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- Dani, this just isn't going to work.

- What? - We've got Uncle Owen

and Samantha sitting right next to each other.

- Uncle who? - Owen.

He and Samantha haven't spoken

to each other since the 2020 election.

- Right.

Okay.

Let me think.

Okay, I got it.

So we are going to take Uncle Owen

and move him over to table six.

We'll put him right next to Beth and her two children,

a captive audience for his dad jokes.

He will love it.

And then in his spot, we'll put Simon.

He's independent and he gets along with everyone.

- Oh my gosh, that's perfect.

- Weddings and relations, that's what I do.

- And you are so good at it. - I know, right?

- So how long are you staying?

- I don't know.

It's actually easier working remote than I thought.

So, maybe after the new year.

- [Kathy] Yay, I'm excited.

- Well, it won't matter to you.

You're going to be on your honeymoon.

- Oh!

Oh, that's right, Cancun.

Oh, I can't wait.

Two whole weeks of no wedding planning.

[soft piano music]

What is it?

- No, nothing.

I don't know, just...

Holidays, the wedding.

- Oh, oh!

Oh, I'm so sorry.

I completely forgot about that.

Just been so mixed up with this wedding

and myself and...

- Really, it is okay.

I'm so happy for you.

And Matt's a great guy and...

I'm sorry.

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- So, it was around this time

that you guys broke up?

- Broke up?

I think the technical term for it

is Kyle dumped me.

- At Christmas?

- So while you were getting engaged in Holly last year,

I was at home in New York getting broken up with

on Christmas Eve, at the service,

right between Silent Night and Joy to the World.

- Oh my gosh, I'm so sorry.

I was so wrapped up in everything

I didn't even take the time

to think about my best friend

going through a hard time.

- It's really okay.

- Well, just know that I'm here

if you ever wanna talk, okay?

- I know you are, and thank you.

And I will get through this.

It really did surprise me though.

Just all this stuff,

the Christmas lights and the trees, and,

it all just brought back memories of last year,

and it's hard.

- Well, you're amazing.

And I'm so lucky to have you in my life.

And you do know the perfect guy is out there, right?

- Well, here is to a Christmas wish then.

[mugs clink]

[dog whining]

- Friends forever, right?

- Right.

Besides, I came home to be happy for you

and to help you plan the most spectacular wedding ever.

And to take care of my mom.

- Oh, how is she? - Oh, she's good.

Surgery went really well,

and she's recovering better than we thought.

- Mm, I'm so glad.

I love your mom.

- I know, she's the best. - Both your parents are.

- My dad is a little strict.

- Oh, yeah.

Yeah, I remember your dad being downright scary

to your boyfriends.

[Dani chuckles]

You don't have to worry about Kyle

coming around Holly.

He won't come within 100 miles of your dad.

- That is so true. [both laugh]

You know, we both got pretty lucky with good parents.

- Yeah, we did.

[gasps] I do have one thing I'd like to do,

but only if you're up for it.

- I'm down.

[mellow guitar music]

- See, isn't this just perfect?

[mellow guitar music]

- It is.

Thank you for making me come.

[mellow guitar music]

- What's wrong? - Oh, nothing.

I think I just want a little coffee.

- Okay.

Stay right here,

and I'll go grab something from Deb's place.

- No, it's okay.

I got it.

I think I just need a little quiet.

- Okay. - I'll be right back.

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[bell dings]

- Hello, welcome to Battle Alley Coffee.

We're closing in about three minutes,

but we still have coffee, pastries.

Nevermind what I said.

How's it going, Dani?

- Hey Deb, can I please have

a tall, sugar-free caramel macchiato

with oat milk and no whip?

- That kind of day, huh?

- More like that time of year.

[Deb chuckles]

But do you have time?

Pretty please?

- Yeah, I got you covered.

- Stop, you're a lifesaver. - It's okay.

I'm glad to do it.

Besides, I see all those lights out there

and you must be feeling down.

- You could say that. - Oh, sorry.

- Comes with the territory.

Or the holiday.

Actually, both.

But when are you due?

- Oh, well, she's gonna be our little New Year's baby.

Or he, we're not really sure.

We've just been calling it

our little one in the oven,

with the bakery and all.

- I am so impressed.

You always said you were gonna open up

your own business in little old Holly,

and you did it.

And not only that, you have two.

You have coffee shop and a bakery.

I'm so proud of you.

- [Deb] Well, thanks Dani.

- But how do you find time to do it all?

- Hmm, well, I'm here in the coffee shop most days

and had hired Alania to work in the bakery,

and she's a little bit of an odd duck.

Customers seem to like her a lot.

She's got a bit of a European vibe.

- Ooh, fancy.

- [chuckles] Very.

Now speaking of fancy,

here is one tall caramel macchiato

with sugar-free with oat milk and no whip.

- Thank you.

Smells amazing.

- Mm-hm, nice and hot.

- You are the best.

- Hey, no, don't worry about it.

- Are you sure? Yes.

Just call it the hard day special.

- Thanks, Deb. - Of course.

- See you later. - See ya.

♪ Sunday breakfast all week long ♪

♪ We're gonna go ♪

♪ And skate on frozen lakes ♪

♪ Spend the morning baking cakes ♪

♪ With the glowing ♪

♪ Of our love ♪

♪ So if you want ♪

- Woo [laughs].

You always make this way too hot, Deb.

Smells good though.

[phone ringing]

[phone ringing continues]

Hey, mom.

No, I'm actually walking downtown with Kathy.

Yeah, it's actually fun.

But speaking of Kathy,

I don't know where she went,

so I need to go find her.

Come over and watch a movie tonight?

[dog slurping]

Uh.

No, no!

No, no, no, no, no.

- You have to scream at me?

- [Dani] No, mom, I'm not talking to you.

- Fine!

I'm not talking to you either.

- No, Mom, please don't hang up.

Mom?

- Is she coming over or not?

- No, no, she is not.

- Well then, let's go watch this movie.

- Look, I am so sorry.

Drop!

- Drop.

Do you really think I'm gonna want my coffee now

after your mutt just dropped it?

- Well, he's actually a purebred dalmatian.

Look, sorry.

Hey, let me buy another one.

My name's Trevor.

- The coffee shop closed five minutes ago, Trevor.

- [sighs] Okay, well there's a gas station,

like a block away from here.

- A gas station.

Does a gas station have a hard day special?

- A what?

- A small caramel macchiato

with oat milk and no whip.

And no, they do not.

So I'm just gonna take a rain check

on your gas station coffee.

- [sighs] You know, you give somebody their name,

they're supposed to give it back.

- Boy, she really blew you off.

You need to work on your game.

- Wow, my game.

What, what?

Yeah, come on man.

