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Chloe Anderson, a beloved children's book author, has always drawn inspiration from her cherished childhood memories. During her final book signing at the Noelleville bookstore, Chloe encounters Ethan, a devoted single father, and his book-loving, aspiring writer daughter, Alex. Their shared passion for literature sparks an immediate connection. Just when Chloe believes she's on the brink of embracing her future, her publisher extends a dazzling opportunity for a high-profile New Year's Eve appearance on a major network show. Now, she must decide whether to stand firm in her resolve to focus on her novel and personal life, or succumb to the allure of her demanding career.
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00:02:00Come on, Dad. I've only been talking about how awesome it is that she's coming here for weeks now.
00:02:05Honey, you know I'm bad with names. And honestly, I don't want you to get too excited.
00:02:09Because no one ever actually comes here.
00:02:11She'll probably just cancel, and I don't want you to be disappointed.
00:02:14She won't cancel. She even mentioned us on TV.
00:02:17She said that she's signing books at the Noavo Bookstore.
00:02:20That's our bookstore! Isn't that awesome?
00:02:22Huh? She did? Huh.
00:02:26She's coming to see her family.
00:02:28It all makes sense now.
00:02:29You should have seen the display that the store had on TV.
00:02:32This poster's all we have.
00:02:34Honey, the poster looks great. She'll love it.
00:02:36Balloons. Can we get balloons?
00:02:38Yes, we can get balloons.
00:02:41Now, can you help me with this leaking pipe?
00:02:43I'm trying to save the encyclopedia collection.
00:02:46I'm not sure the Z's are going to make it.
00:02:47Okay, coming.
00:02:48It makes me so happy to share these stories with you.
00:02:57When I was a little girl, my mom used to read me special books before bedtime that made me fall in love with stories.
00:03:03And now my sister reads them to her daughter.
00:03:05So it is a privilege for me to be here today reading to all of you.
00:03:08Now, who's ready to hear my new book, Sally and the Christmas Angel?
00:03:13Yay!
00:03:14In a warm, cozy home in a snow-covered valley, lived a nice little girl whose first name was...
00:03:25Sally!
00:03:28She loved Christmas time when all her family was near.
00:03:31They played games and told stories. It was the best time of year.
00:03:35But this Christmas felt different because her grandma was gone.
00:03:39She was now up in heaven, and Mom said, life must go on.
00:03:42So to cheer herself up, Sally went on a mission to find bows and wrap gifts for their family tradition.
00:03:50But instead, what she found was something peculiar.
00:03:55A very old present that looked unfamiliar.
00:03:58And in that dusty old box, to her wonder surprise, was a beautiful angel with sparkling blue eyes.
00:04:07Tucked in her wings was a handwritten letter.
00:04:09Sally carefully freed it from the pretty white feather.
00:04:13It said, I'm an angel of Christmas, a messenger of cheer.
00:04:17I bring notes up to heaven for loved ones to hear.
00:04:21So if there's someone you miss, I can help you feel better.
00:04:27Just whisper your thoughts, and I'll bring them a letter.
00:04:31So Sally closed her eyes tight and thought for a second.
00:04:35Tell Grandma, I love her.
00:04:37Merry Christmas and heaven.
00:04:40Suddenly, Sally felt very light.
00:04:43She was happy and cheery and hopeful and bright.
00:04:46So she thanked the kind angel and went on her way, knowing her dear, loving grandma would smile on Christmas Day.
00:04:58Okay, time for bed now, honey.
00:05:01I love you, Mom.
00:05:03I love you, too.
00:05:06Hold on your story?
00:05:08Yeah.
00:05:09Now it's time to say your prayers with Daddy, and then get some sleep.
00:05:14We have a lot of unpacking to do tomorrow to help Grandpa move in.
00:05:18Will Auntie Chloe be here tomorrow?
00:05:20I think so.
00:05:22Good night, sweetie.
00:05:23Good night, Mom.
00:05:32Okay, kiddo.
00:05:36Ready?
00:05:36In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
00:05:44Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
00:05:56Hey, Trish.
00:05:57Hey, Chloe.
00:05:58Just checking in.
00:05:59The event went great.
00:06:00Just packing up here.
00:06:01I'm going to leave first thing in the morning, and I should be there before dinner.
00:06:04That's awesome.
00:06:05We can't wait to see you.
00:06:07Me, too.
00:06:08Hey, how's Dad doing?
00:06:11Putting on a brave face, but first Christmas without Mom is tough.
00:06:16I think him moving in with us will really help.
00:06:19I'm sure it will.
00:06:21Is he all settled in?
00:06:23Getting there.
00:06:24Track arrived yesterday.
00:06:25Lots of boxes.
00:06:27I'll be there to help soon.
00:06:29And I'm going to stop and pick up some of Dad's favorite cookies to trim up.
00:06:31Great idea, but only a few.
00:06:34I'm trying to get him to watch his sugar.
00:06:37Around Christmas time?
