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[LESLIE POWELL AND KODA KIDS, "COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS"]

(SINGING) Bells are ringing right outside the window

City streets are looking like a snow globe

The tree is up and everybody's here

You know that I've waited all year

Oh, I've been counting down

Counting down to Christmas

Wrapping up, wrapping up my wish list

'Tis the season I don't want to miss it

So for heaven's sake, Christmas, don't be late

Whoa, whoa, whoa, counting down to Christmas

Christmas, don't be late

I'm counting down

Oh, I'm counting down to Christmas

Christmas, don't be late

I think a crystal chandelier above the bathtub

would be a really dramatic look.

But there are strict codes against this,

and your ceilings are too low.

You want to raise the entire roof just to have a chandelier?

OK, why don't I swing by and I can show you

some examples of wall sconces?

[phone vibrating]

Sure, they can be Himalayan salt bricks.

Oh, you know what?

I actually just got back to my office, so--

sure, I can swing by today.

OK, I'll see you then.

Remind me why I keep her as a client.

Paychecks that keep us afloat all by themselves.

Oh, yes, that's it.

Thank you.

And your brother has been calling me every 10 minutes.

That sounds right, too.

Being pushy is his superpower.

[laughs]

[phone vibrating]

[sigh]

Hey, Sal.

Girl, are you insanely busy?

Did I interrupt?

Always.

I just wrapped up a call.

Ooh, was it with the Real Housewife I like?

Yes.

And I just talked her out of y

flashback bad decision.

Will you ask her if she knows the Grande Dame?

She'll know who that is.

No, I-- I will not do that. What's up.

Salvatore?

Emergency interior design question.

You know, most people schedule an appointment for my insights.

Yeah, well, guess what?

Most people didn't stop you from cutting your own bangs

in middle school, twice.

What's the question?

We're building a dining room table

for the Christmas charity flip.

Christmas charity flip?

I told you, but you were distracted.

Sorry, I was distracted.

What?

The city got a mysterious donation a couple of months ago.

There was a home on the market--

Nice.

--with a healthy rental budget.

Even nicer.

And the idea of getting it in shape in time for Christmas Eve

to hand over to a needy family.

They chose Principal Landry's family.

They've outgrown the house they're renting.

I love everything about that, especially the part

where you won the bid.

That part I remember.

Yeah, me and Brysen.

He's practically a partner at this point.

Your loyalty to him is admirable,

even if he is a Neanderthal.

A Neanderthal who saved me from the evil Jake

Hunter and his merry band of bullies all through school.

Fine.

He has one redeeming quality.

He's also really good at lifting things, sturdy grippers.

Two.

He has two redeeming qualities.

And spill it with the question.

Dining room table.

The trim is cherry, but--

Rectangular walnut.

Clean lines.

That is a good idea.

I know.

And lose the cherry trim.

We're not in the '90s anymore.

Now, I gotta go before Lisa decides

to put carpet in her bathroom.

Oh, tell the Housewife I said "hi."

Hi.

[phone beeps]

Oh.

Rose, I just need to--

oh.

Are you leaving already?

Ah, yes.

I'm gonna stop by and see Lisa, and then I'm

gonna go see the buyer project to check out the new tile work.

OK, before you go, Gus just left a message.

Uh-oh, what is it this time?

He's not gonna be able to do the Sanborn project.

What?

Why?

He took another project with Zak and Hill.

That is the third time he's done that this year.

And now we have to find a new contractor fast.

I mean, we start mid-January.

I will see who I can find.

OK.

Thank you, Libby.

You're the best.

[upbeat music]

Brysen?

Bianca.

Oh, boy.

How are you?

I should have known I would run into you while I was home.

Yeah, well, I--

I do live here.

Yeah, you always will.

Oh, this is fun.

Don't worry.

I'm leaving.

I'm not worried.

I just popped in to see my parents for Christmas.

But since I'm seeing you too, I might as well let you know.

Congratulations.

Wow.

That-- that-- it's a beautiful ring.

Thank you.

Well, I should get going.

Sterling's waiting, so.

Yeah, of course.

Yeah.

Hey, listen, congratulations.

I hope you rock this one.

Thanks.

I hope you're happy, too, even if it means living

here for the rest of your life.

Back-- back to fun.

Yeah.

Bye.

See ya.

Bry, the mayor wants to see us ASAP.

Was that Bianca?

Yes.

Please don't tell me you're getting back together.

She's engaged to someone else.

Good, because let me tell you something--

You don't need to tell me anything

except for what the mayor wants.

She didn't say, but it has to be about the Christmas

flip for the Landrys.

Rumor has it they're bringing in someone

from The Denver Chronicle to make a big deal out of it.

Should I get a haircut?

My sides are getting long.

Let's find out what Mayor Platt wants first.

[gasp]

Maybe she's upping the budget.

There's no more money in the budget.

No, no, that can't possibly be true

because we had so much money in the budget for this project,

which isn't completed.

Mayor, what happened?

We found mold in the North side of City Hall,

and between remediation and rebuilding,

well, it forced us to shift the funds

that we had earmarked for the Christmas project to that.

You--you do realize we are 10 days

away from the Christmas reveal.

10 days!

OK, we still have to do electrical, cabinetry--

Tile and paint.

Furniture, decor.

Build a dining room table!

So that it feels like a home.

So that it feels like a home!

Well, the remodeling shows always manage to pull it off.

They have money!

They have a crew.

Which requires money.

Lots of money.

Your sister always manages to get it done.

I follow her on Instagram.

We-- look, we cannot get this done before Christmas Eve.

OK, well, that is not an option.

We've been contacted by someone at The Denver Chronicle.

He wants to cover this as a "feel good holiday" story.

- I knew it. - Right?

And they're gonna have a camera crew.

Yes!

No, not yes.

When we don't finish this, because we can't finish it,

it won't be a holiday feel good story.

It'll be a holiday of feel not good story.

OK, gentlemen, our family in need needs this.

Sal, I remember when your parents would

do wonderful home transformations with

tiny or nonexistent budgets.

Hmm?

That is true.

And a charity transformation like

this in the heart of the holiday season,

for someone like Principal Landry, who's

been a pillar in this community, well,

it could be huge for Solon and for Demonte Construction

as well.

But what about the mysterious benefactor

who started this whole thing?

I mean, isn't it their money, and won't they be upset?

Well-- well, part of it is, yes,

but we only shifted the funds that came from the grant,

which the benefactor understands mostly.

[suspenseful music]

- We have to do this. - We do not have to do this.

- Yes, we do. - We do not.

No, we are doing it.

We don't have to.

Yes.

[muffled arguing]

This is our company.

My company. We'll do it!

[muffled arguing]

- No, there are no guarantees. - OK.

I mean, yes, guarantees.

No!

Gentlemen, thank you.

Mayor, one question before we go.

Who is the reporter?

Oh, Jake Hunter.

