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Unwrapping Christmas: Tina's Miracle (2024) is a heartfelt holiday drama about love, family, and the magic of second chances. When Tina faces unexpected challenges during the festive season, she discovers that the true spirit of Christmas lies in faith, kindness, and the people who stand by her side. Filled with warmth, touching moments, and a message of hope, this uplifting film is perfect for holiday viewing with the whole family.
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00:00:00To be continued...
00:00:30Do you think it was a terrible idea, us hosting the Christmas Gala?
00:00:36Why would you say that?
00:00:37Well, our business is already successful.
00:00:39We want to expand to other locations.
00:00:41If this party becomes a total flop, it's just going to make us look bad.
00:00:43I am just, I'm so worried I'm going to push us to our limits.
00:00:47It is not going to flop.
00:00:49We are all going to work together like we always do, and it's going to turn out great.
00:00:53Plus, it'll be great for publicity.
00:00:55I already have everyone lined up from catering to decorations,
00:00:57so actually, the decorators need to know when they can access the Alford House.
00:01:01Yes, on that note, I have a meeting with the city's event manager this afternoon.
00:01:05Now, there is a wedding just two days before,
00:01:07so we're going to have to wait until we can set up then.
00:01:09Sorry, it's fine. It's going to be fine.
00:01:12Is that all of them?
00:01:13Uh, yeah, we're all cut up from yesterday.
00:01:16Clean slate.
00:01:17Not for long. We open in five.
00:01:19Ooh.
00:01:20Okay, ladies.
00:01:22Jingle, jingle.
00:01:23Woo!
00:01:24It's officially the holiday season, about to be the mad rush.
00:01:29Our little shop is about to be racked, packed, and stacked.
00:01:33We're not going to see much of each other in the coming weeks.
00:01:35Oh, the sign's here.
00:01:36We have friends and family that need us.
00:01:38A gala to plan, and not to mention titles to defend for the annual rapping competition.
00:01:45Defend, we will.
00:01:45Like every year.
00:01:47Yes!
00:01:47We must bring our A game.
00:01:49Tina's morning pep talk, everyone.
00:01:52What?
00:01:54And don't forget, finding dates for the gala.
00:01:58Oh, Mia.
00:01:59Always the romantic.
00:02:00Aww.
00:02:02All right, bring it in.
00:02:06Good luck.
00:02:08And Godspeed.
00:02:10Four, two, six!
00:02:11Woo!
00:02:12All right.
00:02:14I've got the door.
00:02:15Okay.
00:02:15Okay.
00:02:15So, I found the perfect guy.
00:02:21You, Miss Independent.
00:02:22Whatever happened to business first, romance second?
00:02:24Hmm, he's not for me.
00:02:26Oh, Lily, stop.
00:02:27Hear me out.
00:02:28He's tall, he's successful, he's funny, well-dressed, very good-looking, like Paul Newman good-looking.
00:02:34Your favorite.
00:02:35Mm-mm, I don't buy it.
00:02:36Nobody is that handsome, except for maybe Paul Newman.
00:02:40What if he is?
00:02:42Well, then he needs to apply to be the next Bachelor.
00:02:44Tina, come on.
00:02:46It's time for you to put yourself back out there.
00:02:49It's been almost a year since you and Adam broke up.
00:02:52Broke up, Lily.
00:02:52We were engaged to be married.
00:02:54I had a wedding dress and a venue.
00:02:55It wasn't just some silly breakup.
00:02:58I know, and I hate that he was such a letdown, but-
00:03:00Lily, he wasn't a letdown.
00:03:01He was a liar.
00:03:03Our entire relationship was like one big con.
00:03:05But this guy could be different.
00:03:08He seems great.
00:03:10What is it that I always say?
00:03:11Not everything is as it seems.
00:03:14Fine.
00:03:15I'll drop it.
00:03:16But just so you know, I read your horoscope this morning, and it said to keep an open
00:03:20heart this holiday season.
00:03:23All right.
00:03:24I will open.
00:03:25Merry Christmas!
00:03:32Hello, welcome.
00:03:33Oh, it's so nice to see you again.
00:03:36Oh, we have your wrapping ready.
00:03:37Hi.
00:03:44Dad, are you home?
00:03:45I just stopped by for lunch.
00:03:49In here.
00:03:49My favorite record by the Christmas crooners.
00:03:54December 1956, live at the Lighthouse Cafe.
00:03:58Never gets old, does it?
00:04:00I found some more interesting stuff on the old Alfred house.
00:04:05Well, sounds like they hired the right caretaker.
00:04:08Mm-mm.
00:04:08More of a post-retirement hobby for now.
00:04:12You know how I love the history of these kinds of old houses.
00:04:15Once a history teacher, always a history teacher.
00:04:19Did you know it hosted the King and Queen of Denmark, 1904?
00:04:25And here I thought it was only used to host the St. Paul's Christmas Gala every year.
00:04:30I've been discovering a lot of great stuff from this old house.
00:04:33Not to mention we are hosting said gala.
00:04:37Sponsoring the Christmas Gala, that's a big responsibility.
00:04:40Couldn't have picked a better person.
00:04:42Oh, thanks, Dad.
00:04:44That means so much to me.
00:04:47Your mom would have been so proud that you're carrying on the tradition.
00:04:52The Christmas Gala was her favorite event of the year.
00:04:55And not just because that's where we met.
00:04:58I'm leaving now.
00:04:59I love you, Dad.
00:05:02Bye.
00:05:03Love you.
00:05:04Love you.
00:05:04Love you.
00:05:12Brown or red?
00:05:32Come on.
00:05:36Why does this always happen?
00:05:38Is your camera not working?
00:05:45Do you know anything about cameras?
00:05:46Let me take a look.
00:05:49Oh, it's an easy fix.
00:05:52All you have to do is just flip this, flip it over.
00:05:55There we are.
00:05:56Oh!
00:05:59Ah!
00:05:59It looks like I just took a photo.
00:06:03You're very photogenic.
00:06:04Oh, thank you.
00:06:06Oh, that is very good.
00:06:08Why don't we take my new profile picture?
00:06:09Yeah.
00:06:10Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
00:06:12That's cute.
00:06:13Oh!
00:06:14I love that you're using one of those old cameras.
00:06:17Smartphones are just not the same.
00:06:19Well, my dad gave it to me last year for Christmas.
00:06:22Apparently, I'm a visual learner, whatever that means.
00:06:24This year, I want to get up to something just as special.
00:06:26But I have to do it quick before he comes back.
00:06:30Oh, that's so sweet of you.
00:06:33Will you help me find something for him?
00:06:35Well, I don't work here.
00:06:36And I do have to get back to my shop.
00:06:38Um, where is your dad?
00:06:41He had to take a call.
00:06:43Happens a lot.
00:06:44Work, work, work.
00:06:48Well, what do you think he would like?
00:06:51Well, he needs someone to help dress him.
00:06:53That's for sure.
00:06:53Someone stylish.
00:06:56Like you.
00:06:57Really? You think I'm stylish?
00:06:59Definitely.
00:07:00Okay, you know, I do have five minutes.
00:07:03Why don't we start in the men's department?
00:07:05Follow me this way.
00:07:08What is your name, by the way?
00:07:10Haley, what's yours?
00:07:11It's Tina.
00:07:12Hi, Miss Tina.
00:07:14Hmm.
00:07:15So, tell me a little bit about your dad
00:07:17so it will help me pick something up for him.
00:07:20Hmm.
00:07:20Okay, well, he's super good at making things,
00:07:22like with tools and stuff.
00:07:23He owns a big company that's super successful.
00:07:27He's super nice.
00:07:28Only super busy, but that's okay
00:07:30because we have a super fun time doing stuff together.
00:07:33He sounds super.
00:07:34He is.
00:07:36Maybe we should get him a nice tie,
00:07:39and every time he puts it on,
00:07:40he's reminded of you.
00:07:41Good idea.
00:07:42Okay, let's find something that's really fun
00:07:44and that stands out.
00:07:46Okay.
00:07:47Hmm.
00:07:47What about this one?
00:07:50Oh, I really like that.
00:07:52That's very classy.
00:07:53I think he'd like that.
00:07:55Hmm?
00:07:55He that?
00:07:55Yeah?
00:07:56I'm gonna go on the other side
00:07:57to see if I can find anything crazier.
00:07:59Oh, perfect.
00:08:01Quite nice.
00:08:02Nice color.
00:08:03Nice tie.
00:08:11You think?
00:08:13Yeah.
00:08:14Colorful, bold.
00:08:16Says I'm in charge with a touch of congeniality.
00:08:21Well, what more could you want in a tie?
00:08:23Dad.
00:08:26Oh, hey, kiddo.
00:08:29Oh, Dad, this is Miss Tina.
00:08:31She was helping me pick out a gift for you.
00:08:33Oh.
00:08:35Hi, Miss Tina.
00:08:36I'm Michael Alonso.
00:08:39Oh, you're her dad.
00:08:42Hayley, I don't think you should do that.
00:08:43Why?
00:08:44I already took two pictures of her.
00:08:45Look.
00:08:47Oh, wow.
00:08:49Now that's a glamour shot if I've ever seen one.
00:08:51Well, you should be very proud.
00:08:53She's obviously very talented.
00:08:55Is that tie for me?
