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Come on, girls. In you come.

Good, good. Okay, everybody. Take your places.

Okay, and...

Where's Tyler?

Emma, do you know where Tyler is?

I think I have a clue.

Well, go find him.

Okay, let's practice "Up on the Housetop," all right?

Everyone ready? And...

one, two three--

Tyler, it's time for caroling.

I'm not going.

But you have to.

It's Christmas.

I know your father thinks I can sing solo,

but I'm just not so sure.

Well, in that case,

why don't we sing it together?

You mean, in harmony?

why don't we Yeah.it together?

It's like singing solo, but with training wheels.

Thanks, Emma.

Now come on.

And our duet.

Well done, you guys.

...And we've locked down every musical artist

for the Christmas Eve Gala at the Met.

I know Rachel's normally your point person on this,

but she has every confidence in me handling the event.

I will pass along your sentiments.

That's kind of you to say.

Okay.

Thank you.

Client couldn't be happier with the line-up

for the event.

I told him he was in good hands.

Thank you for having confidence in me.

You kidding me?

I don't know what I'd do without you...

other than ask you why you neglected to tell me

you went to school with Tyler Thorne?

Uh, how did you know I went to school with him?

I guess the reporter did her digging

and discovered that he always makes time

for his annual trek to spend the holidays

in his small hometown in Vermont

with his mom.

And I'm pretty sure...

that is you.

Wow, that is a throwback picture.

You work for one of the top talent managements in Manhattan.

Talk about burying the lede.

What lede?

Emma, if I've taught you anything about this business,

is it's all about the people you know.

Okay, I knew him. This was a long time ago.

From the way he's gazing at you in that high school photo,

something tells me you left a lasting impression.

Like I said--

it was a long time ago.

Kemp Street Management. This is Emma.

Tyler, the label is over the moon

about your greatest hits album

topping the sales charts this holiday season,

so why are you dragging your heels

to get back into the studio to cut your next album?

Because, I told the label, I told you--

I'd give you a greatest hits, then I'd try something new.

BecauNow they want meabel, to sing their material,

I'd give you a greatest hits, thenand I'm not happy. new.

Well, okay.

You know the first rule of the music industry--

you got to give the audience what they want, right?

You took a chance on your last album.

It didn't quite work.

I thought it was great.

Let's give the fans another hit song.

So I can tell the label you're ready to play ball?

Look, Mitch, we've been having this argument for years now.

I don't think we're gonna see eye-to-eye on this.

Wait a second. What are you talking about?

I think it's time for a change.

Are you firing me?

Yeah. I am.

Listen. Hey!

You walk out that door, you can't come back, buddy.

I know.

Merry Christmas, Mitch.

No. This is not a Merry Christmas.

Stacy, do not let him leave the front door.

You wanted to see me?

Yes.

You wI realizedee me?

I've had you working every Christmas holiday.

Yeah. When I started,

you told me December is our busiest month.

Yeah, well, I think it's time

that you went home Decembefor the holidays.month.

I know this look.

What do you have up your sleeve?

I just think that you should take

some very well-deserved R-and-R.

You've been doing an amazing job.

Mm. And?

And I found out that Tyler just fired his manager.

Mm.

How did you hear that?

Mitch, his old manager, and I started out

as assistants together

and we've been keeping in touch over the years.

I'm telling you, this is kismet.

For what?

For two old choir chums to reconnect.

If you can convince Tyler to sign with us,

I will make you partner.

Really?

Signing Tyler Thorne would be huge for us.

Okay. Well...

this is a lot to digest.

May I take a little time?

Better think fast, sis.

Jett?

What are you doing here?

Oh, well, it's very nice to see you, too.

Your boss called with some very specific instructions

to drive up and give you a lift back home.

Considering you don't own a car,

and Hallover is in the middle of nowhere.

And it's nice to finally put a face

to everything Emma's told me in the about you.nowhere.

Most of which is very complimentary, by the way.

Well, she speaks very highly of you, too.

Most of which is very complOh, really?y the way.

Well, I'll believe it when I see it.

So what do you say?

So whaWell...u say?

I guess I'm going home for the holidays.

Yes!

So, Tyler, huh?

When was the last time you two saw each other?

Ah, a couple years ago, at an event,

but he was surrounded by a bunch of people.

It was just a quick hello.

And?

And what?

And did your "quick hello" bring back

any of the old feelings from high school?

Jett, that was a long time ago,

any of the old feelings and a lot's happened

since we both went off Jettto pursue our careers. ago,

Right.

Well, you seem like you're doing great.

Boss seems to love you.

Yeah, Rachel's the best.

BossShe's on 24/7. you.

Clearly.

Can't believe she just called me out of the blue like that.

She must love it.

Yeah, she does.

I mean, it doesn't leave much room for anything else,

but still.

What about you?

Are you still enjoying running Mom's antique shop?

Well, we don't call them "antiques" anymore.

I now refer to it as "vintage chic."

Ah, well, I do appreciate the rebranding,

but you didn't answer my question.

That is true.

Um, I'm not gonna lie, it could be busier,

but, you know, I enjoy it,

and until I figure out

what I'm gonna do with the rest of my life,

it's a pretty safe plan "B".

And here we are, just like you left it.

What do you think?

Good. Good, yeah?

WhatAll right.ink?

Ah, I forget

how I much I miss this place this time of year.

Right? It's truly

one of the few consistencies of life, sis--

Hallover never changes.

You never thought about moving away?

You were always the one with the big aspirations.

I was always sort of the happy-go-lucky guy.

That's why Mom called you the human Labrador--

you're just always shaking your tail.

It's true, I will do anything for a cookie.

Well, I know, technically, I'm here on a job,

but...

it's nice to be home for Christmas.

Yeah, we missed you, too.

So, have you figured out

how you're gonna get Tyler to sign with you?

I guess I'll just wait for the right moment

and see what happens.

Sounds like a plan.

But while you wait anfor that moment, ns.

you might want to pick out

something a little more festive to wear.

Dad and Tyler's mom

are putting together a potluck dinner

to welcome you home.

Mm, well, in that case, I need to worry

more about the dish I'm bringing than my outfit.

Bingo! Oh.

Also, act a little surprised.

I don't think I was supposed to tell you any of that.

Wow. I can see why you like running this place.

You share Mom's clutter gene.

Um... thank you?

And it's not clutter,

I have a very sophisticated system here.

I'm just not quite sure what it is.

I like to call it an organized--

...Disaster?

There you go.

You know, you're kind of sitting on a gold mine here.

You've got these vintage collectibles

that would make very nice stocking stuffers.

Well, thank you.

Would you care to apply for the job

as my new head of marketing?