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- So then Deb brings me my coffee and-

- Oh, speaking of Deb, she said

that she can do the cupcakes for the reception.

- Yay, that's perfect.

Oh, I'm excited.

- Me, too.

Sorry, go ahead.

- So I sit down to drink my coffee,

and out of nowhere, this big dog just comes along

and starts slurping up my coffee.

The worst part though was the owner,

who apparently thinks we live in frat houses

and sleep on dirty piles of laundry,

offered to buy me a new coffee

from the gas station on Addison.

I mean, the whole thing was a disaster.

- Oh, sounds like it.

- I mean, handsome guys think

they can get away with anything.

- Wait, handsome?

- No.

No, no, no, Kathy, do not read into this.

- Oh, I'm reading into this one.

- [Dani] It just slipped out.

- Uh-huh, and so who is this guy?

- I don't know, but he's just [grunts].

- Check this out.

- Matt, mute.

Oh, Matt mute.

I kinda like that nickname for you, honey.

And what are you doing opening wedding gifts

before the wedding?

- Thought it might be an Xbox.

- Who would buy an adult an Xbox for their wedding?

- I don't know, but this thing chops,

slices, dices and minces.

Ooh, whatever that is.

- So, do you plan on meeting

this handsome dalmatian guy again?

- Who?

- No.

No, I don't think so.

He was just so-

- Cute, handsome, intelligent?

- No, he was- - So irresistible?

- Single?

- Matt, mute.

- I just want to join the fun.

- No, this guy does not seem like someone

I'd want to spend any time with.

Besides, I don't really think I'm ready

to get back into the whole relationship thing again.

- Yeah.

Oh, speaking of guys,

I need you to meet with TJ, Matt's best man.

I have a whole list of things for you guys to go through.

- Sounds good.

It'll be the perfect distraction from last night.

- Yes, it will.

So, are you available tomorrow?

I can text him, let him know.

- I do need to do some work tomorrow morning,

but if we can do early afternoon, that'll be perfect.

- So, what is mincing anyways?

- How does an adult not know what mincing is?

- Like, mincing around?

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- Here's one tall, sugar-free caramel macchiato

with oat milk and no whip.

- Hey, let me get that.

- Oh!

You.

No, thank you.

- Oh, come on, after last night,

I sort of feel like I owe you.

I mean, after all, Drop did finish

your frappuccino upside down coffee

that's not a coffee thing.

- It is a sugar-free caramel macchiato

with oat milk and no whip.

So, thank you, but I have money.

- I know.

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- [Dani] So, Drop.

- My dog.

- Oh, I get it.

Oh, it's kind of cute [laughs].

Well, it was nice meeting you again,

but I'm actually meeting someone here to plan a wedding.

- Oh, a wedding.

- So, nice to see you,

and thank you for my coffee,

but I really need to get going.

- Hey, no problem.

Good luck on your wedding.

- Oh, it's not my wedding.

It's for a friend.

- Oh!

Well, great.

I'll make sure I tell Drop you said hi.

And it's good seeing you.

- Maybe you should bring him a second hard day special.

- Nah, gas station coffee is just fine for him.

Where's your guy?

- Who said I was meeting a guy?

- Oh, come on, a sharp girl like you,

20 bucks says that in five minutes,

you'll be sitting across from an incredibly handsome man.

- It was really nice meeting you again.

- Trevor. - Trevor, right.

- You gonna tell me your name this time?

- Danielle. - Danielle.

Okay.

You sure there's nothing I can do to get you

to sit at one of these tables with me?

- I'm meeting somebody here

and they're actually running a little late,

so I just need to give them a call.

- Okay. - Sorry.

Bye, thank you.

[phone ringing]

- [Trevor] Hello.

- Hi, TJ, it's Danielle.

I just wanted to make sure I'm at the right spot.

I'm at Deb's on Main Street.

It's you, isn't it?

Of course.

So, TJ.

- Trevor James, TJ,

you know.

- This is awkward.

- Not for me.

- Well, you knew.

- Well, I suspected it, but I didn't know for sure.

- Hmm, so glad you didn't say anything.

I guess that makes you and I-

- Best man and maid of honor.

- Yep.

[Trevor chuckles]

What?

- No, it's just cute, the way you sip your

non-fat frappuccino coffee that's not a coffee thing.

- Not a cappuc-

You know, we should get on with this.

Matt tells me you're a firefighter.

- Yeah, it's been four years now.

- That's exciting.

- Yeah, it has its moments.

- So, fireman with a dog named Drop.

- Yeah, well, it's kinda all of our dogs at the firehouse.

We take turns taken care of 'em.

We got three, Stop, Drop-

- And Roll.

- Steve. - What?

- The last dog's name is Steve.

- Steve? - Yeah.

- Hah.

You know, I thought it would've been Stop, Drop-

- I'm just playing, it's Roll.

I'm just playing [laughs].

- Right, okay.

How about we work on the list,

if I have it right here.

All right, so the first one,

Kathy wants four Christmas trees by the gazebo.

- Okay, done.

I get a discount at Keys hardware store

at the fire department,

so I can order four artificial trees tomorrow

and have 'em there probably by this weekend.

- Artificial trees.

Are you serious?

- Yeah.

What?

- Kathy Kutlenios of the Holly Hotel

is not having artificial trees at her wedding.

She wants real Christmas trees

with those cute little candles in them

like they used to have back in Europe.

- Whoa, hold on, you wanna put real candles

inside a real tree?

Do you know how flammable trees are

after three days out of water?

Yeah, we can't do that all inside of a church

made out of wood that's already been on fire

like three or four times.

- Well, how else would they put candles in trees?

- They didn't have anybody that would come

and shut the wedding down.

- And who's going to shut the wedding down?

- Me, Matt even.

You know, I'm a fireman here

and Matt's a police officer.

We are not gonna go the next 30 years in Holly

being known as the two who burned the church down.

- Okay.

Let's just move on to the next item on the list.

Okay?

This one should be easy.

Playlist for the wedding reception.

- Oh, I got that done.

Next.

- No, not next.

What were you thinking?

- Well, me and Matt, we have a playlist

we jam out to at the apartment, and I figured

we just plug that right in, and good.

- No, Kathy's parents are conservative

and Kathy is a romantic.

I was thinking something like Frank Sinatra,

Billy Joel, Ella Fitzgerald.

What?

- This is boring.

What is this, a funeral or a wedding?

I mean, look, I know Matt and I know the music he likes

and he doesn't like any of those.

- I'm gonna let you in on a little secret.

This is not Matt's wedding.

Matt is a prop.

Matt does not matter.

[Trevor scoffs]

- I knew this would be fun.

[festive music]

- So then he said, "No, we want color lights

up front because it's Christmas."

