Original subtitles

[upbeat music]

[pilot] L.A. tower, this is HM Air 661 on visual two four left.

[controller] HM Air 661, you're cleared to land.

[Mal] Want to share a car into town, Kate?

[Kate] I'm sorry Mal, I can't, I have a meeting.

Oh, this is the interview?

It is. It's very exciting.

If all goes well, by this time next year, I'll be off the

regional route hamster wheel and onto international flights.

- That's what you want. - [Kate chuckles]

Of course, who doesn't want that?

Travel, expensive hotels, a more relaxed schedule.

I've heard some of those corporate

clients can be difficult.

Are you saying I can't handle it?

Of course not. I'm just saying

is that something you want to be handling?

I definitely want to be handling that in Zurich

and Venice. I'll see you.

Let me know what you're getting into.

- Bye, Mal! - [upbeat music continues]

I'm so pleased you could find a few minutes to meet

on my stopover. And I'm sure you don't have a lot of time either.

Oh, no rush at all.

I want to make sure to answer all of your questions.

Well, your background check was a breeze.

Your flight record speaks for itself.

You've flown the max

number of hours allowed for the last four years.

Multiple certifications. You're clearly a hard worker.

Well, without work, nothing grows

but weeds, as my dad used to say.

We're looking for unique individuals whose lifestyles

are flexible and can keep up with the demand.

That sounds like me in every way.

Great. So what I really need to know is,

how available are you?

I'm very, very available.

- Even during the holidays? - Yeah.

What about family, partner, household pets?

Are they okay with this?

I'm kind of a one-woman band.

Perfect. Then I have a flight for you.

Already?

I thought this was just an exploratory interview.

It was. And now that that's done,

how do you feel about flying from L.A.

to the Swiss Alps on December 20th?

Um, I uh, I feel very, very good about it.

You'll stay there

with the Sharpe family for the entire week

in case they want to travel elsewhere,

then return them to L.A. on the 27th.

They're a high-powered family,

so please take the utmost care of them.

That sounds ideal.

I'll get the paperwork started in that case.

- Okay. - Do you have any questions?

Uh. Yes, just one.

Um, sorry. Who are the Sharpe's?

[curious music]

[cheerful music]

[Helen] Yeah. Alright. And double the order on the linen.

It's going to be major next summer,

and I want a discount on an order that size.

Yeah. Okay, thanks. Bye.

Is that my sweater, Cali?

Maybe.

Were you maybe going to ask me if you could wear it?

Mom, may I please wear your sweater?

It's from last year's line.

I did not think you would care.

Well, that's an interesting strategy, kiddo.

Maybe we should put you on the payroll.

- No, thank you. - Well.

It looks great on you. So, it's all yours.

- Really? - Yeah. I just wish you wouldn't

wear those beat-up boots with it.

Why? Because these are so, what, embarrassing?

[soft music]

Am I ever going to say anything right to her?

She's 15, so I'm gonna say no.

I can't wait until I'm a teenager and I can say

- whatever I want. - [Thomas chuckles]

- Uh, no. - [phones chimes]

Great news, we've been invited to the Alpine's

cocktail party on the 26th.

- Oh, great. - What's Alpine's?

Alpine's, buddy. Alpine's.

It's a department store chain

that's headquartered in Zurich,

and we want them to carry our new casualwear line.

Unfortunately, it means your mom and I are going to have

to do some work in between our time on the slopes.

Can we at least go ice skating or something?

- Sure. Christina will take you. - Yes!

Guys! I do not want to be babysat by some nanny

who's barely older than me. Why are we even doing this?

Can't we just stay home for one Christmas?

[Kate] You must be the Sharpe's.

Hi. I am Captain Kate Gabriel.

I'll be your pilot for the week.

Our copilot, Derrick Murray, is conducting

a walk around now.

I trust you'll be able to help me fly the plane?

Um, I don't think I'm qualified.

Thomas, thanks for filling in last minute.

Our former pilot retired suddenly,

so we're looking to fill the position.

Well, I'm at your service.

All right, great. Let's go, guys.

Vacation time.

Um, Mom, where is Riley?

- Your teddy bear? - He's a rabbit.

Oh, of course, Bunny.

I am sure he is

snug as a bug in your suitcase.

Our nanny did all the packing

and then flew up ahead to set up the suites.

So we have rooms for you at the hotel.

A full itinerary and a list of our contact information.

Okay, so, this will be the perfect Christmas.

Don't worry about anything.

I'll have you eating breakfast in Switzerland in no time.

That's what I like to hear. [chuckles]

[curious music]

We're all set, Captain.

Ah, excellent.

And who takes care of the luggage?

[quirky music]

It's us, isn't it?

[cheerful music]

Okay.

Let's see what we got going on tonight.

[switches click]

So, charter for five years.

You must have some incredible stories.

Yeah.

Which you're saving for your memoirs?

[thunder crashes]

Listen, you really want my advice?

Keep yourself to yourself.

Sorry, do you mean in general or with our charters?

'Cause I'm kind of an expert about them.

[Oliver] Three might Charlie,

this is centre. Ride report?

Oh, well, life's a beach up here.

No reindeer sightings, yet.

I'm just about to serve our passengers,

hot cocoa and eggnog,

if you care to join.

[Oliver] Ride report, please.

This isn't comedy hour.

[Derrick] Centre, everything's smooth up here.

Thank you.

And that wasn't a joke, by the way.

But if I think of one I'll let you know.

- [quirky music] - Why do I feel like

this is going to be a long shift?

Can we see the North Pole and the elves from up here?

Mh-hm, definitely, right, Thomas?

What are we talking about? Shelves.

Yeah, we can get some shelves made for you, buddy.

Hey, Cali. Can you read my letter to Santa?

Later.

[curtain thwips]

[Kate] Good evening.

We are about to begin our Atlantic crossing.

But first, who wants some hot chocolate?

- [thunder crashes] - [plane rattles]

Please say that's normal.

Oh, yeah.

Just minor turbulence. I'll be right back.

[thunder crashes]

[Oliver] Three might Charlie, be advised there's a rapidly

deteriorating low-pressure system on your route.

Definitely not in the forecast,

we're getting reports of severe turbulence

at flight level 380.

[Kate] You're not kidding, centre.

Our weather radar has lit up like a Christmas tree.

Can you give us a ride around it?

[Oliver] Three might Charlie, not in my sector.

This is a severe system.

The high pressure line starts just north of Labrador

and extends all the way down to New Jersey.

I don't think anybody's going to be

getting through this until it dissipates.

I suggest you find a place to land

before you're out over the ocean.

Seriously?

Is this your advice for all aircraft?

We have plenty of fuel

for a longer route and I've outrun worse.

Three might Charlie, were advising all pilots

to land regardless of their track record.

Yeah, this is not going to go over well.

It's unavoidable.

I'm not sure my clients would agree with you.

I promised to have them in Europe by Christmas.

There are spots available at JFK and Logan.

If either of those are suitable for your passengers?

Better check in with them, Captain.

[curious music]

Be right back, Centre.

Centre, this is three might Charlie, requesting landing

clearance for JFK. Please confirm.

- [Oliver] Denied. - What?

The spots have been taken. Same with Logan.

But that was literally a minute ago.

Those spots are all in high demand.

Okay, um. What else is available?