[shrill music]

What?

[jazz christmas music]

Ooh, Rose!

Rose!

Hey, you guys, come on inside.

There you go.

I am sorry about that noise.

Oh, that's OK.

Yeah.

You want to come in?

Oh, no.

I mean, I'm-- thank you for asking.

I'm just-- I don't want to waste my food.

And I got so much work to do, and I don't want to.

Oh, OK.

Classic Rose.

Charles Dickens would not be proud.

Yeah.

We are doing so many of these parties

over the next couple of weeks-- - Oh.

--so feel free to join anytime.

All right. Thanks.

Yeah.

OK.

Christmas comes, (SINGING) but once a year.

December 25.

That's-- yes, you got it.

You got it.

OK.

[doorknob rattling]

Oh.

Yo! [knocking]

Guys?

Of all the Christmas flip houses

in all the Christmas world, Jake Hunter is covering mine.

Ours.

He was the bane of my childhood existence.

You know that.

It's like all the men in First Wives Club wrapped into one.

We can't do this.

That's what I've been saying.

Alone.

Oh, are you thinking Amish barn raising?

No.

Although file that away.

You and I can handle the big ticket items,

but we're gonna need help with the interiors.

[suspenseful music]

- No. - Yes.

No.

Yes.

No, absolutely not.

No, Sal, I'm not working with her.

You've never tried.

Because it's self-evident.

OK?

It's like, don't play with matches around gas cans.

It was one time.

I'm the match, and she's a gas can, and I just don't want to.

And she's a snob.

Yeah, and you're a Neanderthal.

Her words, not mine.

We don't need her, Sal.

This place doesn't need to be fancy.

OK, but it does need to look good.

I'm about to say something that's usually said to me.

You're an adult. Act like one.

At least until the big Christmas Eve reveal.

She's gonna say no.

She won't say no.

No!

Told you.

ROSE (ON PHONE): Is that Brysen?

Let's all focus on what's most important here--

avoiding my potential humiliation.

Or charity.

Yeah, and that.

I am beyond busy.

SAL (ON PHONE): You're always beyond busy, Rose.

And it's an emergency.

You said if I ever needed you.

OK, I did say that.

I just-- it's really not a good time.

Ah, it's Christmas, the season of giving.

Yeah, OK, I can give you ideas over video.

Look, shopping links won't cut it.

I need you here.

No, you need an interior decorator.

I am an interior designer.

Similar, but not the same.

And I'm not going to drop the mountains of work in front of me

to fly home and tell you what color paint to put on the walls,

or where to put the sofa.

Here's the thing.

The house that we're working on, the flip

it's a Nonno and Nanna's house.

You know I don't come home, Sal.

Not since we lost mom and dad.

I get it, but we have the chance to do with it

what mom and dad always wanted.

And you can do this.

I need your help, Rose, please.

[knocking]

NEIGHBOR: Hey-- hey, Rose?

Do you have board games or cards I could borrow?

[sigh]

NEIGHBOR: Can you bring them over?

LIBBY (ON PHONE): I can't believe

you're actually back home.

You and me both.

OK, I put together some holiday-themed media clips for

you to post while I am away.

They are in the cloud.

Will do.

Do you want me to send you the pics of the Anderson

Christmas dinner tablescape?

I had some really cool ideas.

No, that's OK.

I trust you.

You've always rocked them.

But keep me updated on any new potential contractors.

Oh, yeah.

I'm striking out on that.

Oh!

What?

Maresh's Chocolate Shop.

What?

It's just the best peppermint hot chocolate ever.

I'll call you back.

[whimsical music]

[gasps]

Ooh!

My gosh, I am so sorry!

Of course, it's you.

Well, maybe don't stand in front of a door

that swings towards you.

Maybe watch where you're going instead of entering

like a bull in a China shop.

Well, I'm pretty sure between the two of us, you're the bull.

Yet, here I stand.

I'm sorry you lost the lightning reflexes

from your football days.

Foot-- football was in high school.

Huh.

Steady, slow decline, then.

It's lovely to have you back, Rose.

I'm going to go change.

That's a good idea.

Sal is at the flip house, by the way.

Noted.

You--

Goodbye.

Bye.

You have a little-- just a little right there.

[whimsical music]

OK.

What was that drink he has?

Because it looks delicious.

[sweeping music]

[power tools whirring]

Hello, Salvatore.

Baby sis here in Colorado.

I never thought I'd get you back here.

Oh, it's not like I live on one of the coasts.

Yeah, well, Chicago's near water, isn't it?

I'm not good with maps, but I do know

it's been half a decade since Runaway

Rosie ran away from home.

That never gets old.

So what do you think?

Wow.

I think you have a lot of work left to do.

We-- we have a lot of work to do.

You're Team Flip now, baby.

Jedi guilt trips are impressive.

Yeah, I know.

I don't like it.

It's weird to be back here.

I mean, dad sold this place for Nonno and Nanna,

when I was what, eight?

Yeah, it's been a while.

It still feels like them somehow.

They'd be really happy you're fixing it up.

Thank you.

It is weird, though.

The mysterious benefactor apparently pre-approved

us to be the contractors.

Mysterious benefactor?

It's whatever.

Although it is starting to feel less like a lucky break

and more like a slow march to doom.

Well, that's the spirit!

Uh-huh.

But seriously, this gig was really

meant to be just a project to establish Demonte Construction.

And now, Rose, it's so much more than that.

If we don't finish in time, disaster.

There's still some money left in the budget, right?

No, no, I'm counting on you to work your glow-up magic.

No one has this much magic, Sal.

We're also trying to get as much donated as possible,

including your time.

I won't be paying you.

Mm-hmm.

OK, let's discuss strategy at the house

where there's actual furniture.

Yeah, I'm gonna meet you there.

You remember the way, right?

If you've hit Chicago, you've gone too far.

Ow!

Love you.

Bye.

Love you-- sometimes.

Oh, there she is!

Oh!

Oh, hi, Aunt Gigi.

Oh, girl.

Mwah!

I am so glad Sal convinced you to come home for Christmas.

Oh, more like strong-armed.

However he got you here, I'm glad.

Come on.

Don't let him strong-arm you into staying here forever.

What do you mean?

Oh, I know he gets you to cook for him.

Oh, honey, how long have you known me?

That's what I do for the people that I love.

And Sal has been so sweet letting me stay

here after I sold my condo.

Mm-hmm.

Now, listen, are you hungry?

Because I whipped up just a few of your favorites

for an early dinner.

You've never whipped up just a few of anything in your life.

[laughs] You do know me.

I'm pretty much an honorary Italian.

I'm just going to put my bags in my old room.

Settle in.

OK.

[sweeping music]

Hey!

What are you doing here?

Shaving.

In my bathroom?

Oh, no, in our bathroom.

What are you talking about?

Did Sal not tell you?

Tell me what?

I live here now.

Excuse me?

