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Voilà.

C'est magnifique.
Tu es très beau.

The most dapper snowman
in all the land.

What's that you say?
Join you?

Don't mind if I do.

One for you and one for me.

Cheers!

Chelsey!

You found someone to kiss
under the mistletoe, Elara?

Why didn't you call me
when you got

- into the train station?
- I'm alright.

- Let's get you inside.
- Okay. - I got your bag.

- Oh no, no, no. I got this.
- Absolutely not.

I'm the big sister.

Okay. Are you sure
you don't wanna spend

a little more time together
with your new friend?

Oh, oh, oh!
You're funny.

I'll make you some hot cocoa.

Oh, thanks.

How was your trip?

Do I look like a marshmallow?

I have to go to the school to
present to the Principal Olsen

and I just really need her
to approve my exchange program.

It's been my sole focus
for months.

Well, I mean, at least
they're listening

to your ideas at the school.

I can't say the same
for the Teaporium.

Well, Little Miss Chicago,
you could always come on home.

You know, my boss told me

to stay in my lane
with social media.

I mean, they don't even know
how much I could do.

There's so many trends
that they're missing out on.

Key words.

Well, you need to stand up
for yourself. Be daring!

Know your worth. Don't let
anyone tell you otherwise.

How's that for a pep talk?

Yeah. Yeah,
that was pretty good.

Oh... Time for a new one
of these.

My stocking's got a hole in it.

These are like,
collector items.

These decorations
always make me feel closer

to Mom and Dad
this time of year.

Yeah. You even decorated
the mantle like she did.

I did.

Is that your pitch?

It is.

The 12 Days of Christmas,
an exchange for students

between Ashby Falls
and Saint Nuelle, France.

Aw. I wish that was happening
this year.

We could do
with some excitement.

Oh, no. We are
nowhere near ready.

It still has to be approved
by the school board.

Wait. The 12 "Dares"
of Christmas?

- What? Where?
- Ah, sounds merry.

Oh, that is a typo.

Nope! Less dares,
more days of learning.

Boring.

It is not going to be boring.

We have tons of fun activities
planned.

Okay, no. You should swing
for the fences on this one.

Be daring.

Know your worth. You know,

somebody smarter than me
told me that.

Is that other school's teacher
still coming to help you

with the official presentation?

Yes, he is.

Mysterious and romantic,
by chance?

Oh, do not get your hopes up.

So far, in e-mails,
Mr. Gabriel Beaufoy seems

as stuffy and uptight
as they come.

Saint Nuelle's
least eligible bachelor.

And you're not into
stuffy or uptight?

Wow. So happy
to have you back.

So happy to be back
in America.

Hmm.

Gabriel!

How does it feel to be back
in America?

Oh, I am starkly reminded
of why I left.

I'm currently sipping
a ridiculously sized coffee

and giving myself the jitters
just looking at it.

Anyway, how's the program going?

Is there still just
the three students coming?

Just three?

Gabriel, this is the first year
of the school exchange.

Mon Dieu.

Have you connected with your
Ashby Falls counterpart yet?

Uh, no. Not yet.
I was gonna go to the hotel

and check into my room first.

Let me know as soon
as you have the meeting

with this Miss Smith.

Very exciting.

Well, if this drink
is any indication,

not going exactly to plan.
But...

Patience, Gabriel.

No need to run away at the first
bit of trouble. Hmm?

- Give it a fair chance.
- I'll try.

Okay, à bientôt. Bye.

Okay...

That's my presentation,
"The 12 Days of Christmas."

I can see a lot of hard work
went into this, Elara, but...

it's still missing something.

And you know you also have
to convince the Board.

Oh. What is it that
you think it's missing?

I can't put my finger on it.
But where's the "you" in it all?

The "me"?

Yes, a unique
and engaging idea.

Think on it.

I will. I will think
so hard on it.

And uh, the vice principal role?

Well, your success
with this program

will really determine if you're
ready to be a vice principal.

Oh. Uh...

But I've been a teacher here
my entire adult life.

- And I was a student here.
- I know.

It's not that you lack
enthusiasm, it's just...

figure out what sets you apart,

and nail the presentation.

- What about um... Mr. Beaufoy?
- Yes, I'm meeting

- with him later tonight.
- Good.

I think his presence here
will help seal the deal.

Be bold, Elara!

Bold, yes.

Bold with bells on.

No, really, I can wear bells
if you think that'll help.

Whatever...

Okay.

Right.

Hey, Chelsey.

It did not go wel--

What are you doing?
Why are you acting weird?

- What's going on?
- Nothing. Just sit down.

So, I've been thinking,
this dares thing.

- What dares thing?
- From your presentation.

- That was not a thing.
- Well, should it be?

I have an idea.

Why am I scared?

- Merry Christmas.
- Okay...

Open it up.

The 12 Dares of Christmas.

One a day until Christmas Eve.
You said it yourself.

You need to be more daring,
and I need to show

my cool ideas in action, so...

"12 Drummers Drumming."

You want me to join
a marching band?

Okay. You have to read
the whole thing.

The first dare is,
"12 Drummers Drumming:

Give your number
to 12 guys at a bar."

- 12?! No way!
- Oh, come on!

What better way to be bold
than to shake up

the dustiest, dullest part
of your life?

Flirting and romance.

It's Christmas.

There's a tingle in the air.

I do love Christmas.

Yes! Hot girl winter,
off to the tavern.

Perfect location
to kick things off.

Wait! Now?
I have to meet Gabriel.

Well, why not get your flirt
on at the tavern first?

Plus, they have hot apple cider,
and mulled wine,

and those cute little drinks
with the umbrella in them.

I mean, I guess I could
tell him to meet us there,

but two hours max.

I have so much work
I need to do. - Yeah.

- Which I will do later.
- Yes. That's right.

- Oop!
- Sorry.

Sorry.

So, spot your first
drummer yet?

You know, I usually let
my French students

study before a pop quiz.

Okay, practice round.

What's your best pick-up line?

Okay, um...

Ah!

Can I give you my number

so you can jingle me
on the bell later?

Oh. Oh, no, no, no.

No, that is worse
than I thought.

Oh, stop! It'll be fine.
I'm funny.

- Okay? You just don't get it.
- Okay.

Besides, I thought the guys
were supposed to come to us.

Ah, you call yourself
a modern woman? Here.

- I got you.
- What are you doing?

Oh, nothing.

- Just writing your number.
- Oh, boy. Okay.

- Okay?
- Yeah.

What are you waiting for?

Oh, Chelsey.

Yeah, good luck.

Hey, there! I'd really like

to get to snow ya!

You must be exhausted

because you've been running
through my sleigh all day.

Abort! Abort!

'Kay...

"The 12 Dares of Christmas."

Okay. First dare:

12 Drummers Drumming.

Okay.

Hey, there, cutie.

Just call me an ornament 'cause
I'm hanging on your every word.

You want my number?

Yeah, that's fair.

Well, I have humiliated myself

and tried to give out
my number 11 times,

which is 11 times more
than in the past decade.

Can we please be done?

I don't see any more eligible
bachelors in here.

Okay, you know what?

We'll stay here all night
if we have to.

But Gabriel could be here
any minute.

Last but not least...

That's not happening.

-He is gorgeous.
- Oh, a dare's a dare.

Get over there.