00:08:57Dad, you ruined the surprise.
00:08:59I'll pretend like I didn't see it.
00:09:01But if it was for you, do you like it?
00:09:05Honey, I love it.
00:09:06That is exactly what I've picked out for myself.
00:09:08Gotta get back to my shop.
00:09:10Shop?
00:09:11Uh, yeah, I'm the co-owner of All Wrapped Up
00:09:14over on Grand Avenue.
00:09:15We professionally wrap gifts all year round.
00:09:17That is so cool.
00:09:18Can I go?
00:09:20Of course.
00:09:20Stop by whenever you'd like.
00:09:22I'll even give you a discount.
00:09:23No, we might take you up on that.
00:09:25Great.
00:09:26Well, Merry Christmas.
00:09:28Merry Christmas.
00:09:33So, do you have cash for that?
00:09:34Or?
00:09:36I need an advance of my allowance.
00:09:38Okay, we can talk about it.
00:09:39Okay, thanks so much.
00:09:47Have a nice night.
00:09:48Bye.
00:09:48Bye.
00:09:48Oh, my God.
00:10:18Hi, Tina.
00:10:29Oh, Judge Reynolds.
00:10:31I know it's a lot to ask, but we have to get these overseas right away.
00:10:35Can I get them expedited?
00:10:36Of course. What is your definition of expedited?
00:10:39This afternoon.
00:10:41I'll pay whatever fee is necessary.
00:10:44You know what? I would hate to lose your business, Judge Reynolds, so consider it done.
00:10:47Ah, thank you. Thank you. Let me know when I can return the favor.
00:10:51Well, if I ever get a speeding ticket, I know who to come to.
00:10:54We both know you'd never get one.
00:10:56That's true.
00:10:57Merry Christmas.
00:10:58Merry Christmas.
00:11:00Oh.
00:11:03VIP treatment. Thank you.
00:11:07Oh, Olivia, I have a meeting with the city's event coordinator. Are you good here?
00:11:10Yeah, we've got the shop covered.
00:11:23Tina.
00:11:26You dropped this.
00:11:28Mr. Alonzo. Hi. Oh, thank you.
00:11:32It's quite the hefty to-do list.
00:11:33Oh, yeah, my business is heading up the St. Paul's Christmas Gala this year.
00:11:38I hear this is quite the party.
00:11:39Yeah, it really is, so all hands on deck.
00:11:43Hey, I, um, I don't normally do this, but would you like to get a coffee sometime in the near future or lunch maybe?
00:11:52Don't worry. I take rejection well most of the time.
00:11:59That is a very kind offer, Michael, but, um, I am very busy with the shop and the gala.
00:12:07It's totally fine. I understand.
00:12:09Am I still allowed to get that discount?
00:12:11Of course. I'll even throw in a free bow.
00:12:16Right.
00:12:17Thanks, Michael.
00:12:18No, no, of course. Have a good one.
00:12:20You too.
00:12:22Dad?
00:12:40Dad?
00:12:41In here.
00:12:46Hi.
00:12:47Hey, take a look at this that I just found.
00:12:50Mm.
00:12:52Almost looks like you and the girls over at the Walnut House.
00:12:58Oh, yeah, it kind of does, doesn't it?
00:13:00Maybe they opened up a business together, too.
00:13:04Maybe.
00:13:05Dad, I love how much joy all these photos bring you.
00:13:09Oh, it's not the photos.
00:13:10It's who's in them.
00:13:12Hey, look at this.
00:13:14See the moldings here?
00:13:15And if I'm right, one of these ladies could be her.
00:13:23The lady in blue.
00:13:24Dad, why are you so obsessed with this portrait?
00:13:28I don't know.
00:13:29It's just something about her.
00:13:31Your mom had a gut feeling.
00:13:32She'd say, that's not a portrait.
00:13:33It's a story.
00:13:35This entire house is.
00:13:37She's part of its history.
00:13:38You are adorable.
00:13:39This place, that portrait, these old photographs, there's a story in all of them.
00:13:46I mean, who were they?
00:13:49What were their hopes and dreams?
00:13:51Okay, Dad.
00:13:52I cannot speak for them, but my hopes and dreams is that we're ready in time for this gala.
00:13:57I know.
00:13:58I know.
00:13:58I just wish sometimes you would take a moment and observe.
00:14:02Slow down.
00:14:04We're all just passing through history.
00:14:06You don't want to miss it.
00:14:07Hello?
00:14:09Hey, Robin.
00:14:11Take a look at what I found here.
00:14:14I think I may have made a connection to the lady in blue.
00:14:18Fantastic.
00:14:19Oh, you really should be working for the Historical Society, Thomas.
00:14:23No, I don't know about that.
00:14:24I do.
00:14:25You know, I can put you in touch with-
00:14:27Hello, hi.
00:14:28The gala.
00:14:29Oh, right.
00:14:30Did no one tell you?
00:14:31We've been informed that the party can't take place here this year.
00:14:34That is not funny, Robin.
00:14:38It's no joke.
00:14:39I'm sorry to say that the company that owns the rights to the property sold it.
00:14:44What?
00:14:46No.
00:14:46No, no, no, no.
00:14:47No, no, no.
00:14:48This is where the gala takes place.
00:14:50It's taken place here for the last 80 years.
00:14:52This cannot happen the first year all wrapped up with sponsoring it.
00:14:54So, we cannot be the ones that break tradition.
00:14:57I'm so sorry.
00:14:57All right, so, um, when do the new owners take possession?
00:15:03There is a wedding booked on the 23rd, and then we have to hand over the keys.
00:15:08I only found out this morning.
00:15:09We were informed of a cease and desist for any other scheduled events.
00:15:13Well, did anyone talk to them?
00:15:14Maybe they'll reconsider and let us host a gala here.
00:15:18Tried.
00:15:18Left word.
00:15:19I even reached out to the buyer who referred me to their lawyer who went on and on about liability.
00:15:23It was a non-starter.
00:15:25We're working on another venue.
00:15:26This is close to Christmas, but we've already sold all our tickets.
00:15:30There has to be a way to convince them.
00:15:32You're certainly welcome to try, but from what I've been told, the guy who owns the company is not going to bend.
00:15:38I'm real sharp from what I've been told.
00:15:40Apparently, he buys companies, guts them, fires everyone.
00:15:43Fifty people were just laid off right before Christmas.
00:15:46Oh, that's horrible.
00:15:48I'm going to text you all the information.
00:15:50In the meantime, I'll keep looking for a new spot.
00:15:52Oh, and the closing date for the sale is Monday.
00:15:56So we only have a few days to figure this out.
00:15:59Oh, my goodness.
00:16:00We're going to need a Christmas miracle.
00:16:02He's the one that sold the property?
00:16:18You've got to be kidding me.
00:16:28Hi.
00:16:29Anything?
00:16:30No, nothing that will accommodate that many people.
00:16:32I did contact the Bedford estate, but 120 is their max.
00:16:35Sophia, there has to be a way for us to stay at the Alfred house.
00:16:39You are aware that everything that I ordered is specific to that house, right, Tina?
00:16:43Yes, I'm aware.
00:16:44And it may be impossible to change that order this close to Christmas.
00:16:48Yes, I'm aware of that, too.
00:16:49Look, I'm going to call you back once I have more of a plan, okay?
00:16:52Yeah, okay.
00:16:53Bye.
00:16:53And this isn't a big surprise, Michael.
00:17:02I think we both knew this is where we'd end up.
00:17:05Yeah, I know.
00:17:06Please understand that although we are categorized as specialized learning,
00:17:12it's really a matter of finding a focus for me to a program
00:17:16with a specialized approach to reading and writing.
00:17:19You know she can't get that here?
00:17:21Not as focused as we'd like, unfortunately.
00:17:23I can refer you to some schools that specialize in that learning,
00:17:27but options are limited.
00:17:29There are so many kids with needs here.
00:17:32Are there no other options in all of St. Paul?
00:17:34We just don't have the funding.
00:17:35It takes a lot of resources to meet everyone's needs,
00:17:38and we're just not there right now.
00:17:45What if I did it myself?
00:17:47Did what?
00:17:49Open up a school for kids with learning disabilities.
00:17:52That's very noble of you, Mr. Alonzo,
00:17:54but it's a lot of work,
00:17:56and frankly, it would take a miracle to make happen.
00:18:00Good thing we're in a season of making miracles then.
00:18:03Merry Christmas.
00:18:04Merry Christmas.
00:18:05Merry Christmas.
00:18:19Did you have a cadet school, Hales?
00:18:22It was okay.
00:18:23Just okay?
00:18:24I'm sorry, Dad.
00:18:27What are you sorry about?
00:18:28That something's wrong with me?
00:18:31Hey.
00:18:33Mirame.
00:18:34There is nothing wrong with you.
00:18:38You're smart, capable, beautiful, funny.
00:18:43You just learn differently than the other kids in your class.
00:18:45That's all.
00:18:46You're just saying that because you're my dad.
00:18:48I am not.
00:18:49Do you know who Albert Einstein is?
00:18:52Of course.
00:18:54He was a genius, right?
00:18:56Yes.
00:18:56Super genius.
00:18:57How about Woppy Goldberg?
00:18:58Very, very funny.
00:19:00Leonardo da Vinci.
00:19:02Greatest painter ever.