Like, six months ago, I took over Sal's old room.

So I guess, yeah, technically, it's-- it's my bathroom, too.

Merry Christmas, roomie.

[whimsical music]

[sighs]

No, you did not forget!

You didn't want me to know that Brysen

was living here because you knew I wouldn't have helped you!

Or that.

Oh, well, the joke's on you.

I'm getting an Airbnb.

Yeah, well, good luck getting one this time of December.

Well then, I'll fly home.

You are home, Rose.

No, my home does not include me sharing a Jack and Jill

bathroom with a caveman.

Hey!

I thought I was a Neanderthal.

[whimsical music]

You told him.

I'm sorry.

AUNT GIGI: Dinner's ready. - Oh.

No, no, no, we are not done here.

It's spaghetti, and I'm starving.

Sal, I want you to know that this--

oh, wow.

Aunt Gigi, this is an insane amount of food.

I have five years of holiday meals to make up for.

It's not every day that my niece comes back home.

Or any day for that matter.

I'm here now.

I know.

I have a stained shirt in the washer to prove it.

You know, the way you two bicker,

you really should be exes.

Ew.

The important thing is we are all

together as a family at Christmas, the way it should be.

Well, Brysen's not family.

I'm here more than you are.

You made your point, buddy.

Keep eating.

And just to be clear--

I've been busy working on my business.

And doing very well with it, too.

Thank you.

So you said the house is going to the Landrys.

Principal Landry and his family, yeah.

I thought he was a widower.

Gene is a widower, but he also has his daughter,

who's a single mother.

She's got her children, Aidan and Arabella.

She works as a paramedic.

Which apparently is very rewarding.

But not easy.

Right now, they have a tiny rental on the edge of town.

This way each kid can have their own room,

and they're closer to school.

That family has been through so much

in the past several years.

They really deserve a break like this.

Mom and Dad would have loved that it's

going to a good family in need.

Just like they did with Flipping for Others.

Now we just have to make sure we make

the Christmas Eve deadline.

So the Landrys can spend Christmas morning

in their brand new home.

In less than 10 days.

Ooh.

No pressure.

I'll keep eating.

[knocking]

BRYSEN: All yours.

Thank you.

[relaxing music]

[music playing]

(SINGING) Candy canes and frosted trees

Here's to making memories

String the lights and hang a little red and green

And we need a little Christmas

Feel the love all around us

And we need a little Christmas

The best time of the year

Oh, we need a little Christmas

Feel the magic all around us

Yeah, we need a little Christmas

I'm still discovering ideas about the overall style

of the home, so I'll probably just explore the store,

see what jumps out.

Oh, please, look around.

We love to help good causes.

Oh, also, we got our truck in this morning,

so the store is filled with all sorts of amazing finds.

Wonderful.

Thank you, Oliver.

I have a lot of things I need to get.

Now, that's one of my favorite sentences.

Have fun exploring all the aisles.

Thank you.

[upbeat music]

I like what you're doing here.

Thanks.

My mom says it's called tablescaping.

She's right.

You know, I used to do this with my mom when I was your age.

Something's missing, though.

Well, if I may offer a suggestion.

Mm-hmm.

You can never go wrong adding candles.

Nice.

I have the only kid who would rather decorate a house

than go sledding.

Well, I think that is awesome.

Respect.

Are you a decorator?

Interior designer.

I'm in town helping my brother, Sal, with a big job,

which is why I'm here.

Wait.

Sal Demonte?

That's right.

I'm Rose.

Katie Landry.

This is my daughter, Arabella.

Hi.

Oh, wow.

I have so many questions to ask you guys about what you want

your new home to look like, but I don't

want to ruin the surprise.

We're gonna be thrilled no matter what.

Currently, Arabella and her brother,

Aidan, are splitting a room.

It's not ideal.

I'll bet not.

Well, without giving anything too big away,

you're both gonna have your own room.

Yes!

And I am the one styling it.

In case you were wondering, I like French country.

It's understated, but not boring.

OK.

I may have to hire her.

Yes, please.

OK.

[sweeping music]

[suspenseful music]

Brysen, I found the do--

nuts.

Jake Hunter.

I assumed you'd be further along.

What's happening, Jake?

Brysen, Sal.

You know, you really should warn us before you get here.

Wear a bell or something.

I happened to be in the neighborhood.

From Denver?

Oh, I recently moved back to Solon.

Oh, awesome.

This project is the talk of the town,

and I'd like to bring a camera by tomorrow to get some early

footage for the lead-up piece that

will air before the live show.

I'm sorry.

Live show?

On Christmas Eve when you hand the keys over to the Landrys.

A camera?

You said this was for a newspaper.

I'm working with KNOW on that part.

We partner on stories, sometimes, same owner, so.

There was no mention of any live show.

Mayor Platt approved it when I pitched

her the idea for the story.

Though, now, I'm starting to wonder

if you'll be ready in time.

BRYSEN: There's no need to wonder.

We'll be ready.

Really?

Even with no more money.

Reporters have sources everywhere.

Jake Hunter.

Sal's sister, Rose, right, the interior designer?

That's-- that's right. That's right.

And she's gonna help us deliver a house to the Landrys

that's Nancy Meyers Pretty.

Like a mix of both houses from The Holiday,

when Jude Law was at his most handsome,

just incidental, but important to me!

Does this mean that you're the lead on the design?

No, I am just helping out for charity.

Like your parents used to.

Well, I would love to interview you,

Rose, if you're open to that.

Of course.

OK, we have a lot of work to do, so.

So I will see you three tomorrow.

[suspenseful music]

[whimsical music]

I knocked.

So did I.

What's wrong with your voice?

What's wrong with your face?

It's a mud mask.

Indian healing clay, if you must know.

It is a retainer.

These pearly whites take maintenance.

[whimsical music]

A mud mask?

Indian healing clay.

Bianca got me into it.

Oh, right, Bianca.

Why are you saying it like that?

No reason.

There's a reason.

It's just, Sal told me about the divorce a while ago.

Of course, he did.

It was a year ago, officially.

Is that when you came back to Solon?

Sal also mentioned that you moved to San Diego,

which really surprised me.

You just seemed like you would never leave Colorado.

Bianca got a job there.

Good husband, I followed.

Well, of course, you did.

I mean, you've been together since high school.

You remember that?

How could I not?

You guys were everyone's ideal couple.

Yep, until we weren't.

So what is on the agenda today?

Christmas tree shopping.

How many do we need?

We already have one downstairs.

This one's for the flip house.

Is that really a priority?

I feel like we have a bajillion other things to do right now.

Well, if we don't get one sooner than later,

all the good ones will be gone.

And we cannot have a Christmas renovation

without a Christmas tree.

Plus, a lot of my supplies have not come in yet.

Well, that's all very sweet, except the Christmas tree is

part of the overall decor, which means,

I, the interior designer on the project,

should be the one to choose it.

