brought you my famous eggnog.

Okay, thanks.

Everyone, this is Jeffrey.

Molly's new beau.

Hi.

Thanks for including me tonight.

Wow.

This room could bein a catalogue.

Oh, yeah.

Isn't it fabulous.

It's beautiful.

I think they used a newsynthetic on the pine needles.

Hmm.

Maybe.

Excuse me.

Oh, thanks.

Ho, ho! Who is this?

Should I be jealous?

That's Evan, Molly'scollege boyfriend.

Nice to meet you, Jeff.

Hi.

Jeffrey why don't you sit downand tell us about yourself?

Molly hasn't shared anything.

Oh, uh, well Jeff worksat Grayson Advertising.

Oh.

I played golfwith Lloyd Grayson.

He is an excellent golfer.

Wow, I'd love to joinyou sometime.

Oh.

Jeff works at a companythat provides a 401K.

I have a 401K.

So what's on the agenda?

Should we play a game?

Well, typically we doour gift exchange

prior to sitting downfor dinner.

Oh great.

Molly should go first.

This is for you, sir.

Thank you.

You left that one in the car.

Open the present.

Oh, I can't believe it.

How did you find a replacement?

This is so wonderful!

Look... Look at that!

Well, I'm so gladthat you love it, daddy.

Um, Jeff actually helped mewith that one.

Oh, let me see.

Look Harris.

Yeah, it's the one that broke.

But what about Riley andstarting your new tradition?

I just figured we'd goto the store

and pick out somethingnew together.

I wanted you to have the angel.

Okay. Who's next?

Um, Harris.

This one is for you.

Here you go.

Okay.

It's a fitness monitorso you can sync it

to an app on your phone.

Oh, thank you.

Yeah.

Kids and these apps,my gosh.

I mean, in our day the only appswe were talking about

was bruschetta and cheese puffs.

[everyone laughs]

Well, I'll neverunderstand this.

I... I... I just don't.

I don't understand all this.

No, how could you understandit mom,

you've never asked me about it.

Molly, seriously.

It's time to just let goof this project

and come back to Hoffman.

Veronica not now.

We're supposedto be celebrating.

She needs to hear this.

It's just too risky to go outon her own like this.

Yeah well, I'd rathertake a shot

than risk being an accountant.

And what is wrong with beingan accountant?

Nothing.

Look mom, it's perfectfor you, okay?

And, it's just, I don't havea passion for it.

And, mom I'm sorry if thatmesses up your big life plan,

but it's my lifethat you're planning.

Molly your Mother just wants youto be mindful about the future.

No, she wants to controlmy future.

Okay.

Why don't we open more gifts?

I'm so sorry, I need to getsome air.

I'm, I'm sorry.

Oh, dad, so about this...

Jeffrey.

I apologize for the dramatics.

She'll calm down.

Mrs. Hoffman,

don't you see what an incrediblewoman she is?

Of course I do.

She is just not actingwith any sense.

All she wants is to createher own success.

Make you proud.

Young man I don't think I needan education on my own daughter.

Forgive me, I disagree.

She is thoughtful, dedicated,intelligent.

She's even funny.

When you give her the chance.

And maybe you don'tappreciate her.

But I do.

Well congratulations,

you've officially surviveda Hoffman family dinner.

[laughs]

But I still haven't fulfilledmy promise

of giving you a fun evening.

Shall we, m'lady?

What?

Oh, I insist.

After you.

Thank you.

It's like your drawing.

Ah. Alright.

So tell me about thisEvan character.

Why did you guys breakup?

Is he even clutzierthan you are?

[laughs]

We both knowthat's not possible.

No, he was a nice guy.

I just, I think, the futurehe envisioned

only included his dreams.

He never really supported mine.

And then?

And then we graduatedand parted ways.

I guess as far as breakups go,it was pretty painless.

Maybe your heart justwasn't in it.

Yeah. Probably right.

That, and I promised myself thatI would never lose sight of

my ambition because I gotdistracted by a boyfriend.