00:19:03Keira Knightley from that Christmas movie you watch every year.
00:19:05She's talented inside and out.
00:19:08And do you know what they all have in common?
00:19:11They all have dyslexia.
00:19:13Really?
00:19:14All of them?
00:19:15Some people say that's like having a superpower.
00:19:18Especially when it comes to creativity.
00:19:20A superpower.
00:19:22Tell you what.
00:19:23Let's go do something fun.
00:19:27Anything you want.
00:19:28You pick.
00:19:29Anything?
00:19:30Really?
00:19:31Yeah.
00:19:33Okay.
00:19:34Disneyland.
00:19:36Let me rephrase that.
00:19:38Anything within a 20-minute drive.
00:19:41I know.
00:19:43Miss Tina's wrapping shop.
00:19:47Um, okay.
00:19:49Can we?
00:19:50Yes.
00:19:51Yes, of course we can.
00:19:53Let's go.
00:20:00Here you are.
00:20:01Merry Christmas.
00:20:02Merry Christmas.
00:20:06Cheese.
00:20:07Oh!
00:20:09Hailey!
00:20:10Hi!
00:20:11What are you doing here?
00:20:13I want to come see your shop.
00:20:15Oh, that's very sweet.
00:20:16Um, well, what do you think?
00:20:18I love it.
00:20:19So many colors.
00:20:20This is a good one.
00:20:24Oh, is it?
00:20:27That is good.
00:20:28What's your trick?
00:20:30I don't know.
00:20:30I guess I'm a natural.
00:20:34Do you want to come get hot chocolate with me and my dad?
00:20:35Oh, uh, Hailey, right now is sort of a bad time.
00:20:39I'm very busy.
00:20:40Hailey, Bianca, Alonzo.
00:20:41I thought you were going to wait while I pay for parking.
00:20:45Sorry, Dad.
00:20:47Isn't this a pretty one?
00:20:50Yes.
00:20:51Yes, it's very pretty.
00:20:55Dad, I'm going to go get a candy cane.
00:20:56Okay.
00:20:57Um, sorry.
00:21:01She, um, she had a bad day at school and asked to come here.
00:21:05I didn't have that hard say no.
00:21:07It's nice to see her.
00:21:10Well, maybe it's serendipitous.
00:21:13I could use some help finding a gift for someone.
00:21:17Well, I am very busy.
00:21:18I have a bunch of orders to fill.
00:21:20But Lily over here, she's very good at picking out gifts.
00:21:22Right, Lily?
00:21:23Mr. Alonzo here, he could probably use some help.
00:21:25Oh, um, I'm on break.
00:21:27But, uh...
00:21:29Honestly, I kind of would like to have your help.
00:21:33You know what, Michael?
00:21:34There is something that I would like to talk to you about.
00:21:36Great.
00:21:37Well, let's talk about it tomorrow at Dayton's.
00:21:40We can wrap two gifts with one bow.
00:21:41Perfect.
00:21:42Uh, my lunch is at 12.30.
00:21:4412.30.
00:21:45Perfect.
00:21:46Hailey, let's go.
00:21:51Oh, hi.
00:21:52Bye.
00:21:55Are you kidding?
00:22:01What?
00:22:01What?
00:22:02What do you mean, what?
00:22:03That guy was a hunk, Tina.
00:22:05Maybe that's who your horoscope was talking about.
00:22:08Remember?
00:22:09Keep an open heart.
00:22:10No, I don't believe in that stuff.
00:22:12Besides, there's more to the story.
00:22:14That's the guy that owns the company that sold the Alfred house.
00:22:19Wow.
00:22:20What are the odds?
00:22:22Maybe it's a sign.
00:22:23Or one big annoying coincidence.
00:22:26You know I don't believe in coincidences.
00:22:28Hey, maybe he can help us find a way to still host the gala there.
00:22:32Yeah.
00:22:33Yeah, that's my plan.
00:22:35I'm going to meet him at Dayton's so I can convince him.
00:22:39Hmm.
00:22:39By the way he looks at you, I don't think it'll take much convincing.
00:22:43Don't let his good looks fool you.
00:22:45That guy is a total shark.
00:22:47Time for the shark to take the bait.
00:23:14Game on, Alonzo.
00:23:33Hey.
00:23:33There you are.
00:23:35Um, ladies department, huh?
00:23:37Yeah.
00:23:38Shopping for a very special lady.
00:23:39At least I think anyway.
00:23:41So, uh, tell me about your special lady.
00:23:44Honestly, I don't really know her that well yet.
00:23:47I'd like to get her something special.
00:23:49Just in case.
00:23:50Okay.
00:23:51Uh, well, cashmere is always very nice, but it is expensive.
00:23:56I'm okay with that.
00:23:58Okay.
00:23:59Uh, what color do you think she would like?
00:24:01See, that's the thing.
00:24:01I'm really horrible with this stuff.
00:24:04What color would you pick?
00:24:06I think I would pick this color.
00:24:07It's very nice.
00:24:08It's a neutral.
00:24:08Um, though, Olivia and Lily would say it's boring.
00:24:12They think my taste could be boring.
00:24:14I disagree.
00:24:15Neutral is nice.
00:24:16It's elegant.
00:24:18So, this one.
00:24:20Yeah, I do.
00:24:21I do like it.
00:24:22Um, if, uh...
00:24:23Oh, yikes.
00:24:25Oh.
00:24:26Ooh.
00:24:26Uh, you know, Michael, why don't we go look for something else?
00:24:32You don't want to scare someone off when you don't know them that well.
00:24:35See, I told you.
00:24:36You're already helping me.
00:24:38Um, hmm.
00:24:43Michael, do you mind me asking what you do for a living?
00:24:46I don't mind at all.
00:24:48It's, uh, a little complicated.
00:24:50What, are you a secret agent or something?
00:24:52Nope, uh, nothing like that.
00:24:55I run a family business.
00:24:58We invest in companies and other small businesses.
00:25:01By companies, you mean properties.
00:25:03And by buy and invest, you mean sell and dismantle?
00:25:05Not if we can help it.
00:25:06Right before Christmas time.
00:25:08Not if we can help it.
00:25:09Oh, Michael, that sounds so cutthroat.
00:25:11You have to make hard choices sometimes for the future of the company.
00:25:15Hopefully not at the expense of people you have history with.
00:25:17Try not to.
00:25:19Why?
00:25:19Uh, hmm, I, I just, curious.
00:25:25Oh, I like this.
00:25:26This is actually quite beautiful, right?
00:25:28You don't think it would scare someone off?
00:25:31Not unless you give her a personalized mixtape with it.
00:25:34I'll save that for Valentine's Day.
00:25:39Oh, shoot, sorry, I gotta take this.
00:25:40No.
00:25:40Please, just be a second.
00:25:41Yeah, it's fine.
00:25:44Dennis, hi.
00:25:46No, no.
00:25:47I'm thinking of starting on myself.
00:25:48No, I'll, I'll deal with the financial stuff later.
00:25:53Let's just get this done before anyone else tries to talk me out of it.
00:25:56No, no, I'm not interested in a second opinion.
00:26:00I need to be ruthless.
00:26:04Hey, sorry about that.
00:26:05Can we just keep...
00:26:06Oh, Michael, you know, I, I do have to go.
00:26:08Wait, I thought you wanted to talk to me about something.
00:26:10Mm-mm.
00:26:11Is everything okay?
00:26:12Merry Christmas.
00:26:13Merry Christmas.
00:26:13I mean, I overheard him on the phone telling whoever it was that he needed to be ruthless
00:26:27and he didn't want a second opinion.
00:26:29He sounded like a total tyrant, yet at the same time, he is so sweet and he is so charming.
00:26:33He's a single dad who clearly loves his daughter, yet so easily will kick somebody to the curb
00:26:40without a second thought.
00:26:41Sounds like he's a bit of a sweet talker.
00:26:44Most businessmen are.
00:26:45Well, two can play that game.
00:26:47I just need to sweet talk him into pushing the closing date of the Alfred House.
00:26:51You're going to go see him again?
00:26:53Yeah, Dad, he owns the Alfred House.
00:26:56It's just very hard to focus when he flashes that perfect smile on his hair.
00:27:00It's so nice.
00:27:03Well, speaking of the Alfred House, I have an idea.
00:27:09Okay, yeah, I'm all yours.
00:27:12Well, you know how I've been digging into its history?
00:27:15Yeah.
00:27:16What if there is something there?
00:27:18What if there is something that will qualify it under historical preservation?
00:27:24Do you think that's actually possible?
00:27:26No, the point is, there's always something.
00:27:29Perhaps we'll get lucky.
00:27:32At the very least, it could temporarily halt the sale long enough for the gala.
00:27:38Damn.
00:27:40That's a brilliant idea.
00:27:42Well, that place meant a lot to your mother and me.
00:27:44We can't give it up.
00:27:46You did say you needed a miracle.
00:27:48We need to work on your skills a little bit.
00:27:57Oh.
00:28:04Okay, this is all we have logged for the Alfred House.
00:28:07Doesn't mean there isn't more, but I'm not finding anything else for this plat in our files.
00:28:11Don't lose hope.
00:28:12The search has only just begun.
00:28:14Oh, thank you, D-Tree.
00:28:15I feel like Erin Brockovich on a quest for justice.