And I said, "Uh-uh, Kathy wants white lights,

hundreds of them."

Right?

I could not wait to get out of there.

I could not believe how-

- Opinionated and bossy she was.

I mean, I bring up something

as simple as photography and she just-

- Explodes like Mount Vesuvius.

I have never met a guy

who has such strong opinions in my life.

Oh, here's another example.

You know number six on the list, flowers?

I didn't think he'd have an opinion on flowers.

- Oh, how wrong was that?

She even knew how long the stems were supposed to be.

The stems, who cares about the stems?

I figure as long as all the girls have flowers,

it was gonna be okay.

So now I figured this is gonna take forever.

So I finally get the list from her.

- Mr. Take Charge guy.

He was going to tear up the list in half.

He was going to give me half and keep the other half.

Could you imagine the disaster your wedding would be?

My half would look like a bridal magazine.

His half would look like-

- Nightmare on Elm Street.

I don't know, man.

I'm not sure how this is gonna work.

- So when you guys meet up again?

- [sighs] Tomorrow at noon.

We're-

- Wedding cake tasting.

- Sounds like fun.

[video game whines]

- You're dead. - I know.

I don't think I can spend another moment with her.

- No, I mean, I got you up on the screen.

- What?

Man, you never have beat me in your life.

- Lost your focus, man, you're slipping.

I gotta get over to the police station.

Please speak, fireman.

[radio chattering]

[festive music]

- Bonjour, bonjour, come in, come in.

Is this a happy couple?

- Oh no. - No, no, we're not happy.

I mean, we're not a couple.

We're associates.

- I barely know her.

- We're best man and maid of honor.

- Well, that's wonderful!

Come, come.

I have some lovely cabernet for us.

A touch for me.

I tried it earlier.

Tape it for you.

A toast with taste for you.

- Thank you.

- And a toast to the happy couple,

and their associates, mm?

[glasses clink]

[festive music]

Well, down to business.

The cake.

What are we thinking?

Chocolate or white?

- Chocolate. - White.

[festive music]

- I have a [indistinct].

Ah! [claps and laughs].

- She is a riot. - Yeah, she is.

- Where's she from? - Lansing.

- Michigan? - Yeah.

Right here in Michigan, believe it or not.

She went to high school with my mom.

- Okay, but the accent. - I don't know.

Cheers.

- I have never eaten so much cake in my entire life.

"Have another piece.

Oh, just try one more."

Oh, the lemon, it is superb.

- And believe it or not,

she is right here from Michigan, seriously.

- Well, maybe she thought the bakery

needed a little European flare.

- I guess.

[sighs] All right, so let's get back to business.

What else do we need from this list?

- Well, cake tasting, check. - Okay.

- Oh, we need to pick out the trees

and what lights are gonna go on them.

- Okay. - And music.

And then I do have a fun one picked out,

but that's gonna be for last.

- Wait, a fun one, what's that?

- You'll see.

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- This is a pretty amazing day.

And we actually agreed on everything, huh?

I'm still going to be on high alert

when it comes to those real Christmas trees.

As long as they are-

- Agreed, no candles.

And we will only use fire marshal approved.

- White lights, not like some-

- Caveman picked them out

with big gaudy bulbs and colorful lights.

- You know, we're not doing too bad, Danielle.

- No, we are not, Trevor.

- Now what was that surprise you're talking about

you're saving for last?

- You'll see.

They should be here any minute.

Oh, here they are.

Oh, they're right on time.

- [Trevor] Wait, this is for us?

- [Dani] It's a little surprise Kathy spoke

and I came up with,

but Kathy doesn't know yet,

but as best man and maid of honor,

we get to try it out for free.

- [Trevor] Wow, you know,

I can get used to this best man thing.

- Come on, let's go. - Let's go.

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- So after graduation,

Kathy and I moved to New York City,

and that's actually where I got my first job in PR.

It's actually really fun,

but after about five years, I kind of got tired

of all the politics and the cubicles.

So, I decided to branch out on my own.

- And look at you now.

Successful writer with her own relationship blog

and a respectable following.

- Well, I still have my job in PR,

but the relationship column,

I mean, it's been going really well.

Slowly for surely, but it's been going well.

[mellow music]

Okay, I have talked enough about myself.

Tell me about you.

When did you know you wanted to become a fireman?

- When I was about two years old.

No, okay, seriously.

It's like I can remember.

I mean, my dad does it.

Both my uncles.

- So it runs in the family.

- I guess you could say that.

- So what makes you want to do it?

I mean, it has to be an adrenaline rush,

but running into burning buildings, who does that?

- A lot of us do.

And you know, as cliche as it may sound,

there's nothing like just being around the guys.

We really are like brothers.

- [Dani] Nice.

So what aren't you telling me?

- [Trevor] What do you mean?

- No offense, but you seem a little too perfect.

You have to have some deep, dark secret.

- No, I'm just a regular old guy.

Well, there is one thing.

- I knew it.

Should I brace myself?

- No, I don't think so.

[mellow music]

- What is it?

- I sing in a church choir.

- Of course, you do.

[mellow music]

So there's nothing else?

- No, what you see is what you get.

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- [Dani] Well, today went a little bit differently

than it started out.

- Yeah, you can say that again.

Look, I wanna say sorry about-

- Please don't apologize.

I could have been a little bit more flexible.

I think we both just love Kathy and Matt so much

we want their wedding to be absolutely perfect.

- Yeah, I think that's exactly what it is.

[door creaks]

- Are you going to smooch?

- No, no.

This is my little niece, Stephanie.

We are babysitting her for the weekend

and she's staying with us now.

Go inside.

- Hello, Stephanie.

- You do not wanna meet my grandpa.

He owns lots of guns.

- Go inside.

- You're in love.

- Go inside!

I'm sorry about that.

I'm sorry. [Trevor clears throat]

- So, scary dad.

- I mean, not to me.

My dad's never scared me, but you maybe.

- Ah, I get it.

- Well, it's been a pleasure

spending the evening with you, Trevor James.

- And it's been a delight

spending the day with you, Danielle.

- Krzeminski. - Krzeminski.

Okay, well, enjoy the rest of the evening.

I guess I'll see you next time.

- Yeah, you too.

Sweet. Dreams. - Thanks.

[door creaking]

[mellow piano music]

- [Mom] So I think I'm gonna make duck tonight for dinner.

- So girls, how are the RSVPs coming?

- They're coming.

People are a little slow to respond,

but it is Christmas time, so...

- Thank you so much for letting her

have the wedding here, Mr. And Mrs. Kutlenios.

It is going to be amazing.

- Oh, are you kidding?

It's always been our dream.

Thank you for helping, Dani.

So what's next?

- Well, we had the DJ all set,

and the cake is all taken care of.