What happened to the old one?

as You're looking at him.ng?

And don't tell him, but I might have to let him go.

Jett, it's Christmastime.

You gotta give customers

a reason to poke their head Jett, in the door.astime.

Okay. How do I do that?

By reminding them it's Christmas.

You're hired. Meeting adjourned.

Feel free to get to work on that.

I will be upstairs.

Tyler.

You are a sight for sore eyes.

Come here.

- Mm! - Hi!

I'm always so touched

that you're able to come home for the holidays,

with your crazy schedule.

Coming back here every Christmas recharges me, Mom.

Trust me.

I wouldn't trade this for a week at a five-star resort.

But how are you?

I worry about you on the road.

I'm good, Mom.

Sure, touring can be hectic

but, hey, with so much in the "plus" column,

who am I to complain?

but, My question is, uch what's going on with you?

Where's the tree?

You usually have it decorated by the first Sunday of the month.

I don't know, the year just kind of got away from me

and I haven't had a chance to go to the lot, but...

I thought you might remedy the situation

and we could have maybe a tree decorating

with the Blooms at the potluck tonight.

Yeah, it'll be nice to see Frank and Jett again.

And Emma will be there.

What, really?

It's been a long time.

I'm sure you have lots to catch up on.

Yeah.

I-I'm just gonna take my stuff up to my room,

and I'll meet you in the kitchen?

- Yeah. - Great.

I'll tell you all about my trip.

Okay.

Well done, everyone! I think that's good for today.

Good rehearsal.

Uh, tomorrow, same time.

I want you to think about picking up your cues, all right?

Okay, off to class.

Daphne?

Nice vocals today.

Thanks, Mr. Bloom

I feel like it was just yesterday

I was standing over here...

Emma!

Hi, Dad.

Emma, sweetheart.

- How are you? - Good.

You know, you were such a natural.

I could listen to you always.

You know, you werAw, thanks.tural.

So Jett tells me you're on a working vacation?

Uh, yes and no.

But first and foremost,

I'm here to see the people that I love,

but my boss is hoping

we can sign Tyler as a new client.

Ahh.

Well, I guess

I'm not the only one working this Christmas.

Is it working? You love directing the choir.

Well, it...

it's not that, really.

The school board has called an emergency budget meeting.

I'm gonna have to convince them

to, well, cough up the money for the whole celebration.

Ah, you'll pull it off.

This is an annual Hallover tradition.

Well, one would hope so,

however, the auditorium just aflooded from a frozen pipe,.

so pretty much all bets are off.

You're kidding.

Nope, but I am gonna fight the good fight.

And there's still a week before Christmas,

so no worries,

and I will see you at the potluck.

Okay.

And could you deliver this tree to my mom's house

at 210 Laurel Lane tonight, if possible?

It would be my pleasure, Mr. Thorne.

Thanks.

And what an honor,

just to have you selecting a tree from my little lot.

It's entirely my pleasure. You can just call me Tyler.

Okay. Tyler.

And Merry Christmas to you.

Merry Christmas to you. Thanks.

Sir, do you work here?

Uh...

what can I do for you, ma'am?

Um, I just bought this tree

and I need a little help out to my truck.

Tell you what, why don't you pull your truck around front,

and I'll-- I'll load it up for you?

Thank you.

Back here?

Yeah, thank you.

Merry Christmas.

Oh, that's very generous, but...

I don't work for tips anymore.

Tyler. Oh, my gosh!

What a surprise!

For me too.

I thought you'd be working,

but Mom told me you were coming back this year.

Yeah, I finally decided to come home for the holidays.

There's no place like Hallover for Christmas.

Yeah.

You had to see Emma's face, Mom.

It was hilarious.

I will admit, he totally caught me off-guard.

I did!

I am so happy that we're all here together at Christmas.

This reunion has been long overdue.

Hear, hear!

I'll second that.

To reunions, old friends...

and Marge's delicious apple cider.

Emma?

Oh. Thank you.

You're welcome.

Well, I sure hope your dad shows up soon.

The roast is almost ready.

- That must be him.

Just in time for dinner. I'll get it. I'll get it.

I'll get it.

Well, thanks for showing up.

Hi, Jett, hi. Hi, Marge. I'm sorry I'm late.

Oh, that's totally fine, Frank. Thank you.

Tyler! How are you?

I'm good, I'm good.

And is everything all right with you, Frank?

Uh... well...

I have a few things to figure out, but, uh...

I don't want to damper this evening.

Too late, Dad.

How'd the meeting go with school board?

Well, the situation with the auditorium

is worse than I thought.

There's no way they're gonna be able to repair it

in time for the Christmas Celebration.

There's Hold on, Dad.e gonna Are you saying it's canceled?

We have no venue, we have no funding.

Our options are dwindling as we speak.

There must be something we could do.

Well, we have to find a way to cover the costs

of the stage and the lights and the sound

and food vendors--

Frank, Frank. Let's just bring this in the kitchen,

and maybe we can talk about this after dinner.

- Okay. Okay. - Oh, it smells delicious.

Merry Christmas, everyone.

There must be something we could do to save it, right?

I don't know--

raising that much money this close to Christmas,

that's a pretty tall order.

Not if I cover the costs of keeping it on track.

No, no, no. That's not what I meant.

That's very generous, but you and I both know

our dad is way too proud to accept charity.

But he could help us

ouspearhead a movementud tin the community.

to help save the event.

That's an idea.

Well, you know what they say--

charity begins at home and...

I am home, right?

Me too.

Good morning.

Gingerbread cocoa.

Oh! I missed Moe's famous cocoa.

What's all this?

Well, we are not going to let

the Christmas Celebration fall by the wayside,

especially not with Tyler's help.

Thank you very much.

esWe can useot all the help we can get.

Well, we are going to have to get creative,

but like you always told us-- where there's a will,

- there's a way. - Thattagirl.

Hey, you know, why don't you come to rehearsal?

I think we could all use some Christmas cheer.

Okay.

Oh, good.

Let's go.

Thanks. Thank you.

Thanks, guys. I appreciate it.

Dad?

What, did I forget to mention Tyler was here?

Oh. My bad.

Uh, everyone?

I'd like to introduce you to our two special guests.

This is my daughter, Emma Bloom.

And, of course, you already have met

our homegrown music superstar Tyler Thorne!

Thanks.

Uh, I don't know if you know it,

but these two,

when they were close to your age,

led the caroling celebration

with a now-famous version of "Silent Night".

My sister talks about that all the time.

My Mom said it was the "highlight of Christmas".

Well, what do you think?

- You gonna humor us? - Dad...

- it's been a really long time. - Oh, come on!

Give it up for them! Here we go. Here we go!