- Oh... Chelsey.
- Mm-hmm.

Okay. Payback's gonna hurt,
okay?

Hey, hi there!

Haven't seen you around before.
My name's Elara.

Oh, oopsie-daisies!
Dropped somethin'.

Oh, it's my phone number!

That's for you, right there.

I see that.

Smooth.

I'm sorry.
It's my sister. She...

It's a long story.

Basically, I have to give
my number out to 12 strangers.

Will you please just take this
and put me out of my misery?

Sure.

Didn't catch your name,
by the way.

Ah, Gabriel, finally.

Sorry, I have to take this.

- Hello?
- Allô, Elara, ça va?

Oh, you're... you're Gabriel.

This is wonderful.

I'll have a drink.
Make that a double. Thank you.

So nice to meet you.

I'm feeling really
embarrassed right now.

Why didn't you come up
and say something to me sooner?

Parce que j'ai pensé
que c'était amusant.

My little sister loves
to embarrass me.

Hmm.

Where did she go off to?

Oh, she went up ahead
to the creamery.

I told her I would meet her
there if you wanna come with.

Sure.

You know, I'm not gonna lie,

I'm feeling a little
catfished right now.

- You're American.
- Ah, yes.

Portland. Born and raised.

- Ah.
- But I went to France

when I was 18 for college
and never looked back.

Huh. With a name
like Gabriel Beaufoy,

I'm sure you'd fit
right in over there.

Oh, well, I used
to go by Gabe.

But last name's a bit
of a long story.

Well, my French grandfather fell
in love with an American girl,

chased her across the ocean
and landed in Portland.

Not as long of a story
as I thought.

- Gabe, huh?
- Mm-hmm.

Yeah, you seem more
like a Gabriel to me.

Mmm.

So, how are the exchange
preparations coming?

They are... coming along.

Just wish we had more enthusiasm
from the school board.

They're not excited?

Well, they will be.
That's why you're here.

Oh, well, I would love
to go over the, uh...

the program stuff
in the morning.

Just, there's a lot
to get done before

the students arrive
in Ashby Falls.

Yeah, but there's still
plenty of time for that.

And here we are.

Ashby Falls' finest ice cream
and hot cocoa parlour.

Come on.

- Hey, Chelsey. Hi, Troy.
- Hi!

Chelsey used to work here
all through high school.

Uh, Troy and I were
just catching up.

He's so excited to have
his favourite ex-employee

back in town,
aren't you, Troy?

Uh...

yeah, I am.

Okay. We should go
and sit down.

-Okay, so...
- Mm-hmm?

You get the perfect dollop,

Christmas mint chip,
then I call it

my Christmas cocoa float.

That's such a unique idea.

Maybe I could, uh...

help you with your social media
while I'm in town?

- Wait, for real?
- Mm.

Pay me an ice cream and I'm in.

Uh... yeah, okay!
I mean, I can use

all the help I can get.

So, program.

Yes, I am eager
to hear your thoughts.

- And the families?
- Oh.

Nothing's changed on that front.
Still the plan.

I'm just really excited
to get this up and running.

Ditto. Tickets are booked

and kids will be here
before we know it.

The tickets are booked?

Yeah. French are organized.

We can't all just wing it.

Okay, Portland.

Uh, some of us American folk
are actually very organized

and like to adhere
to strict itineraries.

Perfection is protection.

But I do think that booking
the tickets this far in advance

is a lot of confidence

for a program that has
yet to be greenlit.

I'm sorry, greenlit?

Uh, yes, it means
approved or signed off on.

Yeah. I know what it means.

What do you mean,
the program's not approved?

Well, that's why you're here.

So we can present to
the Ashby Schooboard together?

Don't have the funds yet.

No, no.

You e-mailed me and I quote,

"I'm looking forward to having
the students here soon."

You didn't think I meant
to do the exchange this year?

How could I not?!

No, no, no, no,
c'est une catastrophe.

Why would you think I meant
to do it this year?

Because you invited me
to come along!

For the presentation!

You can't be serious.

The tickets are booked!

- They're non-refundable!
- Oh, uh, no, um...

Gabriel! Gabriel!

Um, wait!

Uh...
Wait! Um...

- Where are you going?
- I'm going back

to the hotel, Elara. Because
I have to call my students

and tell them that
the program's not happening.

You know I'm gonna have to
refund those airfares myself, right?

No, no, I'm sure
we can fix this.

Look, if we pull out now,

I don't know that we'll get
another chance.

I don't know.
Maybe you'll find another school

that communicates in a way
that you understand.

I'm sorry, are you saying
this is somehow my fault?

Look, Saint Nuelle
and Ashby Falls were founded

in the same year.

We even share the same flower
as our town symbol.

And?

And I think that should
mean something.

There is so much on the line,

you can't just walk away.

No, really, please
don't walk away.

Do you see that?
Do you smell that?

Do you feel that?

No.

It's the Christmas spirit!

A time for wonderful things.
Christmas miracles.

Yeah, well, we're gonna need
a lot more than some

manufactured, commercialized
holiday feeling

to make this work.

Don't be such a bah humbug.

I'm not being a...
bah anything! I'm...

I'm being realistic.
We have students arriving.

And two smart teachers
with one unified goal.

Hear me out. We will go
to the board

and explain the mix-up,

but we will present it
in a positive way,

as a test run to see
how the program could be.

There's still time, right?
How many students are coming?

Three.

Only three signed up?

No, right, that's a good thing.
Only three.

Okay. We can put them
at the inn where you're staying.

Yes, but the schools
are supposed

to be splitting the costs.

I will figure something out.

Just meet me
at the school tomorrow.

I will call for
an emergency meeting. - I don't know.

No, no. We need to call
this thing off.

It's not worth the headache
if we're not gonna do it right.

Please. Please
just give me a chance.

We can make sure that
the students have the best time.

We got this.

Ooh! Hot, hot, hot.

Ah, ah...
I so do not got this.

Oh! You'll find a solution.

These are so good, by the way.

You know what you could do
to add a little more to these?

Chili powder.

Chili powder?
In a Christmas cookie?

Well, you make the same
Christmas cookie recipe

every year. Change is good.

You always do
what you've always done.

You'll always get
what you've always got.

I mean, you had fun
last night, right?

With the dare?

I mean, I guess.

Up until I found out
a group of French students

was about to descend on me,

and I told their teacher
everything was gonna be fine.

What do I do?

What you always do
in a crisis:

come up with something.

So Gabriel is super cute.

He's pretentious
and a quitter.

What? At the bar you said
that you--

And he's such a know-it-all.

He blames me for
this whole misunderstanding

when it was actually
entirely his fault.

Yeah, that's a bummer, but...

No. No.

I retract my participation
in this insane idea of yours.

Excuse me!
This is not insane!

This is a super cute

holiday experience/present.

Read the room, Chelsey.
I can't do this right now.

Well, that's a shame.

The people on social media
think it's a great idea.

What is that?

I started a Swiftygram
to track your dares.

Fun, right?

You just can't help yourself,
can you,

with this whole
social media thing?

- My reputation--
- Needs a makeover!

Look. Look at this.

We already have 150 likes
on that photo.

And look at the comments.

Scroll, 'cause there's a lot.

"This is so inspiring."

"This post made me miss
an old friend and reach out."