Closest option is an airport off the coast of Nova Scotia.

[Oliver] But you have to act fast,

you're running out of options.

Conditions are deteriorating quickly.

Okay, uh, [clears throat]

Centre, what is our new clearance?

Three might Charlie, altimeter 288 niner.

Yankee, Charlie, India, descend and maintain 5000

cleared ILS approach.

Three three.

- Merry Christmas, Captain. - [quirky music]

[Kate] Attention, this is your captain, Kate Gabriel.

Due to severe weather conditions over the Atlantic,

we are making a temporary stop in Nova Scotia.

Canada?

So much for our easy flight to Europe.

[Kate] Please fasten your seatbelts and prepare to land.

[cheerful music]

I know that this is not the

layover that you wanted and is a far cry from JFK.

We didn't want any layover.

I know. I completely understand.

Well, the weather is not her fault, Thomas.

I know, Helen.

But we are now at an airport, who knows where?

And we need to formulate a plan.

Captain, don't you think I should stay by the plane

in case of a change in weather and we have to prep quickly?

Yeah, if you don't mind.

I can stay in the bunk room

and keep in touch with the weather centre.

Thank you.

So, what are we going to do?

Well, I will call the charter company.

They can make us a new flight plan.

They have a 24/7 help line.

- [Finn] What about Santa? - [Helen] What about him, honey?

How is he going to find us here?

We will be there way before Christmas, buddy.

How do you know? You don't even know.

I am sure that the storm won't last that long.

But if it does,

you don't have to worry about it.

We got a really famous postal code.

We'll get a message to Santa if it comes to that.

You can do that?

Guaranteed.

Storm came in fast, huh?

You must be the people off that

private plane that just touched down.

Yes, unexpected.

I'm Captain Kate Gabriel,

and these are my clients, the Sharpe's.

Jim MacLeod.

- Pleased to meet you. - Mr. McLeod,

You work here at the airport.

We would appreciate some on the ground info.

No, I'm afraid not.

I'm employed by His Majesty's Postal Service.

But here's a man who might have a few answers.

Oliver!

How about a latest weather report?

Yeah, hi.

Unfortunately, it looks like the storm

is worsening, sitting off the coast,

so, no planes are going to be taking off across the Atlantic

tonight, that's for sure.

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. Again.

- [curious music] - It's you.

You're get the guy up there and now we're down here.

And you're down here, too.

Only in a small town.

This is where I live.

You live at the airport?

No, silly. Nobody lives at an airport.

No, no, not here.

There. Christmas Island.

Christmas what?

The nearest town around these parts.

The only town around these parts.

There's a place called Christmas Island?

Yes, there is indeed.

This is all very cute, but

our kids need dinner and we need accommodations.

And I'm not overnighting in an airport lounge. I'm not.

There's a great B and B on Forsyth Street.

Great. See? What's the name?

- I'll make a booking. - They're always

usually booked up around this time of year.

Well, you're just the bearer of bad news aren't you?

[Thomas] Uh, Mr. MacLeod? You know the area around here.

So what would you suggest we do for our very brief stay?

Well, first start by calling me Jim.

You and your family are

more than welcome to bunk at my place.

And I bet my daughter

Maggie has an extra room for Captain Gabriel.

She's mayor of Christmas Island,

and she's all about people coming together.

So, let me get my coat.

[Jim] This way.

Let's follow Jim.

[Finn] Dad, where is he taking us?

[Thomas] I'm not exactly sure, pal.

- I'm sure it'll be comfortable. - [quirky music]

And awkward.

- [car door slams] - It's a tad squeezy.

I could take a cab.

Not around here. Walter's done for the night.

- [car door slams] - I'll take you lot in,

Oliver, you take the captain.

Christmas Island, here we come!

- Come on, let's go! - For one night.

- Just one. - Okay.

Have a fun singular night.

- [car engine revs] - See you, see you.

Your taxi awaits

[quirky music]

♪ Deck the halls with boughs of holly ♪

♪ Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la ♪

Sorry, it's a little finicky.

Oh, no, it's fine. Let's just get into town.

♪ Don we now our gay apparel ♪

♪ Fa-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la ♪

So why do they call this place Christmas Island?

Oh it, it dates back to the Mi'kmaq nation.

One of their elders was

said to have been called "Noel."

And when he passed away, they named the town after him.

And what's with all the mailbags,

that Jim was hauling?

[Oliver chuckles]

All the kids love getting their Christmas Island

postage stamp in the mail.

♪ Follow me in merry measure ♪

I mean, didn't you love Christmas growing up?

♪ While I tell of Yule-tide treasure ♪

Not really. Well.

[car grinding]

What's that sound?

- I don't know. Huh. - [car grinding]

Oh, this cannot be happening.

I cannot have another

transportation related disaster today.

It's just a loose wire.

Let me try. That does not--

No, no, no, no, no.

Nobody touches this.

Oh, okay. Sure. Go ahead. Be my guest.

[car squeaking]

You don't understand.

The Sharpe's are my responsibility.

I can't leave them alone.

Flying private, it's like a, like a curated experience.

Well, Jim will curate them until we're back in town.

- Try it. - [hood slams]

[Oliver imitating Kate] "Why don't you try it?"

- All right. - [engine revs]

- [car door slams] - [quirky music]

The bearing and your alternator

needs replacing.

Let's go.

[cheerful music]

[brakes squeaking]

[car door slams]

[car door slams]

[gentle music]

[Oliver] Listen, I just want to say thanks for--

It's so beautiful.

Yeah, you know.

Most people come here for the lighthouse,

but I think the street is pretty special.

Wait, where are the Sharpe's?

[curious music]

[people chattering]

Do you know why we're here?

Apparently, everyone in town is here.

And our friend Jim is going to speak.

So until this is over, we're stuck.

[Maggie] Okay, so now turning to something that I know

you all want to talk about.

Tomorrow is our annual candy making event.

[people applaud and cheer]

Can I have candy for dinner?

- Sure. - No.

Round that up to be us.

[Maggie] And as always, our celebrations culminate

with our famous lobster trap tree

memorial lighting on Christmas Eve.

So bring out your best garb.

[people appluad]

The Christmas postcard initiative.

Everybody wants a message from Santa, right?

And with our beautiful location

and our unique postal code, we can help Santa deliver.

And this year, we received a record

number of cards and letters.

Please come and see me at the post office.

- Thanks. - [people appluad]

I just realized that we have some very,

very special guests in the room tonight.

- Please, no. - Surely they don't mean us.

- [Maggie] The Sharpe family. - [quirky music]

They're here from Sharpe Chic, the lifestyle brand in L.A..

[people chattering]

Like Martha Stewart.

[people excitedly chattering]

Hi. [chuckles]

Oh, you're enjoying yourself. Aren't you?

- No. - And it looks like

nobody's leaving this island for at least a couple of days.

Just be glad you're not out over the ocean.

[Maggie] Okay, that's it. Merry Christmas, everyone.

Uh, days?

Our nanny is already in Switzerland.

We have the meeting with Alpine's,

which could be huge for our brand expansion in Europe.

I can't believe we're going to miss that meeting.

This is worst case scenario, clearly.

[Thomas] What about a helicopter?

Maybe we can call around, see what's available. How?

Helicopter to where exactly?