- Catering is on track.

The minister as well.

- Oh, are the bridesmaids set?

- Set?

- You know, like hair and makeup appointments.

Do we have their dresses?

Are their shoes ready to go?

- I guess that would be a good idea.

Do you think- - I got it.

Just give me their contact information

and I will make sure that they are prepared.

- Seriously, I don't know what I would do without you.

- I'll send you my bill. [both chuckling]

- You girls have fun.

Come on, George, let's go.

- So?

Is it my imagination

or are you and Trevor getting along now?

- We are, yeah.

Okay, it's much better.

- Like, much better or much, much better?

- It's much better.

- Oh my gosh, which one is it?

- It's, oh.

Okay, it's much better. [both chuckle]

- I knew you two would get along.

- Well, it took a little bit of time.

- So tell me the truth.

Isn't he just perfect?

- If you mean a boy scout,

all-American running back kind of way?

- Uh-huh. - Yeah.

- Did I tell you he even sang in the church choir?

- Did he really? - Yeah.

- Okay, what are you waiting for?

- I don't know.

We haven't even been on a first date.

Well, not if you don't count the ride in the back

of the care, car, in the back of my car.

- Wait, why is he in the back of your car?

- We had some wedding stuff

we were hauling back-and-forth,

and I just put everything in the front of my seat

and then he just slid right in the back.

- Okay, that must have been a tight fit.

- Mm, he was fine.

The next hurdle is...

- What?

- My dad.

He's gotta meet my dad.

- Does he really, though?

I mean, can't you guys just get married first?

- I don't think that would even help.

- Did you warn him? - Who, Trevor?

A little, kind of.

My niece, Stephanie, warned him a little bit,

but I don't think he got the hint.

- Does he know he's at least prior military?

- He does, but I think he assumes

it was like four years, not 30 years,

a colonel, charged up an entire regiment.

- Well, he was always so nice to me.

- You're not trying to date me.

- Mm, true.

And he's never liked your boyfriends.

- That is exactly what I'm afraid of.

Although, my dad has never been wrong.

[door creaks]

[door slams]

So I wanna talk to you

about meeting my parents tonight.

- Okay.

Parents love me.

- First thing is you should practice sitting up.

- Oh, okay.

- Yeah.

Do you remember when I told you

my dad was in the military?

- Yeah, what'd you say?

Army, Navy, coast Guard?

- Marine.

- Ah.

What was he in, like four years?

- 30. - So he was a sergeant.

- Colonel.

He was a base commander for an entire regiment.

- Wow.

- So, how's your handshake?

- My handshake's great.

It's firm, I maintain eye contact.

Nothing to worry about.

- Good, good.

No, it's good.

It's the only way you're gonna get

through the front door [chuckles].

- Now Ronald, don't scare that boy off

the second he walks in the front door.

[Ronald scoffs]

- Who said anything about him coming through the front door?

That there is my front door.

- That there is our front door, don't forget that.

- Yes ma'am.

- Just give him a chance.

If we don't like him, we can tell Dani that

and she can take or leave our advice.

- I agree, but Beth, if she brings in

another one of those anti-American, soft-bellied,

"I'm not gonna to eat the Christmas ham"

because they them is a vegetarian,

and then they're gonna try to lecture me?

- Okay.

Don't get your blood pressure up.

- There's nothing wrong with my blood pressure.

- Just give him a chance.

- Honey, I'm gonna give him a chance,

but that's my daughter we're talking about.

- Our daughter? - Yes, our daughter.

And our daughter deserves a man

who's gonna love her,

who is going to provide for her,

and who is going to protect her.

And I'm, no, we, should not settle for anything less.

- Okay, we agree.

- All right then.

[knocking on door]

[door creaks]

Well, you're tall.

Tall as I am.

How tall are you?

- Six foot four, sir.

Nice to meet you.

Trevor James.

- Trevor, Colonel Ronald Krzeminski.

Good handshake.

- Oh, thank you, sir.

Father always told me look a man in his eyes

and give a firm handshake.

- And he's right.

So where are your folks these days?

- Oh, they passed. - I'm so sorry to hear that.

- Thank you.

- Let me take your coat. - Oh, thank you.

- And you don't miss a meal,

and you do all your pushups too, don't you?

- Well, I try, sir.

- Well, do you have a job? - Yes, sir.

I've been with the fire department four years now.

- That's an honorable profession.

- Oh, thank you.

- You a smoker? - No, sir.

- How about drugs, you dabble with any drugs?

- Daddy.

- No, sir, not at all. - Good.

So booze, you a drinker?

- Well, I have an occasional glass of wine with dinner

and a few brews with the guys,

but other than that, no.

- All right, fair enough.

So what are you guys doing standing out there?

Come on in my house.

- Our house. - Our house.

[door slams]

So are you a sports guy?

- Ronald, why don't you sit down?

- Yes, sir.

Played basketball and football in high school.

- So did I.

I got another question for you.

What's your favorite Christmas movie?

Is it "A Christmas story",

"Miracle on 34th Street",

or "Christmas Vacation"?

- Well.

- [Ronald] Come on, it's not that hard of a question.

- I have to say "Die hard". - "Die hard".

- You told him, didn't you? - I didn't say anything.

- Because that's my favorite, too.

[Beth laughing]

Let me ask you another question.

How are you feeling about the Lions this year, man,

'cause I got my hopes up again?

- Yeah, me too, sir, but it just never seems to work out.

- [Ronald] Oh, you know why that is, don't you?

- Why is that?

- It's because we're suckers,

every one of us, every year.

I mean, there's gotta be something wrong with us, right?

Listen, you gotta see my man cave.

I've got three flat screen TVs,

I've got an autographed Barry Sanders jersey,

and a picture of the two of us.

- Wait, sir.

How did you get a picture with Barry Sanders?

- Why don't you call me Ronald and I'll show you?

- What just happened?

- I think they just went downstairs

to discuss the terms of your marriage.

[Beth laughing]

Ooh! - Mom, are you okay?

- Yeah, I'm not.

I'm okay.

The doctor said this might happen

sometimes after the surgery.

It's no big deal.

- Okay. - Come on.

Let me get the food on the table.

- Okay, hot shot.

It's no fancy whip.

No whip, no this, no that, but it's hot.

- It'll be fine, thank you. - Welcome.

- Well, you passed my dad's test with flying colors.

- [laughs] I love your dad, he's great.

- I have to tell you, I have never seen

anything like that before.

He will not stop talking about you.

- Well, we did have a bonding moment out in the man garage.

Did you know you can watch three games at once in there?

Crazy. [phone dings]

Oh, hold on.

It is Matt, him and Kathy are here.

- Oh, perfect. - Shall we?

- [Dani] Let's go.