"Wanna get rich? Buy my--"

No, that, that's a bot.

Chelsey, delete this. Now.

I'm not gonna post
anything embarrassing.

Plus, you're gonna
like this next dare.

No.

Fine.

"11 Pipers Piping:

Go to the school fundraiser and
decorate a gingerbread house."

Get it? 'Cause the piping
and the icing and little...

Yes, Chelsey. I get it.
I understand.

But I don't have time
for this, okay?

I have to go to an emergency
meeting with the school board,

so thank you,
but no thank you.

- Yeah.
- I am not going to be

playing your silly little game.

I don't have time. Not playing.

Sorry, love, you mean it.
Wish me luck.

- Bye!
- Love you! Good luck!

Thank you all so much

for coming together
on such short notice.

Yeah, um, what's so urgent?

Oh, okay.

Well, there's been
a slight change of plans.

Um...

Allow me to introduce you

to our exchange teacher
from Saint Nuelle,

Mr. Gabriel Beaufoy.

Um...

So, there's been a, um...

tiny little minor,
not a big deal at all,

miscommunication
between the two of us

and a small group of students
from Saint Nuelle

are already set to arrive.

Yeah, um, the program
hasn't been approved yet.

We need to take a vote.

I know. Uh...

Oh!

Look, we take
full responsibility.

We?

Yes, we.

I have a full plan

for the program all laid out

in an itinerary laid out
in front of you.

Elara, I prepped the board

after your soft pitch yesterday.

This idea needs more work.

The school does not have
the resources.

Right. Well, I am already
working on a program

that is even more interactive
for the students.

Extra Christmassy.

Something that will give our
visitors a sense of Ashby Falls.

Something fun and bold.

Yeah...

Uh...

Okay, okay, okay.

Oh...

All I ask is that
you give us a chance.

Consider this a test run
of the program.

I will find a way
to raise more funds,

and by Christmas, we will have
the best itinerary ever.

Gabriel's gonna help me
figure that out. Right, Gabriel?

I can only speak
from my own experience,

but when I moved to France,

I didn't know anyone.

But the people that took me in,
the friends I made,

they're like family now.
And we want the students coming

to have the opportunity
to have those same experiences.

Elara, your eyebrows look like
two surprised caterpillars.

Uh...

Yes to what Gabriel said.

To friendship.

So, um...

in case you're wondering,
that didn't go well.

Yeah, thank you,
Captain Obvious.

Hey, you're welcome.

But at least they heard us out

and voted to give us a chance.

You seem confident.

Well, Christmas joy
hangs in the balance.

Did you mean
what you said in there?

About the people who took you in
becoming like family?

Sure. But mainly, I just said

what I needed to,
to get the yes.

Typical.

Charm them with whatever
they wanna hear,

no follow-through.

Okay, so what's
your big plan then?

Because the parents'
confidence in you

is as brittle
as an old baguette.

I don't have a plan yet,
but I will think of something.

Just need to get more eyeballs
on that fundraising link.

- Yeah.
- Can't argue with dollars and cents.

Wow, 600?

- What are you doing?
- Uh, nothing.

I'm just thinking.

Sometimes doing
something with my hands

just allows my brain to relax

and I can put
all the pieces together.

Look, come on!

Great.

Okay, I don't see
how this is--

Oh, if you're worried that

you've lost your competitive
edge after moving to France,

and will therefore build
an inferior house to mine,

I completely understand.

Excuse-moi?

Okay.

Gloves off.

I just don't see how decorating
gingerbread solves our problem

of creating an entire exchange
program in 11 days.

I will come up with a plan
to win everyone over.

This program is happening
no matter what.

You do know that
you can't talk your way

out of every problem, right?

Says you. Here.

Okay...

Oh, boy.

Have you never actually made
a gingerbread house before?

You look like you're struggling.

Is that a real question
or just a backhanded comment?

I... Just asking. Look.

You need to handle it gently,
okay?

You wanna build
a strong foundation,

while holding it all together.

You do your students'
homework for 'em too?

Fine. Do it yourself.

Fine. I will.

Voilà.

C'est fini.

C'est tragique.

It's avant-garde.

- If you say so.
- I do.

Alright, let's find
some board members

- to mingle with.
- Okay.

Oh, wait.

We have to put our names
on these for the auction.

They sell them off
for a few dollars. - Oh, no, no, no.

Let's escape before
anybody sees it.

Okay...

-You coming?
- Coming!

You know, it wouldn't hurt

if you turned up the charm
just a little bit.

Get people excited.

I saw the parents totally
buy into your whole suave,

mysterious expat thing.

So you think
I'm suave and mysterious?

I said the parents.

Hmm. Attends.

That's my boss, Victor.

Probably looking for
an update. Yay.

- Oui, allô?
- Elara.

- Rita, hi!
- What was that?

You couldn't have warned me?

You should have called me
immediately

when you knew
there was a problem.

- That was our mistake, I know--
- I don't think

I need to tell you
what's riding on this.

Your promotion?
It's not looking good.

I've stuck my neck out for you.

Oh, okay.
I know that it's a mess,

but I truly believe
that I can pull this off.

The legality of it all.

So that was my boss,
Victor.

I called Principal Bronson
after the meeting.

He's...

upset.

Can you blame him?

I don't know what
you two have cooking,

but I hope it doesn't
go off in smoke.

Everybody will be
watching closely.

Okay, thank you, Rita.

"Love the pic. Uploaded."

Chelsey!

- 500 likes?
- What are you doing?

Ooh! Oh, nothing.

So this experience isn't going
exactly as I planned it.

Same here.

So why was it that
you wanted to start the program in the first place?

Well, ever since
I can remember,

I wanted to spend
Christmas in France.

- Hmm.
- Just always seems so magical.

And that's what I want
for my students.

To have a magical
Christmas in France.

I think you're idealizing it.

They just have better pastries.

So it's not just a Christmas
time bah humbuginess,

you're just overall
a Debbie Downer?

Excuse you. I'm from Oregon,
where it rains constantly,

yet we maintain a positive
and upbeat persona

in spite of challenges and mud.

- Ah.
- Yeah.

Yeah, you don't
exactly strike me

as somebody who likes to look
on the bright side of things.

More like somebody who likes
to look at the problems.

I think I'm just realistic.

Hmm.

So why did you wanna do
the exchange?

I wanted my students to be
able to communicate with others.

Funny then,
the miscommunication between us.

Oh, you mean
your miscommunication?

Debatable.

So, why you?

Why are you the one
to set all this up?

You mean, besides
the obvious answer

that I'm the French teacher
and you're the French school?

Touché.

I don't know. I guess
I'm always the person

to step up and take charge.

With my family, my sister.

I see. I see.

So if someone can't build
their own gingerbread house,

you'll just build it for them?

Wow.

You know, did anybody
ever tell you

you're actually supposed
to be nice to people

around Christmas time?
It's kind of a thing.

- Huh. No.
- Hmm.

- Missed that.
- Yeah, makes sense.

If I may, why do you love
Christmas so much?

It's not this...
moment magique.

It absolutely is
this moment magique.

Christmas is the season
of coming together.

It's the perfect time to do
the exchange, n'est-ce pas?

No ornaments.

Oh, it's an Ashby Falls
tradition.

We wait until Christmas Eve
to decorate the tree.

Everybody brings
a homemade ornament.