I don't know.

[Oliver] I'm sorry. It's not possible.

The wind is still way too strong.

I'm sure you've all had a long day.

Yes, Jim, it's been very long.

Let's get you home.

Oh, thank you, Jim.

Listen, just give me an email

that I can transfer funds to you with.

Yeah. Okay. You ready?

- Yeah. Yeah. Fire away. - It's I am not taking your

I am not, t-a-k-i-n-g your money

at Jim dot com.

I can't let you put us up for nothing.

[chuckles] Come on, kids.

[quirky music]

Okay, look. I really need to get my clients to Switzerland,

because even though I know the storm isn't my fault and

they say that they know it isn't my fault,

they don't, really.

And I can't lose my dream job.

Or even that shot, you know, shot

for my dream job, for this.

- This is your dream job? - [quirky music continues]

I know the optics are hard, but

look, isn't there anything that you can do?

I'd say you get comfortable at the mayor's house.

It's going to be a cold night.

Just hope the power doesn't go out.

[gentle music]

[door clicks]

[Kate] Hi.

Just checking to see how everyone's settling in.

Thomas is upstairs rescheduling everything.

Finn is worried about Santa and Cali is who knows where?

Mrs. Sharpe, I hope you know

truly sorry I am for all of this.

This has never happened to me.

Being stranded at Christmas?

No, being stranded anywhere, truthfully.

I appreciate that. I do.

But I hope you understand that we are two working

parents who are now stuck in the middle of nowhere

without any help and really,

really spotty internet.

Well, I'm here to help.

Yes, but you're our pilot.

But I'm a pilot who can't fly right now, so um,

I am happy to help with anything

here on the ground.

Like?

Kids? Rescheduling?

Anything that you need.

And I will be checking the weather updates

every few minutes and I will be sure to keep--

What about Christmas?

What about it?

Well the nanny is in charge of all

the children's holiday activities.

So if you could just take that over?

[curious music]

- I'm sorry, Christmas? - Yeah.

You know, just keep them occupied until we can

get out of here.

Oh, you're serious?

Um, yeah.

- Yeah, for sure. - Great!

- Just drop an itinerary. - Whenever you have time.

But the sooner the better, of course.

- Okay. - Wonderful!

Goodnight!

[Helen] Goodnight.

[Maggie] Hey, hey!

I bet you're wondering where you're sleeping tonight.

I'm so sorry.

With all the excitement today, I completely forgot

to introduce myself.

I'm Maggie. I'm the mayor of Christmas Island.

- Oh, hi. - And this is my son, Shane.

- Hi. Nice to meet you. - [Shane] Nice to meet you.

[Maggie] Well, should we head out?

It's not that far.

Sure.

[gentle music]

[Maggie] Oh, okay.

So we have some fresh towels.

Your bed is made, and if you get cold, there's,

there's an extra blanket in the cupboard.

Can you think of anything else you might need?

Thank you. This is so kind.

You sure?

Yeah, I'm good.

You know, unless you know someone who can whip up,

let's say, the perfect Christmas

for two very important clients, an impossible to please

teenager, adorable Santa fan here on Christmas Island,

given the fact that I haven't celebrated Christmas myself

in years.

Otherwise, I'm good.

I'm sorry, it's been a long day.

I wish I could help you.

Oh, no, I didn't actually

mean you. Uh.

I, I'll figure it out.

I mean, I could try to help you.

I just, I don't think I'd be very good at it.

My brother's the real Christmas expert around here.

[Oliver] Shane thinks this is too much,

but I think it's just the right amount of cheer.

[Maggie laughs] And here's Kris Kringle himself.

You're the Christmas expert.

[Maggie] Yeah, he lives for it.

I wouldn't say expert,

but I have been called worse.

[quirky music]

You two know each other?

[Maggie] Okay, well. I'm gonna go.

[quirky music continues[]

[Kate] So you're Maggie's brother.

The last time I checked.

And you call your dad, Jim?

[Oliver] It suits him.

So what's this about? You needing my help?

- [door slams] - Not necessarily your help.

Just, you know, some tips

on how to make a perfect Christmas while

- we're stuck here. - Because?

Because A, I don't have a clue what to do in this town.

B, the Sharpe's are my responsibility

until I get them to their destination.

- And C-- - You're not a Christmas person?

I didn't say that.

It's not like a Scrooge thing.

It's more like a, eating spinach thing.

Spinach?

Yeah.

You know how everyone always says how great

Christmas is, how good it is for you, but you never

really get the muscles you think you're going to get.

Look, I know I'm not making sense.

Could you maybe just, like, text me some links or, um,

I don't know, ideas?

- Yeah, I can do that. - Thank you.

Take this.

How are you going to get everyone around?

What do you mean?

Are you also a bus driver?

[curious music]

Yeah. You're a funny guy outside the tower, huh?

- [Oliver chuckles] - We'll figure it out.

Well, maybe since I'm apparently the cause

of your current predicament.

I didn't say that.

No, you more or less, you did.

Anyway, I will be attending

a lot of Christmas festivities over the next few days.

So if you or the Sharpe's you want to tag along,

you're all more than welcome.

Yeah, we don't need to do that.

Just be thankful you landed on Christmas Island.

That's the way we roll.

- I'll keep in touch. - [quirky music]

- [phone vibrates] - [phone chimes]

[Kate] Candy-making.

Can't wait.

[bright music]

[Helen] Yes. I am aware

that this is terrible timing.

We will obviously

still pay for our tables at your event,

even if for some reason we can't make it in time.

But I am fully confident we will be there.

Mh-hm. Yes, absolutely.

And thank you for understanding.

- Okay. Bye. - [tablet chimes]

Fully confident?

Have you looked at the weather report lately?

Why don't you go outside with your brother?

Mom, he's catching snowflakes with his tongue.

Do you know how unhygienic that is?

Look how happy he is.

Why don't you go?

Because I'm not a child and that's

what children do.

Good morning.

Did you get my text?

They're expecting us in 15 minutes.

Are you ready?

Uh, Dad, are you going to come candy-making?

- Hm? Oh, uh, hey Kate. - [Kate] Hi.

I'd love to, but your mom and I

are stuck closing out the corporation's year end.

Honey, can I just get your eye's on this for a second?

[Helen] Absolutely.

So it's true. You are taking over Christmas.

What? Oh, no, no, no.

I'm just here helping out.

What do you normally like to do around Christmas?

I don't know.

Get dragged to some fashion show or glitzy party,

watch my parents network or talk to their famous friends.

Oh, okay.

Well, I don't think that there's

a big celebrity population on Christmas Island, but

you know, we can do other

Christmas-y things like

sewing popcorn together

and chugging eggnog by the fireplace.

You know,

families like to do that, right?

You have no idea what you're talking about, do you?

No, I don't.

So I found a holiday helper who can, you know, tell us

all the cool things to do around while we're stuck here.

You mean like an elf?

[Oliver] I'm a bit big for an elf.

But I guess that's an honorary designation.

This is my nephew, Shane.

The sleighs outside. It's waiting.

We should suit up. Let's go.

I don't think we're all going

to fit in your pick up, and I'm not riding in the back.

Don't you worry. That's why I have Walter's cab.

- And luckily, he was on duty. - Are you guys heading out?

- Oh, hi. - This is my nephew, Shane.