So that's why you useMingle All the Way.

You keep guys at arms-length.

Yeah, sure, okay.

Well, it takes two to mingle.

What's your story?

How much you bet me to takethe reins right now?

What?

We could be half way to Canadawith me at the helm.

You are a menace to society.

Those Angelenos aren't goingto know what hit 'em.

Well, this menace is going to beon your arm

at all the extra eventswe've added to the schedule.

Hmm.

["O Christmas Tree"] ♪

♪ O Christmas tree

Wow, you didn't even spilla drop!

Beginners luck.

♪Your leaves are so unchanging.♪

Cheers.

♪ O Christmas tree

♪ O Christmas tree

[shutter clicks]

♪

Good morning, sir.

Do you want to take a lookat this proposal

for Diamonds are Forever?

Absolutely.

But I also stopped byto make sure

that you had my addressfor the Christmas festivities.

Molly and I look forward to it.

She is a real keeper, Jeffrey.

And I have to say, I've noticeda real change in you lately.

I can't remember the last timeI've seen you so engaged.

[text alert]

Lisa!

Hey!

Hi Tyler.

Is Molly around?

No, she's uh, out runningsome errands.

What's up?

I had a meeting nearby andthought she might be free

for last minute lunch.

Right.

Well, I'd, I'd, I'd be happyto join you instead...

If you like.

That sounds awesome.

Great.

♪

[knocking]

Jeff Scanlon, reportingfor elf duty.

Oh.

Surprised you didn't arrive hereon Santa's sleigh.

Don't be absurd.

Santa is in the North Pole,

finalizing his naughtyand nice list.

Oh, what are the chancesI made that list?

I regret to inform you,I've seen that list,

you are on probationon the naughty side.

What!

But these might earn yousome points towards an upgrade.

I also made you a Christmasmovie curriculum, so...

Wow, a whole curriculum.

I'm nervous.

Come in.

This place is very Molly-esque.

Disciplined.

With a hint of subtle whimsy,just dying to get out.

I thought we can start withdinner and then get to the tree.

You're the boss.

What's on the menu?

Well, I have preparedmy signature dish,

take-out pizza, a la Molly.

Oh no. Not on my watch.

Kitchen... this way?

Mhmm.

Um.

I'm not exactly giftedin the culinary arts.

Yeah.

I think I gathered that.

Uh, I can work with this.

This is good.

Oh you... you bake and you cook?

Well, not so much anymore.

Not quite as much funcooking for one.

Oh.

Yeah, that's... I feel that wayevery time

I get take out, you know.

I always have leftovers.

So what happened with youand Ashley anyway.

Oh, well we were togethertwo years.

I started looking at rings.

I thought that's wherewe were headed.

And then?

One day she told me she didn'tsee marriage in our cards.

At first I wasn't ambitiousenough and then

when I followed her adviceand pursued the corporate track

she said I didn't haveenough time for her

which is pretty ironic, huh?

Yeah.

Sorry.

The breakup was a shock.

I'm over it now but sometimesI do miss having

that person aroundwho always had my back.

Yeah, I don't... I don't thinkI've ever had that.

My compliments to the Jeff.

[chuckles]

Now it's time to makelike a tree.

And leave?

And leave.

I think you mean decoratethe tree, right?

Yeah, right.

[laughs]

Okay.

[chuckles]

Wow.

You bought me allthese ornaments?

No, I did not buy these.

These are frommy personal stash.

I have been collectingthese for years.

Along with snow globes.

I get a new one in everycity I visit.

You are one of a kind, sir.

Yeah, I know whatyou're thinking.

It's lame for a grown manto love snow globes.

Thinking it, yes, but I wasn'tgoing to say it out loud.

There is nothing wrong with lamehobbies because I, for one,

belong to a knitting club.

[laughs]

It's true.

My mom gave me my firstsnow globe when I was a kid.

Keeping the tradition helps meremember her.

I guess that's partof the reason

I love this season so much.

My family always made it feelso special.