00:06:38Good luck.
00:06:39Hey, how's the tour going?
00:06:41Good.
00:06:42My book hit the bestsellers list this week.
00:06:46Congrats!
00:06:48Mom would be so proud of you.
00:06:50Yeah.
00:06:54We're all so happy that you'll be here for Christmas, Chloe.
00:06:58Me, too.
00:06:59Give Dad, Jaina, and Jeffrey a big hug for me, and I'll see you tomorrow.
00:07:02Will do.
00:07:03Drive safe.
00:07:05Bye.
00:07:06Bye.
00:07:06A little help?
00:07:24Whoa.
00:07:25What is all this?
00:07:26You doing Santa shopping for him this year?
00:07:29You doing his decorating?
00:07:31That's fair.
00:07:32It's for the toy drive.
00:07:33Mrs. Jenkins asked me to pick up a few things.
00:07:36Oh, is she coming to the big event tonight?
00:07:39She wouldn't miss it.
00:07:40And she handed out all those flyers that you gave to her.
00:07:43That's awesome.
00:07:44So, what do you think?
00:07:47Ah, it's very festive.
00:07:49Did you buy up every red and green balloon in Noelleville?
00:07:53Too much?
00:07:55It's perfect.
00:07:57I still have so much more work to do.
00:07:59How can I help?
00:08:00Uh, you can help me finish decorating that Christmas tree?
00:08:02Not a problem.
00:08:03Then we gotta put up those signs.
00:08:05Okay.
00:08:06Drop the door prizes.
00:08:08Door prizes?
00:08:09Oh, and can you get cookies?
00:08:10What time should you get here?
00:08:11Seven.
00:08:12We better get to work.
00:08:13Careful with that, honey.
00:08:34That was your grandmother's.
00:08:37She used to put that angel on her tree when she was a little girl.
00:08:41We used to put it on our tree when you were a little girl.
00:08:45How quickly the years go by.
00:08:47She's beautiful.
00:08:47She looks like the angel from Auntie Chloe's book.
00:08:53Aren't you smart?
00:08:54Is she?
00:08:55She sure is.
00:08:57Wow.
00:08:59Do you think she really takes messages up to heaven like she does in the books?
00:09:03I believe all angels do.
00:09:06Do you have a special message that you want to send to someone for Christmas this year,
00:09:10Jana?
00:09:12I'd like to send one to Grandma.
00:09:15You can whisper it to the angel.
00:09:16Oh.
00:09:18Okay.
00:09:22Merry Christmas, Grandma.
00:09:24I wish you were here so we could wrap presents and dance to our favorite Christmas songs
00:09:28like we did last year.
00:09:29But I know you're in heaven with God, and I just want you to know how much I love you.
00:09:35That was beautiful, honey.
00:09:37Can we put the angel on top of our tree this year?
00:09:40Ask your grandpa.
00:09:41It belongs to him.
00:09:43Grandpa, can we?
00:09:44I would love that.
00:09:45Now that I'm moving in, maybe we could make it our tradition.
00:09:51I'm happy that you're moving in with us, Grandpa.
00:09:53Me too, sweetie.
00:09:54Oh, let me get that.
00:10:03Hello?
00:10:04Hey, Trish.
00:10:05I just got into town.
00:10:06I am picking up some gingerbread cookies for Dad, and I'll be there in about ten minutes.
00:10:09Remember, just one cookie.
00:10:12Two.
00:10:13One.
00:10:14Three.
00:10:15Okay.
00:10:16Two.
00:10:17Okay, deal.
00:10:18I'll see you in ten.
00:10:19Bye.
00:10:19Hey, uh, can I help you?
00:10:24Yeah, um, can I get...
00:10:26Oh, um, you can go ahead of me.
00:10:28I need to take this.
00:10:30Hello?
00:10:31Chloe, did you read the New York Times?
00:10:34Glowing review.
00:10:35Sales are through the roof.
00:10:37Heather, hi.
00:10:37Yeah, I did.
00:10:38How's the tour going?
00:10:40Great.
00:10:40I'm heading to my last book signing in Newelville tonight.
00:10:43Still don't know why you booked that one.
00:10:44What is there, ten people in that town?
00:10:47Every place counts, Heather.
00:10:48Sure.
00:10:50I'm calling because I read the first few chapters of this novel you want to write.
00:10:54You did?
00:10:55It's good.
00:10:57But, honey, you're known as a children's book author, and that's where our sales are.
00:11:01It's not about the sales, Heather.
00:11:02It's always about the sales, Chloe.
00:11:05I just don't know if this is something that I can get behind.
00:11:08Can you shelve this one for another year and focus on what you do best?
00:11:12That's what you said last year.
00:11:13Yes, and look at the success of this book tour.
00:11:17It's risky, honey.
00:11:18What if people don't like it?
00:11:19What if they do?
00:11:21Take the holidays to think about it.
00:11:23And congratulations on the success of the book!
00:11:27Thanks, Heather.