Hey, uh, make sure you got your jackets

and take your brother a jacket as well.

And your water bottles.

Water bottles, stay hydrates. And Hats. You need your hat.

- We got hats. Got hats. - [Thomas] Oh, great.

- Those hats? - [curious music]

[Finn] Are we going candy-making?

[Oliver] Oh, yeah, we are. Here you go, bud. Put this on.

He seems trustworthy, right?

- [Helen] He's totally fine. - Okay.

And here is your hat.

Oh, no, I'm good.

I only wear a hat when I'm flying because I'm Captain.

You're the one who wanted a Christmas Island Christmas.

[sighs] Yeah.

Now, I'll take about any Christmas I can get right now.

[Oliver] Yeah, you're gonna wear the hat. It's obligatory.

[quirky music]

It suits you.

Let the festivities begin.

[cheerful music]

I think we need some serious Yoda-like guidance or something.

Oh, looking good my young apprentice.

Don't hold me to it, but I have a feeling I know

who the instructor is.

Hello, everybody.

I see you love that hat.

If you are new to this, don't worry.

I'm an expert when it comes to candy-making.

[Kate chuckles] Of course.

[Oliver] Today we're doing an old family recipe.

Barley toys and chicken bones, it's over 100 years old.

That doesn't sound very appetizing.

Nope.

I thought that we were making candy?

- [Cali] We are. - [Shane] Hey.

We weren't properly introduced.

- I'm Shane. - Oh. My name's Cali.

Cali?

Yeah.

Sorry. My parents gave me a weird name.

No, no. It's cool.

So, I heard you guys are kind of stuck here.

Yeah, pretty much.

[Oliver] So, you're

going to turn on your burner.

Turn the burners there.

Add your water,

Sugar.

And, corn syrup.

[Finn] Cali, can you please help me?

Hey, why don't you ask Captain Kate to help you?

She's the pilot, so she'll be much better at this than I am.

Hey, buddy.

Okay, put this in here, and I'll stir.

Good stuff.

I don't know. By the end of this,

you and I might be such a good team that we can fly

the plane together.

[Finn] Yeah, maybe. I'm growing up pretty fast.

[Kate chuckles] You are. All right, stir.

Yeah, that's great.

Once it's all mixed together,

you bring it to a boil.

- [mixture sizzles] - [pot clatters]

You okay?

I'm okay.

You should put cold compress on or it'll get worse.

I'm okay.

You don't like asking for help, do you?

Well.

No, I don't like needing help.

There's a difference.

Everybody needs it every once in a while.

I said I'm fine.

There's lots going on.

- Just, Christmas someone else. - [curious music]

Okay.

Jerry,

keep the legs on the gingerbread men.

Don't, don't. Don't eat it.

- [Kate winces] - [Kate blows]

So, do you have the flight plan?

For Santa?

Okay, not funny.

Like I said yesterday, it's going to be

- a couple days. - So, tomorrow?

Kate, you know, I can't promise that.

You know what I can promise, though? I can promise

the second I hear anything, I will let you know first, okay?

But in return, you have to stop asking.

- [curious music] - Fine.

Fine.

Glad you got your ride working.

Yeah, me too.

Had something to do with the bearing and the alternator.

- Hi. - [Finn] Oh, Mom, you're here!

Yes, I was seeing double staring at those spreadsheets,

and I wanted to see how candy-making was.

Do you want to try some of the candy I made? It's really good.

Oh, yeah.

[Helen] Oh, looks very Christmas-y.

Mm, wow.

Those are actually pretty good.

- Ha ha ha. - [Helen] Nice.

[Finn] Where's Dad?

[Helen] He's just finishing up.

Hopefully he'll be here soon.

These are delicious.

I think the travel nerves have made me a bit peckish.

Well, save room because we're going to

Donna's Lobster Shack next.

Oh, I don't like lobster.

- Yeah, me neither. - You don't like lobster?

We're going to change that.

But they have buttery noodles

and all kinds of other stuff, just in case you.

- Thank you. - [Maggie] Hi, Helen. Hi.

I'm sorry I'm such a big fan of yours.

I would just be thrilled if you would consider

being our honorary ambassador

for the Lobster Trap tree lighting?

- Oh-- - [Oliver] That's a great idea.

Yeah, you should.

[Helen stammering]

I don't know about that.

What's a Lobster Trap tree lighting?

Well, in this town, we have a lot of lobster

fishermen, and what we do is we round up all the traps,

we stack them on top of each other,

we make a tree, and then we decorate it with buoys.

Each buoy is inscribed with somebody

from our community that was lost at sea.

It's a nice way to honour their memory.

We've been doing that five years for your dad, eh?

- [Shane] Yeah. - [Maggie] Yeah.

I know it's not fancy, but

it's a really important tradition in our community.

Well, I don't need fancy.

What? I don't. I don't.

That sounds so special.

And I am very honoured that you asked me, but I,

that's three days away, I don't think we'll be here.

I mean, we're not still going to be here, right?

I don't know.

Because I've been banned from asking.

I will let you all know when you're able to leave.

But until then, let's eat.

Yes.

[cheerful music]

♪ I've been drinking cocoa, hanging mistletoe ♪

♪ Hear the snow, all the way ♪

♪ She'll be here anyday ♪

♪ But 'til then I'll keep on calling the North Pole ♪

♪ To say, hurry up, hurry up Christmas ♪

♪ I'm staying up 'cause I can hardly wait ♪

♪ And not a minute without putting the sugar cookies out ♪

♪ Shimmy down the chimney, can't get here fast enough ♪

♪ Hurry up, hurry up Christmas ♪

♪ Hurry up and bring me all that love ♪

[Finn] Whoa, this is so cool.

[Oliver] It's pretty neat, huh?

[Kate] Oh, my goodness.

I can't believe the others went back and missed this.

Hey, can we point the light wherever we want?

Oh, no, no. The,

the light only turns

when the centre picks up a ship approaching.

All lighthouses are automated now,

so a few of us just come up here periodically

and check to see if everything's working well.

But you know what?

I bet if you squint

real hard, you might be able to see

reindeer practicing their flight formations for Christmas Eve.

Right there.

Keep looking, okay? Right up there.

This is probably my favourite spot in town.

It's like your own Fortress of Solitude.

I like to come here and unwind

after a stressful day.

Imagine you had to deal with hot shots

who think they can outrun nature.

I don't know. That sounds like a dream come true.

[Oliver chuckles]

I used to stare out the window when I was a kid.

Watch the planes go by in the distance.

And imagine the amazing places they were going,

and dreamed I could go, too.

Then a true aviator was born.

[Kate chuckles]

I was raised by a single dad.

After my mom left. He was a pilot.

He was gone a lot and I spent a lot of time

with my grandparents. But,

he always made flying seem so exotic.

[gentle music]

Of course, then I ended

up on a regional circuits, wasn't exactly

living the dream.

Did your dad pass away?

Yeah.

Yeah, when I was a teenager,

actually, on the day

before Christmas, which

kind of coloured my holiday memories.

[gentle music continues]

He was so inspiring, though.

I still wear his flight pin for luck.

Although, I don't think it really served me on

this flight.

Might have helped you more than you think.

So, what about you?

What's on your bucket list?

I don't really leave Christmas

Island that often, or ever.