Oh, man. Okay...

- I have a question. - Sure.

Emma, do you want to be a singer, too?

Uh, I love singing,

but my passion was actually songwriting.

Is that what you do now?

Nope. I am a music manager now,

so I get to work with singers

and help make Nopetheir dreams come true.now,

Why did you give up your dream of becoming a songwriter?

Well, I-I didn't give it up

as much as

I found something else I was just as passionate about.

And there are so many talented people who need

to find their big break, who need help.

And for many lucky people out there,

Emma makes it happen.

But we are here today

to help figure out a way to save the Christmas Celebration.

But Yes!today

to helpWith the auditoriumo save the out of commission, ion.

we need to find a new venue

and the money to keep it on track.

How? It's barely a week away.

I'd just like to say

that Tyler has generously offered to pay.

Well, we know the first rule of choir, right?

One person can be a singer,

but it takes many voices to be a choir.

That's right. One pI'm here to help, nger,

but as Mr. Bloom and Emma helped remind me,

of how important it is to work together as a team

and to get the community involved.

Yeah, everyone has to do their part, right?

So what can we do?

Well, for now,

you can just keep rehearsing,

and make sure you're pitch-perfect.

But from what I heard so far, you don't have much work to do.

Hey!

Mom wants me to get a Christmas tree

for the choir room

to keep the kids feeling upbeat.

Feel like a little mission?

Sounds good to me. You wanna go?

Sure.

Why don't you warm up the truck,

we'll grab our coats?

- Thanks. - All right?

Oh, hey, you guys want some hot chocolate?

Oh, yes.

Extra marshmallows, please and thank you.

- Yeah. - And I will have...

Extra marshmallows, pCider and cinnamon?.

- I remember! - And I -Wow.have...

I'll catch up with you guys in a bit.

Okay.

Hi. Could I have two hot chocolates

and a cider and cinnamon, please?

Ooh, how about this one?

Uh, Marge will want a Noble.

What's so special about a Noble, again?

Jett, you picked out a tree every December with Tyler.

How do you not remember this?

Remind me.

How Marge says they holdthis?

their needles and their fragrance

all month long.

Yes. She does say that.

So, how's it going with you and Tyler?

Have you had a chance to have a heart-to-heart yet?

Mm, the timing hasn't really been right,

and right now we're just, you know,

Mm, the timing hasn't moving forward as friends.

That's good. Friendship's a good start.

But don't you think eventually you're gonna have to go back

That's good. and talk about your history

just so it doesn't catch up to you?

There's no sense in going back, Jett.

You know, just forward.

And the elephant has clearly left the room,

so why bring it up?

- I guess. Yeah. - And, honestly,

the whole romance

is the last thing I'm thinking about.

How do I tell my boss how I can't sign Tyler Thorne?

What do you mean, you can't sign him?

You haven't even officially asked him yet.

I know, but--

Hey.

- Cider. - Oh, thank you.

Hot chocolate.

Thank you.

I think this one's perfect.

Oh!

And we have a winner.

Jett, why don't you pull the truck around

- and we'll load it up? And -Roger that.nner.

One thing off the to-do list.

A little holiday decor will go a long way

to put your customers in the Christmas spirit...

[Emmaand put a few salesdecor in your Christmas stocking.

I have to admit, sis,

[Emmit does make the shopecor ifeel a lot more festive.g.

Good.

Well, now that this is done, I have to start figuring out

how we're gonna save the Christmas celebration.

I know. We all do.

I will say, it's a big plus in your column

to have Tyler in your corner.

I guess, but I still have a job to do.

- Sign Tyler. - Save the celebration.

Or a little bit of both, right?

- I believe that's what they call - a win-win situation..

If you don't mind,

I have some sponsors to find.

Okay, good luck.

Welcome to Hallover Hideaway. Have a look around.

Let me know if you need a hand.

Emma Bloom's office.

This is her lovely assistant, Jett.

How can I help you?

Jett,s you're her assistant now?.

I at least gave mine Hthe holidays off.?

So how are things going over there?

Honestly, it's maybe a little too soon to tell,

So how are things gobut they are re?

working together to find a way to save

our local Christmas caroling celebration

from being canceled,

so that's something.

- That's great. - Yeah.

But I get the sense Emma's feeling a little uneasy.

There's nothing wrong

about working with Tyler to try to earn his trust.

Hey, you're preaching to the Christmas Choir, Rachel.

I think what's really standing in the way

is Emma's afraid to admit she still has feelings for him.

Hold the phone and pass the Christmas stuffing!

Is that what

this is all about?

I knew there was something deeper going on.

Yeah, my sister can be hard to read at times,

but I get the sense running into Tyler

might've stirred up the past.

You know, their past.

Yeah, running into an old flame mighwill do that to you.past.

But I still think

this could play in our favor.

Bu"Our favor"?ink

Yeah, I figured you were on the team.

Oh, our team? Team Emma. Yes.

Of course. Anything I can do.

Jett, I knew I liked you

when I first met you.

Well, I do have that effect on people who meet me, so.

We'll talk soon, okay?

Talk to you later. Bye.

Mitch.

Tyler. Hey.

Why are you calling?

I thought I made myself abundantly clear.

Yes. Yes.

But listen. You and I have--

have ridden the waves of high and low together,

and I'm calling

to extend an olive branch.

We've been through this.

Come on, Tyler. This is really silly.

Okay? I have been with you since before your first hit.

We've practically been joined at the hip,

and I feel this weird separation between us.

Yeah, "separated" is right.

This division between us is real.

It's not gonna be solved with a phone call.

So, why don't we just take some time

and let saner minds prevail, hey?

I thought

they were pretty sane when I left.

Know what, Mitch? I really have to go.

Here's the thing--

Um... hello? Hel--

You look like you could use some eggnog.

Oh, thank you.

You manage to find any sponsors yet?

Not as many as I would have hoped for.

Because it's so close to Christmas,

a lot of these businesses

have already donated their yearly allowances.

Maybe your superstar had a little more luck.

He's not my superstar.

Well, not with that attitude.

I imagine you made some headway Hewith him yesterday..

Not in the way I would have liked.

Um, we kind of had a...

moment back at the school.

A "moment" as in a moment-moment?

Do tell.

You know,

just singing together like...

old times.

Got it.

And?

Nothing. Nothing at all.

Look, if there's any hope of me signing Tyler,

I cannot let past emotions cloud my judgement.

If you say so.

But what if Tyler still has feelings for you?

He would have told me a long time ago,

when our lives were going in two different trajectories.

Maybe.

But here you both are, back home again,

and your trajectories seem pretty lined up to me.