[festive guitar music]

♪ Christmas is knocking ♪

♪ Outside our door ♪

♪ Let's let it all in ♪

♪ Children have been waiting ♪

♪ They can't wait for the festivities to begin ♪

♪ Let it snow, let the bells ring loud and clear ♪

♪ This is the best time of the year ♪

♪ Singing holly and jolly Christmas cheer ♪

♪ Can you hear, can you hear ♪

♪ Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh ♪

♪ Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh ♪

♪ The air is filled with laughter ♪

♪ As we prep for tonight's visitors ♪

♪ Old Saint Nick and his helpers ♪

♪ Bringing joy down the chimney towers ♪

♪ Better go to bed now ♪

♪ Before Santa comes down ♪

♪ When you wake up ♪

♪ It'll be Christmas time ♪

♪ Let it snow, let the bells ring loud and clear ♪

♪ This is the best time of the year ♪

- In four days, two hours and 20 minutes,

I will be Mrs. Mathew Williams.

- That is so unreal.

You guys are such a great couple,

a match truly made in heaven.

- It is, isn't it?

I'm so lucky.

- I'm the lucky one.

I never thought you'd say yes.

- I never thought I'd meet someone like you.

- You both are pretty lucky.

[upbeat guitar music]

- Well, we have to get going.

We have a thing to talk about in private.

- So... - What thing?

- Yeah, remember the thing that we had to talk about?

- Oh, right, the thing, so they get more time to-

- Yeah, Matt, Matt, mm-hm. - Got it.

- Anyways, so, bye.

[upbeat guitar music]

[Kathy laughs]

- The wedding is going to be gorgeous.

Simply beautiful. - Yeah, I know, right?

A real Christmas wedding.

So little Miss Busy's phone hasn't beeped all evening.

- I turned it off, for you.

- Oh wow, I'm flattered.

[Dani laughs]

So how about we go for a walk on shoes?

- Absolutely [laughs].

[upbeat music]

[wind humming]

- This is my home away from home.

- This is amazing.

I've never actually met Starkman before.

- Well, you haven't met me.

And this is Anthony.

- How are you? - I'm good, how are you?

- Excellent. - Nice to meet you.

- Have your tour. - Thank you.

- You wanna see the firetrucks?

- Yeah.

- Okay, come on. - Okay.

- Come on.

Hey, Kayle.

- Hi.

- Now this is a firetruck.

- I think I got that one.

- Well, I know that, what I'm saying is

there are different trucks for different uses.

This handles suppression.

- What suppression? - So basically,

it's putting the fire out.

- Oh, okay.

- You know what this is? - That, is that a radar?

Do you rate tickets on the side?

- No, this is a TIC, a thermal imaging camera.

So, you actually can see heat

and it helps us find people faster

and detect heat in the walls

and everything like that.

- Oh, okay, that's cool.

- Makes our job a little easier.

- Yeah.

I think you're really good at your job.

- I try.

More this way.

Okay, this is...

[equipment clacking]

This is an S-C-B-A. - A what?

- Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus.

- Oh. - So, hook our mask up to this

and it helps us breathe inside fires,

you know, 'cause it's so smoky.

- It's important. - Yeah.

Oxygen's inside here.

Wanna hold it?

- No. - [laughs] All right.

- I'm gonna drop.

[door slams]

- Okay, so, you know how I say

there are different trucks for different reasons

and meaning and stuff?

- Yeah. - This is the ladder truck.

- Because it has a ladder.

- There you go. - Hey, I catch on quick.

- Yeah, so basically you can,

it helps with search and rescue,

and you know, high-rise,

makes it a lot easier to reach things,

to reach people.

- How tall does it go? - Oh, pretty tall.

- Pretty tall? - Oh, yeah.

- Not really tall?

- Really, really tall.

Taller than you can reach.

Okay, it's perfect.

See, you're a natural.

Oh, one more thing.

You just need a helmet.

And there we go.

- I can't move [laughs].

- Okay, how about we take all this gear off

and I show you the kitchen?

- Yeah. - All right.

So, this is where we all hang out

whenever we're not saving the world

and making it a better place.

This is where all the gourmet food is cooked.

- Gourmet, huh? - Oh yeah.

See, Sunday, meatloaf.

Monday, Chinese, Tuesday up, Taco Tuesday.

- Oh, so gourmet meals then?

- Yep. - Do you ever cook?

- Sometimes.

We mostly rotate.

Me, I like to bake.

I mean, I make the best pies, muffins.

The guys love them.

Nobody has skills like me.

- Ah, job security. - Yeah, exactly.

There's no way they can get rid of me.

So, you hungry?

- I guess.

A little.

Are you hungry?

- Oh, I'm always hungry.

- You really love it here, don't you?

- I do.

I really do.

I don't have any family at home, so,

it's the closest thing I have to family.

[Karl retching]

- Oh, excuse me, I'm,

sorry, I didn't know you got company.

- Karl, this is Danielle.

Danielle, this is Karl.

- Nice to meet you, Danielle.

So what brings a beautiful lady like yourself

out here on a cold winter night?

- Okay, Karl. - What?

Hey, it is very nice to meet you, Danielle.

- Nice to meet you too, Karl.

- Hey, you let me know

if this guy's not treating you right,

because I know how to keep him in line.

- I'll remember that. - Thank you, Karl.

Bye.

- Yeah, sometimes we're a little too much like family.

- Apparently [laughs].

Thank you for this, for showing me around

and just being there to talk to.

It's been nice.

- It has, hasn't it?

- And thank you for coming to ice skating with me.

That was fun.

- Yeah, that was fun.

- I love Christmas

and this year's been kinda hard for me,

so thank you for helping me remember

how magical this season is.

- No problem.

You know, I can remember growing up,

my parents and I would go

to the St. Mark's Christmas Eve program,

and that's where-

- You would sing in the choir.

- Yes, so I was thinking maybe this year,

you can come with,

you can come with me to the Christmas Eve program.

- Uh...

Um.

- I'm sorry if I'm overstepping.

- No, no, no, no, you're fine.

It's just...

- Just what?

- Can I be totally honest with you?

- Of course.

- So, I had a boyfriend.

Well, almost fiance.

At least that's what I thought.

And we kind of broke up.

Well, we did break up.

Well, what I mean, he dumps me.

- Oh wow, that dude must be crazy.

- Be that as it may,

he dumped me on Christmas Eve, last year.

- Oh! - Yeah.

At church, during the Christmas Eve service, so...

- That's why you don't want to go

to the Christmas Eve service this year.

I get it.

- I mean, I know that I should.

Not that I don't want to.

It has nothing to do with you, promise.

And I'm over him.

Totally over him.

Just, I don't think I'm over it.

- I mean, given the time of year and the circumstances,

I completely understand.