Ooh! That's actually
a perfect thing

we can do with the students
when they arrive.

See? The good ideas
are already flowing.

Why don't you come
by my place tomorrow

- and we can discuss it further?
- Hmm. I don't know.

Might be pretty busy
looking for problems.

Plus, Debbie the Downer's
in town, and...

you know, she keeps me

pretty busy, so...

Tu es impossible.

Um, one second!

Hm.

Oh, Chelsey.

"10 Lords Leaping:

Start and win
a snowball fight."

Hey, Chelsey,

not doing any more
of these dares.

Too much work.

"Check the Swiftygram,
we have 400 new followers"?

What?

"This is the funniest example

of open-to-interpretation."

"Anyone have
the fundraiser link?

I'd bid on this house for sure."

Uh, coming!

Okay.

- Finally! Took you long enough.
- Well, not really my fault.

I could barely find the door
with all this...

- Fun? Oh, I know. How awful.
- Hmm.

A bit excessive.

Someone's extra cranky
this morning.

Did you not sleep?

No, actually. There was
a leak in my hotel room.

They moved me to another.

Oh. Must be the old plumbing.

Well, if there was another
accommodation option,

- I would take it.
- Well, Ashby Falls is a small town.

Some might even say charming.

Oh, is that what
"some" might say?

- They would. Come in.
- Thank you.

- I can take your coat.
- Thank you.

Bienvenue chez moi.

This is a whole lot
of Christmas.

Well, you can never have
too much Christmas.

You sure?

Yes. Come here.

Alright.

I've collected data
on the test results

of six graduating classes.

Look. Students who were involved

in our extracurricular
language courses

scored a minimum of 10% higher
than those who weren't.

- May I?
- Uh-huh.

I'm just not seeing
anything in here

about the activities
for the students.

You know, nothing
about a strategy

to get the town more involved?

Well--

No, you know I'm right.

You know, even when you are
trying to be helpful,

you are so smug.

- I'm leaving.
- Wha... what?

Okay, what's happening?

I am storming out.
In frustration.

Of your own house?

Hey!

I thought you wanted my help!

Oh...

Oh, you have no idea
what you just did.

You know I was the captain
of the handball team

at the University of Bordeaux,
right?

I don't know what that is.

You're about to find out.

Oh!

Rude!

Just started!

- Oh! No!
- Oh, careful!

Ah!

Um...

You okay?

Uh...

You know, I haven't had this
much fun in a really long time.

Me too.

But I will say, no teacher
from my school would

ever start a snowball fight
with a visiting guest.

Well, uh, normally,
I wouldn't either,

but A, you were frustrating me,

and B, I kinda had to.

I'm sorry, you had to hit me
in the face with a snowball?

Let me show you something.

So, my very sweet
but annoying sister

started all of this.

She saw this typo
in my presentation

that said "dares"
instead of "days"

and thought she'd have
some fun with me. - Hmm.

They're all loosely
based on that song,

so it's been impossible to guess
which one each dare will be.

This is why you were walking
around at the tavern

asking all those guys if
you could give them your number.

- Mm-hmm.
- I just thought

you were desperate.

Wow, and I thought
all teachers had hearts.

Glad I learned something new.

So, your sister asks you to do

something new and Christmassy
every day?

Yes, and it got me thinking,

what if we planned
the activities

around holiday-spirited things?

- I like it.
- You do?

Je suis choquée.

I also had another idea
inspired by Chelsey.

Look.

Chelsey is a social media whiz.

And so, she put together
this Swiftygram account

to follow all of the dares.

And then, people started
following and commenting,

asking about donating.

So, I got on this
fundraising website

and created a link with
a goal of $10,000.

Put it right there in
the Swiftygram bio.

Thought it might be
a really good way

to raise extra funds
for the program.

That is a really good idea.

- Yeah?
- Yeah.

Hm. Thank you.

I'll help.

You will?

Is that so surprising?

Um, yes.

Wel--

We need your board
behind us ASAP,

plus, it's my students coming.

So, what's the next dare?

I actually don't know yet.

She just gives them to me
one day at a time.

But if you're serious
about helping,

maybe you wanna tag along?

We can meet up and open
the dares together

while we figure out
what to do with the students.

- Of course.
- Mm-hmm.

Sure. Yeah.

Okay.

Oh, I need to take
a picture of each dare.

Um, maybe we could get
one of the snowballs?

Oh, you are very trusting
of me in this weather,

considering how badly
I beat you.

How about a rematch?

Don't ask 'cause I will.

Bring it.

A little higher.

Move to the right.
A little more.

- Ooh!
- Ah!

Now that is a photo.

Oh, that cannot be the shot.

That's terrible!
One more, one more, one more.

No.

Oh, Chelsey,
you little sneak.

"Nine Ladies Dancing:
Get ready to dance on ice."

Oh, boy. Okay.

- Here you go.
- Thank you.

And, uh, yeah,

I definitely don't think that
we should include ice skating.

Yeah, I just had no idea
you'd be that bad at it.

The skates were faulty.

Right. But I will say,

you do have some good ideas.

Ooh! Like this welcome
basket thing.

Genius. Very Christmassy.

Thank you. Yeah, I thought
it would be nice to have

for when the students arrive.

Something to celebrate
the season.

I already ordered it,

so they should be arriving
in a few days.

You know, I'm very impressed.

Maybe you're not
such a cold-hearted,

runaway-at-the-first-sign-of-
trouble guy after all.

Hmm.

The classic Elara Smith
backhanded compliment.

I don't know how to take that.

Now while I don't love your communication style,

I do really like
the hashtag idea.

I'm glad you like it.

A little long.

Okay, I don't think
it's that long.

"Hashtag festivity in Ashby
Falls" has a nice ring to it.

Oh, it's our next dare!

Okay...

You sure you're up for it,
Mr. Elbows?

Alright.

"Eight Maids-a-Milking:
Eggnog-making."

I take it the school makes
eggnog for the fundraiser?

Very good.
And there should even be

some parents and
board members there,

so it'll be the perfect
opportunity

to keep talking
about the program.

Now, you know, I really,
I don't think I should go.

This injury is really bad.

No, no, no, no. You are not
getting out of it that easy.

Mmm.

Alright, everyone,
partner up

and step in a little closer
so you can see what's going on.

So I suppose,
if I partner with you,

you'll just do it all for me?

Hmm. And I suppose,
if I partner with you,

you'll just walk away
if it isn't what you expected?

Hmm.
Now the first step is

to separate the egg yolks
from the egg whites.

- Okay...
- Alright...

Oh!

- I pierced the yolk.
- Yeah, that's why

you just buy premade eggnog.

Okay, now I know you're still
American at heart.

Alright, you try,
smarty-pants.

Okay.

Show off.

I thought we were actually
supposed to be here

talking to the parents.

And in a separate bowl,

measure all the sugar.
Alright.

Uh, uh, uh, uh!
She said measure.

No, I don't work from recipes.

It's all about
instinct, intuition.

Hey, we are going to get
this right. Measure.

Fine.

- There.
- Is that good?

- Hmm.
- Okay.

- So what's next?
- You whisk together

the yolk and the sugar.

Alright, so this is
the cinnamon, yeah?

- Yes.
- Take a little bit of that...

- Okay.
- Boom, a little extra

for good luck
and to annoy you.