00:11:28Bye.
00:11:28Oh, no.
00:11:33Do you have any gingerbread cookies left?
00:11:35I'm sorry.
00:11:36Sold out.
00:11:37But you had a tray full of them like a minute ago.
00:11:40Snoozy loose.
00:11:41Can you check the back?
00:11:43They're my dad's favorite cookies, and I wanted to trim up.
00:11:45Everything we have is here, but the Christmas tree sugar cookies, they are delish.
00:11:50I'm sorry to eavesdrop, but I think I can help you out.
00:11:55I'm the guilty party that bought them all.
00:11:57I got 36 here.
00:11:58How many do you need?
00:12:00Oh, um, I couldn't.
00:12:02I mean, it's news you lose, right?
00:12:04You can I order anything, or can I take the next order?
00:12:08I'll get out of your way.
00:12:09I insist.
00:12:10You let me cut in line, so.
00:12:13Well, in that case, maybe just one?
00:12:16That's for my dad.
00:12:17I've tasted these cookies.
00:12:19There's no chance he's only going to want one.
00:12:21Two?
00:12:22I'll tell you what.
00:12:23Why don't you take this box at 12?
00:12:24Right here.
00:12:25Really?
00:12:26That's so kind of you.
00:12:27Don't worry about it.
00:12:28Just pay it forward.
00:12:29You know, I help you, you help someone else.
00:12:32And we start a wave of kindness for the Christmas holidays.
00:12:35I like that.
00:12:36Okay, deal.
00:12:37Um, thank you for the cookies, and have fun at your party.
00:12:41Party?
00:12:42Oh, I just assumed.
00:12:44I mean, that is a lot of cookies for just one man.
00:12:46Oh, uh, well, like I said, you can't just eat one.
00:12:51No, I'm kidding.
00:12:52It's, uh, they're for my daughter, Alex.
00:12:54Not that she's going to eat them all, either.
00:12:57She's planning this event tonight, and she's hoping a lot of people show up.
00:13:00So, some big-shot writers coming into town and, uh, signing books at our bookstore.
00:13:04No one ever comes to Noelleville, so it's kind of a big deal.
00:13:08You can come if you want.
00:13:09Everyone's invited.
00:13:10I would tell you who it is, but honestly, I'm terrible with names.
00:13:12It's like, uh, Kathy or Carrie or something.
00:13:17You own the Noelleville bookstore?
00:13:19Yeah.
00:13:20I'm Chloe.
00:13:22Hey, Chloe.
00:13:23Ethan.
00:13:23Nice to meet you.
00:13:24It's nice to meet you, Ethan.
00:13:25I will definitely be at your event tonight.
00:13:27You will?
00:13:28Oh, that's great.
00:13:29Yeah, we put up a lot of flyers, but I wasn't sure if anyone was going to show up.
00:13:33So, it's nice to know her little attempt at publicity worked.
00:13:36I was kind of worried about that.
00:13:37Now, I just need this, uh, Kathy person to show up.
00:13:41You never know what these celebrity types are.
00:13:43Yeah, so unreliable.
00:13:46I just don't want my daughter to be disappointed.
00:13:48She's worked really hard on this.
00:13:50She's super excited.
00:13:51I don't know about this Kathy person, but I'll be there.
00:13:55Great.
00:13:56Okay.
00:13:56Well, we'll see you tonight.
00:13:58Great.
00:13:59Thank you for the cookies.
00:14:00You betcha.
00:14:11I'll get it.
00:14:13Hello.
00:14:23Chloe!
00:14:25I am so happy to see you.
00:14:27Dad's going to be thrilled you're here.
00:14:29Come on.
00:14:30Guess who's here.
00:14:32Auntie Chloe!
00:14:33Hey, you...
00:14:34Oh, my goodness.
00:14:35Look how tall you've got.
00:14:37Hey, Dad.
00:14:38Hey, sweetheart.
00:14:40Guess what I brought you.
00:14:43Oh, gingerbread cookies!
00:14:45Yay!
00:14:46Always know how to make this old man happy.
00:14:49I missed you, Dad.
00:14:50I missed you too, sweetheart.
00:14:53Good to have you here, Chloe.
00:14:55What time do you need to head over to the book signing tonight?
00:14:57A couple hours.
00:14:58I'd like to get there early to set up.
00:15:00Are you guys coming?
00:15:01Of course we are.
00:15:02Yes.
00:15:02We're your biggest fans.
00:15:04Now, hand over those cookies.
00:15:06Can the cookies wait till after dinner, Dad?
00:15:09Oh, I'm afraid not, sweetheart.
00:15:10It's the holidays, right?
00:15:11Right.
00:15:12A losing battle with you guys.
00:15:21Okay.
00:15:22Hand me one, too.
00:15:23I love it.
00:15:31You look so beautiful tonight.
00:15:35That was so sweet of you to bring me a dress.
00:15:37Go try it on.
00:15:38I'll watch the store for a few minutes.