00:28:19Isn't this fun?
00:28:20Oh, yes.
00:28:20It's a riot.
00:28:22Oh, I wanted to ask you.
00:28:25Do you know who that woman is?
00:28:28Hmm.
00:28:28I don't.
00:28:31But isn't she gorge?
00:28:33Don't you sometimes wish you were alive in that era?
00:28:36I like to look towards the future and not the past.
00:28:40Well, if that's the case, you've come to the wrong place, darling.
00:28:43These files are older than my great-grandfather's leather boots.
00:28:46Right.
00:28:47That's a good point.
00:28:48You're really going through all this trouble just to host a Christmas party.
00:28:52Well, the party, it means a lot to many people.
00:28:55And this year, it means a lot to my business.
00:28:58I see.
00:29:00Why do I get the feeling there's more to it than that?
00:29:15Why don't you check this out?
00:29:17Maybe you'll find the answer you're looking for.
00:29:21Thank you, D-Tree.
00:29:22I mean, I've looked up and down, left and right,
00:29:33and there's nothing available within 50 miles.
00:29:35Any progress with Michael Alonso?
00:29:38I'm working on it.
00:29:40Hey, I'll be right back, okay?
00:29:42It's Olivia.
00:29:44Hi.
00:29:45We just got a rush order.
00:29:47All hands on deck.
00:29:49I'm on my way.
00:29:49Sorry, Robin, I gotta go.
00:29:53Toodaloo.
00:29:53Keep me posted on what Ebeneezer Scrooge says.
00:29:56Okay.
00:29:57Bye.
00:30:07Hey, Olivia.
00:30:08Are you all good here?
00:30:09I have a meeting with Michael.
00:30:11It's probably our last shot.
00:30:13So you're wrong about him?
00:30:14No, he's a greedy business tycoon.
00:30:17Just as I suspected.
00:30:20But he was so sweet at the shop.
00:30:24What is it that I always say?
00:30:27Not everything is as it seems.
00:30:30Oh, come on.
00:30:33You have to be even a little intrigued.
00:30:37Okay, I mean, I guess I'm a bit intrigued.
00:30:44The media is very charming.
00:30:47But people like him, they always are.
00:30:50This is what you do.
00:30:52You jump to conclusions about people.
00:30:55You meet someone who's clearly interested and your walls go up.
00:30:59No, this is about me not wanting to be with someone that buys companies, sells them, and then fires hardworking people right before Christmas time.
00:31:07I'm just saying.
00:31:09Be open to the fact that he might not be the evil supervillain you might think he is.
00:31:16Well, time will tell.
00:31:24I love you.
00:31:25Love you.
00:31:26Well, thank you for your support.
00:31:35Oh, Tina Mitchell.
00:31:36Oh, Mayor Betts.
00:31:37Hello.
00:31:37We are all very excited for the gala this year.
00:31:40Oh.
00:31:41So, how are preparations coming along?
00:31:43They're coming along all right.
00:31:45Excellent.
00:31:46You know, my wife is determined to win the best rap contest.
00:31:49Oh, well, she's going to have to get through me first.
00:31:52Not only am I the emcee this year, I'm also the judge.
00:31:56Isn't that a conflict of interest?
00:31:59I will be as impartial as any sitting politician can be.
00:32:03All right.
00:32:04Good luck.
00:32:07Still the caretaker, at least until the sale is final.
00:32:28According to my supervisor, the company that bought the property is intending on tearing it down.
00:32:34Built some fancy schmancy hotel.
00:32:37Tear it down.
00:32:38Dad, are you being serious?
00:32:40All the more reason to find a reason why they can't.
00:32:45Wow.
00:32:46This is incredible.
00:32:50You really don't make him like this anymore, huh?
00:32:53Michael, hi.
00:32:54Thanks for coming all this way.
00:32:56This is my dad, Thomas.
00:32:58He's the caretaker here.
00:32:59Nice to meet you.
00:33:03Why do I have a feeling I'm in trouble?
00:33:06No, um, I wanted you to see it.
00:33:11I see it.
00:33:13Beautiful mahogany crown molding.
00:33:16Good eye?
00:33:17I dabbled in woodworking.
00:33:19Of course you did.
00:33:20Well, look at the, uh, carbons here.
00:33:23All geometrically aligned.
00:33:25I did notice that.
00:33:27Same with the wainscoting.
00:33:28Incredible detail.
00:33:29Nineteenth century, right?
00:33:31Sure is.
00:33:33Hey.
00:33:33Follow me.
00:33:34Yeah.
00:33:35Dad, I...
00:33:35This was my wife's favorite piece in this whole house.
00:33:42Wow.
00:33:43She's stunning.
00:33:44Oh, we call her the lady in blue.
00:33:48I bet you there's a story in there.
00:33:51In fact, she's part of our story.
00:33:53Tina's mom and I met right here 40 years ago
00:33:56at the St. Paul Christmas Gala.
00:33:58It was love at first sight.
00:34:01Michael,
00:34:02you're here because this is a venue
00:34:04where St. Paul holds the Christmas Gala.
00:34:07It's the largest charity event in the state.
00:34:09And it's important to a lot of people.
00:34:13But without your help,
00:34:14for the first time in 80 years,
00:34:16it's not going to be happening here.
00:34:19I'm confused.
00:34:21The party this year isn't going to happen
00:34:23because Alonzo Industries owns the property
00:34:27and you sold it.
00:34:29We're told we have to find a new venue.
00:34:32Well, I'm sure I can clear that up
00:34:34with the new owner.
00:34:34It's Rick Campion.
00:34:35He's a real nice guy.
00:34:37Are you sure about that?
00:34:38What does that mean?
00:34:40He's planning on tearing it down.
00:34:42What?
00:34:43Oh, come on, Michael.
00:34:44Don't act like you don't know.
00:34:45You're probably getting a cut of the hotel profits
00:34:47he's going to make off of this.
00:34:48Look, my company buys and sells
00:34:52and merges and trades on many levels.
00:34:53It's hard to keep it all straight sometimes,
00:34:55but Rick told me he was going to turn this place
00:34:57into a historical boutique hotel.
00:34:59There was no talk of tearing it down.
00:35:01Well, looks like Rick, he lied.
00:35:06Michael, the closing is in three days.
00:35:08Is there anything that you can do?
00:35:12I can try.
00:35:14But the paperwork is complex.
00:35:16I can have my lawyers take a look at it.
00:35:19The gala at the gala's Christmas Day, right?
00:35:22Yes.
00:35:24Look, Michael, I know that this is a big ask.
00:35:27This gala, it means so much to so many people.
00:35:29And it means a lot to me.
00:35:34I'm not going down without a fight.
00:35:37Well, then let's get in the ring and win that fight.
00:35:44Michael, I really appreciate you being willing to help.
00:35:47That means so much to me.
00:35:49Of course.
00:35:50No, I'd hate to see such a beloved tradition get ruined.
00:35:53Not to mention be part of the reason this place turns to dust.
00:35:56I'm really sorry that I accused you of being in on it.
00:36:00It's just really hard for me to trust people lately.
00:36:03But is there anything I can do to make it up to you?
00:36:08Actually, there is.
00:36:10Okay, you name it.
00:36:11Come to dinner with me and Hayley.
00:36:15Nice to meet you, Michael.
00:36:17Nice to meet you, Mr. Mitchell.
00:36:25Michael.
00:36:26I thought I made it very clear, too.
00:36:28I'm not looking to date right now.
00:36:30Oh, it's not a date, okay.
00:36:31It's just a dinner, right, between business associates
00:36:34who are working together from keeping an iconic Christmas party
00:36:38from being called off.
00:36:38I'm not really sure Hayley's going to see it that way.
00:36:40She's very young.
00:36:41I don't want to give her the wrong idea.
00:36:42I'll make sure she knows it's just platonic.
00:36:46What about that woman that I helped you shop for?
00:36:49What about her?
00:36:50Well, would she like it if I had dinner with you and Hayley?
00:36:54She's not my girlfriend.
00:36:56That's what you're asking.
00:36:59I make a mean roast.
00:37:00Miss Tina!
00:37:05Hayley, hi!
00:37:06So happy to see you.
00:37:09Come in.
00:37:11Hi, Michael.
00:37:12I'm glad you're good to join us.
00:37:14Oh, no, no, no, no, no.
00:37:15Why is it such a broil?
00:37:15I'm glad you're good to join us.
00:37:16Oh, no, no, no, no.
00:37:19I'm glad you're good to join us.
00:37:35I'm glad you're good to join us.
00:37:40Oh, no, no, no, no, no.
00:37:42Why does it suck to broil?
00:37:44I don't know.
00:37:45OK.
00:37:45Oh, dear.
00:37:48Oh, no.
00:37:49Uh-oh.
00:37:50Is that what you call me, Rose Michael?
00:37:52I swear I am not a bad cook.
00:37:54It's OK.
00:37:55What else do you have?
00:37:57Let me check the pantry and see.
00:38:02I have some pasta.
00:38:04OK, that's perfect.
00:38:06And we got some tomatoes, which is good.
00:38:08Nice, nice, yeah, right here.
00:38:10Good luck with dinner, you two.
00:38:11Thanks, Hailey.
00:38:12OK, garlic, garlic.
00:38:14Got some garlic.