That's really sweet.

What about Erika and Riley,aren't they going to miss you

when you move to L.A?

I'm sure they will.

Let's circle back to this wholeknitting club-

[crash]

My knight in shining tinsel.

That was a...

was a close one.

Yeah.

Close one.

[knocking]

Hello?

Mom?

Is this a good time to talk?

Yeah, hey.

What are you doing here?

Came to see my daughter'soffice.

Oh.

It's very charming.

Are you making fun of me?

No!

I'm not.

I'm sorry.

Your, your Jeffrey gave mea good dressing down

about my attitude and...

Well, I hope he didn'toffend you.

He's just, he's very encouragingabout my project.

Well, I'm glad.

It's high time I came to seewhat Mingle All the Way

was all about.

[laughs]

Wow.

You just said "Mingle Allthe Way" without gagging.

Well, Michelle showed mehow it works

and it's very professional,it really is.

Well, we're still hoping fora bigger launch, but, we try.

Molly, I have no doubt thatyou are going to be a success

at whatever you choose to do.

And I'm proud of you.

You have a funny wayof showing it.

I wanted to push you becauseI didn't think

you were thinkingthings through,

striking out on your ownlike that.

But obviously I was wrong.

But you're never hardon Michelle.

Michelle is a verydifferent person.

She needs constant validation

but you've always beenso confident.

I just knew you could takemore pressure.

[sighs]

Well, to be honest mom,

I just act confidentlyaround you

because I'm tryingto impress you.

Did it ever occur to you thatI wanted you to come back

to work with me because I justlike having you around?

Listen, daddy and I hada talk

and we've decided this isour last year in Aspen.

We'd like to start havingChristmas as a family again.

With all the old traditions.

Yeah, I... I would like thata lot.

And I know you two have yourFather-Daughter time together,

and I was thinking maybeyou and I

could maybe startour own one-on-one...

Thing?

Activity... thing?

Yeah, that would be fantastic,mom.

Now these didn't turn out quitelike they looked on the internet

but I thought we could havea treat.

I think they look delicious.

And, Jeffrey's famous eggnog.

[laughs]

It's actually shockingly good.

Yeah?

Yeah.

I'm really glad you came.

Me too.

Hey, um, how did you knowthat dad was the man for you?

Well.

Do you think you're goingto stay in touch with Molly?

I mean we didn't exactlydiscuss it or anything

but sure I don't see why not.

I am going to have to checkon her progress

with that must-watch movie listI made her.

Uh-huh.

And I'm going to send hersome simple recipes.

That girl is hopelessin the kitchen.

Okay.

Can you honestly say you don'thave feelings for her?

I feel that she isan intelligent

and interesting person.

If you're asking romantically,I just-

Okay. I have to tell you this.

Your face never lit up whenyou talked about Ashley

the way it does when you talkabout Molly.

Are you sure that Ashley brokeyour heart?

I mean isn't it possibleshe just wounded your pride?

It's time you stopped hidingbehind your work

and get back out there.

What difference does it make?

Molly isn't interested in me.

Are you so sure?

I mean isn't itworth finding out?

♪

♪Tinsel time is here again♪

♪so put up your Christmas tree.♪

♪

Well, you seem a lotless anxious

than the last time we visitedyour folks.

Yeah.

Well, I had a really wonderfulconversation with my mom.

Thank you.

Here.

Um, by the way, I wantedto thank you for standing up-

I have no idea what you mean.

But whatever your mothermay have heard,

it was all true.

Molly, sweetheart,you look wonderful.

Thanks, daddy.

Jeffrey.

Sir.

Nice to see you.

Hi mom.

Sweetheart, thank youso much for coming.

Yeah.

It wouldn't be the samewithout you.

Yeah, of course.

Either of you.

Molly!

Hi!

You look great.

Thank you!

Jeff.

Harris.

Good to see you again.

Yeah.

Hey, would you mind helping me

and the caterers unloadsome champagne?

Sure. Yeah.

Thank you, gentlemen.