00:15:41Okay.
00:15:41Okay.
00:15:41Mrs. Jenkins, what are you doing here?
00:15:52The event doesn't start for a few more hours.
00:15:54Well, I wanted to thank you for all the shopping you did for the toy drive.
00:15:58Oh, please, don't mention it.
00:15:59And I wanted to bring a little something special for Alex.
00:16:04It's her big day, so I brought her a pretty Christmas dress.
00:16:09Yeah, I'm watching the desk while she tries it on.
00:16:13A dress?
00:16:15Wow.
00:16:15I haven't seen Alex in a dress since she was a little girl.
00:16:18It is her big day.
00:16:19She needs to feel special.
00:16:22I know.
00:16:23I raised three daughters.
00:16:25I remember that age.
00:16:32It's hard, you know.
00:16:34Without Deb, a girl her age needs a mom.
00:16:38You're a good dad.
00:16:39Ethan, you're doing okay.
00:16:42I know.
00:16:43I just worry about her.
00:16:46She's so quiet.
00:16:47She's always losing herself in books rather than being on adventures of her own.
00:16:52When I was her age, you couldn't keep me at home.
00:16:55We all come out of our shells at different times.
00:16:59But look at all she put into this event.
00:17:05It is impressive.
00:17:08She's just so passionate about books and writing.
00:17:11I wish I could give her the guidance that she needs, but I'm just a guy that inherited an old bookstore.
00:17:17What do I know about dreams?
00:17:19Oh, she'll find her way, Ethan.
00:17:22And so will you.
00:17:25Well?
00:17:33Wow.
00:17:35What do you think?
00:17:38Honey.
00:17:41You look...
00:17:44so grown up.
00:17:46Beautiful.
00:17:48Beautiful, sweetheart.
00:17:49You look...
00:17:49beautiful.
00:17:50Beautiful.
00:18:11Need a hand with that?
00:18:12I think I finally got it.
00:18:15It's a tricky little thing, though.
00:18:18Oh, hi.
00:18:19It's you.
00:18:20Hi.
00:18:21Uh, Chloe, right?
00:18:23I thought you were bad with names.
00:18:25Normally I am, but for some reason, yours just stuck.
00:18:31I can't imagine why.
00:18:36Let me guess.
00:18:37Your last name's Anderson.
00:18:39You're good at this.
00:18:40I was afraid of that.
00:18:41Okay, well, this is embarrassing.
00:18:44I'm so sorry.
00:18:47My daughter has been talking about you for weeks.
00:18:50First big celebrity I meet, and I come across as a big fool.
00:18:53I think you came across very kind.
00:18:55You gave up a dozen delicious cookies to help a complete stranger.
00:18:58I mean, that makes you pretty awesome in my book.
00:19:01And you can ease up on the celebrity a bit.
00:19:03I'm just a writer.
00:19:05Most people don't even recognize me.
00:19:06Don't tell my daughter that.
00:19:09She thinks you're a pretty big deal.
00:19:11It'll be our little secret.
00:19:12Well, uh, you're a little early.
00:19:14No one's here yet.
00:19:15That's okay.
00:19:15It'll give me some time to set up.
00:19:17Okay.
00:19:18Well, in that case, come on in.
00:19:19Great.
00:19:19Wow, this looks awesome.
00:19:28Your daughter planned all this?
00:19:29She did.
00:19:30I helped the little eye.
00:19:31I did the tree.
00:19:32Most of it.
00:19:33Some of it.
00:19:35Nice.
00:19:36Is she here?
00:19:36I'd love to meet her.
00:19:38She should be.
00:19:39Alex!
00:19:41It's weird.
00:19:42She was here a minute ago.
00:19:43Alex!
00:19:43Alex!
00:19:43Dad, come quick.
00:19:46Hype.
00:19:47Basement.
00:19:48This is a disaster.
00:19:49Everyone's gonna be here soon.
00:19:51I'm sorry.
00:19:52Make yourself at home.
00:19:53Uh, I'll be right back.
00:19:54Okay.
00:19:54Yeah, no problem.
00:19:55Help yourself.
00:19:55Cookies.
00:19:56Coffee.
00:19:57There's everything.
00:19:57Okay?
00:20:05Come on, everyone.
00:20:06Time to go.
00:20:07We don't want to be late.
00:20:08We need Chloe.
00:20:09She went over early to set up.
00:20:10We're gonna meet her there.
00:20:11Now, where are your shoes?
00:20:12I don't know.
00:20:13Can you help her find her shoes?
00:20:15Dad, you coming?
00:20:16Sorry for holding things up.
00:20:18I just can't seem to get this tie on.
00:20:19Pull up.
00:20:20I didn't mean to rush you, Dad.
00:20:22Come here.
00:20:23Let me help you with that.
00:20:24Your mother's been helping me fix my ties for the last 50 years.
00:20:30You look very handsome.
00:20:32Thank you, sweetheart.