00:38:16Do you have any olive oil?
00:38:18Right here.
00:38:20Spices.
00:38:21Nice.
00:38:23Whoops, spices.
00:38:25And I'm going to boil some water.
00:38:27Great, I'll chop up the garlic.
00:38:29Because at Christmastime, I only want you.
00:38:45I wish there was more I could do to save this place.
00:38:48I mean, look around, all original, turn of the century.
00:38:51It's a work of art.
00:38:53Well, I found out that to start a National Register nomination, we'd need to find something
00:38:57unique with statewide significance, cultural, military, architectural, something of value
00:39:03that sets it apart.
00:39:04Then we'd need to submit a nomination for the property, including deeds, maps, and photographs.
00:39:11It feels impossible.
00:39:12And we can't give up.
00:39:14I don't know about you, but I was really looking forward to the gala this year.
00:39:18Me too.
00:39:19In fact, I was, well, I was actually going to see if you wanted to go together.
00:39:23That was until, you know, all this happened.
00:39:27Well, all the more reason to keep searching then, right?
00:39:36Here we go.
00:39:37Oh, thank you so much.
00:39:38There you are.
00:39:39And then, voila.
00:39:45This is the best pasta I've ever had.
00:39:47Miss Tina's a really good cook, isn't she, Dad?
00:39:49Well, your dad did most of the work.
00:39:51Well, he's a good cook, too.
00:39:53Too bad I've got the roast.
00:39:55You guys make a good team.
00:39:57Um, so, what are your plans for Christmas?
00:40:02Oh, we usually go to New York every Christmas, but this year we're staying in.
00:40:06Just the two of us.
00:40:08Well, unless you don't have any plans.
00:40:10You get right to the point, don't you?
00:40:12I think that it's important that you know, um, that your dad and myself, we are working
00:40:18on something together, business-related, just as, as friends.
00:40:25Friends.
00:40:26Right.
00:40:27What she's trying to say, Hales, is that we both know what you're trying to do, and things
00:40:32don't just work that way.
00:40:34Oh.
00:40:35But you said you think she's really pretty.
00:40:37Oh.
00:40:38You did?
00:40:39Oh.
00:40:40And that she has a really nice sense of humor once you get past layers.
00:40:43Mm-hmm.
00:40:44Whatever that means.
00:40:45Mm-hmm.
00:40:46You actually think so?
00:40:47Yeah, I do.
00:40:48See?
00:40:51Hailey, it's just not that simple.
00:40:53And you, you said you think he's really nice and really, really handsome.
00:40:56Oh, well, I don't know if I really said that.
00:40:59So you don't think he's handsome?
00:41:00No, I mean, I do.
00:41:01He's very handsome.
00:41:02Well, you know.
00:41:03You know what I mean.
00:41:04Um, look, like your dad said, it's not that simple.
00:41:07Why not?
00:41:08Are you married?
00:41:09Oh, no.
00:41:10Hailey, it's complicated.
00:41:12Why is everything always so complicated with grown-ups?
00:41:15You know, that's a really good question.
00:41:19I just thought...
00:41:20It's a very sweet thought, okay?
00:41:23I know you're just looking out for me.
00:41:25But for two grown-ups to like each other, it can't be forced.
00:41:30There has to be some kind of chemistry.
00:41:33What's that?
00:41:34Oh, well, it's, um, when you're drawn to someone or something
00:41:39for reasons you can't see or can't describe,
00:41:42and, uh, you don't really know why.
00:41:47And you're not?
00:41:53You know what?
00:41:54I'm gonna get some more pasta.
00:42:01I think...
00:42:02I think there's still pasta on her plate.
00:42:14Is that your mom?
00:42:16Yeah.
00:42:18She's really beautiful.
00:42:21Yeah.
00:42:23She's an angel now.
00:42:26You wanna know something?
00:42:29My mom...
00:42:30She became an angel when I was really little, too.
00:42:34So I know how it feels.
00:42:38It's really hard during Christmas time.
00:42:42My dad always smiled when she was around.
00:42:45I bet.
00:42:47It's not fair that she's gone.
00:42:50I know.
00:42:53I guess I had to get my dad someone special with you, but...
00:42:57Santa said he couldn't make any promises, so...
00:43:00I tried to do it myself.
00:43:03You wanna know something?
00:43:05You remind me so much of myself.
00:43:08When I feel like I can't control something, I look for ways to control it.
00:43:18It's our coping mechanism, but it also makes us fiercely strong.
00:43:25I just don't want my dad to be lonely.
00:43:26All he ever does is work.
00:43:29Haley, your dad is a really wonderful man.
00:43:33He's going to find the right person...
00:43:37...at the right time.
00:43:40I promise you.
00:43:42Hey, kiddo.
00:43:44It's getting late.
00:43:46Time to brush your teeth.
00:43:48Bye, Miss Tina.
00:43:49Good night, Haley.
00:43:52I'll be right there with you.
00:43:57I'm sorry she made things a little awkward.
00:43:59She misses her mom and just wants me to be happy.
00:44:03I get that.
00:44:05I want my dad to find someone, too.
00:44:10It's hard when you can't control your own fate.
00:44:16I'll look at my jacket.
00:44:27Tina.
00:44:29Yeah?
00:44:31May I ask you a question?
00:44:33Of course.
00:44:35Why aren't you interested in seeing anyone right now?
00:44:39Oh.
00:44:42I met someone who I thought was perfect.
00:44:45And we were really happy.
00:44:48Like, so happy.
00:44:50And we got engaged after a few months.
00:44:53And we were supposed to have our Christmas wedding last year.
00:44:58Last year.
00:45:00I found out he had a whole other life.
00:45:05He lied about a lot of things.
00:45:08And everything I thought I knew about him turned out to be untrue.
00:45:12It was like I...
00:45:13I never really knew him.
00:45:22I'm sorry.
00:45:26That's really awful, huh?
00:45:27Yeah.
00:45:29It's just easier being alone.
00:45:33Hmm?
00:45:35You know, you don't deserve what happened to you.
00:45:40But to cut yourself off from something good happening...
00:45:46Life can be short.
00:45:48Really short.
00:45:50Don't let your past dictate your future.
00:45:55Your wife would be...
00:45:58so proud...
00:46:00of the way you're raising Hailey.
00:46:03You think so?
00:46:05Oh my gosh, yes. Yes.
00:46:07I can tell by the way she looks at you.
00:46:09She really adores you. She really does.
00:46:11Yeah.
00:46:13You know that just by the way she looks at me.
00:46:15You can tell a lot...
00:46:18by the way that...
00:46:21two people look at each other.
00:46:32Dad, there's no more toothpaste.
00:46:36Dad duty calls.
00:46:38Right, yeah.
00:46:40You know, I want to thank you so much for tonight, really.
00:46:43Yeah.
00:46:45Hey, Hailey and I are going to go to St. Masters tomorrow.
00:46:4911am, there's a gift drive for underprivileged families.
00:46:53We need some help wrapping gifts.
00:46:56And we've heard you're really good at it.
00:46:59So...
00:47:01Wrapping gifts for underprivileged children?
00:47:03Are you being serious?
00:47:05Yeah. Yeah, it's part of a foundation for the company.
00:47:07Is that a problem?
00:47:09No, um...
00:47:11I just can't believe how wrong I was about you.
00:47:15I'll be there.
00:47:17All right.
00:47:19Good night, Michael.
00:47:20Good night.
00:47:29Do you have any questions?
00:47:32Do you have any questions here?
00:47:33What would you have to ask?
00:47:34Do you think it's not my day?
00:47:36Is that your day?
00:47:38Is that your day and the day?
00:47:40Cheese!
00:47:41Hailey!
00:47:42Hi!
00:47:43I have a theory about chemistry.
00:47:44Okay.
00:47:45Take this photo, for example.
00:47:46At first, the elements don't mix at all.
00:47:47But, after they spend enough time together, the photo comes to focus, and all the elements
00:47:51are a perfect match.
00:47:52Huh.
00:47:53So, I was thinking it's the same thing with people, right?
00:47:56Yeah, talk to me.
00:47:57Really.
00:47:58You can't push it back a few days.
00:47:59So, if they spend enough time together, the photo comes to focus, and all the elements
00:48:03are a perfect match.
00:48:04Huh.
00:48:05So, I was thinking it's the same thing with people, right?
00:48:07Yeah, talk to me.
00:48:08Really.
00:48:09You can't push it back a few days.
00:48:11So, if they spend enough time together, chemistry.
00:48:14Ooh, I like that.
00:48:15That's really good.
00:48:16If that's the way he wants to play it.
00:48:18Okay, keep me updated.
00:48:21Oh, okay.
00:48:22Oh, okay.
00:48:23Okay.
00:48:24Hey, Dad.
00:48:25Let me, uh, help you with that.
00:48:26Thanks, Michael.
00:48:27Here.
00:48:28I'll take one.
00:48:29So, uh, was that Rick?
00:48:30Yeah.
00:48:31He said it's not his problem, and that we should find another place.
00:48:32Hey, uh, I'll help you find another venue.
00:48:33We'll figure this out.
00:48:34I promise.
00:48:35Thanks.
00:48:36I appreciate that.
00:48:37I'm glad you're here.
00:48:38I'm glad you're here.
00:48:53I'm glad you came.