Well, in that case, I'm going to have

breakfast and get dressed, and that

should take about 40 minutes.

So if you, the interior designer of the project,

would like to come with me, you can.

Oh, you don't think I can get ready in time?

No, I don't.

[sweeping music]

Thanks, Auntie G.

You're welcome, sweetheart.

What are you doing?

I'm researching my arch nemesis.

Since when is Jake Hunter your arch nemesis?

You know him?

Yeah.

His family was one of the ones that your mom and dad helped

with Flipping for Others.

They redid his family's home after it was damaged in a fire.

I don't remember that.

Well, why would you?

You were so young.

And let's face it, your mom and dad helped a lot of people.

[phone vibrating]

Excuse me.

Oh, it's Alphons.

Bonjour?

ALPHONS (ON PHONE): Hello, my love.

Who's Alphons?

Just a second.

Alphons is my latest paramour.

He's a long-haul trucker.

We met playing bingo.

I'm back.

ALPHONS (ON PHONE): I just wanted to call and say O75.

Yes, yes.

Well, O75 to you, too.

[laughs]

ALPHONS (ON PHONE): What are you doing later?

Good for her.

No.

Just one second.

Breakfast of your choice on the counter.

Nice.

You were saying?

I love Aunt Gigi.

Too bad for you, she's taken.

Hey, do you remember Jake Hunter's house catching

on fire when we were kids?

No, but if it didn't have anything

to do with the Broncos or the Rockies,

I wasn't paying attention. Why?

No reason.

OK, later.

Are-- are you ready?

Oh, yeah.

Yeah, I showered last night.

Chop, chop.

We got a tree to buy.

OK.

[upbeat music]

So what would you say you're type is of tree--

tree?

Um, my type is I know it when I see it.

So we're picking up tree vibes.

I got it.

Correct.

[phone chime]

It's a process, so stay alert.

Oh, look at this.

Parents sending pics again.

What is that.

It's called a Bolo Rei.

Also known as a King Cake.

Christmas tradition.

Very big in Portugal.

Well, it looks delicious.

And now, I'm starving.

I may or may not have skipped breakfast to be ready in time.

Wow, you are that competitive, aren't you?

Yeah, lucky for you, we have a food area right here.

Oh.

But go ahead and order.

I'm going to keep my distance.

I just bought this shirt.

That's funny.

I got it on sale.

[upbeat music]

So what are your parents doing in Portugal?

Living, believe it or not.

They moved there a couple of years ago after they retired.

That's a bold move.

Shocking.

I never thought they would leave Solon, let alone the country.

Well, I guess that explains why you're living with Sal,

not your parents.

Unfortunately, the-- the house was sold by the time

Bianca and I split, so.

It was a bit of a shock, and I was kind of a wreck,

especially since she started dating

someone new almost immediately.

I'm sorry.

No, it's OK.

I don't know why I shared that.

But then he--

Sal-- he-- he found me a spot with his company and--

and let me have a place to stay for a while,

while I'm figuring out the next steps.

But now, you and I share a bathroom.

Temporarily.

Temporarily.

OK, why don't we get back to tree shopping

so I can get back to my design?

Sounds like a plan.

OK.

[whimsical music]

Hey, I'm back with a camera this time.

Oh, it's just me here.

Where are Rose and Brysen?

They're Christmas tree shopping.

Trying to cheer this place up for the Landrys.

They could use it.

What's going on over here?

Well, it'll eventually be a dining room table.

You're making it?

Brysen and I, yeah.

The dynamic duo.

Oh, we're not a couple.

I know.

You say that like I couldn't be with someone like Brysen.

I never said that.

But you thought that.

Oh, so now you know my thoughts?

I'm not sure.

Good.

I'm gonna go get some shots of the house.

[suspenseful music]

I think I found one I like.

Oh, I think I found one I like.

Ooh, that's a little steep.

We're not paying for it.

You want to heist it?

I love Ocean's 11, too.

OK, here's the plan.

You're such a dork.

We're not stealing it.

We are promoting it.

Oh, that's different.

OK, let's do that.

Let's promote it. OK.

Actually, you stay there.

OK.

Stand there.

Look handsome.

That's too much.

I'm sorry.

Just be normal.

I-- I don't know what to do with my hands.

More handsome.

OK, you know what?

How'd I do?

You come in here.

OK, closer.

[laughs] OK.

Ooh.

And so how does that help us get it for free?

I called ahead.

Worked out a deal with Mr. Doyle.

I post it to my Instagram.

He gives us a free tree.

You did?

Mm-hmm.

How did you know we were coming to this tree farm?

Because it's the best tree farm in Solon.

By any chance, does your deal with Mr. Doyle

happen to include a second tree?

Why would we need a second tree?

Because I have a plan.

[humming]

Wow!

What's this?

This is your Christmas tree.

Now, Principal Landry, I understand this is not

the house you're going to spend Christmas in,

but I figured it'd be nice to have one before then.

Absolutely.

You know, Christmas is more than one day.

Thank you, Brysen.

Very welcome.

Oh, you remember Rose Demonte?

Nice to see you.

Of course, I do.

Come on in.

Over here?

Yeah, that's fine.

Right there.

It's a beautiful tree, Brysen.

Beautiful tree.

Thank you.

Look, I'm really sorry about the mess,

but we're getting ready for our big move.

Not that dad's excited about it.

It's good to see you, Rose.

It's good to see you, too.

Where's Arabella?

Oh, she is packing up all of her dream boards.

Wow.

You know what, send me her resume, seriously.

You know she already has one.

How do you guys know each other?

Oh, we met at HomeGoods the other day.

I was getting inspiration.

HomeGoods?

Don't worry.

The big reveal has not been compromised.

We're just missing my son, Aidan.

Oh, he's at rugby practice.

He is so appreciative of having his own room.

Actually, we're all thrilled about the whole experience.

Dad has been talking about nothing else since he found out.

Oh, well, you have, too.

That's true.

It's a total blessing.

Christmas Eve could not come soon enough.

Well, should we get this tree going?

OK, so how's this work?

You stand there, and I ask you questions.

What kind of questions?

Just general questions so the audience gets to know you.

Like how I prefer Muppets over humans?

Maybe not that specific.

Oh, OK.

OK.

More like, how did you get into construction?

You already know that answer.

Yeah, but the audience doesn't.

I feel like maybe this is more Rose's territory.

I'll talk to Rose, too, but you are the founder

of Demonte Construction.

We should hear from you.

Right, but she's a Demonte, too.

So, design and construction run in the Demonte DNA?

You could say that.

And the helping the Landrys part?

You know, that part's been really great.

Actually, it reminds me so much of what my parents--

mine and Rose's parents used to do with their company.

It was all about construction with conscious and purpose.

It's been really cool, especially at Christmas.

And how's it going?

It'd be going faster if mold and City Hall

hadn't destroyed our budget.

Do you worry you'll make it?