Yes, professionally.

and your trajectories sYou know I'm your brother.

and I just want what's best for you, right?

I know.

And after all these years,

I just want what's best for Tyler.

Mm. Does he know that?

Thanks, Mom.

Mom, these cookies are amazing.

Aren't you going a little overboard?

Oh, these aren't for us.

I baked these for the kids in the Christmas choir

just as a treat for all their hard work.

Maybe we should have you spearhead a bake sale drive

to help raise money to save the festival?

Well, I am ready, willing, and able.

I'm kidding.

You'd have to be baking until the middle of July

for us to raise the funds.

I have to figure out

a better way to get this snowball rolling.

What's at the top of the list?

Locking down a venue,

since the school theater's no longer in the picture.

Hmm. It would be wonderful

to be able to host on Main Street,

the way we did when you were little.

Mm.

It was quaint, homemade.

It was really special.

- Yeah.

That must be Noah to pick up the cookies.

Why don't you greet him and I'll pack

some of these up in a box?

You got it.

some o-Hey!se up in-Hey.x?

Come on in.

Cookie?

Yeah, sure. I'll take one to go.

It must be so awesome to be you.

I do feel awesome sometimes,

but only because I'm so fortunate

to do what I love.

I mean, I wish I was half as cool as you are.

I may seem cool now,

but back when I was your age, I was no different than you are.

Yeah, right.

I'm serious. My confidence came with success.

Before that, I was a little awkward.

I'm serious. My confidenceNo way.ith success.

Way.

But I was lucky enough to turn that insecurity

into a way to help me find my voice.

I heard you and Emma used to date

back in high school?

I heard you and Emma Yeah, we did.

We knew each other since kindergarten,

but I didn't have the courage to ask her out

until senior year.

How did you do it?

Well...

I just decided it was worse not knowing

if she'd ever want to go out with me.

I just decided it was worse Here you go, Noah.

Now, you make sure

that Mr. Bloom gets some of these after rehearsal.

- Will do. - Okay.

- Thanks, Mrs. Thorne. - Okay.

See you around, Tyler.

You got it.

So we're gonna need to find a way

to get a little more creative in getting people involved.

Well, I've already talked to the choir parents

and they're spreading the word.

This looks like a face with some good news.

I'll say. I just secured us a venue.

- Mm! - What?

Yeah, how does the center of Main Street sound?

Whoa, that would be incredible,

but do you know

what kind of red tape you're gonna have to go through

to get a permit for something like that?

Ah, lucky for me, I found a friend in the Mayor's office.

You got a meeting for swith the Mayor?hat?

I doubt he's ever heard of me,

but it turns out his secretary is a huge fan.

So does that mean the celebration's back on?

Well, not quite,

but, well, finding a venue's a great first step.

And in that case,

we will let you guys get back to rehearsing.

Yeah. Okay, let's go.

wBack to rehearsal.s get Let's go, guys.ing.

Um, you guys?

Mm-hmm?

Noah and Daphne wanted to know

if you guys could help them with their duet.

Beautiful. Thanks, guys.

- Hey, Noah? - Hey, Daphne.

Can we talk to you for a second?

Well, Daphne and I have a duet together,

but my tenor's a little shaky.

WI just don't want to make her look bad.

I'm really excited to sing with Noah,

and I know he can do it,

but I'm afraid

he's gonna let his nerves get the better of him.

I don't know what I can do to help.

That's totally natural.

Have you guys rehearsed outside of class yet?

TJust the two of you?l.

Duets are all about harmony.

You need to know your partner so well

that you anticipate every note before it happens.

Why don't you go over there and ask him to practice?

- Okay. - Go on.

Oh. Here she comes.

Just remember--

singing is all about breath control.

You got this.

Hey, Noah. I was thinking

it might be a good idea for us to practice together.

Do you want to go out to the staircase?

Sure.

We did good.

Very good.

Jett! It's nice to see you again.

Emma's not been

returning my calls.

Can I assume her working holiday's going well?

Yes, you will be pleased to know

that she's still got her eye on the prize.

But I'm not convinced

it's the prize she's looking for.

What do you mean?

Signing Tyler would be a career-maker for her.

True, but...

before any of that can happen,

those two need to talk about and unresolved feelings

they have about their break-up.

thoWhat exactly happened bout anbetween those two? ngs

That's kind of a long story,

but I will give you the abridged version.

Um...

Back when Tyler left town to head to Los Angeles

with his first record contract,

he wanted to keep

a long-distance relationship with Emma.

But Emma felt

it would only hold him back from pursuing his dream, so.

Mm, that breaks my heart.

I know how tough

making a choice like that can be.

Yeah, it was really hard on her, actually.

She made a huge sacrifice for someone she truly loved.

I can't imagine

those feelings just go away, you know?

Yeah, I can't either.

When you truly love someone, you can't just turn that off.

How's she doing with all of that?

I can't tell.

Like I said, my sister's hard to read, but...

I do know she betrayed her heart once in her life,

so I just want to make sure

she doesn't make the same mistake again.

So you still love it, so I jusdon't you?make sure

- Performing? - Mm-hmm.

Yeah, there's nothing quite like

the energy you get back from the audience.

Until the business side takes over.

Oh, I just... can't help but feel like

it just eats up

what I really love about music.

That's not good.

That's what I tried to tell my manager and my label.

I miss taking creative risks

and finding new challenges with my music.

Well, why don't you?

I tried with my last album of original songs I wrote,

but, unfortunately, that didn't land.

I thought a lot of those songs were great.

You listened to my music?

Of course.

What did you think?

I mean, honestly.

Honestly, I could tell that you were trying

to get back to your roots, what you love about music.

But?

toBut a few of the songs,, they felt a little labored,

like you were trying to win over the audience.

I'm just trying to be honest.

like you were trying No, you're absolutely right

and I appreciate the feedback.

Really?

In an industry

where most people want something from you,

it's difficult to find someone to trust.

Well, I'd like to think you can always trust me.

In that case, maybe I should sign with you.

Rachel, I know that I have been missing in action,

but it has been for a very good reason.

It's okay,

your brother's been giving me the daily play-by-play.

He has?

Yeah, he's really easy to talk to.

A refreshing change from most guys I meet in the city.

Well, you will be happy to hear

that I had a major breakthrough with Tyler today.

I found out that he left his manager

over creative differences.

Huh!

I also told him what I thought of his last album

and I think he appreciated

the honesty.

That's a great way to win him over.

I'm not trying to win him over.

I really do want what's in his best interest.

It sounds to me you are his best interest.

I hope so.

I have one foot in the door right now.

I have all the faith you'll make this happen.

I have one foot in thThanks, Rach.now.

I'll keep you posted.

Hey, sis.