That's great.

This looks great.

Come in.

Thank you.

Oh my gosh,there's the Marklesons,

we really should go say hi.

Yeah, go!

Please, no, yeah,go, go!

Okay, alright.

Hi! Oh my gosh.

I'm so gladthat you guys came.

Molly, it's so goodto see you.

It's been too long.

-Too long.-Too long!

Forever!

Is this festive enough for you?

It's not bad.

Good.

Where is Kevin?

I think my Mingling daysare over.

Oh.

Oh!

Oh, I see.

I should have introduced youtwo earlier.

Wow, this is amazing.

Yeah, it kind of is.

I deleted my account yesterday.

Oh.

You did?

Oh, hey, before I forget,I've been meaning to ask you,

who does your advertising?

No one.

Perfect.

[glass clinks]

Everyone's attention, please.

Good evening, everyone.

Reginald and I would liketo thank you all so much

for joining us in celebratingthis festive season.

You know, many of you have beenwith us for years

but we'd like you all to knowhow much we value everyone.

We'd also like to congratulateour daughter Molly.

You all know herfrom the office,

but she has now startedher own venture.

So congratulations, darling.

[applause]

Thank you.

And tonight's celebration isreally special for our family

because we have the joy ofannouncing the engagement

of our daughter, Michelle,and her fiancé Harris.

Congratulations.

[applause]

We would like to thank everyonefor coming.

Happy Holidays to all.

(All) Happy Holidays!

Thank you, darling.

Hi.

Hey! Hi.

We were just talkingabout you.

Hey Lisa, good things,I hope.

Well, if it isn't thegingerbread champion.

[laughs]

Good to see you sir.

Yeah. You too, Tyler.

Come on Tyler,buy me a drink?

Uh, the drinks are free!

Hey, how are you?Are you doing okay?

I... I don't know if this isthe best place to bring this up

or not, but um, there was uh,

something I wantedto ask you about.

Oh, you sound very serious.

What's the punchline?

Molly Hoffman I thinkyou're fantastic.

And I was hoping that afterall our matched events

are over maybe you and I couldactually go on a-

Hey Jeff.

Ashley?

Hi, Jeff.

What, uh, what are youdoing here?

Uh.

Well, Michelle Hoffmanis my accountant.

Hi, no, yeah, I'm sorry,I'm Ashley Brock.

Molly. Hi.

I, I'm sorry, I hope, I hopeI'm not interrupting anything.

No, um, you know, you... you twoshould probably catch up.

Uh. Really nice to meet you,Ashley.

You too.

I'm actually so glad thatI ran into you.

I've been thinking about youa lot.

What's up?

No.

Let's go.

Hey.

Hey.

What are you doing here?

I was just, uh, was lookingfor... water, or...

Mhmm.

I know Ashley Brock and shedoesn't hold a candle to you.

Listen, Michelle, there issomething that you should know.

You can't tell mom,but Jeff and I,

we aren't really-

I know.

But I think you could be.

Um, I, I need to find Molly.

I'm supposed to beher date tonight.

Oh, it, it's okay.

Just before you go,I wanted to apologize.

For everything.

It's okay.

Really.

It's good to see you Ashley.

Merry Christmas.

Good to see you too.

Pardon me.

-Ok. No problem.-Yeah.

Hey. There you are!

I've been looking everywherefor you.

Uh, I wasn't feeling very well

so I'm going to call itan early night.

Okay, um, are we still on

for carolling tomorrow night,though?

Yeah.

Yeah, that's part of the deal.

Okay.

Okay well, uh, feel better.

[sighs]

Hello, welcome.

Come on in!

Merry Christmas.

["It Came Upon A Midnight Clear" on acoustic guitar] ♪

["It Came Upon A Midnight Clear" on acoustic guitar] ♪

Hey.

Sorry I'm late.

Hey.

♪

[applause]

Molly, so glad you couldjoin us.

Sir, Molly and I can'twait to try

those restaurantsyou recommended.

We just love trying new places,don't we honey.