Yeah, we're down to a week, and there's so much left to do.

And what if you don't make it by Christmas Eve?

We pray for a Christmas miracle, or my company is ruined

and I crawl under a rock.

I like it, that is perfect.

What?

Your interview.

When does it start?

Oh, it just ended.

I was recording all of that.

Oh. Oh.

Oh, no! Oh, no!

Yeah, could you maybe not use the part about us possibly

not making it by Christmas Eve.

Are you kidding me?

That's the best part.

We'll use it in all the teaser videos.

Create a sense of tension.

Will they or won't they?

It'll be great.

Trust me.

But I don't.

Hey, Gary. (WHISPERING) It's my boss.

Yeah.

Yeah, I'm just wrapping up an interview.

Yeah, I can be there--

I can be there in 10. - No, you can't.

I'll be there. I'm on my way.

- OK, where are you going, Jake? - I'm on my way.

We're not done.

[DAN + SHAY, "TAKE ME HOME FOR CHRISTMAS"]

(SINGING) Take me home for Christmas

Show me around your town

Take me where you used to watch the snow come down

All of your traditions I want to know them all

You'll check every box off of my list

If you take me home for Christmas

Take me home, yeah

Take me home

Take me home

I want to spend the night before drinking

with your high school friends

Around the neighborhood we can do a little caroling

Watching Santa fly across a Christmas moon

Don't need gifts this year if I got you

Oh

[vocalizing]

Take me home

Yeah, you know it, baby

[vocalizing]

Take me home

[vocalizing]

Won't you take me home for Christmas

Bye.

Thank you!

Thank you!

Thank you for bringing me here today.

It's really helpful.

How so?

Well, being with them in their own space,

it gives me a really good insight

into what their home should be like, what

it should feel like, you know?

Did Rose Demonte's heart just grow three sizes?

I don't believe this.

Oh, hold on!

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

I have never been grinchy about Christmas, OK?

I love Christmas.

I just haven't had anyone to spend it

with in a really long time, so.

Why is that?

Well, I work a lot, so sadly, I am that cliche.

I mean, you have Sal and Aunt Gigi.

Yeah, but they live here and--

And what?

And it's really hard for me to be back here after my mom

and dad's car accident.

Everything reminds me of them.

[melancholy music]

What is that look?

Oh, I'm waiting for you to make fun of me for running away.

That's what Sal calls me, "Runaway Rosie."

No, I would never call you that.

Everyone has their own coping mechanisms when things get hard.

Wait.

Coping mechanisms?

You've been to therapy?

Well, when you get blindsided by your high school/college

sweetheart/wife, yes, I've been to therapy.

Trust issues, they call it.

Well, nice to meet you, trust issues.

I'm avoidance.

Pleasure to meet you, avoidance.

Stop it!

I can't help it.

What if my interview skews it so Demonte

Construction looks incompetent?

OK, well, how much work do you two have left?

A lot.

Be more specific.

OK, we have to finish electrical.

Install kitchen cabinets.

The vanities for the bathrooms.

- Hardware throughout. - Light fixtures.

- Paint. - Pick out the wallpaper.

Once you choose a pattern, you're stuck with it.

OK, OK, stop! Stop.

You two are giving me heart palpitations.

OK, I will get the hardware and the paint and the wallpaper

tomorrow.

With so little time, we can't fully customize things.

But there are things that we can do

to make the home pretty enough to pass the Nancy Meyers test.

[footsteps approaching]

Why so glum, sugar plums?

We got a lot on our plate, Auntie G.

So whatever it is, can any of you

do anything to fix it tonight?

No?

So it's time for some Christmas fun.

You all have been working so hard.

There's been precious little of that around here lately.

And what's more fun than guess the Christmas character!

For you.

I have missed your random holiday games, Auntie G.

For Halloween, she invited her mahjong

ladies over to play a game called

"Who Do You Trust the Least?"

It was so chaotic.

I loved it.

And frighteningly enlightening.

All right, on these cards are the names

of famous Christmas characters.

Now, put them all on your forehead like this.

The object of the game is whenever it's someone's turn,

we have to get them to guess who is on their card using

one-word clues.

Got it?

One word.

All right-- - One word.

--Rosie, you're up first.

Brysen, one word, go.

Murray.

How Murray saved Christmas?

SAL: No, no.

OK, watch how it's done.

Fozziwig.

Oh, Muppets Christmas Carol.

Murray's Scrooge!

Yes!

[laughter]

Nice!

That's how it's done.

Brysen, one word.

Make it count.

Wings.

An angel?

Ehh.

My turn.

Bell.

Bell?

Every time a bell rings, an angel gets its wings.

Attaboy, Clarence.

Clarence.

Clarence Odbody.

Clarence Odbody!

This is clearly because I'm going first.

OK, fine, I'll go first.

Watch how it's done.

Pigeon.

The bird lady from Home Alone II.

Yes!

[laughs]

What in the family telepathy is going on here?

Oh, maybe this just isn't your strength, He-Man.

I bet you can't get mine in one.

[suspenseful music]

Yippee Ki-Yay.

John McClane.

[laughter]

I'm so sorry.

It is a Christmas movie.

It's not.

[phone ringing]

Hey.

Who's the hot guy?

What hot guy?

The one from the tree lot.

That is Brysen.

He is working with my brother.

Your brother, the contractor.

Does this mean Brysen is a contractor?

He is.

And I know what you're thinking.

And you can stop.

Brysen is not going to come to Chicago for a job.

Can you ask him?

Because my efforts to find a new contractor have been grim.

Maybe your Brysen can save the day.

He is not my Brysen.

And it's pointless.

He is locked in on Solon.

We gotta find someone else.

[suspenseful music]

[melancholy music]

I thought I heard someone in here.

Hey.

Honey, whatcha doing?

When I visited the Landrys yesterday,

I got this vision in my head of what their new home

should look like.

And I was hoping to find some extra Christmas

decorations to potentially use.

Well, you did just that.

Yeah, it's the pieces we used for our Christmas tablescape.

You know, I'm sure your mother was going to send all

of this to you for the future.

Yeah.

This is the piece that she would put

in the middle of her Christmas table every year.

And Dad would hide the extension cord so we couldn't see where

the light was coming from.

[laughter]

It felt like magic.

Your parents sure loved Christmas.

Yeah.

Gosh, I can't stop thinking about them

since I've been back home.

It just feels like there's reminders of them everywhere.

It's good to think about them, though, isn't it?

Yeah.

Yeah.

I just wish it didn't hurt so much.

I know, sweetheart, I know.

But you can't run away from their memory, Rosie.

In fact, it only delays it.

[melancholy music]

Yeah.

Order for Brysen?

Oh, thank you very much.

So now, you're the one still in town?

I left and then came back.

What, no sunny San Diego Christmas?

Everything OK?

No.

Do you-- what happened?

Sterling and I are over.

I'm sorry.