Thank you. Great.

I'll pour this in here.

- There you go.
- Thank you.

- C'est pour toi.
- Merci.

Santé!

- Hmm.
- Wow. That, uh...

- That's actually really good.
- That is really good.

- Mm-hmm.
- See? I knew we would

get it right if we just followed
the recipe perfectly.

- Wait, so you like it.
- I love it.

You like it. Okay, good.

So you're not gonna be angry
to learn that I...

that we, because we're a team,

that we forgot the nutmeg.

You forgot the--

Hey, no, no, no!
Hey, you said you liked it.

- Who needs nutmeg?
- Aah. Cheers.

Cheers.

Alright, picture
or didn't happen.

Okay.

Alright, let's leave before
we have to clean anything up,

- shall we?
- Yeah, good call. Okay.

Alright.

- Hey, Chelsey!
- Hi!

What, do you work here?

- Just helping out.
- Yeah, no,

Troy looks like he can use
all the help he can get.

No, actually, we've been
selling a lot off the website.

I've just been doing
what I do best,

- creating an online presence.
- Oh, hey, you should use

the new hashtag
that she just created.

It's um, "hashtag festivity
in Ashby Falls."

And it's really great 'cause

it's driving a lot of people
to the fundraiser--

Ah!

Interesting. Yeah,
the uh, Swiftygram

that you hated
in the beginning?

Uh...

- Gotta take this.
- Yeah, convenient.

Principal Olsen!
Elara.

I heard people are more
interested in the program

since you two have been
hobnobbing.

Oh, that's great news.

I'm actually with
Gabriel right now.

I'll put you on speaker.
She says we've been

getting people interested
in the program.

Yeah, actually, people
are really interested,

especially when we tell them
exactly what the students

are gonna get in return.

Mm-hmm, yes, well,
we'll see how it goes.

Uh, also,
Elara and her sister,

they've been doing these dares,

and they've been documenting
them on Swiftygram

with a hashtag,
and it's actually sending

a lot of traffic to the school's
website for fundraising too.

I see. Well,
this might explain

the extra donations
on the school website.

Yeah, actually, the whole
thing has been inspiring

a revamp of my itinerary,

with getting the kids
out of the schools

and into town activities.

Not something
I would have thought of.

Let's see how the school board
feels about all of it.

Okay, thank you so much,
Principal Ols--

- Did she just hang up on you?
- Yeah, no, she's a real--

Oh.

Okay, tomorrow's dare.

"Seven Swans Swimming:

Do the annual Christmas
polar bear plunge."

No.

For the fundraiser...

No!

Absolutely not!

I can't believe you convinced me
to do that this morning.

Oh, admit it.
You had fun.

It was an experience.

But not one I think
the students should have.

Fair enough. Not all the dares
will work for the students.

- Hmm.
- Maybe we could have them do

ice sculptures or something.

- Sounds good.
- Hm.

Yeah, you know what?
I could just do this one.

I thought we're supposed
to make our own ornaments

for the Christmas tree.

Fine. Do it wrong.

Thank you.

I will.

How did you...?

Practice makes perfect.

Hey, have you heard anything
about the... about the inn?

The leak? I just...

I noticed a few more rooms
had been closed off.

Do you think they have it
under control?

I haven't heard anything,
but I'm sure it's fine.

I bet that's the Christmas
basket delivery service.

Should be getting here
any min--

What?

- They cancelled the order!
- Why?

They said something about
lack of stock?

But the students will be
arriving in six days!

Well, is there something else
we can order?

This close to Christmas?

Um...

Maybe we can make
our own welcome baskets

with things we find around town,
local items?

We could do it ourselves,
it'll be great.

I know.

I just really want
everything to be perfect.

We can do this. We got it!

Come on, Gabriel, keep up!

Don't drop anything!

Whoo!

Well, I now have
a newfound respect

for gift wrappers,
and um, elves.

Okay, I think
it's time for a break.

- Hmm.
- Are you in the mood for some tea?

- Sounds good.
- Okay.

Oh, Victor,
I will call you back.

- There you are.
- Oh, thank you.

So look what I found.

Chelsey is getting really good
at planting these.

Hmm. What day are we on now?

"Six Geese a-Laying:
Lay out under the stars

and watch a Christmas movie."

Aw. We used to have
so much fun doing that as kids.

When we were little,
our parents used to bring

a blanket out into the backyard
with this little projector

and just cozy up in the cold.

In Portland,
we would sip coffee,

listen to live music against
a backdrop of mountains,

and talk about the latest
obscure book we've read.

Okay, pretentious pants.

- Should we go?
- Let's go.

Okay.

- Hi.
- Hi.

This is amazing.
Right?

Okay.

So, got us a couple of coffees.
I wasn't sure what you wanted.

And apparently, in Ashby Falls,
you can't get something

as simple as a café au lait.

I got a peppermint mocha

and something called the Grinch,

which I don't even know
what to expect from that.

Which would you like?

Well, I think you should
definitely keep the Grinch,

Mr. Grinch.

Here.

Thank you.

Oh, and I got us...

matching sweaters!

No.

No, no, no.

No, I've lived
in France too long

to wear anything that...

well, whatever that is.

Okay, well, I tried.

Actually,
I have something better.

Oh.

I got this from one
of the fundraising booths.

Handmade.

I love how much you support

the local arts
and businesses here.

Hmm. Well, all the artisans
that I've met,

they really care
about their craft.

And that is a very
French attitude.

Well, that's why
I think the exchange

between Ashby Falls
and Saint Nuelle is so perfect.

They have so many things
in common.

I really do think I should try

and make a trip
out to France soon.

France would love to have you.

Sometimes, you have
to be bold, right?

Right.

Um...

Welcome to your first
outdoor movie experience

in Ashby Falls. I know,

Chelsey really tried
with the stars, huh?

Only a few more days
until the students arrive.

We may actually pull this off.

And I think we should include
this too, for the students.

It's great.

Yeah, you like it?

It's perfect.

Okay.

So, what is this guy's deal?

- Oh.
- Ah. There you go.

Thank you. Those are
heavier than they look.

I know, the students

are gonna love 'em.

Oh, Chelsey texted.

We raised $4,000!

That's amazing!

She also said to look
under the couch.

Found it!

I think we deserve
to open that.

I think so.

Okay.

"Five Golden Rings:

I dare you to run
around town and find

the five Christmas bells I've
hidden around Ashby Falls."

Okay, but how are we
gonna find them?

I think this is a clue.

What if it's a scavenger hunt?

It's a riddle!

"I cannot speak,
but I tell a story.

My home is filled
with cheer and mirth."

What is mirth, anyway?

- It's Christmas joy.
- Oh.

Long shot, but isn't there
that bust statue thing

on the mantel at the tavern?

Yes!

Oh! Perfect, well done!

- Cheers.
- Cheers!

Found it!

"I'm the place you go
to make thoughts grow."

- The school.
- Ah!

I think your sister might need
a little lesson in pun making.

That's fair, she tries.

Okay, how are we
gonna know which tree?

Because there are so many.

I think I know
which one it is.

It's our meeting tree.

When we were kids,
it's where we'd wait

for our parents to pick us up.

It's wonderful how close
you and your sister are.

And not to pry...

what happened to your parents?

Car accident.

My last year of high school.