Hey.

Once again,

I gotta say you were spot-on about the holiday decorations

brightening up the shop.

I gotta say you were spot-on aBusiness was booming today.s

Glad to hear it.

So, how goes

Save the Celebration- slash-"sign Tyler Thorne"?

Proud to report I am making progress in both areas.

Well, look at you.

I'm really proud of you, sis.

You know, you're doing so much.

I can't imagine any of this I'm reis easy for you.u, sis.

Thank you.

And I can see that you are cozying up with my boss

very nicely.

What can I say?

Powerful women find my boyish nature refreshing.

Oh.

But I wouldn't say we're "cozying up," exactly.

We're just proud members of Team Emma,

you know, rooting for you to succeed.

I know, but I am starting to feel the pressure to deliver.

Well, from what I see, you seem to thrive on pressure,

so keep at it.

I'll get dinner started.

You're up late.

Yeah. Yeah.

When Emma gave me her honest opinion of my music,

it, uh, sort of inspired me to start writing again.

That must have been quite the opinion.

Well, she and I used to write together all the time

and I forgot how much I really valued her input.

Yeah, I always wondered why

it took you so long to reconnect.

You both shared such a love of music.

When my career started to take off,

life just got in the way of tying up loose ends.

Well, I think

the statute of limitations for a broken heart has passed.

Why don't you tell her how you feel?

Sometimes, when we're together,

oh, it's like time evaporates and...

we're right back to where we were.

I was wondering when some of those old feelings

might start to surface...

and, quite frankly, I'm glad to see it.

Why?

You'll never find a way to start a new chapter

in your lives

until you close this one.

Don't stay up too late.

- Okay, Mom. - Okay.

Yeah.

All right. There you go.

And thank you so much. It was so good to see you again.

And let your sister know

that shipment should be here in about a week or so.

I'll give her a call.

And just like the signs says-- we literally have everything!

Thank you.

You looking for something special?

Hey, Jett.

Actually, I was hoping to do

a little Christmas shopping for my mom

before meeting Emma.

Okay. Does she like jewelry?

Uh, earrings, perhaps a bracelet?

I wish. She's impossible to shop for.

Uh, earrings, perhapcelet?

Well, I do have a pretty good idea

of your mom's taste, so...

How about something stylish and unique?

I bet she'll love that. Sold!

And if she doesn't, you know who to blame, right?

Always did.

You know, I gotta say,

I am always so impressed

at how quickly you manage to slip into your groove

when you come back here I am aleach year.pressed

Thank you.

I have to imagine lifee on the road is pretty grueling.

Well, that's the whole point, right?

Coming back here keeps me grounded.

Wow. Look at you. Handsome and wise.

Wow.

- Love you, man. - Thank you.

I'll get this wrapped up for you.

Thank you.

Hey.

Okay, thanks.

Thanks again!

- Hey.

I've got good news.

I like the sound of that.

I just spoke to the owner of Moe's Cafe

about leading the drive to drum up food vendors

for the event.

So did I, and he made it clear

he didn't have any interest.

Hmm.

How'd you get Moe to change his mind?

Well, I mean, half the argument was how the celebration

could bring new patrons to his restaurant.

And the other half?

Okay.

Thank you!

Thank you so much, guys. Merry Christmas! Thank you.

- Hey, Tyler. - Hey, Moe.

You mind if I get a photo?

Of course. Yeah.

He sure knows how to work a crowd, huh?

Well, not always.

I still have videos of you helping him with his first solo.

Oh, right.

I still have videos of you helping st solo.

This is turning out to be quite the working vacation for you.

Ahh. It's never work when you do what you love.

Encore. Encore!

No, no, I don't think so.

- Come on, one more. - Yes.

Come on.

All right, one more.

For my final encore.

But I'm gonna need a little help.

- Okay. - Okay.

This is an oldie but a goodie.

- Mom? - Hmm?

Hey, Rach. What'd you think

of Emma's little duet at Moe's last night?

I think they sound great.

I had no idea that Emma was so talented.

Yeah. She's the musician of the family,

that's for sure. She actually tried

to teach me to sing once,

when we were kids,

but I was pretty terrible, to be honest.

You weren't born with any musical talents?

No, not really. More into sports, you know.

Oh, yeah? What did you play?

Anything and everything, More into really. you know.

If it involved running and a ball,

I was there,

but if you're asking me to pick one,

I'd say baseball's my favorite.

No kidding.

I played softball in high school.

Really?

Somehow, I can picture that, actually.

Yeah, I even went to college on a scholarship.

I try to see a game once a month.

Man, I can't remember the last time

II saw a real game e in a stadium.

I mean, the little league in Hallover gets pretty intense,

but it's not quite the same, you know?

Well, next time you're in town during the season,

I'll take you to one.

That would be nice.

I'll talk to you soon, okay?

All right. Bye.

Nice job, Mom.

You've got them working like Santa's elves

at the North Pole.

They are such hard workers.

Tyler, when did you know you wanted to be a singer?

Ooh...

I was, what? I was nine, I think,

when my dad convinced me to join the choir

as a way of helping me deal with my shyness.

And back then, I used to just mouth along to the words.

And then, that year

at the Christmas Carol Celebration,

I was a little nervous about singing solo,

so someone very special convinced me to sing harmony,

and from that moment on, I fell in love--

Hey, Emma.

and from that moment on, ...Fell in love with music.

Uh, Daphne was just asking me

when I knew I wanted to be a singer.

I see.

Well, it looks like you guys are making a lot of progress here.

- Oh, I called in a favor

to get lights for the Celebration

with my tour manager,

to get lights fand this is him.on

Take it.

So...

it seems like you've really lit a torch

under my son these last few days.

Well, I don't know about that.

- Mm.

Oh, just one second. I need to take this.

Yeah.

This is Emma.

So, where are you at

with Tyler-- have you inched him any closer

to a yea or a nay?

Rach, I can't-- I can't really hear you,

it's a little loud in here.

Rach, I can't--

it's a littYes! oud in here.

- Fantastic!

Send me a contract. Don't let me down.

- Merry Christmas. - -Rach--c!

Rach-- Rachel?

Rachel?

Well, now that we can cross lights and sound off the list,

I think we can say we are closer to reaching our goal.

And we're having a craft sale

to hopefully raise the rest of the money we need.

Noah! Way to go, man. Let's do it.

You too, Mom.

Merry, merry. This is Mitch.

Hey there, Mitch. It's your competition.

Rachel!

I just wanted to give you a friendly head's up

that I just signed your former client.

Oh. Well, that's okay.

Plenty of talent to go around this town.

Out of curiosity...

which one?

Tyler Thorne.

Ahem.