00:48:54Thanks.
00:48:55Me too.
00:48:56Are you sure?
00:48:58It's a lot of gifts.
00:49:01You hired a professional, Michael.
00:49:03I got you.
00:49:04Come on.
00:49:05Got some wrapping to do.
00:49:06I still remember like it was yesterday.
00:49:07The smell of Mama's Christmas cookies and the bells on an open slate.
00:49:16All I gotta do is shut my eyes.
00:49:17And I could see those twinkling lights.
00:49:18And every street line with decorations in my hometown tonight.
00:49:23Passing strangers up to share a smile.
00:49:24Bright houses filled with joy and laughter.
00:49:25As they bless the child.
00:49:26It's my favorite times.
00:49:27It hurts my favorite time.
00:49:28Stingks and the bells on an open slate.
00:49:29And the bells on an open slate.
00:49:30All I gotta do is shut my eyes.
00:49:31And I could see those twinkling lights.
00:49:33And every street line with decorations in my hometown tonight.
00:49:38In my hometown tonight
00:49:40Messing strangers up to share a smile
00:49:45Lighthouses filled with joy and laughter
00:49:50As they bless the child
00:49:52It's my favorite time
00:49:56It makes my heart shine
00:49:59And I can't deny that
00:50:02Christmas is my favorite time of year
00:50:05It's my favorite time
00:50:08It makes my heart shine
00:50:11And I can't deny that
00:50:14Christmas is my favorite time of year
00:50:18My favorite time of year
00:50:24Merry Christmas
00:50:27Wait, Michael, I cannot believe
00:50:31that Love Actually is one of your favorite Christmas movies
00:50:35Why not?
00:50:37I don't know
00:50:37I just thought you were more of a
00:50:39Die Hard is a real Christmas movie kind of guy
00:50:42Die Hard is a real Christmas movie
00:50:43It's just not as sweet
00:50:44I mean, you've got your flannel shirt
00:50:47You're a woodcarver
00:50:48If I didn't know any better
00:50:50I'd think you'd own an axe
00:50:51Where do you think I'd get my Christmas tree?
00:50:54Okay, stop
00:50:55I own five acres of land
00:50:57I chop my own firewood too
00:50:59And you love sappy Christmas movies
00:51:03I mean, how can you not?
00:51:05You know, the scene when he's escorted by her dad and her sister
00:51:08To the restaurant where she's working
00:51:09And he speaks to her
00:51:11No, no, no
00:51:11Proposes to her in Portuguese
00:51:14Having learned it just for her
00:51:16And she responds to him in broken English
00:51:28Having learned it just for him
00:51:30Just in case
00:51:32It's adorable
00:51:38It's unexpected
00:51:46Say cheese
00:52:01Cheese
00:52:02They're so good with kids
00:52:06Yeah, I really do love them
00:52:07Found you
00:52:09I was across the street
00:52:11A cabin crew and saw your car
00:52:12So listen
00:52:13I spoke to your dad
00:52:14About how the whole
00:52:15Historical preservation thing
00:52:16Is a long shot
00:52:17But I dug up dirt on that guy
00:52:19Okay
00:52:19So the 50 employees fired last week
00:52:22That's just the tip of the iceberg
00:52:23For this guy
00:52:24The way I see it
00:52:25Nobody likes bad PR
00:52:26Especially on social media
00:52:27So I think
00:52:28You do whatever you have to
00:52:30Dig up as much dirt as you can
00:52:31And boom
00:52:32Pressure him into not selling
00:52:34And nail that
00:52:35Michael Alonso like you ass
00:52:36Robin, uh
00:52:37Hi
00:52:38Sorry
00:52:38Robin
00:52:39This is Mr. Alonso
00:52:42That guy
00:52:44Tina, I'm so sorry
00:52:48I had no idea
00:52:49Michael, Michael
00:52:50Michael
00:52:51Michael, please just
00:52:56Wait, please
00:52:57Haley, thank Miss Tina for today
00:52:59It was very kind of her
00:53:00Thank you, Miss Tina
00:53:01Of course
00:53:02There's something going on
00:53:03Subete, cariño
00:53:05Michael, I
00:53:09You really have been playing both of us, haven't you?
00:53:12No, no
00:53:13I told you
00:53:14I know what you told me
00:53:15But getting someone to dig up dirt on me
00:53:18That's low
00:53:19For the record
00:53:21We did lay off some employees
00:53:24Because the man who ran the company before was dishonest
00:53:27And we didn't find out how dire the situation was
00:53:29Till after the purchase
00:53:30But what doesn't get written up
00:53:32By a press so eager to vilify me
00:53:34Is that my company took a financial hit
00:53:36When we gave every single employee a six month severance package
00:53:40That's my understanding
00:53:42That's part of the reason why we had to sell the Alfred house
00:53:44Look, I'm so sorry
00:53:46I had no idea
00:53:47I just
00:53:47You know
00:53:48Finally starting to understand what you meant
00:53:50The other day
00:53:51When you said that every time
00:53:53You start to trust someone
00:53:55You end up feeling like a fool
00:53:57Thanks for the lesson
00:53:59I just can't approve that amount for bonuses, Michael
00:54:14It's my decision
00:54:16But I have a responsibility
00:54:18When was the last time you bought groceries?
00:54:20Just yesterday
00:54:21And filled up your car with gas
00:54:22I know
00:54:23People are feeling it
00:54:25They're hurting
00:54:26Take it out of my salary
00:54:30Your salary?
00:54:33Yes, do it
00:54:33Please
00:54:34That's very generous
00:54:37Dennis, what do you have?
00:54:42I just got off the phone with Rick Campion
00:54:44About buying back the Alfred house
00:54:46Okay
00:54:46He's willing to talk
00:54:48But it sounds like it's going to cost you a small fortune
00:54:50Let's run the numbers
00:54:51Will do
00:54:52You're buying it back
00:54:54I need a school for Hayley
00:54:56Plus, it's the only way to save that building
00:54:57Alright
00:54:58What's next on the agenda?
00:55:06Dad, you should have seen the look on his face
00:55:08Like I hurt him
00:55:10I mean, I don't even know him that well
00:55:12And I already disappointed him
00:55:15He likes you, kiddo
00:55:18Of course he was disappointed
00:55:20I didn't mean to hurt him
00:55:23He just always sounded so ruthless on the phone
00:55:27What is it that you've always said?
00:55:31Not everything is as it seems
00:55:33I feel terrible
00:55:36It's just
00:55:39It's been so hard for me to trust people lately
00:55:42What happened to you was appalling
00:55:45It broke my heart
00:55:47That somebody could be so cruel and manipulative
00:55:51But, you know, it happened
00:55:53Now it's time to learn from it and move forward
00:55:56Yeah
00:55:57You're right
00:55:59I spent the last year just working and
00:56:03Pretending like everything is perfect
00:56:07That I actually just
00:56:10Never allowed myself to heal
00:56:14You know what I used to tell my history students?
00:56:17What?
00:56:19You have to understand where you've been
00:56:21To know where you're going
00:56:23Dad, this is actually, um
00:56:31This is really good
00:56:32Of course they are
00:56:36Have I ever disappointed you?
00:56:38You never have
00:56:39You know, I think
00:56:43You know what you have to do
00:56:46Come on, Dad
00:56:47He does not want to hear from me
00:56:53Let him see it
00:56:54In your eyes
00:56:55Okay
00:56:57Okay
00:56:57First I'm going to finish this cookie
00:56:59Love you
00:57:01Just the one
00:57:01Confession
00:57:24I had a preconceived notion of who I thought you were
00:57:28Which was unfair
00:57:30As it turns out
00:57:32That is not who you are at all
00:57:34Then I'm very sorry
00:57:36And
00:57:38I also bring you
00:57:41A peace offering
00:57:42Cookies
00:57:48Wait
00:57:49Do I smell?
00:57:52Come in
00:57:53Right this way
00:58:00Michael, did you make cookies too?
00:58:06Where's Haley?
00:58:07She's at her friends
00:58:08I really hope that she's not mad at me
00:58:12Don't worry
00:58:13I didn't tell her anything about what happened
00:58:14I'm sorry
00:58:19I felt a little ambushed
00:58:21Michael, I was just really nervous
00:58:23To let someone in again
00:58:25So it was easier just to push you away and
00:58:29Make you the villain
00:58:31I have to show you something
00:58:38Okay
00:58:39May I take your cup?
00:58:43Sure
00:58:44I don't know if Haley meant for me to find this but
00:58:54What is that?
00:58:59It's not very complicated for her, is it?
00:59:16And it always is for us
00:59:18She's dyslexic
00:59:23Haley
00:59:24Really?
00:59:27I
00:59:27I had no idea
00:59:29We've had a pretty good idea what it was for a while
00:59:32But it was just confirmed
00:59:33Which is why she likes taking pictures
00:59:37Visuals are easier for her
00:59:39It's how she likes to communicate
00:59:41I get that
00:59:43A lot of my time has been spent trying to find a good school for her
00:59:47I've decided to
00:59:50Start all myself
00:59:51Fund it
00:59:51One that makes a real difference for Haley and other kids like her
00:59:55One that isn't run by uninterested bureaucrats
00:59:58What a plot twist
01:00:04Well now that we're here telling secrets I have a confession to make myself
01:00:12Okay
01:00:12The other day when Haley approached you at the store
01:00:17I could have stopped her but I didn't
01:00:19Because there's something about you
01:00:23Something beautiful
01:00:27Kind
01:00:28So you did use Haley to get to me
01:00:33I knew it
01:00:34Why do you say we go to dinner?