I inherited the house and tried
really hard to keep it.

I wanted to stay in Ashby Falls
to give Chelsey

a sense of stability.

It was the right thing to do,

even if it did throw off
my plans to study abroad.

Where were you supposed to go?

Paris.

And now I understand
why this exchange program

is so important to you.

You know, dreams change.

You can't always control
what comes into your life,

so I just tried to make
a difference here

in Ashby Falls.

Oh!

Alright.

"If you grab the handle
and take a swing,

the last two bells
will make a ring."

Ding!

Creamery.

Now is there a prize

for who gets there first?

I don't think so,
but if there is...

Hey! Cheat!

Hi, guys.
Hey!

- Hey!
- You found the last bell.

- We did.
- Perfect timing.

Just in time for your surprise.

Oh, what's the surprise?

Oh, the Elara Smith
Hazelnut and Spice Float.

- You named a float after me?
- It's sweet,

but it packs a punch.
Just like you.

- Very funny.
- It is so popular

- that we've almost sold out.
- Mm-hmm.

Oh, sold out?

Uh, not to be rude,
but there's nobody here.

Oh, no, no, no, no.
It's all about online now.

Hashtag festivity
in Ashby Falls.

No way!

Okay, so your usual table,
sir, madame.

- Mm, okay.
- Merci!

I can't believe they named
this float after me.

I feel so honoured.

- That's good.
- Mm-hmm.

Uh, by the way, guys,

we are sponsoring
the fruitcake competition

at the fundraiser tomorrow.

Chelsey is gonna be running it.

She is the new face of
the revamped creamery.

The winning bold flavour
is gonna become

a permanent fixture
at Ashby Falls Creamery.

- Right, Troy?
- Yeah! Uh-huh!

- That's a great idea.
- Oh, I'm full of 'em.

Huh.

You know,
I will never understand

why people are so obsessed
with fruitcake.

So you won't be
joining us then?

There's gonna be
a lot of people there.

Might be the perfect opportunity

to keep schmoozing
with the parents.

Or a trial run for the students.

Nope, I'll be there.

Between my resourcefulness

and your fastidious
recipe following.

You know,
I might start to believe

that you're actually
enjoying yourself.

What gave it away?

- Hey.
- Hi!

Let myself in.
Hope you don't mind.

- Oh. No, not at all.
- Okay.

Um... So last night,

I binged a ton of cooking shows

and this is always how they do
their cute little spreads.

Okay, well,

I've actually been doing
some brainstorming too,

and I have an idea
for the fruitcake.

- Okay.
- What do you think...

pear and blue cheese?

Uh...

No? Not sold.
Ah, alright.

Well, hope nobody else
steals that idea.

Well, I guess we're gonna
go with my back-up,

which is cherries and plum.

Uh...

We can make it
like a French clafoutis.

Perfect! As long as there's
a recipe online we can follow.

Oh, no, no. There's not
gonna be a recipe for that.

No, we're just having fun.
We're mixing cultures.

Plus, any recipe I use
isn't going to include nutmeg,

so we should be fine.

Alright.

- Here you go.
- Oh!

Your little apron.

It's dainty.

Okay, what first?

I don't know,
it's your recipe, you tell me.

- Let's go for some eggs.
- Okay.

Oh!

No, put that-- no!
Oh, my God! No!

♪ Deck the halls with
boughs of holly ♪

♪ Fa la la la la
La la la la ♪

♪ Fa la ♪

♪ La la la la ♪

♪ Deck the halls
Deck the halls ♪

♪ Deck the halls ♪♪

- That looks pretty good!
- Thank you.

Are you ready to try
our masterpiece?

Mm-hmm, yeah. I'm actually
kind of nervous about it.

- Oh, are you?
- Yeah.

Don't be nervous.

Mmm! That's actually
really good.

Oh, it is really good.

- Yeah!
- Mmm!

- Here, give me another piece.
- Mm.

I didn't realize how much
people loved fruitcake.

Hey, how'd yours turn out?

- We went a little off recipe.
- And?

It was really fun.

And how was baking with Troy?

Actually, he, um...

he offered me a partnership.

- What?!
- It's not a totally stupid idea.

I mean...

I think I'm gonna stick
in Ashby Falls for a while.

Oh, stop.

Maybe I'm tired of getting no
respect or credit in the city.

You know, maybe I like
someone listening to my ideas

and seeing real
tangible results.

I know the feeling.

Yeah. People change.

Okay. So now,
this is pear and blue cheese.

I just would like
to remind you who said

that was gonna be a good idea.
Oh, that's right.

It was me. This is so good.

Here, try this.

Here's a fork for you.

Thank you.

- Who is he?
- Yeah, I do not know.

Now this one,
c'est guimauve et cerises.

Uh, this is
cherries and marshmallows.

- So good.
- Okay. Well,

while you sink
your teeth into that...: Mmm.

Sink your eyes into this.

- Ooh, another one.
- Aw, I love Christmas carollers.

Oh, I know.

Alright. Here.

Okay, dare #4.

"Four Calling Birds:
sing a Christmas carol

in front of a crowd"?

Chelsey, you know I don't sing
in front of people.

Well, okay. The whole point
of these dares

is to help you grow.
Push yourself.

Right. You can't quit now.

- Hmm.
- Uh...

Fine.

Oh.

Thanks.

- Hi. Hello. Hi.
- Hi!

Oh, thank you.

Let's go with this one.

Alright.

♪ We wish you
a merry Christmas ♪ - She's good.

♪ We wish you
a merry Christmas ♪

- Shall I?
- Yeah.

♪ We wish you
a merry Christmas ♪

♪ And a happy new year ♪

♪ Good tidings we bring ♪

♪ To you and your kin ♪

♪ Good tidings for Christmas ♪

♪ And a happy new year ♪

♪ We wish you
a merry Christmas ♪

♪ And a happy new year ♪♪

So... you're an alto.

Would have pegged you
as a soprano.

Guess I'm full of surprises.

I feel like I just jumped
out of an airplane.

No parachute.

-Oh! Principal Olsen!
- Well!

I'm glad to see
you have time to relax

while your program is
falling apart around you.

I'm sorry?

You seem to be spending
an awful lot of time, uh,

singing, baking,
updating social media.

I'm surprised with the inn
having completely flooded today.

What exactly is your back-up
plan for your students?

- The inn flooded?
- The whole bottom floor.

I've been trying to reach you.

What do we do?

That's it, then.

Ooh, what about the board?

Maybe they'd be willing
to act as host families?

This close to Christmas?

Big ask.

Ah, there's gotta be
something we could do.

Would you maybe be willing
to take some kids?

This is your mess.

You clean it up.

Alright... What was
that all about?

The inn flooded.

I feel like my happy balloon
just popped.

It's one problem
right after another.

Okay, no. You need
to care less about

what she and everyone else
thinks,

and just focus
on what you do best.

Solve the crisis.

Thank you.

Ooh! I see some parents
I can ask.

- Okay. Wish me luck!
- Go!

- Hello? Hi! Mrs. Robertson!
- Hey.

Don't let her dim her light.

She's been so excited
for the Saint Nuelle students.

She just needs to keep
overcoming these little bumps.

Yeah, but are you sure
she's gonna want

to keep going after this?

Trust me.
She wants to finish this.

It's for tomorrow.
Can I trust you?