Tyler?

We won't be making any official announcements

until the papers are signed, sealed,

and delivered under my tree come Christmas morning.

Well, you're dreaming,

if you think Tyler is gonna sign with you, Rachel.

I don't think so,

thanks to the manager I sent to Hallover.

Happy holidays.

Oh. I forgot to tell you.

My mom found a stack of those Christmas jingles

we wrote when we were kids.

Really?

I can't believe she kept 'em after all these years.

In case you haven't met my biggest fan,

she saves everything.

This was my favorite--

- "Merry Mistletoe." - Right?

Not my best composition, but it was catchy.

You always did have a way of finding the right melody.

My biggest hurdle is with the lyrics.

That was your strong suit. I wish I knew your trick.

I don't really have a trick.

You just gotta let it flow from here.

"When the mind gets in the way, I the writing goes astray.".

You know, I started an original Christmas song.

Would you be interested in maybe collaborating with me?

I don't know about "collaboration,"

but I could help you break through, maybe?

Guys! Get in here.

You won't believe what I just found.

Come on!

So, I was putting a shipment away last night,

and then, of course, I tripped over a box,

and what did I find?

I totally forgot

Marge used to videotape these Christmas Caroling

Celebrations when were kids.

CLook at us! We were just babies.

Well done, you guys.

Well, today's Christmas craft sale

didn't go as well as we thought, did it?

Well, today's ChWe only made $23.e

No, count it again. We had to have made more.

Noah, you don't have to stick around.

I've got this.

No, it's okay. I-- I want to.

Well, okay.

And, um...

I was wondering if maybe

you'd like join me afterwards at Moe's for a hot chocolate?

Yeah. I'd really like that.

How were sales this afternoon?

Mm, it was okay, I guess.

But we still have a ways to go

if the Christmas Celebration Mm, stands a chance.uess.

Hey. Don't lose hope.

See? That's the spirit.

So, Brenda...

how are things shaking down at the Mayor's office?

Friday, we finally shut down for the holidays,

and it can't come soon enough.

Oh, I hear ya.

I feel bad for those kids, though.

They've been working their hearts out

for this year's Christmas Celebration.

I know. I saw them out there, selling their Christmas wares.

Wish there was something we could do.

Working at the Mayor's office,

I shake hands with everyone from the head of the Town Council

Workinto the Rotary Club.fice,

Think you could bring a crowd to the cafe tomorrow

if I get the kids to come down

and host a Christmas craft fair?

I will certainly do my best.

Brenda, you are the best.

So, I wrote down the melody,

but I can't seem to get the words right.

So, Mm. "Christmas is You."y,

I like the name.

Thanks.

It's, uh, about an unexpected romance

that sparks during the Christmas season.

Well, you certainly know your audience.

Sing a little for me?

Oh, I don't know, Em. It's still a little rough.

Rough is better than a blank page.

You're right. You're right.

It's me letting my brain get in the way again.

Um, okay. Uh...

so, still playing around with the key,

it's not quite there... Uokay, anyway..

so, still playing around

Then here's where

the rest of the lyrics go for the second verse.

Sorry.

That actually sounded really good.

You gonna make me stand out here

and freeze, or are you gonna let me

You gcome inke me and hear the rest of it?

All right.

Hey.

Um, how did you even find me?

Well, my assistant.

We mail your Mom all sorts of your memorabilia.

Who might you be?

Emma. Emma Bloom.

Emma. Huh.

Now I see why you're so eager to leave L.A.

What are you even doing here, Mitch?

I thought I told you I needed

some time to figure out doinour future.ch?

I thought Speaking of, can I hear

the rest of the song you're working on?

Really, I think it has potential.

You and I are not there yet.

And after showing up to my mom's house

unannounced like this,

I'm not sure we'll ever be.

So you have signed with someone new?

No.

Look, we really need to get back to work,

so...

Yes, right, right. Yeah, yeah, yeah, of course.

- Merry Christmas, Mitch. - Merry Christmas. I'm sorry.

Sorry, yes. Merry Christmas.

Creative process. Good. Emma, good to meet you.

You too.

I'm sorry about that.

It's okay.

Is everything all right?

Yeah. Yeah.

Okay.

Shall we?

Um, yeah, so...

and then the chorus will be maybe a bit of a change, like...

Hold on.

Mitch.

Rachel.

Well, you got me to fly across the country

for nothing but gingerbread cocoa.

What are you talking about?

Well, I talked to Tyler last night

and he told me he hasn't signed with anyone.

Well, maybe he doesn't want to go public

with the news just yet,

but I'm expecting a contract from Emma any day now.

Emma who?

Emma Bloom,

who just got herself promoted to partner.

Sounds like someone's in the Christmas spirit.

I just made some progress

on this Christmas song I'm writing.

Emma came over last night and lent me a hand.

You two always did work really well together.

We did...

until we didn't.

Emma was the smart one-- a long-distance thing

between coasts would've never worked out.

Shoot. I'm late meeting her.

We're almost there with the Celebration.

- Mwah. - Okay.

See you in a few.

What do you mean, you didn't sign Tyler?

I have...

a "whoo-hoo" text from Rachel

with firecrackers

and very compelling crazy-heart emojis

that proves the contrary.

It all a misunderstanding,

and it all almost blew up in my face

last night at Tyler's house when his manager showed up.

So you were at Tyler's?

Yeah.

What were you doing there?

Helping him write a song.

Okay, now I'm totally confused.

First, you want to sign him,

and now you want to write with him?

I mean, I'm on Team Emma either way,

but which is it?

Sign him! That's why I came back here.

Okay.

Then why didn't you come clean when his manager showed up?

Okay, I will do damage control with Rachel,

you handle Tyler.

Okay? You got this.

Hello.

Oh, hi.

- Marge? - Yes.

Hi. I'm Mitch. I'm Tyler's agent.

Oh!

Nice to finally meet you.

- Yes! - I'm wondering if Tyler's in.

I have something important Nito discuss with him.ou.

No. He's not here right now, honey.

Um... he went... to the market, for cocoa.

Oh. Hmm.

But you're welcome to come in and wait.

Uh, no, that's okay. Thank you so much.

You know--

your wonderful assistant has kept me apprised

of what's going on in his life.

Hey.

Hey. I was hoping we could talk.

Me too.

Okay, first, I had a really great time last night,

until Mitch showed up.

- Same. - Yeah.

And second, I really-- I really want to thank you,

because I think I finally see

what I've been missing in my music this whole time--

it's the piece of my heart.

I just wish I had someone like you in my life

this whole time who I could trust.

Well, I will always be honest with you, Tyler.

And, um...

look, I know you don't want to talk about the past,

but there's just something I gotta know.