No pressure here.

- Thank you.

- But that dude must be crazy.

[utensils clattering]

[dishwasher door slams]

- Ron?

[Beth heaves and thuds]

[sportscaster chattering on TV]

- Beth?

[sportscaster chattering on TV]

Honey?

[sportscaster chattering on TV]

Beth?

Beth, honey, Beth.

Beth, Beth, Beth, are you right?

- Since we're doing confessions,

can I ask you something?

- Sure.

- Have you ever,

well, has there ever been any,

okay, I'm just gonna come out and ask you.

Is there-

[alarm blaring]

- Oh, hey, we're getting a run.

I gotta go.

[alarm blaring]

Continue this later, okay?

- It's okay, go, go.

[men chattering on radio]

- We got a 55-year-old female unresponsive.

It sounds like a bad one, let's go.

[truck beeping] [men chattering on radio]

[door slams] [truck beeping]

Medic 512 en route.

[engine revs] [alarm blaring]

- Hi!

Oh, you are so cute.

Hi.

Hi.

Now which one are you?

Are you Stop, Drop or Roll?

Because I don't remember.

Will you tell me your name?

That's a good boy.

Oh!

Wow, that's a lot of missed messages and calls.

Coffee first and then messages.

Yeah.

- [Responder] Fire department.

[responders clamoring]

- [Responder] Holly Alpha 512 on scene.

Hey, are you okay?

- [Ronald] Honey, these guys are here

to help you, honey.

- Here, excuse my hands, ma'am.

How long ago did this happen?

- 10 minutes before I called. - 10 minutes?

Has this happened before?

- [Ronald] No, this has never happened.

- Okay.

- [Trevor] Last time she ate?

- [Ronald] We had, we had something after,

after lunch, I, I really,

I can't, I can't tell you honestly.

- Can you hear me, ma'am?

Here ma'am, can you look at me?

- What's she doing right before this happened?

- I was downstairs watching TV.

I, I don't know, I, I really don't know.

- Health Park ER, Health Park ER.

Holly Alpha 512.

We got a priority one transport,

unresponsive woman, 55 years old,

severely hypotensive.

We will see you in 15 minutes, out.

[phone ringing]

- Hey, Dani.

Are you,

is everything okay?

Stay right there, I'm on my way.

[phone ringing]

Matt.

- Hey, honey, check out this amazing sweater

my cousin Jeffrey sent me.

- Matt, mute.

- Maybe later.

[phone ringing]

- Everything is okay, she's fine.

- Who?

Was my mom your callout?

- Yes, but everything is fine.

The doctor said she was just a little dehydrated, all right?

- But my phone, my phone was off, she called.

No, I should, I should have been there.

- [Trevor] There's nothing you could've done.

- Dani.

- I'm so sorry.

- [Ronald] I'm so glad you came off.

- Hey, my phone was off and I just tried to call

and I should have been here.

I got here as fast as I could.

- Listen, she's fine, all right?

And she's asking for you.

So come on, [indistinct].

She wants to see you right now.

- Is she okay? - Yes, she's absolutely fine.

She's asking for you.

Yes, she's [indistinct].

- I'm sorry. - No, nothing to be sorry for.

[Ronald speaking indistinctly]

- Dani, is that you? - Mom.

Honey, how you doing?

- I've been better.

- I bet. - Oh, really, I'm good.

I don't know what the fuss is all about.

- You had us all worried.

- There's nothing to worry about.

- Well, are you comfortable?

What did the doctor say?

- Just dehydration.

Your father tells me to drink my water,

but with everything going on, I just forget.

- Well, what happened?

- I was just picking up the kitchen,

you know, putting things away

and I guess I just got lightheaded.

Next thing I knew, I was laying on the floor

with three very attractive, [laughs]

three handsome paramedics standing over me.

I thought I was dreaming [laughs].

No, really, the doctor said it was nothing.

- Well, that's a relief.

We were really worried about you.

- There is nothing to worry about.

- I should have been there.

- What do you mean?

- Well, I feel bad.

I came home to help Kathy plan her wedding

and to take care of you after your surgery.

But instead, I'm just out having fun

and I should have been there for you.

- I want you to have fun.

Besides, there was nothing you could do.

- Okay, but mom, but what if it had been something?

What if it was something serious and I wasn't there?

- Nonsense.

I will not have you or your father

hovering over me

like some kind of science experiment.

I'm fine.

[machine beeping]

What is it?

[machine beeping]

- I don't wanna be selfish, but I just,

I don't know.

Maybe this is a sign.

I just think it's too early for me

to get back into a relationship.

I mean, this whole Trevor thing, it's not right.

I'm gonna forget about my family.

- You were always so thoughtful, caring,

Even when you were little.

There wasn't a puppy or a stray kitten

in the neighborhood that you didn't bring home

to take care of [chuckles].

I swear, sometimes it was a regular Noah's Ark

in our own backyard [laughs].

- Well, they were all so helpless.

- You remember that blue jay?

- Well, the one with a broken wing.

- How long did you take care of him?

- Like, maybe 10, 11 days.

- I'll never forget that look on your face

when he finally flew off.

- Well, I was just happy for him.

[machine beeping]

- You're always such a special girl.

But sometimes I think your sensitivity, it's a,

I don't know, like a roadblock to your own happiness.

Sometimes you're just so busy

taking care of the world that...

Trevor is a wonderful guy.

He's caring, and compassionate,

and strong [chuckles].

And your dad likes him.

I mean, talk about a sign from heaven.

[Dani laughs]

You know, it wouldn't hurt

to let Trevor take care of you for once.

- I just met him.

I hardly know him.

- Just give it some time.

If he's the one, you'll know.

[machine beeping]

- I love you, mom.

- Not as much as I love you.

[machine beeping]

[bird whistling]

- Photographer, check.

Videographer, check.

Rehearsal dinner.

- According to Matt, check.

- Tentative check.

I'll follow up with him.

Other than that, I think we're good.

And with 48 hours to spare.

- Wow!

So, how many RSVPs is that now?

- Since you asked me 35 minutes ago,

111.

It's a full house.

- That's amazing.

Thank you so much, Dani.

- That's what I'm here for.

And frankly, I don't wanna jinx anything,

but it's running really smooth.

I checked the weather forecast

and it's calling for cool, but clear skies.

You're gonna have the perfect Christmas wedding.

- Oh, speaking of Matt, we're supposed to go

buy some grooms men's gifts, so I gotta get going,

but thank you so much.

I seriously could not have-

- I know, I know.

Couldn't have done it without me.

And quite frankly, I agree.

Bye. - Bye.

- And time to get my work done.

All right, timeline for the opening of Georgie's.

Still on for February 2nd.

Press release has gone out.