Yeah. I won't let her quit.

I promise.

Thank you.

Elara, this really is
a great idea.

Alright, uh... Fabian,
what are his hobbies?

Oh, he goes mad for football.

He also loves photography

and um... oh, he loves dogs.

Oh, you know who
he'd be really great with?

My student Scotty Ash.
They have the same interests.

Good. Oh, perfect.

You know, with these little
information packets,

I think we'll find
some families in no time.

I don't think
I've ever met anyone

with a more positive attitude.

Well, if the gingerbread house
won't stay,

just use more icing, right?

Didn't work for me.

I'm exhausted.

I just can't believe
you found a placement

for two of the three kids
in less than 24 hours.

It's incredible.

Thank you. I just can't stop
thinking about what Rita said.

She doesn't see
all the hard work.

She only sees the problems.
Like someone I know.

Well, don't worry about her.

She will be impressed.

Especially when she sees
how much money you raised.

- What are you up to now?
- 9,000.

Just one more thousand

and we can cover
all this ridiculousness.

Mm.

I just feel so bad.

Well, since you can't do
anything about that now,

how about...

Is this why
you dragged me out here?

Hm, it wasn't a hard sell.

You're pretty much
the craziest person

about Christmas
I've ever met.

That's true. Gimme.

Alright, dare #3.
"On the third day of Christmas,

my little sis gave to me
three French hens.

Hens sit.

Therefore, I dare you
to sit on Santa's lap

and make your Christmas wish."

Wow, she is really stretching

- these dares, huh?
- Mm-hmm.

- Have a good Christmas.
- Thank you.

- It's your turn.
- Yeah, uh...

- can you hold my purse?
- Sure.

Okay.

- Hi, Santa.
- Hello.

Okay.

Don't forget
to tell him your wish.

Yeah. I'm thinking about it.

- Hi, Santa.
- Hi.

I actually don't know
what I want my wish to be. - Hmm.

I thought I knew.

I've been working so hard
on this project,

and not just because I want
to be vice principal,

but because I really want
my students

to have the experience
that I never had.

But now...

I think I'm starting
to wish for more.

I want the handsome prince

and the romance
with a happy ending.

I just don't know
that one person

can have all those things.

Um, usually, kids
just ask me for a bike.

Oh.

But... here you go.

That'll do. Thanks.

- Okay. Photo?
- Oh, okay.

Ho, ho, ho!

And... done.

There.

It's perfect.

I love how you've added
all the pictures

of our activities.
Look at that.

Look at...

Yeah, I don't know.
I was feeling really weird

about putting myself
into the presentation.

What? No, you are
the presentation.

All your energy, your passion,

plus all those activities that
you thought up and then planned.

Um...

I'm really proud of you.

I just...
wish we could have...

Something more?

Yeah. Huh? Oh!

Um, no, I'm good.

- Okay. Here you go.
- Oh, here we are.

Okay, "Two Turtle Doves."

-Mm-hmm.
- "Turtle doves represent friendship.

I dare you to extend
the Christmas spirit to someone

and Christmas-ify their house"?
Chelsey?

Okay, well, your house
always looks so great

that I thought it might be fun
to bring the joy

to someone else this season.

Is there anyone in town
you can think of

who you might wanna make feel
special for the holidays?

Uh... well, there is
someone I can think of.

Oh, you are testing me.

What else are sisters good for?

- Christmas treats?
- Oh, thank you.

Well, if I am gonna do this,

I'm gonna need a lot of help.
This one's a biggie.

Well, I'm in. Let's do it.

Always here to help.

We are going to Christmas-ify
the heck out of the house.

- Okay.
- Yeah, uh...

but where are we going?

To principal Olsen's.

- Oh...
- Oh.

- I really hope she likes it.
- Of course she will.

It's thoughtful and fun.

Just like you.

Hey, we're all set.

I just wanna make sure
it's perfect.

- Oop!
- Ooh!

Uh...

You guys ready?

Uh, so if we get caught, um...

is this illegal?

Well, you can't really
get in trouble

for being too Christmassy,
right?

Right.

I hope not.

Alright, Troy,
light her up.

Merry Christmas, Rita.

To turtle doves and friendship.

We should really add
Christmas-ifying a public space

to the kids' itinerary.

C'est très beau.

Oh.

Wha...?

They're not gonna send me
back to France, will they?

Well, if they do,
you're taking me with you.

Okay.

Whose idea was this?

Um...

Well, it's perfect.
Just perfect.

I've been so busy lately
and a little stressed out.

But...

it finally feels
like Christmas.

Well, how about some
Christmas treats on me?

- Elara, a quick private word?
- Okay.

I want to apologize.

I'm sorry.

Every challenge that's come
your way, you faced it.

Every opportunity
to get out there

in front of the parents,
you took it.

Now the board still needs
to approve this, but...

I want you by my side.

I want you as my vice principal.

Really?

Yes.

I'll catch up with you guys.

I really believe
that you're finally up

for this additional challenge.

Cheers to Christmas-ifying
Rita's house.

Cheers!

There she is!
Ms. Vice Principal!

You guys cheersing without me?

Oh, we'll get you one
in a second.

I still can't get
over Rita's face.

Oh, I know.

Victor?

Qu'est-ce que vous fa...
What are you doing here?

I should ask you
the same thing.

Oh. Uh,
je suis vraiment désolé.

Can we speak in private?

Of course.

Well,
he does not look happy.

No, he does not.

Are you alright?

Uh, no. Not really.

He wants them to turn around
as soon as they arrive.

- That's a bit harsh.
- No, it's true.

From the very beginning,
I should have just

listened to my gut
and reimbursed the students

and tell them that
the program was off.

He went to the inn, and he saw
that it was flooded.

I tried to explain to him
about the homestays

and the families, but...

Elara, I need to ask you
something.

Instead of using the fundraising
money for the program,

can we use it to buy new tickets
home for the students?

What about the program?

Try again next year.

Please?

I can't believe you wanna
give up at this final hurdle!

What? What?

It's the fundraiser link.

Ah, I just kept getting
all these e-mails, but...

I didn't read the fine print.
How can I be so stupid?

What does it say?

It says that if we don't
raise all of the money

within the next 12 hours,
we won't get any of it.

I was in such a rush
when I set this up,

I just made the amount 10,000

because it was a nice,
round number,

but we're $1,000 short.

I don't have that kind
of extra cash lying around.

- Do you?
- On my salary?

No, no, that's it.

Gabriel!

No, first it's
a miscommunication,

then the inn floods,

then the students
don't have a place to stay.

I have been the one to try
and find solutions

every single time,
while your attitude

has just been to throw
your hands in the air

and say,
"I'm gonna walk away."

Oh yeah?
One minute you're saying,

"Oh, I need to go to France
and I need to make a change,"

then the next you're jumping
on the vice principal job

like nothing has changed!

I thought you were
supposed to be bold!

And I thought you were
supposed to be on my team,

but I guess not.

This was a mistake
from the beginning.

The only mistake here
was putting my faith in you.

Gabriel.

Mmm...

Smells pretty good in here.

Gotta say I'm conflicted.

'Cause I do feel bad
for you, but...

I love it when you make
your sad stew.

I'm not making my sad stew.

I'm making my regular
winter stew.

Oh, yeah, right, right,
right, right, right. Yeah.