Oh, yeah, definitely.

Thank you.

It's also fun to stay inand watch a movie sometimes.

I'm getting Molly up to speedon popular culture.

Of course.

Uh, feel free to selecta favourite song,

if you have one.

Will you excuse me?

Are you okay?

Are you still not feeling well?

Because we can leave.

No, no. Yeah, I'm fine.

We didn't get to finishour conversation last night.

Maybe we can talk after this.

Actually, I think I have to rushhome to get a lot of work done.

So...

On Christmas Eve?

There is something importantI want to ask you.

[clinks glass]

If I could have your attention everyone.

Uh, before we start the next song,

I would like to let you knowabout our exciting new client.

All thanks to Jeffrey.

[applause]

What? That can't be right.

Lisa Turner, from SwiftTechnologies

called me personallyand she wants us to create

a national campaign for her andinsists Jeffrey spearhead it.

[applause]

And a very Merry Christmasto all of you.

You arranged that?

I'm going to go lookat the song book.

Great work landingSwift Technologies.

Thank you, sir.

Is Molly okay?

For sure. She's fine, sir.

Hey.

Tell... tell us moreabout Molly.

We barely know anythingabout her.

Uh, she's a tech entrepreneur.

Her scheduling appis currently being uh,

capitalized by LangeEnterprises.

Scheduling?

That's an interesting way todescribe Mingle All the Way.

Mingle what?

Oh, it's a tool that very busyguys like Jeff use

to rustle up a girlfriend.

Brent what are you driving at?

It's very fascinating sir, infact I was just reading Molly's,

uh, founder's testimonial onthe Mingle All the Way website-

What?

Brent.

Uh, here we go.

"This Christmas, it's networkingsuccess one,

"dating anxiety zero"

Please don't.

"I am Molly Hoffman,

"creator of Mingle All the Wayand a proud member.

"My match Jeff and I havecompatible schedules

"and interests and a mutual gainin accompanying each other

"to our seasonal events."

Can I see that?

Yeah.

"We aren't looking for romanceand that's totally okay.

"Helping each other navigatethe holiday season was

"the entire point of oursuccessful mingling experience."

This was posted today?

So, this was all for show,Jeffrey?

This is, uh, extremelydisappointing.

Yes sir, it certainly is.

I should go.

So, you were just using me?

We were both using each other.

That's what we agreed to.

Maybe.

But I thought we developeda real connection.

Jeff, we've been lyingto Mr. Grayson all along.

Yeah.

But I never lied to you.

Good luck withyour presentation, Molly.

[phone ringing]

Hello, darling.

Merry Christmas.

Daddy and I are havinga wonderful-

Mom.

I messed everything up.

What do you mean?

Is it about the app?

'Cause if Helen Langeisn't coming through

with that investment, honey,we can talk about-

No. It's not that.

It's Jeff.

Listen mom, I've been lying to you about our relationship

and you don't deserve that.

Merry Christmas, kiddo.

Wow!

Look at that doll!

Thanks Uncle Jeff.

I love her!

Molly helped me chooseeverything.

Well, Riley you're goingto have to make sure

that you call Mollyto thank her.

That won't be necessary.

You're in a mood.

Aren't you going to somebig gala with her later?

Not anymore.

I'm not feeling very festive.

I'm gonna take a walk.Clear my head.

You forgot your last gift!

Molly dropped it off for you.

She wanted you to have itChristmas morning.

Oh, that's sweet.

Mr. Grayson!

What brings you out today?

Merry Christmas, sir.

I'm on my way to my son's.

The real question iswhat are you doing here?

You rushed out of my housebefore we had a chance to talk.

Mr. Grayson, I am so sorry.

Well, that stunt that Brentperformed was despicable.

A true Grayson teammatedoesn't spite his colleagues

in that manner.

Believe you me, Brent and Ihad some words.

Everything he said was true.

I haven't been honestwith you, sir

and it's time I stoppedpretending.

Jeffrey, I know a man in lovewhen I see it.