Really.

I don't like flying.

In fact, I've only taken an airplane once in my life.

- Are you serious? - Yeah. Okay.

You've devoted your entire

professional career to directing flights.

You see the irony in that, right?

It has not gone lost on me.

Okay. [chuckles]

We still haven't told Santa we're on Christmas Island.

What if he can't find me?

You know, I met Santa once, and he said that

he always knows how to find the nice boys and girls

because he has so many elves working for him.

Oh.

Well, I'm going to go look for small reindeer.

Okay, you do that.

Tell me if you find any.

You're good with kids.

I've had a lot of practice with my nephew.

Especially after we lost Kevin.

[gentle music]

He was the lobster fisherman, right?

Yeah. It should have been a routine trip.

Captain didn't pay attention to the weather warnings.

[Kate] I'm sorry.

That's why you took the storm so seriously.

I couldn't live with myself if something like that happened

on my watch. Which is also probably why I'm

a little nervous to fly.

Just one second.

What are you doing?

Just taking care of one of my pilots.

[gentle music continues]

What?

You're just, sweet.

Sweeter than I actually thought.

Maybe you could revise my title.

Oh, yeah.

This bearer of bad news.

It's just. What would I call you?

I think I'll leave that to you.

I think I see them!

I think I see the reindeer!

Really? Where?

[Finn] Right, there.

[cheerful music]

No offense, but your internet is super weak, Mr. MacLeod.

[Jim] Maybe you can include that

in your online review, if you like.

I must admit, I was a little worried

about how it would turn out.

But, look at this.

- It's like magic. - Looks great.

[phone ringing]

Jim MacLeod here.

[Helen] Hi, Jim.

Good morning. It's Helen upstairs.

Would you be able to send up some coffee?

I'll take care of that right away, Helen.

Thank you.

[phone beeps]

[cheerful music]

My mom just ordered room service, right?

[Jim chuckles]

Are there any lobster rolls left?

I've been staring

at the screen for so long, I'm starting to get dizzy.

In the kitchen. Fill your boots.

Fill my what?

I also figured a fair rate for your stay.

Oh, great.

Just tell me the amount and I'll have my accountant wire--

I can't accept your money, Tom.

Well, I won't accept any more generosity

without something in return, Jim.

- What I can accept is your help. - Oh.

It'll be of use for my putting up the lobster trap tree.

Oh, right. Yeah, Helen told me about that.

It sounds like a big job.

Well, you look like you come from sturdy stuff.

- [body thuds] - [Thomas grunts]

- Yeah. - [quirky music]

And you young miss,

can help out at the post office

on all those bags of postcards.

No way. I'm on winter break,

I can't take some part-time job.

- Aw. - [Cali] I'm recovering from the

exhaustion of my school year.

Don't get sulky about it.

- What? - Sulky.

You get my drift?

Come on, it'll be good for you, Cali.

Help you build a strong work ethic.

Like you?

Then I can just stay on my phone, call it a day.

Oh, well, I had a part-time job

at a coffee shop when I was your age.

It gave me independence.

I think it'd be good

for all of us to get out of the house.

Sin Bud, what do you say, huh?

Are you going to help me with the lobster traps

or the letters to Santa with your sister?

I want to work on the letters so I can be sure that

Santa gets my list.

Ah. Whoa.

Look at that. He's going to love that.

Tomorrow is going to be busy.

That is, of course, if we're still here.

[curious music]

[cheerful music]

[truck door slams]

- [Oliver] Hey, everybody. - Hey.

It is cold out here for you California kids.

You've got your coat.

Bundle up. Hats, gloves?

What are you doing today, Mom?

Oh, I have a few things up my sleeve.

Okay. Have fun.

Oh, so you're tree delivery, too, huh?

Well, Maggie's at work today, and Shane's at a holiday party,

so, today I am.

How about you guys? Are you excited or what?

Excited to go to work?

- Yeah. - Yeah.

And then we can come back here and help decorate this guy.

Oh, that's very kind of you, but I don't want to interrupt

- with your family time. - [Oliver] Oh, no, no, no.

They'll love it. Trust me.

We'll bring the tree over there afterwards, okay?

And we've never done it before.

- [Oliver] Decorate? - [scoffs] That's not true.

It's not true.

We used to decorate when you were little.

We loved decorating a tree.

I don't remember.

- Yeah, well you were-- - [Cali] Neither do I.

[gentle music]

[Oliver] Well, you know, when you,

when you get started, it'll probably all come back to you.

Yeah. Okay. Come on. Let's go, get in the truck.

Come on, Finn.

How about you?

Oh, yeah. No, I'm going to do some yoga, breathing training.

Get rid of all this stress.

[clears throat] Um, speaking of which, I know

we're not supposed to talk about this, but

Derrick texted me from the airport, said

it looks pretty grim.

Yeah, yeah.

My supervisor called and he said

the weather's really bad over the Atlantic, so

you guys might be stuck here through till Christmas.

What? Um, no.

No, I refuse to accept that.

Do you want me to tell the Sharpe's the weather report?

So they can mentally prepare?

No, not yet.

I don't want to upset them for potentially no reason.

So yeah,

I'd rather inundate them with holiday merriment for now.

Okay.

Then I should probably go.

- Yeah. Yeah. Okay. - Okay.

Nama-stay?

Is that what they say?

[curious music]

[cheerful music]

[sacks thud]

Well. That's our latest batch.

Are you ready to dig in?

Oh, I think so.

You get this much mail all year long?

Heavens, no.

I manage by myself 11 months of the year.

But December is a whole other kettle of fish.

Look, our postmark

was designed by a local artist.

And every Christmas it makes a lot of kids very happy.

Where's your brother?

Oh, he's eating candy in the office.

Okay.

Here's the scoop.

We both know Santa can't do all the work by himself.

- Right? - [Cali chuckles]

So, parents

send us their kids' letters to Santa

with a pre-written response enclosed.

We send them back,

stamped with our postmark, and presto,

the kids have a card or a letter from Christmas Island.

Here's one.

"Dear Santa,

I've been good at school all year long.

Please bring me a bike.

Thank you. Danny Shaw, in state."

And this is Santa's response.

[gentle music]

"Dear Danny, congrats on your straight A's.

Now you're on my nice list. Merry Christmas from Santa."

That's actually pretty cool.

What's even cooler is we get them

from all over the world.

Would you like to stamp it?

Sure.

- Just right there? - Mh-hm.

- [stamp thuds] - [Jim chuckles] Perfect.

Do you think you'll get everything out in time?

Oh, well, in order to get them delivered by Christmas,

we need to get them out by December 23rd.

- That's tomorrow. - Yeah.

We better get going.

- Okay. - Come on, Finn.

We've got work to do.

[cheerful music]

[Thomas] That's great of your dad to lend me some clothes.

Didn't exactly plan on hauling lobster traps when I packed

on this vacation.

I don't take you for somebody

to shy away from physical labour.

Seems all the labour

I do recently is punching numbers into a computer.

[traps rattle]

Back when Helen and I started the company,

I built the first few shops,

the design, electrical,

even some of the plumbing.

I miss it.

But this.

This is different.

It's part of our heritage.

Hey, how long has Kate been flying for you?

It's her first trip with us. Why?

- Just curious. - Huh.