Are you?

Of course.

I want you to be happy.

OK, maybe there's just like this little

eeny-meeny part of me that's-- that's wrongfully gloating.

You know?

I've-- I've filed that away into intrusive thoughts.

[laughter]

Mostly I'm-- I'm sorry you're hurting.

I-- I didn't handle things right between us.

And I'm so sorry, Bry, truly.

Thank you.

That actually helps.

And don't worry, this is not me

like trying to get back together,

not that we ever could.

It's OK.

We had our time.

Yeah.

Do you want to tell me what happened?

[suspenseful music]

Thank you so much for listening.

Of course.

That's what friends are for, right?

Listen, just do yourself a favor, go talk to him.

You know, find out what he's thinking,

and not what you think he's thinking.

So bossy.

Well, you know, I have to be sometimes.

Yeah, and you're thirsty, too, apparently.

Well, no, one's for me.

This is a--

Sal, Aunt Gigi, and Rose.

Rose Demonte's in town?

She is. Yeah.

Wow.

You know, I used to be so jealous of her.

What?

Why?

Because she clearly had a crush on you.

No.

Yes.

And she was so pretty and talented and smart.

Is she still?

She is.

Yeah.

All those things.

Good.

You deserve it.

Hey, can I get those for you?

Thank you.

Got some St. Nick's special, as you probably

remember from my shirt.

Well, don't think I didn't get one of my own the other day.

Happy to have inspired you.

I just picked up the tile.

It's in the rental car.

Oh, we were right by each other.

I know.

I saw.

I'll take those.

Auntie G's in the kitchen.

Oh, sorry.

I'll put this in the staging area for you.

Thank you.

Yeah.

Yeah.

["jingle bells" playing]

(SINGING) Jingle bells, jingle bells

Jingle all the way

Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh

Jingle bells, jingle bells

Jingle all the way

Hello?

(SINGING) Oh what fun it is to ride

Hello?

Hi.

- Oh, sorry. - No, no no no.

It's fine.

I love a good Christmas tune.

Yeah, no.

What brings you by, Mayor?

Merely checking in.

We're five days from our deadline.

Yeah.

Ah, Rose Demonte!

I heard the rumor you were helping us.

Rosie, this is Mayor Platt, stealer of our budgetary dreams.

Sal.

It's nice to meet you.

It is so nice to meet you, too.

It seems the Mayor is checking up on us.

When do you think we'll get, you know,

furniture and decoration in?

We're working on it.

Good, good.

It looks great.

It really does.

But I did want to tell you guys that I was able to persuade

the committee for tonight's Christmas skate party

to double as a fundraiser for this charity build,

and future ones if we decide to do them.

I mean, I know it is pretty last minute.

No!

We'll take it.

Thank you.

Wonderful.

Well, that means you should also all be there.

OK, that's a problem because we still

have so much work here to do.

Well, ey, ey, ey, ey, Sal, there is

always time for a fundraiser.

Hmm?

Alrighty.

Well, five days, we can do this.

Five days.

Oh, and bundle up.

It's supposed to snow.

["silent night" playing]

Wow.

You look really pretty.

Where is Sal and Aunt Gigi?

They left a little earlier.

Gigi wanted to set up.

And Sal, quote, "warm up his singing voice."

[chuckles] Oh, no.

Exactly.

Oh.

["silent night" playing]

We should probably go.

Sure.

[upbeat music]

(SINGING) You know it's driving me

crazy just being away from you

It's getting colder and baby, I don't want no winter blues

Two turtle doves.

(SINGING) Yeah, I know we've been here before

You've been all alone when the first snow

(SINGING) Four calling birds, three

French hens, two turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree.

[applause]

Thank you.

[upbeat music]

(SINGING) Christmas

I noticed some paintings around your house by Constance?

My late wife.

She loved to paint.

Oh, she was so talented.

You knew each other?

Knew each other.

We were best friends.

[suspenseful music]

Channeling my inner sixth grade roller

rink parties for this.

I remember you tying your Tamagotchis to your laces.

Mortifying that you remember that.

I think it's a-dork-able.

Ooh.

[laughs] I thought you'd be a pro.

Must have left my lightning quick reflexes back in

my high school football days.

Aww, I'm sorry I said that.

No, you're not.

Not at all.

At all.

I'm not.

(SINGING) And heaven and nature sing.

[giggling]

Thank you.

Thank you everyone.

Thank you.

Are you mocking me?

I was applauding you.

I'm too chicken for karaoke.

I thought since you're in the public eye so much,

you'd like it.

If you heard me sing, you'd understand.

Yeah, well, not everyone has it.

So how's our story coming?

It's coming along pretty well.

I just need to interview Rose and Brysen,

and then I can put together the intro piece.

Well, you know we're making lots of progress on the house.

I mean, big progress.

Huge, even.

That's great to hear.

Yeah.

You know, I did have a question.

Jake?

Oh, there you are.

Sorry to interrupt, Sal.

There are some people, Jake, that I

would love for you to meet.

They have the most amazing stories.

You don't mind, do you, Sal?

[upbeat music]

Well, they seem amicable.

The one thing I always appreciated about you.

How you used to bodyguard Sal when you were younger?

I don't like bullies.

I love Sal.

He's great.

Always used to make me laugh.

Plus, he always used to let me beat him in Pogs.

[upbeat music]

I'm glad I'm getting to know you as an adult.

Me, too.

[romantic music]

(SINGING) Keep the lights on bright

Keep the fire at night

Keep the warmth in the house till I'm home

[suspenseful music]

[cracking]

This is not good.

No.

What are we gonna do?

Start by patching this hole.

Clean up the area.

Assess the damage.

This is gonna cost us money.

Yeah.

There goes everything we pulled

in at the skate fundraiser.

Well, at least we have that to cover this.

Which means we're probably back where we started before it.

So much for a Christmas miracle.

[sweeping music]

Ready?

One, two.

[dramatic music]

[crying]

Rosie?

I just--

I need a minute.

I'll go talk to her.

What-- what just happened?

This was something Rosie used to do with my sister.

Right after Thanksgiving, they'd go all out decorating

the dining table for Christmas.

They'd spend all day on it, just the two of them.

And this little tree was a big part of that.

I'm sorry.

Yeah, it seems inconsequential,

but it holds meaning, especially when it's tied to memories.

[dramatic music]

Rose!

Rose!

I feel so stupid.

I completely overreacted.

Yeah, well, you're a Demonte.

That's what we do.

I just--

I feel like the Ghost of Christmas Past keep visiting me,

Sal.

And I get sad at random times, and I feel--

does that ever happen to you?

All the time.

I'm not as sad as I used to be, but it's probably

because I'm around reminders of them so much more than you are.

Yeah.

This Christmas, my ghosts are about what

mom and dad used to do.

There's been something so great about knowing what we're

doing is for a good cause.

There's purpose.

Exactly.

You get it.