And I'm not so sure you werepretending at all.

Look, you don't need agirlfriend to prove to me

you know how to commit.

I just needed to be certainthat you were dedicated

to an executive role.

And if you're willing to workthis hard just for the position,

well then, you've gotme convinced.

The L.A. office is yours.

If you want it.

♪

Okay, if she turns around I'mgoing to have to say something,

so, what should I say?

Talk about the food.

What about the food?

The hors d'oeuvresare delicious.

That's great. I'll use that.That's great.

Where is she?

Hey, uh, where have you been?

We've been waiting.

Cut her some slack.

Don't worry about being lateyou're right on time.

Jeff isn't coming.

I ruined everything.

What... what happened?

He read my testimonialand found out the truth.

He hates me now.

Molly, I'm sorry.

I... I wasn't thinking.

No, it wasn't your fault.

I just, I don't know what I'mgoing to say to Mrs. Lange. I...

She is going to thinkI'm a failure.

You know, forget about herfor a second.

Yeah. How are you?

What, no, it doesn't matterI just,

I can't face her yet, I, I...what am I supposed to say?

I can't face heruntil I know what to do.

Okay, come on.

Listen to me, you areMolly Hoffman-

Creator of Mingle All the Way.

You've got this.

Wish me luck.

Excuse me for a moment.

Molly!

I have been trying to have aword with you all night long.

So where is your match thatI've heard so very much about?

Well, the truth is Mrs. Lange,the truth is-

The truth is, I wasrunning late.

Jeff Scanlon.

It is a pleasure to meet you,Mrs. Lange.

Likewise.

I know you're consideringan investment

in Mingle All the Way,

but I think you should stopconsidering it.

Oh?

I can't think of a better idea.

I know I don't regret signing upfor it.

So you feel that your matchwith Ms. Hoffman was a success,

in spite of your reluctanceto have a relationship?

Meeting Molly was the mostsuccessful thing

to happen to me all year.

It taught me about the kindof woman I should be with.

Do I detect somethingbetween the two of you?

Something more than a functionalarrangement?

No.

We used Mingle All the Wayexactly as it was intended.

There was never-

Yes, Mrs. Lange.

There is.

I'm sorry for misleading you,

but I've developed real feelingsfor Jeff.

Ma'am.

Sorry, there is someoneyou really need to meet.

Oh, I'll be right there Connor.

Thank you.

I'm sorry. Will you excuse mea moment?

I'm sorry I kept you waiting.

It was worth the wait.

So what happenedwith Mr. Grayson?

Was he angry?

Yes, he was.

But, at Brent.

He offered me the promotion.

Wow! That's... that's great!

Congratulations-

I didn't take it.

I don't need L.A. to be happy.

Everything I need to be happyis right here.

I don't want to be that far awayfrom Riley.

Or from you.

So, what are you goingto do instead?

I told Mr. Grayson that I wantto get back to designing

and he is going to let meoversee the department.

I am staying right herein Cedar Falls.

[laughs] That is fantastic!

So?

Hey.

Sorry to interrupt.

What did she say?

Oh, I...I haven't heard yet.

Molly, I've put some thoughtinto it

and I think that the conceptfor your app is...

Sensational!

And it's even betterwhen you get something

more out of the experiencethan you expected.

It is?

That's great!

So I am very proud to say

welcome to the LangeEnterprises Family.

Thank you so much!

Way to go Molly!

Well, shall we go celebratewith a toast.

We shall.

Merry Christmas, Molly.

Merry Christmas, Jeff.

And just to be honest,

I have completely fallenfor you.

That is good to hear,Molly Hoffman.

Because as it stands,I feel the same way.

♪Spill all your emotions on the table.♪

♪and let me see your heart upon your sleeve.♪

So how about we go ona proper first date?

Thought you'd never ask.

What are you doingfor New Years?

Well, let me check my schedule.

[laughs]

Stop.

♪So all you want for Christmas♪

♪Ohhh, ohh,♪

♪ Is me.