01:00:36You know, let's figure this out
01:00:37Just the two of us
01:00:37Yes
01:00:40I would like that
01:00:42My dad always says
01:00:43There's no time like the present
01:00:45Tonight works
01:00:46I've got just the place
01:00:48Then let's not waste any more time
01:00:53I haven't been here in a while
01:01:07I hope the food's still good
01:01:08No, it looks amazing
01:01:11Though, Michael, I'm going to be honest with you
01:01:14I cannot pronounce any of it
01:01:17Don't worry
01:01:18I got you
01:01:20What is it?
01:01:23What is that?
01:01:24What?
01:01:24What?
01:01:25What?
01:01:26That
01:01:27Oh
01:01:28Oh
01:01:29My girls
01:01:30426
01:01:32That's a thing we do
01:01:33Um
01:01:34426 Walnut Street was our house at the University of Minnesota
01:01:38We were roommates for four years
01:01:40And we are still the best of friends
01:01:43And business partners
01:01:44Of course, yeah
01:01:45Our senior year thesis all wrapped up
01:01:48It snowballed into an actual real business
01:01:50Thanks to the help of some teachers
01:01:52But I bet
01:01:53You're the one who keeps it all together
01:01:56You're like the leader
01:01:57I try
01:01:58I really do
01:02:00But it's like you and your family, right?
01:02:04Family business
01:02:05Yeah, I guess so
01:02:07It's hard to keep it all together sometimes, you know?
01:02:11You know what my dad always says?
01:02:16He says you need to stay in the moment
01:02:20Remember the past
01:02:22Look to the future
01:02:24But always stay present
01:02:28And I don't know how anyone does that in the world we live in
01:02:33No, I know
01:02:34I know
01:02:35I really don't
01:02:39Yeah, we should ask them
01:02:42This is definitely a first date
01:02:44Oh yeah, definitely
01:02:45Definitely
01:02:46And they finally found each other
01:02:49But it's a little too late
01:02:51Is it ever too late?
01:02:56No, I suppose not
01:03:00Maybe
01:03:03They met each other
01:03:05A long time ago
01:03:07When they were young
01:03:09But they were so present
01:03:11They knew
01:03:12And after all these years
01:03:16They're still happy
01:03:18And in love
01:03:22I like that version better
01:03:25Me too
01:03:28Actually, maybe
01:03:29They met at a Christmas gala
01:03:31Back in the 70s
01:03:32Like my parents did
01:03:33And had their first kiss
01:03:35In front of the lady in blue
01:03:37You know, I really wish
01:03:39They weren't tearing that place down
01:03:43In fact
01:03:44What?
01:03:45What?
01:03:46No, nothing
01:03:47It's
01:03:48Another idea
01:03:49I
01:03:50What do you think we can do?
01:03:51For the moment?
01:03:53Not give up hope
01:03:55I like that
01:04:12Sorry, I love this song
01:04:15My mom
01:04:17My mom
01:04:18And my dad
01:04:19Used to dance to this song
01:04:22Every Christmas Eve
01:04:24They were so in love
01:04:29Why don't we keep that tradition alive then?
01:04:35Will you dance with me?
01:04:39Michael
01:04:41There's no dance floor?
01:04:42We don't need a dance floor
01:04:43We don't need a dance floor
01:04:45Ma'am
01:04:46Ma'am
01:04:47Ma'am
01:04:48Ma'am
01:04:49Ma'am
01:04:50Ma'am
01:04:51Ma'am
01:04:52Ma'am
01:04:53Ma'am
01:04:54Ma'am
01:04:55Fit
01:04:56See you
01:05:01My family
01:05:03Hey держ coul
01:05:04Ma'am
01:05:05Tapl
01:05:06Again
01:05:08I said
01:05:09Tell me
01:05:10Toَ
01:05:11To
01:05:13To
01:05:14To
01:05:16To
01:05:17To
01:05:18To
01:05:20To
01:06:22Alonzo, you have got to be kidding me.
01:06:38I'll pay whatever he does.
01:07:06All right. Thanks.
01:07:09Hey.
01:07:12Michael, what is going on out there?
01:07:14It's like everyone just won the lottery.
01:07:17No, they just received their Christmas bonuses.
01:07:19Maybe a little bit more than they expected.
01:07:22Huh.
01:07:23They really are something else.
01:07:25They deserve it.
01:07:28So, I'm trying to buy back the Alfred house because it would be the perfect school for Haley.
01:07:34Two gifts with one bow.
01:07:35So, what?
01:07:38It's a terrible idea.
01:07:40No.
01:07:41It's the opposite.
01:07:43It's a fantastic idea.
01:07:44Then why the look on your face?
01:07:46Because I'm not really sure this was all a coincidence after all.
01:07:51Look at this.
01:07:52It's an old deed.
01:07:53And look at the name.
01:07:55It goes back 150 years.
01:08:00Alonzo.
01:08:02How common is that name?
01:08:04We're going to find out.
01:08:05Philip, hold my calls.
01:08:08I'm going out for the afternoon.
01:08:09Wait, where are you going?
01:08:11We are going to the county library to check out some books.
01:08:15We're going to solve a mystery.
01:08:18Um, you have a library card?
01:08:21You don't?
01:08:22E. Alonzo.
01:08:37Hi.
01:08:39Right here.
01:08:41Elizabeth Alonzo.
01:08:44That means she's your great aunt.
01:08:50Could that be her?
01:08:51I found this in the archives.
01:08:56That is her.
01:09:02Michael, that is your great aunt, Elizabeth Alonzo.
01:09:07This is unbelievable.
01:09:10I told you, pictures are invaluable.
01:09:11Full of stories and history.
01:09:14Just like Haley's scrapbook.
01:09:16Well, what are we waiting for?
01:09:18Let's give Robin a call.
01:09:19Okay.
01:09:21I'll call right now.
01:09:23You guys keep searching.
01:09:25You see that?
01:09:25Yeah.
01:09:28That is unreal.
01:09:30Robin, hi.
01:09:32Yeah, anything you can find about Elizabeth Alonzo.
01:09:35We think we found the historical angle we've been searching for.
01:09:38Uh, no, she wouldn't have had ownership then.
01:09:41Uh, between, uh, 1850 and 1910.
01:09:45Okay, thanks.
01:09:46Bye.
01:09:47Check this out.
01:09:49According to the county register website, Elizabeth Alonzo and her husband, Eduardo, purchased a home where they raised their five kids.
01:09:57She named it the Alford House after her grandfather, then soon bought up nearby plants to complete the 40-acre estate.
01:10:04Oh, I love that.
01:10:05And look at this.
01:10:07Elizabeth was known for her interior decorating and philanthropy.
01:10:11The wallpaper in the main hall is set up and used to wrap Christmas gifts for all her family and friends.
01:10:20And, and this part is really interesting.
01:10:22It says here, Elizabeth and her family's wish was for the Alford House to be a lasting treasure to the community.
01:10:28A lasting treasure.
01:10:29What does that mean?
01:10:31Let me see the deed.
01:10:36This original deed is five acres.
01:10:42There's no amended platelines.
01:10:43There could be a second deed that combined the properties.
01:10:47I mean, that'd be a long shot, but...
01:10:50Oh.
01:10:55Mia, hi.
01:10:56Tina, we are about to lose catering, decorators, the DJ.
01:11:00Everyone, unless we can confirm.
01:11:02Okay, tell everyone to hang tight.
01:11:04I think we're on to something.
01:11:06Okay.
01:11:07Okay.
01:11:07Bye.
01:11:10The closing is tomorrow.
01:11:12We're at the buzzer.
01:11:14We gotta go find the amended platelines.
01:11:16Let's do it.
01:11:17Go.
01:11:19Okay.
01:11:19All right.
01:11:19I'll start the car.
01:11:21Here you are.
01:11:30If there were any legal documents filed for these platts, they'd be in here.
01:11:33Thank you, D-Tree.
01:11:34Is there anything there?
01:11:42Wait, it's a quick claim.
01:11:45In 1896, a year after her and her husband bought the property, combining the platts.
01:11:52Your dad was right.
01:11:54The combined property was then deeded to the county in 1910.
01:12:01If this is legal, the house never belonged to my company.
01:12:04We were simply the custodian.
01:12:06Which means it can't be sold.
01:12:07The Alford House belongs to the people of Ramsey County.
01:12:13I knew the search was for more than just a Christmas party.
01:12:17Wait, D-Tree, how do we get an injunction this late on a Sunday?
01:12:21Well, little missy, you'll need a judge.
01:12:25How are we going to find a judge this late?
01:12:27I think I have an idea.
01:12:31Let's go.
01:12:34Okay.
01:12:35Thank you, D-Tree.
01:12:36I think you won't go.
01:12:38Okay.
01:12:41Merry Christmas.
01:12:53Tina, hello.
01:12:54Judge Reynolds, hi.
01:12:56Did we leave some gifts at the shop?
01:12:58Oh, no, no.
01:13:00That's not why we're here.