We should probably get back to it.

Got a big tree to build

[cheerful music]

- [machine whirring] - [cheerful music continues]

[Maggie] Hot cocoa anyone?

- [Finn] Sure. - [Oliver] Here she is! Make way!

Shane, give me a hand.

Sure thing Uncle Oliver. Yeah, here.

[Oliver] Okay.

Who wants to spruce the spruce?

Isn't it a fir?

Making a fir fancy just doesn't sound as catchy.

Cali and Finn, you're our guest.

Why don't you put the first ornaments on the tree?

Okay. Although, like I said, we usually have people

for this, but, yeah.

[Shane] I'm cool with whatever the tree looks like.

As long as the new gaming system is under it.

No spoilers until Christmas morning.

All right?

Santa and Mom's know best, right Helen?

Yeah, whatever.

Whatever Maggie says.

Do you happen to know if your mom had a rotary cutter?

Maybe in her old sewing kit?

I don't know, other than that I'm sorry.

- Okay. - [Cali] What was that for?

Oh, nothing.

I'm just working on a little thing to help

repay the nice people for taking us in.

Thomas, you're back.

Yeah, I just dropped in at Jim's,

but I thought I'd try to get an internet signal here.

- Dad. - I'm kidding.

Trust me, the only energy I have left

is for tree decorating.

[Cali] Then why don't you go next?

If you insist.

Hey, Mom. We'll take turns.

Oh, um.

Sweetheart, I am right in the middle of something.

[soft music]

Okay, yeah. For sure.

[Helen] Which one did you put on? That one?

[soft music continues]

See, Mom? Relaxtion. I knew you could do it.

So funny.

They look happy.

- They do. - Come on, kids, help us out.

- Come here. - [Thomas] Finn, Cali?

Looks like your mission of bringing them

Christmas is succeeding.

[Sharpe family chattering]

You should probably lead by example.

[Sharpe family continues chattering]

Okay, all right. Yeah.

[Helen] It's beautiful.

How about right there? How about that one?

[soft music continues]

- [Thomas and Helen laughing] - [Thomas] Way to go, guys!

[Kate] I love this.

[Maggie] Isn't it just beautiful?

We for sure needed the help.

If we would have gotten this done,

but it was just really special to share this with everyone.

Maybe we should have one for ourselves next year?

- What do you think? - Oh, that would be cool.

[Maggie] All right, guys,

Christmas is about to begin.

- [bright music] - And it's Christmas.

The star is on the tree.

Oh, it's gorgeous.

[all chattering]

[Maggie] Don't be shy.

[Maggie] Oh, I love this.

Hey.

- You okay? - [Kate] Yeah.

I just didn't want to be a downer.

Tree lighting reminds me of my dad, so.

Kind of ruined it for me.

You know,

while the storm is out there

and the planes are all grounded, I uh.

I have nothing to do.

As the boys say around here,

"I'm at my leisure."

- You are, are you? - I am.

[Kate] Wow, well.

What are you going to do with all this

free time you have on your hands?

You could work on your automotive skills.

It's just a suggestion.

It's tempting. That's tempting.

But why would I do that

when I already found a great mechanic?

I am going to work on another project

called "Getting Christmas Back."

For who?

'Cause it's certainly not for you.

It's not for me. No, no.

It's for you.

[soft music]

Oliver, that's really sweet, but--

No, no, no, no, no, no, no.

Don't do that.

You are a guest here, okay?

You have no choice but to accept.

Those are just the rules of Christmas Island.

I didn't make them.

Well.

If it's the rules.

Okay.

Okay.

[gentle music]

Okay, so you two are going help

Jim at the post office again today?

Yes, and it is crunch time.

If we don't get those cards and letters done by today, there's

no chance they'll make it overnight for Christmas.

So what are you going to be doing, Mom?

Oh, I have a project to occupy my time.

What kind of project?

You'll see.

Oh, don't look at me.

I have no idea what's going on.

What about you, Kate?

Well, I'll probably spend the day refreshing

the weather app on my phone, and then maybe--

- [door knocking] - [Oliver] Children of the house?

Come forth!

Hello.

Hello.

What is happening right now?

[in character voice] I'm Belsnickel.

Here to judge the kids placed on

Santa's list.

Bels-who?

Belsnickel! Of course.

- Of course. - I work for Santa.

And if you can't correctly

identify your visitor, then you go

straight on the naughty list.

But I've been good all year!

Yes, you have sweetheart.

This is just a bit of fun, I think.

[Cali] Oliver, we know it's you.

Who's Oliver?

Okay. Okay. Congratulations.

As your reward,

- [exciting music] - [sack thuds]

Candy.

- [Helen] Oh? For breakfast. - [Thomas] Slow down, buddy.

[Helen] Great.

German settlers brought the tradition.

It's pretty good, eh?

Yeah, [speaks German].

Though, it's just a little creepy.

Okay, I have to get a pic with you for my socials.

Oh, okay.

Maybe this is just a family portrait?

- Nah. - No.

Come on, Kate. You got to be in the picture!

- Okay. - Yeah, come on, Kate.

Let's all say, "Stranded on Christmas Island."

[all in unison] Stranded on Christmas Island!

- [camera shutters] - Perfect.

Great. Now we'll always remember this.

All right. Come on, guys.

Mitts and hats time.

Jim will be here any minute.

It's a, it's good.

Well, that was

quite the performance.

Does Belsnickel ave any other houses to terrify tonight?

Nope. No. I just visited Shane.

- Mh-hm. - Left him quaking in his boots.

But, you know, this doesn't

mean the Christmas Island Christmas tour is over yet.

Oh, well, I actually think the Sharpe's are busy tonight.

I don't wanna take up any more of your day.

Trust me, this item is just for you.

Just for me?

Oh, yeah. It's a Captain special.

I want to take you somewhere

as a surprise.

Right. Yeah.

I think I've been sufficiently surprised for today.

That's fair.

[cheerful music]

So are you going to tell

me what we're doing?

I would have thought you, of all people,

would like spontaneity, whereas I like

knowing things ahead of time, I'm

just playing to my audience.

Next stop on the Christmas Island

Christmas tour.

[jazz music]

No.

Are you crazy?

This is for kids. Look at this line.

Everyone's going to think I'm weird.

[camera shutters]

Oh, look. It's your turn.

Ho, ho, ho!

Who's next to sit on Santa's lap?

Tell Santa I say, "Hi."

Okay. I'm going to sit here.

Big smiles.

- [phone camera shutters] - [Santa] What's your name?

Kate.

So, Kate,

have you been a good adult this year?

Yeah, you know, I try.

Good.

Do you want to tell Santa your Christmas wish?

We're seriously doing that?

You know what? Yeah, I do.

Okay, come on. You can tell me.

What my wish was?

No, no, no.

I think that's against the rules.

And I'm pretty sure my wish is between Santa and I.

[Oliver scoffs]

Just whisper it to me.

I'm not going to tell anybody.

Okay, who's the rule breaker now?

Is this what's next

on the Christmas Island tour?

You bet.

[upbeat music]

Lunch.

You ever heard of that?

[Donna] Hi, I've got seats for you right here.

All right. Thanks, Donna.

[Oliver] How you doing, Donna?

- [Donna] Good. How are you? - Good.