00:20:33Down on them.
00:20:33Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.
00:20:34Jack and kiddo.
00:20:36Okay, everyone.
00:20:37Let's get going.
00:20:38You look great, Grandpa.
00:20:39Thanks, Janet.
00:20:43This night is a disaster.
00:20:55It can't get any worse.
00:20:56I'm sorry about your dress, Mother.
00:20:58What am I gonna do?
00:20:59I don't have enough time to go home and get cleaned up before I meet.
00:21:05Chloe?
00:21:06Anderson?
00:21:07I'm sorry.
00:21:08I meant to tell you that she was here.
00:21:10Okay, I was wrong.
00:21:11This night just got worse.
00:21:13Is everything okay?
00:21:14It's under control.
00:21:15It's the pipes in the basement.
00:21:17Well, you did a beautiful job with the store, Alex.
00:21:21It's such an honor to meet you, Miss Anderson.
00:21:23Now call me Chloe.
00:21:24Chloe?
00:21:25Right.
00:21:26Wow.
00:21:26I can't believe you're actually here.
00:21:28I'm sorry I didn't want to look like a disaster when I first met you.
00:21:31What are you talking about?
00:21:33You look beautiful.
00:21:34My dress is stained.
00:21:36Well, that's nothing we can't fix in a couple minutes.
00:21:38Do you have any set of water?
00:21:38It's in the fridge.
00:21:40Lead the way.
00:21:52Thank you for helping me.
00:21:53Well, thank you for making this store so festive.
00:21:56It is the prettiest store I've seen on this tour.
00:21:59I can tell how much thought and care you put into it.
00:22:02I just wanted to make it perfect for you.
00:22:04My mom used to read to me those books that you wrote when I was a little girl.
00:22:08That's so sweet.
00:22:09I would love to meet her.
00:22:12She passed away five years ago.
00:22:15It's just me and my dad now.
00:22:17Oh, I'm sorry.
00:22:20I just lost my mom, too.
00:22:22It's a hard thing, isn't it?
00:22:23It sure is.
00:22:28It gets better with time.
00:22:32So have you always lived in New Elville?
00:22:34We moved here when I was a little girl.
00:22:37My mom inherited the bookstore from her aunt and wanted to run it, so we packed up and moved here.
00:22:42When my mom passed away, my dad wanted to move, but he saw how much I loved the bookstore and decided to stay.
00:22:51He sounds like a good dad.
00:22:53He's the best.
00:22:54You know, I love books.
00:22:58I want to be an author, too, when I get older.
00:23:00What kind of books do you want to write?
00:23:02Adventure novels.
00:23:03Good for you.
00:23:05I just...
00:23:06I don't know where to start, you know?
00:23:08Well, I'm in town for the holidays.
00:23:10How about you set up some time to go grab some hot chocolate and chat?
00:23:13I can give you a couple tips on how to get started.
00:23:16Really?
00:23:17Absolutely.
00:23:18And look, stain's all gone.
00:23:21Get as new.
00:23:21Thank you, Chloe.
00:23:24You're welcome.
00:23:26Do you want to head back in?
00:23:27Let's do it.
00:23:28Okay.
00:23:40Merry Christmas.
00:23:44I'm Jean Jenkins.
00:23:45This is my gal pal, Rosie.
00:23:47Hi.
00:23:48Hi.
00:23:48We're so thrilled you're here.
00:23:51A little elf told us you might be staying in Noelville over the holidays.
00:23:56That's the plan.
00:23:57Oh, well, we wanted to give you a little welcoming gift from our church group.
00:24:08It's slippers.
00:24:10Noelville can get very cold this time of year, so we wanted to make sure you got a warm welcome.
00:24:16That is so thoughtful.
00:24:19I love them.
00:24:20Our pleasure, dear.
00:24:21Oh, would you please make it out to my granddaughter, Freya?
00:24:26Absolutely.
00:24:27It's F-R-E-Y-A.
00:24:30She's come a long way since selling her homemade books at our annual yard sales, hasn't she?
00:24:35Mm-hmm.
00:24:35I'm so proud of both my girls.
00:24:38Thanks so much for coming tonight.
00:24:50This night meant a lot to Alex.
00:24:52It was my pleasure.
00:24:54She's a sweet kid.
00:24:55Yeah, she is.
00:24:56So, how long are you in town for?
00:25:00A couple weeks.
00:25:01I'm going to spend the holidays with my family.
00:25:04Well, I hope to see you around.
00:25:05You will.
00:25:07I have a date with your daughter.
00:25:09You do?
00:25:10Yeah, it turns out she wants to be a writer, so I offered to give her a little bit of guidance.
00:25:14It's really nice of you.
00:25:16Well, a kind guy did something nice for me today, so I'm just paying it forward.
00:25:20Starting a wave of kindness, I think he calls it.
00:25:24Hey, we're going to head out.
00:25:26Get Dana to bed.
00:25:28Do you come in?
00:25:29I'll be right behind you.