[phone rings]

Hey Deb, what's up?

- Oh, hey, Dani, is Kathy still up?

- No, she just left.

Is everything all right?

- Oh, yeah.

Well, no.

So, you know Deb, yeah.

She is going into labor.

[Deb groaning]

- No, that's impossible.

The wedding is in two days.

And besides, you guys are due for like another two-

- Two weeks, exactly.

Try telling that to Todd Jr.

- It's Elizabeth! - Sure, hon.

Just focus on your breathing, focus.

- [Deb] I know how to breathe, Todd.

Don't tell me how to breathe!

- Okay, what can I do?

- Yeah, so you know the cupcakes for the reception?

Deb's not actually gonna be able do that now.

Well, you know, to bake them, so...

[Deb whining]

- And? - We've been wondering

since you're so great in a pinch.

- A pinch?

No, this is like a major league cyclone.

- No, it's nothing.

- Just tell her I owe her one.

- She said you she owe you one.

- Okay, how many cupcakes are we talking about?

- Hang on, how many are we talking?

- I dunno, I've done like, [groans], oh my God.

- 15 and one third dozen.

- What?

No, Todd, use your English.

That is way too late in the game for math.

- Give me your phone, give me the phone, give it to me.

- Honey. - Give it to me.

- You really need to focus-

- The phone!

- Okay, okay.

[Deb heaving]

- Hi, hi. - Hi, Debbie, how are-

[Deb crying]

[Deb groaning]

[Deb grunts]

- Do, do like 184 more, okay?

Just do, just do, I don't know, 200 to be safe, okay?

And just [crying] don't forget.

But don't forget. - Don't forget what?

What am I not supposed to forget?

- 20 second and three.

Keep watching.

[Deb groaning]

Yeah, it's me again?

Todd, yeah.

- What, no, no, I don't want you.

- Well, you got me.

She's a little, you know, preoccupied.

[Deb grunting]

- Okay, 200 more, we need to make 200 more?

- Yeah, call it 16 and two thirds.

- What are these useless syllables coming out of your mouth?

- Oh, Deb said you can use the kitchen at the store.

[Todd chatters indistinctly] Yeah.

She had to rest.

Okay, hold on, hey, focus, focus, focus.

Hey. - What, what?

- Where's the recipe?

- I don't know, I left it out for her.

- She said she left you out the recipe.

- [Doctor] We're right into it.

- Oh, here we go, it's the home stretch.

Come on, honey, big push. - Come on, Deb.

- [Deb] Stop, [indistinct] stop.

Knock it up.

- Oh, here we go, here we go.

[Todd chatters indistinctly]

Here comes Todd Jr.

[Deb screams]

- Elizabeth. - Elizabeth.

[Deb crying]

[Deb chatters indistinctly]

- What, the cupcakes or the baby?

Todd, are you talking to me or the doctor?

And what, Debbie said don't forget something.

What am I not supposed to forget?

[Debbie screams]

- Leave them in the oven a little longer.

- What, are you talking about the cupcakes or the kid?

Todd, Todd, Todd.

Hello!

Hello?

Okay.

[Dani heaving]

Don't, don't panic, don't panic, it's just...

It's just a birth and a wedding,

and two dozen and two,

two dozen and two,

and 16 and 200 dozen cupcakes,

and 111 people coming.

It's fine.

Get here now.

9-1-1, ASAP, emergency help.

Okay.

[Dani heaves]

[doorbell dings]

Emergency.

Come on, let's go.

[door slams]

[bubbly piano music]

Okay, Deb said she left the instructions

somewhere here in the kitchen.

- Hmm, inside of a book or something?

- I don't know, but Deb's pretty organized,

so if she said she left it in the kitchen,

then it's got to be somewhere.

Oh!

Debbie's wedding cupcakes.

This is perfect.

- All right, so where do we start?

- Let's see.

[gentle piano music]

[gentle piano music continues]

[gentle piano music continues]

[gentle piano music continues]

[gentle piano music continues]

[gentle piano music continues]

[gentle piano music continues]

- 61, 62,63, 64-5-6,

62, 63, 64, 65, 66

90.

How many do you have over there?

- 113, 114, or is it 116?

- Hmm, it's 200.

Wow!

We did it.

- We did it.

- Actually, it's 198

because we both are about traveling right now.

- Deal.

[knocking on door]

What time is it?

- Hmm, 11.

I'll be back. - Okay.

[Trevor sighs]

- Becky, what are you doing here?

- What kind of welcome is that?

- Oh, right.

It's just, I wasn't expecting to see you here.

- Apparently.

Well, aren't you gonna invite me in?

- Where's your coat?

- I can't ruin a cute outfit with a coat.

- Oh, right.

Come in.

No, actually, but we're closed.

- Oh, I know.

I talked to the guys at the station

and told them I wanted to surprise you.

They said you might be here at the,

are you working here at this bakery?

- Oh no, I'm not working here.

It is just, Kathy's getting married Saturday.

So, Debbie's pregnant, she's having a baby,

and she's supposed to make the cupcakes.

But now, we gotta make-

- Hi, Merry Christmas.

Who's this?

- Dani, this is Dani.

Dani, this is.

- Hi, I'm Becky, I'm Trevor's girlfriend.

- Oh, um.

Hi, girlfriend.

Nice to meet you.

- So, do you run this place?

- No, well, it's a long story.

Well, Debbie's pregnant, and actually,

she may already have the baby.

- So, what do you think?

Are we going to the wedding together?

I heard it's gonna be Holly's social event of the year.

- So she just walked right into the bakery

and you guys were just there?

- Yeah, it was like three's company.

- [sighs] I just don't get it.

I know Trevor and Becky dated for a while,

but I swear they broke up.

I mean, she moved to Chicago for crying out loud,

and he never talks about her.

- I can vouch for that.

Not a single word about Rebecca.

Rebecca.

Becky.

Oh, but Kathy, I'm so sorry to be bothering you

the week of your wedding

- And you two are standing up together,

during the entire ceremony.

- Maybe I can stand with Uncle Owen.

- I am so sorry this is happening to you right now.

And just when you're coming out of this Christmas funk.

- Well, Merry Christmas.

- Well, I'm talking to Matt about this.

This is not okay.

And I don't want her at my wedding

when it's supposed to be you and Trevor.

- No, please don't.

Matt's already got so much on his plate

and you have the wedding.

Can we just let this one go?

It's not like it's the first time it's happened.

[phone rings]

- It's Trevor.

Don't you-

don't you wanna answer it,

I mean, let him explain himself?

- What's there to explain?

He's seeing someone else.

- He's called like eight times.

I mean, obviously he has something

to contribute to the story.

- Well, he could explain that to Becky.

[phone rings]

- Oh, my goodness.