I do.

I love my job.

Housewives are fun.

They are, but a lot of others are not.

And-- and I think that this project being at Nonno

and Nanna's house has made this that much more impactful.

It's like I can see Mom and Dad at every turn.

I don't know what's going on, but I'd like to think

it's leading somewhere.

I get that, too.

All right, now get over here, sis.

Cheer up.

Hi.

Hey.

How are you?

Mortified and apologetic.

I am not a crier.

Oh, I am.

Have you ever seen Field of Dreams.

Hey, Dad, do you want to have a catch?

Every time.

Gigi told me about the-- the decorations, and I'm--

I'm sorry I didn't--

It's silly.

No, it's not, and I'm sorry for putting

the box where it'd get smashed.

I do not blame you.

And we have bigger problems.

Yeah, well, I mean, it's gonna take a little longer to fix.

Longer than three and a half days?

With just Sal and me?

Yeah.

What if it wasn't just you and me?

[excited music]

Gigi called us.

We're here to help.

Well, it just seemed right for us to be part of the experience.

And it won't spoil the big reveal.

Yeah, we'll stay in this area only.

Promise.

This-- this is an Amish barn raising!

Let's go.

[upbeat music]

(SINGING) This year Santa's slaying it

Reindeer up-and-awaying it

This year Santa's slaying it

Dreaming through the night while he's riding in the sky

This Christmas Eve look up in the sky

It ain't a reindeer dashing by

And old Saint Nick riding high with a ho

ho ho and a twinkle in his eye

Sleigh bells are ringing wherever he goes

And Rudy's gonna light the way with his nose

Santa's flying in from the North Pole

Up on the roof and down the chimney he goes

This year Santa's slaying it

The reindeer are up-and-awaying it

Do you want to trade?

(SINGING) This year Santa's slaying it

Dreaming through the night while he's riding in the sky

["deck the halls"]

[chuckling]

First dibs on shower.

Absolutely.

You are a cute, cute mess.

[romantic music]

[laughs]

I used to have such a crush on you growing up.

Really?

Yeah.

But you were with Bianca, so you never noticed me.

Drove me crazy.

Well, I'm noticing you now.

Oh, yeah?

Yeah.

All right, kids, I'm gonna pass out from exhaustion

and low blood sugar.

Dinner's at the house.

And for dessert, I'm making Christmas cookies with Nutella.

[upbeat music]

You should come.

You've earned it.

And the cookies are really good.

OK.

Yeah.

Thanks.

First one home gets to lick the bowl.

[upbeat music]

Fresh cookies coming through.

Hello!

Thanks, Gigi.

You're welcome.

This is for you.

[upbeat music]

(SINGING) Christmastime pour me a half a wine

I hope there's some decorating going on over there.

(SINGING) Everyone's dressing up to paint the town tonight.

It is.

It is.

Check it out.

(SINGING) Oh, the winter scene

Everyone looks pristine

It's gonna be fun and laughter in the streets tonight

And all of your fans arriving

All the ladies disco-jiving

[chatter]

(SINGING) Embracing the season's cheer

Is it always like this here?

Yes.

What can I say?

I like to spread the love and take care of the people

who are important to me.

Well, no, no, I'm on clean-up duty tonight, OK?

Give me those.

I will dry.

Oh, no, no, enough fun and cookies for you, young lady.

You had a very busy day.

Bedtime. - OK.

Can I take one for bed?

I mean, if you must.

I'm gonna, um, yeah.

Goodnight.

I'll help you with clean-up.

[quiet music]

Today was fun.

Not how I expected it to go, but it was fun.

Awkward question.

Did my parents help your family rebuild your house

after a fire when we were kids?

You didn't know?

No, I mean, my parents helped so many people,

and I was just a kid.

[dramatic music]

I think half of my childhood just got upended.

What are you talking about?

I thought you knew.

And I thought you made fun of me for it when we were kids.

I made fun of you?

That's why I was so mad at you back then, I was embarrassed.

Please, explain it to me.

Well, it wasn't long after the fire.

We were in the sixth grade, and you brought

me some food from your parents.

It was around Christmas, and they were being kind.

I know that now, but we were at school.

And I was in front of my friends, and they made fun of me

for being poor.

I thought you did it on purpose, because earlier

that day, I beat you at foursquare,

and you pitched a fit.

OK, that does sound like me.

I mean, the-- the fit throwing part, not the mocking.

From then on, you became the person

I was mad at whenever I didn't know

how to deal with my feelings.

Principal Landry was a big part of helping me

get a grip on things later on.

Yeah, high school was better.

Sal, I'm sorry for being a jerk to you when we were kids.

I wish I could take it back.

Apology accepted, Jake Hunter.

So then it wasn't because I was gay?

What?

No, of course not.

Oh.

I would be a pretty big hypocrite if it was.

I'm sorry.

Can you repeat that?

I said I would be a pretty big hypocrite if I was mad at you

for being gay.

Because you're gay.

Right.

I thought you were picking up on the energy.

I was not.

Well, I guess we're just destined

to misunderstand each other.

Good night, Sal.

Good night.

[upbeat music]

I've always loved interior design.

It's a passion instilled in me by my mother.

And then, after college, I decided to stay in Chicago

and create my own interior design company.

But it's a different path than your parents took.

Very different.

I think I always assumed that I would join them at some point

someday.

But after they were gone, it became

really hard to be around any reminders of them at all.

I forgot how much I missed them and what

they stood for, their goodness.

It feels like being a part of this project

has brought back those memories.

It did.

It's a second Christmas miracle.

What?

Mayor Platt just called me.

The other part of our budget that was so mercilessly

stolen from us by the mold, breaking my heart.

Get to the point.

It's been covered.

How?

No clue.

Apparently, there's been a new infusion of the budget

and all of our bills have been paid in full.

By the mysterious benefactor?

Who else?

Thanks.

Well, you know what this means.

What?

More Christmas shopping.

[upbeat music]

(SINGING) Fa, la, la, baby, it's Christmas

It's Christmas

Please, Santa, I believe

There's just one thing I need

Fa, la, la, baby, it's Christmas

Hi.

It all looks so good.

You know what, could I just do two St. Nick's Specials, please?

It's a little getting back together gift for my ex.

Wish me luck. - Oh, good luck.

Thank you.

I can help who's next.

Oh, hi.

Can I get--

Oh.

Thank you.

[melancholy music]

[phone chime]

[melancholy music]

Hi.

Can I have a St. Nick's Special, please?

SAL: I thought you were gonna stay for the big reveal tonight.

That is a story that you created in your head.

I only promised to finish the interiors, which I have done.

And now, I want to go home.

You are home, Rose.

Chicago is my home, Sal.

But I promise I'll come back more often.

You better.

Come here.

I love you.

And I love you, too.

Get out of here.

Thank you, Aunt Gigi.

You're welcome, sweetheart.

Not so long between visits.