We really-- we don't have to do this.

I need to.

When I left for L.A.,

how come you didn't at least try and keep what we had going?

We were kids, Tyler.,

I know that, but...

you were so quick to answer.

Was it a lack of wanting on your part?

No. No, no. I just...

I knew how much you wanted to pursue your dream

of being a performer,

and my dad would always tell me how hard the music business was

and that you had to want it more than anything else.

Wait. Did you think...

did you think you'd be a distraction?

Yeah, I couldn't Waitdo that to you....

But that wasn't for you to decide.

I wanted us to at least try.

Don't you see?

This was never meant to be.

Your success, it was,

and I-I could not be happier or more proud of you.

Really.

So where do we go from here?

I don't know.

But I will always want the best for you.

And what if the best thing for me is you?

Mitch, it's so nice of you

to fly all the way from L.A. to visit.

I hope that last leg wasn't too bumpy.

Those little planes out of Albany

are really the only way to get up here--

oh, unless you feel like driving three and a half hours, that is.

oh, You know, I used to loveving three going on roadtrips--at is.

up and down the coast--

but those days are behind me, I'm afraid.

I do still enjoy

a good drive through the countryside, though,

especially when the leaves are changing.

Uh-huh. Uh-huh.

So it must be very demanding,

managing my son's musical career.

SOh, Tyler didn't tell you?g,

Well...

he tried to part ways with me before he got here.

He did?

Mm-hmm.

Yeah.

He didn't mention anything about it.

I mean, not that he talks to me about his business.

Yeah, it's my understanding

that Emma Bloom came up here to try to sign him as a client.

Oh, that's nonsense.

They used to date in high school.

They used to sing and write together,

and, frankly, they were inseparable then.

That's where I recognize her from--

the magazine.

So, then, when Tyler moved to L.A.

to pursue his dream in music,

Emma moved to New York to pursue hers.

- Oh. - Mm-hmm.

There we go.

Thank you.

But she is a manager.

What makes you so sure she's not trying to sign him away from me?

Oh!

What makes yA motherre she's not trying knows these things.om me?

Right.

Oh...

I thought you said that Tyler went out for cocoa?

Oh! Did I say cocoa?

No.

I meant marshmallows. He simply can't get enough.

Where is that boy?

Well, it was lovely chatting with you, Marge.

You have a merry-merry.

Bye.

Okay, folks.

Welcome to this year's holiday fair.

Now, I don't have to remind everybody

that all the proceeds from today's event

go towards saving this year's Christmas Caroling Celebration.

Right!

So everyone dig deep into your pockets

because this all goes to a really good cause.

Merry Christmas, everyone! Come on in!

Frank, this is the head of the P.T.A.

Hello.

She was interested in purchasing

this Christmas wreath.

The price tag must be wrong.

This can't be $15.

You must mean $150, right?

Uh...

Thank you!

Same thing with this Christmas tree topper.

Says $4, but...

someone must've messed with the decimals.

It's gotta be $40.

Thank you!

Did that just happen?

Uh... I, uh...

I think it just did.

Ah, Moe, it looks like

you found something you can't live without.

Yeah, I've already got the perfect spot

picked out for it

at my daughter's annual Christmas get-together.

That's on the house, Moe, for all your hard work.

Staying with tradition,

here's a hundred bucks.

Thank you very much. I appreciate it.

Whoa. Well, it looks like

tonight's fundraiser was a rousing success.

That's one way to put it.

The kids have been racking up sales all night long.

Mr. Bloom and I just finished counting the proceeds.

And?

Happy to say we are...

over the top!

So the Celebration's on?

- Yeah!

Thanks to these two!

It was a group effort.

You guys...

thank you so much for getting the ball rolling.

Oh, please, the choir deserves all the thanks.

And that is the power of working together.

And we're gonna find out

all about the power of working together

bright and early tomorrow morning,

when we set up the stage,

so I think it's a good idea to get some rest.

Come on. I'll drop you guys home.

Thanks, Moe. Thanks for the place.

Thank you, Emma.

Good job. Good job.

Goodnight.

Oh, sorry.

Oh, hey.

Mitch?

I thought you left for L.A.

Ah, I came all the way out here.

Decided to stick around.

I mean, if your new manager doesn't have any objections?

Mitch, I told you I haven't signed with anyone.

Really?

Because that's not what Emma told her boss.

What?

It was a misunderstanding.

Okay, just tell me, Em.

Is that why you came here?

Initially, yes.

So you just volunteered to save the celebration

so you could cozy up to me?

So yTyler, you knowered to that's not true.tion

Rachel, it's Jett.

Listen, if you really are on Team Emma,

she needs our help.

Some on the top, some on the bottom,

you guys in the middle.

That's good.

If we can have the solos-- good.

I'm gonna switch you guys.

Yeah, we want the... and you guys.

Jett?

Hey.

Hi.

I drove up as soon as I got your message.

How's Emma doing?

Ah, not good.

I tried talking to her last night,

but I haven't seen her this upset in a...

long time.

It's my fault.

I shouldn't have sent her up here by herself.

No, it's...

it's nobody's fault.

And... I'm really glad you're here.

Well, it was a good excuse to get out of the city

for the holidays.

I know things look bleak, but it's gonna be okay.

I really wish I could believe that.

Thanks, Rachel.

I'm really glad you're here.

You said that.

Did I?

Yep.

Hi, Mrs. Thorne. Um, is Tyler here?

I texted him and called him and haven't heard anything back.

He's leaving with Mitch.

What? What do you mean, he's leaving?

I tried to convince him to stay till after the concert,

but he was in such a state.

I haven't seen him this upset in a really long time.

You know how he can get.

Yeah.

Aw, honey. What's wrong?

I've really messed things up.

I just wish I'd been honest from the start.

We all make mistakes, Emma.

Growing up, I used to say to Tyler,

those were some of his greatest accomplishments.

- Growing u-Yeah?sed to say - Mm-hmm.,

Why?

Because.

The ones we learn from

help us with all the rest of the obstacles

that life throws at us.

I'm gonna fix this.

I'm gonna find him...

...and I'm gonna bring him home.

I was hoping she'd say that.

You know, I've made the best of it, and--

Rachel?

What are you doing here?

Emma, I am so sorry. I came as soon I could.

What can I do to help?

Thank you. I just... it's a little too late.

I just found out that Tyler's headed back to L.A.

Ohh!

I just found out that Tyler'sYeah. to L.A.

I just-- I need to talk to him.

I need to make this right.

Well, the only way

he'd be flying back to L.A. from Hallover

would be private charter.

Let's catch him before he gets on his flight.

Can I borrow your car?

We'll drive you.