Do you wanna talk
about what happened?

Nope.

I don't think I'll ever get
the exchange program approved,

not after what a disaster
this has all been.

Well...

it's almost midnight, so...

technically,
basically Christmas Eve.

This whole thing has brought
me nothing but trouble, Chelsey.

That is such a strange way
to look at all this.

Okay, look, I know
that you're upset,

but come on!

I know it's been hectic,
but it's been wonderful too.

Just look at the Swiftygram.

We now have over
20,000 followers.

What?

People from all
around the world

have been inspired
by your courage.

They donated,
they got invested.

They're all waiting to see
what the final dare is.

Aren't you just
the least bit curious?

Fine.

♪ On the last day of Christmas
my little sis gave to me ♪

♪ A partridge in a pear tree ♪♪

"I dare you to have
a hot cocoa

in our old fort
on Christmas Eve."

Just like when we were kids.

It's been a while.

Let's go.

- It's not ready yet.
- Okay, okay, okay.

Looks so pretty at night.

Yet somehow it just feels
a little smaller.

It does, right?

Oh, you got the fire going.

Oh, yes. I was prepared.

Remember when we used to bring
out marshmallows out here?

- Oh, speaking of marshmallows.
- Yeah?

Oh!

Hot cocoa made by yours truly.

Ah, you always make
the best hot cocoa. - Mm.

Mmm...

- The tour is not over.
- Oh!

- Right this way.
- Yeah.

Ah, you're the best!

All my favourite snacks!

- And that's not all.
- Hmm?

Look what I found.

I haven't seen this
in forever! Oh!

It was a simpler time back then,
way less complicated.

Well, I don't know.

Sometimes,
complicated can be...

- interesting.
- Hmm?

Okay, I, uh...

I have something to tell you.

Okay.

Gosh. Uh...

So Troy asked me out
and I said yes.

Really?!

Calm down, calm down.

It's just one date,

or maybe it's two.
I don't know.

We've been spending
a lot of time together.

He really likes me.

You guys are so cute together!

Oh, you brought up my cookies
that I just made.

Oh, of course.
I wouldn't leave these behind.

They're my favourite.

Well, I made that batch
just for you.

Mmm.

- Did you...?
- Add chili powder, yes, I did.

Mmm.

So good.

I, uh... have a little
something for you.

- You made me a card?
- I did.

You're so cute!

"Deed... to the house."

Elara?

What is this?

Something I should have
given you years ago.

Seems like you and Ashby Falls
have some unfinished business.

Is this piece of scrap paper

with your chicken scratch
handwriting legally binding?

Give me a break, okay?

The lawyer's offices
were closed.

It's a holiday,
but yes, it's real.

Best sister ever.

I love you.

It makes me so happy
your heart is happy.

Yeah?

Mm-hmm.

And what about yours?

What about mine?

I know this whole thing
has been kind of rough, but...

I've never seen you as happy as
when you've been with Gabriel.

Yeah, well...

not every story is a fairytale
that ends with the girl...

getting her handsome prince.

It's okay.

I'm sorry I reacted
so strongly.

You did your best
for our students.

Let's just clarify the situation
with Principal Olsen

and I can be on my way.

Victor, wait, hold on.

It wasn't just me.

Because if it had been,
I probably would have

jumped ship and run home
as soon as I arrived

if it hadn't been for Elara.

But I'm proud of Elara.

She brought this community
together.

I really think the kids
would have liked the homestays.

And everything we planned
and organized.

But can I show you something?

- Qu'est-ce que c'est?
- It's Elara's Swiftygram.

The 12 Dares of Christmas.

It sort of became a blueprint...

...for everything we'd have
the students do while they were here.

And I witnessed firsthand

how it brought Elara
out of her shell.

I underestimated her.

At the end of the day,
I just want what's best

for our students.

Let's go see Principal Olsen,
shall we?

Oui.

Hey,
is everything okay, Elara?

-Hey.
- Oh...

my palms won't stop sweating.

Oh, you'll figure out
what to say.

Not this time, Chelsey.

All the parents I convinced,

all the students
they're expecting to meet,

all the money I failed to raise.

Well, have you checked
the fundraiser?

No, I couldn't.

I don't wanna know
how close we almost got.

Deadline's already passed.

Stop driving yourself crazy.

Wait, what?

It says we made
the final target.

Who made the final donation?

"Ashby Falls Creamery,
$1,000."

Troy?

Has made so much money
off the hashtag that you made.

It brought attention
to his artisanal flavours,

and with a little help from
a social media genius, aka...

business has been thriving.

So you go in there

and tell them
that you figured it out.

Convince Gabriel
to let the students stay.

Yeah, sure, okay.
It was last minute, but...

you did it.

They have to hear you out.

You are our Vice Principal
Smith, after all.

Thank you, Chelsey.

I love you.

Oh! Oh, oh no!

Oh...

- There you go.
- Gabriel.

It happens to the best of us.

You have to let the students
stay into the exchange.

I know that everything
went wrong, and it was

one disaster after another,
but we did it!

- We raised the money!
- Elara.

Victor and I talked.

And we want the students
to experience

the program
that you created.

- You do?
- That's why we're all here.

What?

I'm sorry. Do you...
smell that?

No, what?

I think it's...

Christmas spirit.

Come on. We're gonna be late.
Come on!

Thank you all so much
for coming here today.

I know we've asked a lot
of our community

over the past two weeks.

So it is my pleasure to
introduce our students of Saint Nuelle

and explain the program
that I've developed

with the help of Mr. Beaufoy.

The 12 Dares of Christmas
program is designed

to help our students grow.

"How?" you may be asking.

That's me, a previously
uptight perfectionist

doing various
festive activities.

Gingerbread making competition,

sitting on Santa's lap.

Singing Christmas carols
and...

generally humiliating myself
all over town.

But through these experiences,

I've developed a program
I'm really, truly proud of.

One that will help our guests

fully experience
the holiday spirit.

And helped me realize
that this is exactly

the type of opportunity
that we need now more than ever.

That it's okay to dream.

And it's okay to dare.

The success of this program

and everything that went into it

has made this Christmas
extra special for me,

and one that
I will never forget.

Elara! There you are.

Thank you for your dedication
to this project.

The way you've brought
the community together.

I just wanted to say,
well done.

Thank you.

Now we should make our way
down to the town Christmas tree.

Okay.

Great job, vice principal.

Hi, Miss Vice Principal.

You did great in there.

Thank you.

And I hear there's
one more tradition.

Should we follow them?

That's perfect! Let's go!

- So... made you something.
- You did?

It's pretty bad.

Fine!

But you know,

not everything has to be perfect

for it to be good.

I learned that from

a smart, dedicated,

unique person.

Gabriel, I shouldn't have
blown up at you like that.

- I'm sorry.
- No, I'm sorry.

When I first came
to Ashby Falls,

I didn't support you.

And I should have.

The way you are
with the students,

the school, the program...

- You never gave up.
- But you were right.

I do need a change.

It's time I explore
further than Ashby Falls.

All these dares,

the way we inspired people
to dream bigger.

I need to do that.

And if this program is
really gonna work,

I think I need
to come to France.

For a semester.

I would love nothing more.

Since you missed
the last dare,

I thought I'd bring you
a last dare of my own.

Well...

I dare you.

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