Yeah? - I promise.

OK.

[soft music]

I was gonna wait till Christmas

Day to give you this, but--

You didn't have to buy me anything.

I didn't.

Well, thank you.

I still don't quite understand why you're leaving now.

My job here is done.

Right.

OK.

Safe travels.

[melancholy music]

I think there's something else going on.

Oh, yeah.

This has "Runaway Rosie" written all over it.

Yeah.

[melancholy music]

[phone ringing]

Please tell me you're not at work.

I'm in my brother's kitchen.

I volunteered for mashed potato duty, so I need to multitask.

OK.

LIBBY (ON PHONE): I'm actually calling

to tell you that Charlie Dale can do the Sanborn Project.

Oh, that's great news.

Is it?

Then why do you sound bummed.

And why does it sound like you're in a bus terminal.

Denver Airport, though my flight

doesn't leave until much later.

But isn't the big house reveal tonight?

It is.

I just-- I need to get home.

But you always say that seeing a project through

is half the reward.

They're not my clients.

Though, I wish that they were.

This has been the most emotionally satisfying thing

I have been a part of in years.

LIBBY (ON PHONE): Too bad you couldn't do both types of jobs.

Like, have one pay for the other.

I don't know.

Libby?

I think I owe you a raise.

[WILDWOOD, "DECK THE HALLS (ALL BEFORE CHRISTMAS DAY)"]

(SINGING) Deck the halls full of Christmas wonder

Deck the halls, we're helping out each other

Deck the halls, get ready to celebrate

All before Christmas Day

Auntie G, this looks amazing.

You deserve something amazing.

You've done such great work.

Thank you.

Ooh!

[MICHIGANDER (FEAT.

GABRIELLE GRACE, MOONY, AND ABBY HOLLIDAY), "SNOW IN MONTANA"]

(SINGING) Can't deck the halls when

I can barely afford the room

Where's Santa Claus

Did I give up hope too soon

It's a not so silent night

It ain't so calm and it sure ain't bright

But I don't mind the cold

And it breaks my heart when I'm alone for the winter

and I just want to see you

Can you move your car when there's snow in Montana

and you're stuck in a blizzard

Does it break your heart like--

MAYOR PLATT (ON TV): An unexpected donation

from someone here within Solon, who just really

wanted to make things better.

JAKE (ON TV): We're going to open up the doors of the house

for the first time in just a few moments live, so stick with us.

The renovation was handled by Demonte Construction,

along with the more-than-able assist

by Sal Demonte's sister, Rose.

Together with Brysen Douglas, they

restored this home to its former glory and just

in time for Christmas.

Good job, buddy.

You too, man.

Got it.

There you go.

JAKE (ON TV): This, despite a scary moment

when, only days ago, a snowstorm damaged the roof.

But in true Christmas spirit, the community

gathered to make things right.

And now, without further ado, let's see the new home.

[cheering]

Ready?

Let's go.

[sweeping music]

Oh, my.

- Welcome. - Brysen--

How are you?

--you did it.

We got some cookies in there, too, for you.

Hello, Jake.

[uplifting music]

This is great.

Now, you're gonna do a good story.

We did it.

We decided not to do a carpet on here.

But-- but if you look over here, we--

we did all the drywall over there.

I mean, of course it means as much to you as that painting.

Yeah, I think of everything that Constance has ever done, that is

my favorite because she and I--

were on a hike together.

So you remember that?

That's-- that's-- that's the swimming hole, I think.

["good king wenceslas"]

[chatter]

[romantic music]

It's beautiful.

This is the work of your Aunt Gigi.

Oh, with the help of Arabella, of course.

Um, thank you for fixing my porcelain tree.

It means the world to me.

You were supposed to wait until Christmas.

Well, I couldn't wait.

And I'm glad that I didn't.

Why did you leave?

Because I was scared of my feelings,

of being back in Solon, of you.

I overheard Bianca talking about getting back with her ex,

and I understand, but it was hard for me to hear.

Her ex's name is Sterling, and I wished

them nothing but the best.

Because the truth is you were the only one that I think about,

the only one who makes me laugh.

And being with you, it just feels right.

[joyful music]

I feel the same way.

I have for a while now.

[romantic music]

I know that you don't want to work for a bunch of billionaire

housewives, and I respect that.

But I have an idea, I mean, if you're interested.

[romantic music]

Revive Flipping for Others?

Except not just in Solon.

Yeah, my clients love being involved in charities.

I mean, they may drive me crazy with their questionable taste

and unreasonable demands, but put them on a fundraising

committee, and they will crush it, especially

with a cause like this.

So we would handle the rebuilds in Solon.

Well, actually, I was thinking I could probably

take the lead in Chicago.

OK, so we're finally admitting you two are thing then.

So--

OK, shut up and just say yes.

Say yes.

Of course, it's yes, Rosie.

OK.

And I think Mom and Dad would be really proud.

Very, very proud.

So your little plan worked?

Oh, Molly Platt, shush.

I asked you to keep it quiet.

MAYOR PLATT: Oh, Gigi, what's with the secrecy?

Because this whole thing had to be their decision.

Their decision.

You're the mysterious benefactor?

Maybe.

Aunt Gigi!

What made you want to do a thing like that?

Sweetheart, I have been thinking about this

ever since your parents passed.

I know that they would want their business to continue

with at least one of their children at the helm,

and I thought, wouldn't it be the perfect Christmas miracle

if I could just get it going again?

And help your late friend's family at the same time.

Two needs, one deed.

And I think Connie would have wanted to see her family

in a place like this.

I sold my condo to fund the project.

Oh, baby.

Although the mold was a surprise.

Right.

For me, too.

But if you didn't cover that part--

Yeah, who did?

Hey, hold up!

Mr. Second Mysterious Benefactor.

OK, full disclosure, it was kind of spontaneous,

but after our conversation in the kitchen,

it seemed like the least I could do to try

to make up for everything.

Thank you, Jake Hunter.

You're welcome, Sal Demonte.

[romantic music]

Would you like to maybe stay as my guest?

I-- I can give you a ride home later.

And you did help pay for a good portion of this.

Is that the only reason?

I thought maybe we can actually get to know each other.

OK.

Yeah?

Come on.

[joyful music]

Well, you're going to be seeing a lot more of me.

Uh-huh.

Think you can handle that?

Oh, I'm counting on it.

Just do me a favor--

no more "Runaway Rosie."

I promise.

I believe you.

No more trust issues?

No, not with you.

[romantic music]

I'm gonna need help buying a place in Chicago.

I think I know someone.

I do have one requirement, though.

Jack and Jill bathroom.

[laughs]

[uplifting music]

[upbeat music]

(SINGING) This Christmas all I want to do is spread love,

love, love, love

So here's a little love for you

Here's a little love

This Christmas all I want to do is share this love, love, love,

love

If you need it, here's a little love for you

Oh, if you need it, here's a little love for you