00:25:33Well, it was nice to meet you, Ethan.
00:25:35It was really nice to meet you, Chloe Anderson.
00:25:37You're getting better with names.
00:25:39Like I said, this one just sticks.
00:25:45Good night, Chloe.
00:25:46Good night.
00:25:47Can't wait for a hot chocolate date.
00:25:49Me too.
00:25:58Isn't she amazing?
00:26:00Yeah, she's okay, I guess.
00:26:02She's amazing.
00:26:07Doom, doom, da-da-doom, doom, da-da-doom.
00:26:10I'm counting down the days.
00:26:12This is time to see me again.
00:26:13Everybody's coming in time.
00:26:17Said I got a special life of thinking of.
00:26:20I'm hoping you could help me out.
00:26:22You wouldn't bring me this wish.
00:26:24And I promise I won't go.
00:26:28I'll just see you out.
00:26:29At the top, the goodest living here.
00:26:32Did you sleep okay?
00:26:34Like a log.
00:26:35So, what's on tap for today?
00:26:36I can move boxes, set up furniture.
00:26:38You name it, I will do it.
00:26:40How about we start with a healthy breakfast?
00:26:42Jeffrey's making us almost downstairs.
00:26:44I like that plan.
00:26:48And then, do you think that you could take Dad and Jana to pick out a Christmas tree?
00:26:52I have to teach yoga class, and Jeffrey needs to get to work.
00:26:56The move and everything.
00:26:57We're a little late on getting a tree this year, and I don't think Jana can wait another day.
00:27:02Of course.
00:27:03I would love to.
00:27:04Is this the novel you've been working on?
00:27:09Yep.
00:27:10I'm happy you're finally moving forward with it.
00:27:13I don't know that I am.
00:27:15My publisher's still not thrilled about the whole thing, and she thinks that I should stick to what I'm good at.
00:27:20So, find another publisher.
00:27:22It's not that easy, Trish.
00:27:25It can't be that hard.
00:27:28You're Chloe Anderson.
00:27:29How many more trees do we need?
00:27:44Mrs. Jenkins wants as many as we can gather.
00:27:49She wants the church to look beautiful.
00:27:51That seems like a lot of decorating.
00:27:54We may need to recruit some help.
00:27:55Yeah, tell me about it.
00:27:57Oh.
00:27:58Oh.
00:27:59Fancy meeting you two here.
00:28:01Chloe, hi.
00:28:02Hi.
00:28:02Are you guys picking up your Christmas tree?
00:28:04Yes.
00:28:05We want to find the biggest, tallest, best tree ever this year.
00:28:08Did you leave any trees for the rest of us, or is this a gingerbread cookie kind of situation?
00:28:12We left some trees, but we did try to pick the best ones.
00:28:16It's for the church.
00:28:17Oh, that's nice.
00:28:18They have the most beautiful midnight mass ever.
00:28:21You guys should come.
00:28:22Well, sounds lovely.
00:28:23Any chance you want to help decorate Christmas trees?
00:28:26I love decorating trees.
00:28:28It sounds fun.
00:28:29What about you, Dad?
00:28:31Why not?
00:28:32Count me in.
00:28:33Great.
00:28:33Maybe we can do our hot chocolate date tomorrow, and then we can go to the church.
00:28:38I'll run it by Trish, but her and Jeffrey are working this week, so I don't see why not.
00:28:42Can we go see Santa?
00:28:43Sure thing.
00:28:44I can bring her.
00:28:45Okay, thanks.
00:28:46Alex, do you want to come?
00:28:47Dad, can I go?
00:28:49Um, sure.
00:28:53And here I thought Alex was too old for Santa this year.
00:28:57You can never be too old for Santa.
00:29:00So are you all settled in?
00:29:02I travel late.
00:29:03Yeah.
00:29:04Pen, paper, warm, cozy socks.
00:29:06The necessities of any writer.
00:29:09Alex told me about your mom.
00:29:11My compolences.
00:29:12Yeah.
00:29:13It's been a difficult year for us, but being together for the holidays is nice.
00:29:18It was really nice meeting your entire family at the book signing.
00:29:22And what did it turn out?
00:29:24Yes.
00:29:25We needed that.
00:29:27Does the bookstore do okay?
00:29:28It's a small town.
00:29:30There's really not that much business here.
00:29:32Most people just read their books on tablets, so we're a bit of a dinosaur that way.
00:29:36Things really have changed, haven't they?
00:29:38It's a shame.
00:29:40I love books.
00:29:41How they feel in your hands, turning the pages.
00:29:45Tablets just aren't the same.
00:29:46I wish more people felt that way.
00:29:50Auntie Chloe, do you want to go take a photo with Santa?
00:29:53Absolutely.
00:29:54Are you coming, Ethan?
00:29:55Me too.
00:29:57You could never be too old for Santa.
00:29:59I would love to.
00:30:01Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
00:30:06Cute Santa photo.