- This is my friend, Kate. - [Donna] Oh, hi.

- Kate, nice to meet you. - Nice to meet you.

[people chattering]

Want to share a pizza?

If I haven't lost all your trust yet,

I'd like to order us something special.

Okay?

Okay.

Donna, you know what to do.

Oh, I sure do.

[ambient upbeat music]

So, do you want to tell me about this fear of flying?

Well, there's not really

much to tell.

I just don't,

I don't love the idea

of not having any control.

You don't like not having control?

- [mimics mind exploding] - Oh, that's funny.

Very, very funny. I.

I know.

I went to university in Halifax,

and my mom got sick

in senior year,

so I came back home

to take care of her, and

I needed a job,

which is how I ended up

at the airport.

Maybe you're right.

Maybe I got a job where I have some control

because there was none of it in the rest of my life.

Or maybe you just made a career of helping people

because you saw how much you helped your mom.

I think it's sweet

and honorable.

Anyway,

flying or leaving it all

just didn't seem to be in the cards anymore.

I guess it became a little

exaggerated.

Can't imagine sticking around in one place

for very long.

Because you get itchy feet

or you don't like it?

No.

Just, after my dad died,

I couldn't wait to get to flight school.

And then I think I've just been in perpetual motion

ever since.

Well, Captain Kate Gabriel,

[gentle music]

I think you can pretty much

go anywhere and do anything you want.

You have so many options.

You just have to choose what makes you happiest.

Same.

Okay, who is ready for some festive

flapjacks?

[oliver chuckles]

See, I design them like little Santa's.

[Oliver] You're the best, Donna.

Wow, these are, these are Santa flapjacks.

Little Santas.

Little, little Santas.

So I'm not going to have to eat two meals.

No, I'm going to crush these.

- Oh, yeah? Okay. - Yeah.

All right, let's try this.

- [Oliver] Right. - [Kate] These are really good.

And how about the maple syrup?

Yeah, this is the real stuff.

Real Canadian maple syrup.

- That's right. - Mh-hm.

[muffled] Do I have something on my face?

- [quirky music] - No.

No, you're perfect.

[muffled] This was a really good idea.

[both laughing]

[curious music]

I don't get it.

If the planes are still grounded,

none of this mail is getting out.

It's stuck like us.

So what's the point of finishing?

The point of any of this is to spread joy.

Pains me to think any child

will have his letter unanswered.

What about the storm?

It can open up at any minute.

You never know.

- All right, kiddo. - [envelopes thud]

Right now,

I choose to believe in a Christmas miracle.

And if you could join me in that for just another hour

and keep working, well, that would be swell.

- I can do that. - Thank you.

Weird.

This one's from Finn.

Did you help him with this?

[Jim] No.

"Dear Santa, my name is Finn Sharpe, and I'm seven.

This is my second letter.

I hope that's okay.

I heard you would answer this time.

For Christmas, please make--

please make my big sister like me better."

[gentle music]

Of course I like him. I love him.

He's my little brother.

- I guess sometimes, I-- - Ignore him?

Yeah.

I'm sure it's not intentional.

No, it's even worse than that.

Then I would tell my mom off for doing exactly

the same thing.

Don't be too hard on yourself.

It happens to the best of us, kiddo

We get wrapped up in life.

It's never too late to make things right,

especially at Christmas time.

[phone chimes]

[Jim] Oh, no.

- What? - It's from Oliver.

"Dad, I know you still have hundreds of postcards to get out

but planes are still grounded.

I'm sorry, but none of it will be

sent out on time.

What are we going to do now?

I don't know.

I am going to play some funny

Christmas videos to cheer you up.

We should just stay off those websites.

I'm 15. Social media is our way of life.

Wait,

that's it!

- That's what? - Your Christmas miracle!

[Oliver] I hope my dad's okay.

He takes this time of year very seriously.

Like father, like son.

I think it's sweet,

how much he cares about them.

Holidays, kids, how much it means to them

getting a card from Santa.

You care, too.

What? You do.

Just think about what you're doing for the Sharpe's.

And don't say it's just to secure your job.

Initially it was, but now I just

want them to have a good Christmas.

I thik they are. I know I am.

Same.

Shockingly.

In all seriousness, though,

this has, um,

meant a lot to me.

I really feel like I've gotten

to see Christmas Island.

[Oliver] You see that right there?

A smile, that makes me happy.

[gentle music]

- [car honks] - [Cali] Hey, you two!

There you are.

We've been looking for you guys for hours.

- Get in! - Tell 'em, Cali!

I know what to do with the Santa letters.

[Cali] Come on!

[upbeat music]

[Oliver] Digital?

I mean, if the physical postcards

can't get there in time--

Then the online ones could.

Exactly! After all, why be a master of the socials

if you can't use your powers to do good.

Solid point.

But I'll need someone to help me with the search.

I can.

[Oliver] Yeah, so can I.

- We could all help. - [Helen][ I could help.

[Finn] I can help, too!

I am a master finder.

- Oh. [chuckles] - Okay, perfect.

We do not have much time, so let's get started.

Okay.

Let's spread some joy!

[all chattering excitedly]

♪ It's the sleigh bells ringing ding-a-ling ♪

♪ It's the choir singing, "These Three Kings" ♪

♪ Everybody's feeling happy ♪

♪ It's Santa's jolly, "Ho! Ho! Ho!" ♪

♪ When the streets are filling up with snow ♪

♪ This is Christmas to me ♪

- [Kate] I think we did good. - [Oliver] I think we did great.

I think Cali's going to be able

to get everything out by Christmas Eve.

I guess Christmas wishes do come true.

I wished Oliver knew how happy he made me this Christmas.

[gentle music]

What?

That was, that was my wish to Santa.

That was your wish?

Mh-hm.

[bright music]

Turns out, I didn't even have to tell Santa my wish.

It came true.

Goodnight, Oliver.

Goodnight.

[cheerful music]

[phone chimes]

[phone chimes]

- [phone chimes] - [Kate chuckles]

[Maggie] Make sure your eyes are closed.

Why exactly are we closing our eyes?

I have no idea.

Mom told me to get you guys

over here, and I think she's losing it.

[Helen] I'm right here.

Don't! Keep them closed.

Keep your eyes closed. No peeking.

I heard that.

Hey, Mom, if you don't let me open my eyes soon

you're going to hear snoring.

I don't mind, I love surprises.

One more second. No peeking! Please don't peek.

Oh, okay.

Open your eyes.

[Maggie gasps]

- Ta-da! - Helen!

You didn't! Is this one?

I did.

They're for the Christmas Eve party tonight.

Did you design and make three dresses in three days?

Actually, four. I, uh.

I made one for myself as well.

- [Helen] Do you like them? - [Kate] Yes.

They're beautiful. Look at this!

- [Maggie] I want to try mine on. - [Kate] Me too.

What about you, Cali?

Do you like it?

[bright music]

[Cali] Thank you, Mom.

[Thomas] What's going on in here?

Hey, where'd this come from?

Is this the secret project?

Yep. It's just a one off.

I am not going back to designing.

It was, uh.

It was just for fun.

But maybe you should.

Look, I want you to be happy at work, at home.

And if it means that we need to talk about restructuring

so that you can

do more of this, then I'm open to that conversation.