Refreshments have arrived

for all you hard-working worker-bees!

Oh, thanks, you guys.

Moe, it looks like we got a mascot in you.

Hey, I've had a great year, Frank.

You know, I don't mind helping at all.

Besides, they should never have moved the celebration

from Main Street.

It's a Hallover tradition.

Let's hope it stays a tradition.

Where are Emma and Tyler, anyway?

You know, Tyler's career is very demanding

Wherand, oftentimes, yler, he just gets called away

at a moment's notice.

You mean he's not gonna come hear us tonight?

He'll be here in spirit.

Well, then let's dedicate tonight's performance to Tyler.

Good idea.

Great.

Cookies?

Emma, do you want me to go in there with you?

I might be able to talk some sense to him.

No, thank you.

I got myself into this, I have to get myself out.

Thanks a lot.

It's freezing.

Tyler, please. Hear me out.

I've heard enough, Emma.

The celebration is back on,

so you got at least half of what you wanted, right?

It's not like that.

Yes, my boss did have me come down here

and try and sign you-- that is true,

Yes, mybut it washave me a huge misunderstanding,

and I should've dealt with it, and I didn't.

Tyler, we really need to get going here, okay?

I know.

I know I should've been honest with you from the start,

but I realized this thing about myself

I know I where I justen honest bottle everything inside,

and it just-- it hasn't worked out well for us.

Why don't you try speaking from your heart?

Okay, I'm gonna give you two a moment alone together.

I'm gonna go check in.

I really meant it

when I said I always want what's best for you...

but when I broke up with you all those years ago,

wheI never consideredwant whwhat's best for me..

What are you trying to say, Emma?

I guess that...

seeing you after all these years,

I just...

I realized that I never stopped loving you.

And I know that I can't turn back the clock,

but I can't let you leave without you knowing how I feel.

Ty! Come on.

Major storm's gonna hit Albany in the next few hours.

- We can't miss our connection. - Okay, Mitch.

I'm sorry. Please, come on.

It's okay.

You should go.

Goodbye, Emma.

She's gonna be all right, you know.

Moe's pumpkin-spiced eggnog.

I hear it can cure anything from heartache to the common cold.

Thank you.

You know, I've lived here my whole life,

and I still don't know how he does it.

I know things didn't turn out with Tyler and Emma

the way you wanted,

but at least she finally got a chance to say goodbye.

I know. You're right.

I guess this is what inspires people

to write love songs in the first place.

"Better to have loved and lost

than never to have loved at all."

"BetterI wouldn't know.nd lost

Never been in love.

You guys okay here?

You want to finish this off?

Very good. Thank you.

Sweetheart, you don't have to help.

We got this.

It's okay. Helping takes my mind off things.

Always the helper, ever since you were little.

You were the one who gave young Tyler the courage to sing.

You know?

And I honestly think that you coming back here for Christmas

was not a mistake.

Really?

Doesn't feel like that right now.

I think it reminded you of how much you love to sing.

And you know all this is because of you.

All right? You can do anything if you put your mind to it.

Thanks, Dad.

It's gonna be okay.

I would like to propose a Christmas Eve toast.

Oh.

To new friends...

...and to lifetime friends.

Aw, Frank.

Merry Christmas, everyone.

Merry Christmas.

Mm.

Well, I think we should head downtown.

We don't want to miss the celebration.

WAbsolutely! We've gotd lots of celebrating to do.

We don't want to miss thEmma, ebration.

your brother just showed me the song you wrote with Tyler,

and I'm telling you, this shows some real talent.

your brother just showed me the song yThank you.ith Tyler,

Writing

was always Emma's first love when it came to music.

Really?

Yeah.

Well, my philosophy is, follow your passion

and the rest will fall into place.

I mean, life is too short not to do what you love, right?

Let's go, you guys. You coming?

- Let's go. - Let's go.

Okay, guys, we're getting close.

I think it's time for a warm-up.

You want to start with scales?

Lead us off, Noah.

Oh, Marge, I've been at this so long,

I just don't know anymore.

What song would you lead off with?

Oh, Frank. I'm just a fan.

Why don't you ask an expert?

Oh, my...

Tyler!

Good to see you, Tyler.

Hey, everybody, Tyler's here.

- Hi, Mom. - Hi, honey.

He's here!

Welcome back!

Hey, guys!

I knew you wouldn't let the kids down.

- Besides, it's Christmas. - Yes!

This is where I belong.

So you know the set list.

What song would you lead off with?

Oh, considering all the work

that went in to saving this year's celebration,

I'd say it needs to be something extra-special.

I wouldn't settle for anything less.

Well, in that case, where's Emma?

You know what? I haven't seen her in a bit.

I think I might have an idea.

You came back.

I couldn't resist.

One final encore?

It was written as a duet...

and I really could use some help.

Tyler, I don't know.

Yes, you do.

Merry Christmas, everybody!

Whoo!

I can't believe he came back.

Me neither.

And look who's here to sing with him.

You did a very good thing today.

We did.

You ready?

Ready as I'll ever be.

Emma Bloom, everyone.

This is a little song that Emma and I wrote called

"Christmas Is You."

And now, everyone,

please welcome the Hallover High School Choir!

Emma, you were incredible up there.

I had no idea you had this in you.

Thank you.

I'm sorry I couldn't manage to land us a new client.

Oh, but you did.

I would be so happy if you let me manage your career.

Are you serious?

I believe you have a very rich career ahead of you.

I just need you to believe that, too.

I believe you have a very rich caI do.ahead of you.

I'm speechless.

I believe you have a veI'm so proud of you, sis.ou.

Thank you.

- Excuse me a minute. - Yeah.

You are just full of surprises, aren't you?

You know, I was thinking about what you said earlier--

about following your passion--

and I realized

I can do more than just the one store.

Maybe it's time for me to start a new chapter in my life.

You know...

MaI hear the antique businessrt ais booming in New York..

Really?

Maybe a change of venue is what I need.

But... it is an awfully big city.

Just wish I had someone to show me around.

I might be able to help you with that.

Just wish I had someone toThat'd be nice..

Thank you for coming back.

I know the kids appreciated it.

Thank yback.

I appreciated it.

So I have some exciting news.

Rachel wants to represent me as a songwriter.

Congratulations, Emma.

Thank you.

I always believed in you.

Did you mean it--

when you said you never stopped loving me?

Then it was worth it

when I told the pilot to turn the plane around.

What? Why would you do that?

Because I really don't like making the same mistake twice.

I can't lose you again, Emma.

My passion for music started with you,

when we were just kids.

I'd like to think I'm a little wiser now,

but I'm not about to lose you again.

I was hoping you'd say that.