00:30:08How exactly did this come about?
00:30:10We ran into him at the tree farm.
00:30:12Interesting.
00:30:14See, I run into acquaintances all the time, and I don't take family photos with him.
00:30:19Stop it.
00:30:19What?
00:30:20I'm just saying, he seems nice.
00:30:23And you guys seem to click.
00:30:25He is nice.
00:30:27And?
00:30:28And maybe we click a little.
00:30:30Can I have the Santa ornament?
00:30:32Here you go.
00:30:34That sounds promising.
00:30:36Stop it.
00:30:37I live far away, and he's just a nice guy.
00:30:40Plus, you know me, I don't have time for that kind of stuff.
00:30:44What?
00:30:45I have tight deadlines.
00:30:46You have thick walls.
00:30:47That's what you have.
00:30:49That's fair.
00:30:52I think that you need to take a little break from all those deadlines, and you need to
00:30:56bring a few of those walls down.
00:30:59Live a little, Chloe.
00:31:00Are you going to see him again?
00:31:03We promised to help him decorate the Christmas trees, the church.
00:31:06And he volunteers to help the church.
00:31:08How does it look, Mom?
00:31:13It's beautiful, Janna.
00:31:16I think it's time to put the angel up.
00:31:18What do you think?
00:31:19Yes.
00:31:19I gave the angel a special message for Grandma.
00:31:35Oh, that's so sweet.
00:31:36She will be so happy to get it.
00:31:39You ready, kiddo?
00:31:40I'm ready.
00:31:41I'm ready.
00:31:41I'm ready.
00:31:49My mom used to read me these incredible stories before bedtime.
00:32:13They transported me to other worlds and made me fall in love with writing.
00:32:18She was really good at making me follow my dreams.
00:32:21She even helped me publish my first book when I was 12.
00:32:2412?
00:32:25Yeah.
00:32:26It was a 10-page homemade book.
00:32:29We even started our own publishing company called Angel Wish Publishing.
00:32:34And we gave them out as presents for Christmas and sold the rest at a yard sale this summer.
00:32:38I love that.
00:32:40And as I got older, I just kept writing.
00:32:42You know, and eventually I submitted to every publisher in the city.
00:32:45This one small publisher actually agreed to meet with me.
00:32:49And after several more submissions, she finally agreed to publish my first book.
00:32:54The Time for Christmas.
00:32:56I don't think I've ever heard of that one.
00:32:58I thought I had all your books.
00:32:59It's a hard one to find.
00:33:01It had a very limited release and it didn't do too well.
00:33:04But I just kept writing.
00:33:07And eventually my writing caught the eye of a big publisher.
00:33:10And that's when my career really took off.
00:33:15So why do you want to be a writer?
00:33:18And I guess I love getting lost in stories.
00:33:21And I want to be able to write my own characters.
00:33:24And have adventures through their eyes.
00:33:27I've written a lot of short stories.
00:33:29I just don't know what to do with them.
00:33:32Well, I'd be happy to read them sometime.
00:33:34I mean, once I have a better idea of where you're at,
00:33:36maybe we can come up with an action plan for your next steps.
00:33:38That would be amazing.
00:33:40All right, deal.
00:33:48Can I ask you something?
00:33:57Sure, but only one thing.
00:34:01Do you help everyone you meet?
00:34:03It's like every time I see you, you're doing something nice for someone.
00:34:06You caught me on a good week.
00:34:08I doubt that.
00:34:10Tis the season, right?
00:34:12I guess.
00:34:14Now it's my turn to ask a question.
00:34:17Okay, shoot.
00:34:18What does a big shop writer do in her downtime when she's not touring or visiting family?
00:34:24That's a good question.
00:34:25Um, I mostly write, watch terrible reality shows.
00:34:30And, um, try to keep my mind busy these days.
00:34:39You know he's going to be fine, right?
00:34:41He's got a great family, has lots of support.
00:34:43I know, it's just hard not to be here to help.
00:34:48My mom was his whole world, you know?
00:34:50I can relate.
00:34:55How did you do it after Deb?
00:34:57Well, it takes time to heal, but eventually you start finding joy in the little things again.
00:35:05I had all these big plans for a big life, and life changes.
00:35:10You can't stop it.
00:35:12Worrying about it doesn't change the outcome, so...
00:35:15What's the point?
00:35:17It's a great way to look at life.
00:35:20Don't you ever worry about the future?
00:35:22Oh, I can't think that far ahead.
00:35:24I take it one year at a time, sometimes one day at a time.
00:35:28Pipe burst, I fix the pipe.
00:35:30Alex needs help with her math homework, I help her out.
00:35:34We're short on sales one month, I tie all Mr. Jones' bathroom floors.
00:35:38The church needs Christmas trees, and you offer to decorate them?
00:35:41Something like that.
00:35:44Sometimes it feels like there's not enough hours in the day, or money in the bank.
00:35:49But somehow, some way, we make it work.