You know, we've worked so hard to build our brand and

I don't want to let you down.

Let me down? Helen.

We're a team, okay?

We all need to be happy.

You, me, the kids.

Or none of this works.

I love you.

I love you, too.

Your dad and I

are so proud of you for taking charge

and rescuing Christmas for all those kids.

Thanks, guys. And I love it.

I'm going to go try it on.

[Helen chuckles]

See? You do say the right things to her.

A lot.

[festive jazz music]

You made it, Captain.

You look...

Wow.

Helen Sharpe made dresses for all of us.

I thought it might be too much.

You look stunning, Kate.

Well.

In that case, you should probably institute

formal wear for all your festive events.

That's brilliant.

Maybe I bring that up at the next town hall meeting, I could

unseat Maggie as mayor using that as my key platform.

Well, it is what the voters want.

Just don't tell Maggie I said that.

[Kate chuckles]

You clean up very well, too.

It's no Belsnickel outfit.

Well, I didn't want to

overwhelm you twice.

- Thank you. - You're welcome.

I think the lighting's about to happen.

Whoa.

Whoa, that is awesome.

Dad, did you really build that tree?

He sure did.

I couldn't do it without him.

You know,

we should have one just like that,

next Christmas in our house.

Oh, well, we'll see about that,

But I am happy to have contributed.

Hey, Finn.

I have a message for you.

Since you're already on Christmas Island,

Santa didn't need to send you a digital postcard.

So I have his reply to your letter right here.

What does it say? What does it say?

"Dear Finn,

I wanted you to know that I heard from your sister.

Cali said I should tell you that you're her best friend

and that she loves you very much.

Merry Christmas. From Santa."

[Maggie] Okay, everyone, gather around please.

The ceremony is about to start.

Thank you.

Every year we place buoys

with the names of our fallen sailors, on this tree

to honour their memories

and to allow them to be part of this Christmas celebration.

And we do this because there is nothing

more important than family

and community during the holidays.

I'd like to invite Donna LeBlanc

to put up the first buoy.

[Donna] Merry Christmas, Uncle Cy.

Go ahead, kiddo.

[gentle music]

Miss you, Dad.

[Maggie] Anyone else is welcome to come up.

Now for the lighting of the tree.

Dad, you want to do the honours?

Countdown, in

[all in unison] three, two, one!

[people cheering]

[Kate] Amazing.

Never gets old.

Maybe we could

have a dance or two after dessert.

Yeah.

If I remember how.

Maybe you could take a

lesson or two from copilot over there.

[Kate chuckles] You've got some moves.

That's what you call them.

[phone ringing]

Oh, one second.

This is Glen from the airport.

Sorry. One second.

Hello, Glen.

Okay.

Yeah, I'll relay the information.

All right, thanks.

Something wrong?

Not exactly.

The weather is clear enough

that a handful of planes can take off tonight.

If you act fast, you can take one of the spots.

Wow. Um.

Okay, the Sharpe's are going to be thrilled.

[Kate clears throat] Helen.

- Yeah? - Come here.

We just got a call from the airport,

and we've been cleared to fly.

I think I can get you to Switzerland by Christmas Day.

You can have your vacation as planned.

Oh, I see, that's, um.

That's great.

We can make the Alpine pitch after all.

Yeah. I just need to get

some paperwork filed and talk to Derrick.

Okay. Well, I guess we should

hustle along and,

and pack and meet you at Jim's in hour?

Sure.

That's great.

[gentle music]

I didn't expect this to happen.

Neither did I.

I'm sorry about our date.

Take a rain check.

Yeah.

I should go.

I want to say goodbye to your sister and Shane.

Yeah.

Thank you.

I won't forget any of this.

Me neither.

Merry Christmas, Kate.

Merry Christmas, Oliver.

[gentle music]

Helen?

It's safe to say

that you officially saved Christmas.

And don't worry,

Shane will get the rest of the postcards out.

Okay?

Maybe you can adopt

the digital postcard version going forward.

Only as an extra option, I mean.

I'm going to miss you and your brother.

No, you won't.

I created a social media account for you,

so you have no excuse but to stay in touch.

Okay. Fair deal.

I'll ask Shane for a lesson.

Oh, that's that.

And that's--

Stop Tom, I told you I won't take your money.

No, I know.

It's a donation to the memorial fund, Jim.

That's very generous

of you, Thomas.

I appreciate it.

- Hi. - Captain.

- Where's your mom? - Inside.

Okay.

She's a great girl.

Yeah, she is.

[Kate] Merry Christmas Eve, Mrs. Sharpe.

I thought you might like a coffee to go.

Caffeine delivery is outside your job description, Kate.

You have gone above and beyond,

and I don't know how I'm ever going to thank you.

Oh, I have really enjoyed

spending time with your family this Christmas. It's

probably me who should be thanking you.

This trip has

given more to my family than we even knew we needed.

So you're saying I should strand my passengers

in remote coastal towns more often?

No, that's not what I'm saying. [chuckles]

Thomas and I

have talked about it, and we would like to offer you

the pilot position permanently.

And I insist you call me Helen.

- Yes. Yes, Helen. - Yes?

Thank you. I accept.

- Wonderful. Thank you. - Thank you.

For everything.

Thought I'd find you here.

Everyone get off all right?

Yeah, They just left for the airport.

But how are you doing?

I'm fine.

Yeah?

I'm not happy they left.

That she left.

Not going to lie about it.

Okay. So,

why are you here

and not at the airport?

Because maybe that's

where you should be?

[hopeful music]

Yeah. Yeah, I should be at the airport.

Why are you always right?

Well, it's because I'm the smart one.

I am the mayor, after all.

[hopeful music continues]

[Helen] Well, next stop,

Switzerland.

Cool mountain air will be so crisp this time of year.

[Helen] And our skis have been on the plane waiting for us.

What is it?

Oh, it's just.

I'm really going to miss it here.

I know, honey

but maybe you can video chat

with everyone here from Switzerland

Besides, what's most important

is that we are all together, right?

That's right. And hey, guys, we can have just as much

fun in Switzerland as we did here.

Yeah. If you say so.

[gentle music]

Mom, I don't want to go.

I know, honey.

Neither do I,

but we're about to take off.

It's too late.

You all right, Captain?

Yeah.

Fine. Controls and radios?

Checked and set.

Control centre,

this is three might Charlie holding the runway one, over.

[controller] Three might Charlie you are cleared to taxi.

Roger that, control centre.

[Oliver] Three might Charlie, this is controller,

do you read me?

Oliver, is that you?

Couldn't let you leave

without telling you how I feel.

Seriously?

I'm very serious.

[hopeful music]

Tell control centre we have to hold our flight plan.

There's someone I have to see.

If you don't mind, I need to

talk to Oliver for a few seconds.

[Thomas] Am I crazy to ask this?

But should we stay on Christmas Island

through the New Year?

Yes. Yes.

Okay, well, then it's settled.

I guess we're staying.

- [Helen] And Kate? - Yeah.

Go get your Oliver.

[bright music]

I'm glad I caught you.

I'm here.

But I don't know how any of this is going to work.

Me neither.

But I think I'm finally ready

to get over my fear of flying.

Do you think you can help me with that?

I'll save you a seat.

[bright music continues]

[Helen cheering]

[bright music continues]

[bright music continues]