01:13:02Well, I still can't thank you enough for the fast turnaround.
01:13:04Oh, of course.
01:13:06Would now be a bad time to get a return on that favor?
01:13:10Don't tell me you actually got a speeding ticket.
01:13:12No, no.
01:13:13Not exactly.
01:13:15Well, come on in.
01:13:18I believe these to be factual and irrefutable.
01:13:33Alfred House was deeded to the people of Ramsey County in 1910.
01:13:39Therefore, the sale to Alonso Industries in 1942 is without merit.
01:13:44The house belongs to Ramsey County.
01:13:48Wow.
01:13:48Yes, indeed.
01:13:49Do you have the paperwork?
01:13:52Oh, yes.
01:13:52Of course, Judge Reynolds.
01:14:05Merry Christmas.
01:14:06Merry Christmas.
01:14:09Let's go.
01:14:09Yeah, I think I need at least four valets for the gala.
01:14:15Yeah, the parking at the Alfred House, it can be tricky.
01:14:18Mm-hmm.
01:14:19Yeah, what is the price for that?
01:14:21Okay, great.
01:14:22I'll get back to you once I talk to my business partners.
01:14:24Okay, thanks so much.
01:14:25Have a nice night.
01:14:26Bye.
01:14:27Bye.
01:14:27Bye.
01:14:27Bye.
01:14:27Bye.
01:14:27Bye.
01:14:28Bye.
01:14:29Bye.
01:14:29Bye.
01:14:29Bye.
01:14:30Bye.
01:14:31Bye.
01:14:31Bye.
01:14:32Bye.
01:14:33Bye.
01:14:33Bye.
01:14:33Bye.
01:14:34Bye.
01:14:35Bye.
01:14:35Bye.
01:14:36Bye.
01:14:36Bye.
01:14:36Bye.
01:14:37Bye.
01:14:38Bye.
01:14:38Bye.
01:14:39Bye.
01:14:39I think I'm going to tell her.
01:14:44Hayley, how would you like for this to be your new school?
01:14:50For real?
01:14:51For real.
01:14:53I think it's perfect.
01:14:55Me too.
01:14:57Can I go explore?
01:14:59Of course, go.
01:14:59To think that all this time has belonged to my family, that I didn't know that.
01:15:11Thank you, Tina.
01:15:12No, don't thank me.
01:15:13Thank your aunt Elizabeth.
01:15:16You couldn't have done it without her.
01:15:18It was all meant to be.
01:15:20Yeah, I guess so.
01:15:21What's wrong?
01:15:22What's wrong?
01:15:23I didn't know.
01:15:24I thought it was all meant to be.
01:15:25I think I've been asking you, Tina.
01:15:26I just want to talk to my family.
01:15:28I didn't know that.
01:15:29I didn't know that.
01:15:30Thank you, Tina.
01:15:31I don't thank me.
01:15:32Thank your aunt Elizabeth.
01:15:33You couldn't have done it without her.
01:15:35It was all meant to be.
01:15:37Yeah, I guess so.
01:15:46What's wrong?
01:15:51Remember we read that she would use the leftover wallpaper to wrap gifts?
01:15:56I do, yeah.
01:15:58Hailey, can you bring your camera and take a photo of this?
01:16:01Of the wall?
01:16:02Of the wallpaper.
01:16:05Make sure you keep it in focus.
01:16:08What for?
01:16:09I think I have an idea for my best wrap contest.
01:16:14Oh.
01:16:24Perfect.
01:16:32Did you know we make our very own wrapping paper right here?
01:16:40Really?
01:16:41Mm-hmm.
01:16:42Here, let me show you.
01:16:47Thank you, Hailey.
01:16:49Oh, like a special edition.
01:16:50Mm-hmm.
01:16:51And it's definitely going to clinch my win for the gala and the competition. You wait and see.
01:17:02Hailey.
01:17:07Cool.
01:17:08Right? It's beautiful.
01:17:12Hey, Hailey.
01:17:14Would you like to come to the gala with me?
01:17:17I do have a plus one, but I'm sure I can make it a plus two.
01:17:21Oh, my gosh. Can we, Dad, please?
01:17:26We'd love to.
01:17:27We'd love to.
01:17:28We'd love to.
01:17:29We'd love to.
01:17:30We'd love to.
01:17:31We'd love to.
01:17:32We'd love to.
01:17:33We'd love to.
01:17:34We'd love to.
01:17:35We'd love to.
01:17:36We'd love to.
01:17:37We'd love to.
01:17:38We'd love to.
01:17:39We'd love to.
01:17:40We'd love to.
01:17:41We'd love to.
01:17:42We'd love to.
01:17:43We'd love to.
01:17:44We'd love to.
01:17:45We'd love to.
01:17:46We'd love to.
01:17:47We'd love to.
01:17:48We'd love to.
01:17:49Oh, thanks so much for coming. Merry Christmas.
01:18:00Oh, Michael, Haley, hi.
01:18:06You both look so fantastic.
01:18:11Oh, you look stunning.
01:18:14Oh, why, thank you, Michael. I like your tie.
01:18:17I thought you might like it.
01:18:20You ready for the competition?
01:18:21Oh, there's no competition when I'm in the contest, Mr. Alonzo.
01:18:26Wow, Tina.
01:18:27Oh, hi.
01:18:28The place looks amazing. You ladies outdid yourselves.
01:18:31Oh, thank you, Mr. Mayor.
01:18:33You remember my wife, Sarah, your competition?
01:18:36Of course. It's nice to see you again. Lovely seeing you.
01:18:40All right. You ready?
01:18:42Yes, let's do this. Good luck.
01:18:44You too.
01:18:45All right, let's do this.
01:18:46Shall we?
01:18:46All right, is this thing on?
01:18:52Ladies and gentlemen, can I have your attention?
01:18:55On behalf of St. Paul and the Twin Cities, welcome to the annual Christmas gala.
01:19:00Woo!
01:19:01I hope Olivia gets here soon.
01:19:03I want to thank the ladies from All Wrapped Up for sponsoring tonight's event.
01:19:07Now, as most of you know, we have a tradition each year, a competition, if you will.
01:19:16So for those of you participating, bring your rapping skills forward and let the games begin.
01:19:21All right, folks, our first event, best rap.
01:19:29Here are the rules, folks.
01:19:30Contestants will have five minutes to create the gift rap.
01:19:33They will be judged on originality, beauty, and overall quality of the rapping itself.
01:19:38All of the contestants have been allowed to bring their own wrapping paper, tape, and tools.
01:19:43So, are we ready?
01:19:45All right.
01:19:46On your mark, get set, go.
01:19:52Interesting, interesting.
01:19:54Oh, Tina Mitchell is using the inside-out surgical technique.
01:19:59Well, Mary Anderberg is employing the double rap.
01:20:02Not bad.
01:20:03Oh, look at that.
01:20:05Very nice.
01:20:05Sarah Batts is pulling into the lead, I think.
01:20:08You're just saying that because she's your wife.
01:20:11Very true.
01:20:12Oh, it looks like our three-time reigning champ has pulled into the lead.
01:20:18Christy Johnson, that is truly unique.
01:20:20I think this could be Ms. Johnson's to lose.
01:20:2330 seconds to go.
01:20:24Oh, no.
01:20:25An unfortunate tear, Sarah Batts.
01:20:27And it looks like Mary Anderberg is making a late break.
01:20:31Time.
01:20:32Now, ladies and gentlemen, four beautiful designs, but I think, I think we have a clear winner.
01:20:40Tina Mitchell, four-time champion.
01:20:46All right, folks, that was a lot of fun.
01:20:48All right, everyone, next competition is starting in just a few minutes.
01:20:58That's amazing.
01:20:59No, no, no, here she is.
01:21:03Use us.
01:21:04Use us.
01:21:05You made it.
01:21:09Oh, my goodness.
01:21:10You have no idea.
01:21:11Are you okay?
01:21:13We have a lot to talk about.
01:21:15I think we all do.
01:21:17See the Christmas star in the sky, Santa's reindeer, I'm ready to fly, every child, believing, wishes can all come true.
01:21:32Everyone's laughing and dancing.
01:21:36The mistletoe's hung for romance.
01:21:39There's no better place in the world to be than here at home with you.
01:21:46So let's light the time.
01:21:50Watch the snow.
01:21:51The woman of the atmosphere.
01:21:55Congratulations again.
01:21:57Thank you, Michael.
01:21:59Thank you for everything.
01:22:02You know, I was actually just thinking of coincidences.
01:22:08Oh, okay.
01:22:09I looked up the word, the exact definition.
01:22:13A remarkable concurrence of circumstances or events without an apparent causal connection.
01:22:20Haley saw you the other day.
01:22:23To entrap me?
01:22:24Yes.
01:22:25Yes.
01:22:25Yes.
01:22:28And it all led to this.
01:22:31Me discovering my great-great-aunt.
01:22:34Discovering this terrific place that will soon be a wonderful school for my daughter.
01:22:43And discovering you.
01:22:46And all I really want for Christmas is to give you this.
01:22:57Michael, the scarf.
01:23:00It was picked up by this incredibly talented, wonderfully special woman.
01:23:10Just in cases.
01:23:11Feliz Navidad, Miss Tina.
01:23:19Merry Christmas, Michael.
01:23:41Merry Christmas, Michael.
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