Can't you see the guy's dying?

- Then he should have told me about Becky.

- Hey, Danielle.

It's me calling again.

Look, I just wanna explain about last night.

I know you don't have a reason to believe me,

but just give me a chance to explain, please.

Just give me a call back.

All right, bye.

- I can't believe he would do that.

I mean, why not just wait

until the Christmas Eve service, hm?

"Oh, joy to the world, Danielle.

Oh, by the way, did I mention my girlfriend, Becky?

Oh, scoot over so she can sit with us."

Ooh, just [grunts].

Trevor, Mr. All-American boy scout choir,

Mr. Nice Guy.

Ooh!

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- Looks like someone could use some Christmas cheer.

- Oh, hi.

I didn't see anyone there.

- Want to talk about it?

- No, not really.

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You kind of look like that guy.

- The big guy from the North Pole.

- Yeah, him. [man laughs]

- I get that a lot.

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- It's just...

Christmas has been really hard for me.

I got a big huge disappointment last year

and I thought I was over it,

but the lights, the music, the trees,

it's just bringing back the pain worse than I thought.

But I really did think I was over it,

but then I got let down again.

I'm just foolish in that way.

- Oh!

There's nothing foolish about opening up your hearts.

Risky, yes.

Foolish, never.

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- But how do you know, and who?

And don't tell me that you'll know

because my mom told me that.

And frankly, I thought I knew,

but now I'm not so sure.

- And now you're sure you're wrong.

- I guess.

That doesn't really make sense, does it?

- Matters of the heart rarely do.

- I suppose.

- So, you were sure it was right,

and now you are sure it was wrong,

but which sure is the real one?

- I don't know.

I'm not sure of anything anymore.

I thought Christmas was the time where dreams came true.

- Oh, it absolutely is.

Christmas is the time that dreams come true.

And sometimes, things aren't what they appear.

- I suppose.

I think this girl's giving up on dreaming though.

- [chuckles] I don't think so.

I've been doing this for quite some time.

I've known people who have

given up on their dreams, for real.

You are not one of them.

You still have the spark inside you.

- It's a dim spark, Santa.

It's barely glowing.

- Sometimes that's all you need.

Don't give up.

You never know what a day may bring.

- Thank you.

- Merry Christmas.

- Merry Christmas.

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- Dani? - Hey, mom.

I'm not keeping you up, am I?

- Oh, no, no, not at all.

It's only 9:45.

What are we, old? [chuckles]

How are you, honey?

- I'm good.

Blue Valley is ready to launch when I get home,

and I've got a new client opening a store in February.

So, I'm good.

Busy.

- That's not what I was talking about.

- I know.

I wanna love Christmas, but every year...

- I'm gonna tell you something

I don't think you were ready to hear a year ago.

But, as bad as that breakup was,

Kyle was not right for you.

I was only lukewarm on him, myself and your father.

Well, we both know your father didn't care for him,

but I was prepared to accept him.

I'll be honest.

Bad as the timing was,

I was glad when it ended.

- Well, I'm way over Kyle. - I know.

- Did you like Trevor?

- I wish I could say no, but,

yes, I did.

And believe it or not, right now,

your father is out in his man garage,

just as sad as you are.

He loved that young man.

- I just...

Having the hardest Christmas ever.

- Oh, I don't know.

I seem to remember something about a young pregnant girl,

way back when, gave birth to a baby boy in a stable.

- Okay, that puts it in the low perspective.

- You're going to get through this.

Maybe Trevor wasn't the one.

Or maybe he is.

Only time will tell.

- You're amazing. Mom.

- Just have hope, Dani.

Things aren't always as they appear.

- That's what Santa said.

- Santa?

- Yeah.

You know, downtown street Santa?

[doorbell dings]

- We don't have a street Santa.

[door creaks]

- Hey, Ronald.

- No, no, no, no, no.

Your Ronald privileges, they've been revoked.

You can go right back to calling me sir.

- I understand, sir,

but can I please see Dani for a second?

- No, you may not.

- Sir, can I just get 60 seconds to explain?

Just, just one minute.

- Trevor, listen.

I told you no nicely the first time,

and I don't want to have to tell you again,

so I think you need to leave.

- Daddy.

It's okay.

- All right.

[door creaks]

- Hello, Trevor. - How you doing, ma'am?

- I hope you have something good to tell our daughter.

- I'll definitely try, ma'am.

- Well, you asked for 60 seconds

and 10 of them are gone.

So if I were you, I'd get to it.

- [Trevor] Yes, sir.

- Daddy, can we have some privacy?

- Honey, hold on just a second.

This here's my house.

- This here is our house,

and we will be in the basement,

pretending not to eavesdrop.

- Oh.

Oh, yeah, you were right about your dad.

He can be a little scary.

You know, I didn't see it at first, but ooh!

- Your 60 seconds are ticking.

- Right.

Look, Danielle, I've been trying to call you,

message you.

I mean, I just feel like I need to explain.

- What's there to explain?

There's nothing to explain.

- Oh, but there is: Becky.

I...

We...

So I never got a chance

to tell you, or felt the need.

- Felt the need to tell me you had a girlfriend?

Trevor, I've really misread you.

- So, we dated for seven months.

[soft mellow music]

After a while, I wasn't feeling it.

She got a job offer in Chicago

and when she took it, I just figured it was over.

That's why she popped back up.

[soft mellow music]

It threw me off.

[soft mellow music]

I didn't want to hurt her feelings,

or how I'm doing on time.

- Go on.

- So apparently, when she was in Chicago,

she started to miss me.

And she thought if she came back,

we would just start over.

- And did you?

- We just took a walk down Main Street.

- Okay, it's time to go.

- And I explained to her,

I didn't have feelings for her anymore.

- Oh.

- I told her the truth.

I told her I met somebody.

[soft mellow music]

Danielle, I've never felt like this for anybody before.

You're caring, you're compassionate.

You listen.

I know we may not agree on artificial or real trees,

or lights or playlists, even if mine is better.

- Okay, for a 14-year-old boy maybe.

- But we are good together.

No, we're great together.

I know relationships are work and nothing is perfect,

but I wanna make it work with you.

[soft mellow music]

So whatever I have to do,

I just need one more chance and I-

- Will you stop talking?

- [Trevor] Why?

- Because your 60 seconds are up.

- [Both] Merry Christmas!

- Merry Christmas to all.

- I'm so happy.

Dani, are you happy, hon?

- Yes!

Okay, yes, I'm happy.

- Trevor, I've got a movie all queued up

for us down in the man cave.

You wanna go check it out?

- We are going on a walk, he is mine.

- All right.

You wanna watch "Die Hard"?

- "Die hard" it is. - Let's go.

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- Merry Christmas.

- Merry Christmas.

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