00:35:51Look, you should try selling your books online.
00:35:54I mean, you have a great collection.
00:35:56If you open up your sales to a worldwide audience, imagine the potential growth.
00:36:00Hmm.
00:36:01I wouldn't even know where to start.
00:36:03It's a lot easier than you think.
00:36:05I can teach you in an afternoon, and we can take it one hour at a time.
00:36:08Okay, I'd like that.
00:36:14Auntie Chloe, look at our tree.
00:36:18Wow.
00:36:19It's perfect.
00:36:20It's almost perfect.
00:36:23Wait one second.
00:36:25That's beautiful, Jenna.
00:36:28I paid attention when you read your book, and I thought that it would be nice for each
00:36:33of us to have our own angel, put them on top of the tree, and send them with a special
00:36:37message.
00:36:38Come on, everyone.
00:36:39Grab an angel.
00:36:41Is there a special way to do this?
00:36:45Oh, ask the expert.
00:36:46Well, you whisper a message that you want sent to heaven for Christmas, and you put
00:36:51your angel up on the tree.
00:36:53She'll make sure that it gets there.
00:36:55Okay.
00:36:56Let's go.
00:37:13Having a hard time finding the words?
00:37:16A little.
00:37:19I had a hard time, too, the first Christmas without my mom.
00:37:22You were young.
00:37:24I'm old enough that I should be able to accept things, but the truth is that she left so fast
00:37:29I didn't get a chance to say goodbye.
00:37:32And I am embarrassed to say that I've been a little distant ever since.
00:37:40It's okay.
00:37:40I gave God the silent treatment, too, after my mom passed away.
00:37:47My dad said that's okay.
00:37:49God can take it.
00:37:51And when you're ready, he'll be there.
00:37:54Losing family is hard, no matter how old you are.
00:38:04You're a special young woman, you know that.
00:38:07And remember, there's no rush in sending a message.
00:38:10There's still time before Christmas.
00:38:12Yeah.
00:38:13Why don't I help you put this up, okay?
00:38:16It's the last of the boxes.
00:38:32All moved in.
00:38:33Is this what I think it is?
00:38:37Your very first book.
00:38:40You kept it.
00:38:41Of course I did.
00:38:44Oh, my goodness.
00:38:49I remember how excited I was when Mom and I officially named our first home publishing company.
00:38:57Angel Wish Publishing.
00:38:58I was so proud of you.
00:39:05Mom really was good at pushing us towards our dreams, wasn't she?
00:39:08No.
00:39:09She was the dreamer.
00:39:11I was the plumber.
00:39:13We made a good team.
00:39:24I wonder if this still fits.
00:39:26Oh, so many memories in one small box.
00:39:32Oh, wonderful memories.
00:39:34Oh, yeah.
00:39:37You know, honey, your mom always knew you were going to make it.
00:39:41She had this way of looking at life that was an inspiration to everybody around her.
00:39:46What do you think Mom would say about me taking a chance and writing my first novel?
00:39:51I think you know exactly what she would say.
00:39:54Even if it's risky?
00:39:55Follow your heart.
00:39:57Don't worry about what other people think.
00:39:59And if your heart is telling you to write a novel, I think you should do it.
00:40:03I wish that I was as brave now as I was back then.
00:40:06Why does it get so much harder to take risks when you get older?
00:40:12Well, honey, when we're young, we got nothing to lose.
00:40:15So we jump all in and start building a life.
00:40:18And if we're lucky, we build a good one.
00:40:20But as we get older, we get more cautious, and we don't want to risk any of it.
00:40:27We just want to hang on to what we have.
00:40:29Truth is, we can't really hang on to anything in this life.
00:40:34Best we can do is to enjoy the moments and follow our hearts.
00:40:39How did you get so wise?
00:40:43I traded my youth for wisdom.
00:40:52Good morning, Ethan.
00:40:54Hey, Mrs. J. How are you doing?
00:40:57Good.
00:40:59Don't often see your nose in the computer.
00:41:02What are you so focused on?
00:41:04Did you know that these big chain bookstores sell books online to anyone in the world?
00:41:10Of course.
00:41:11It's amazing.
00:41:12No wonder they thrive.
00:41:13Uh, yes, dear.
00:41:15Uh, you have heard of the internet, haven't you?
00:41:19Yeah.
00:41:19Uh, yes.
00:41:21Oh, the world keeps getting smaller, Ethan.
00:41:25We're all connected.
00:41:27I order my yarn online one day, and the next day, it's right there at my door.
00:41:33Books are no different.
00:41:36Maybe Chloe's right.
00:41:37Online store would be really good for us.
00:41:40Chloe's helping you with the online store?
00:41:43That's exciting.
00:41:45Yeah, a little overwhelming, too.
00:41:47Oh, well, it's nice to see you two getting on so well together.
00:41:52And it's great for Alex to have a fellow writer to talk to.
00:41:57Yeah, they really hit it off.
00:42:00My spidey senses are telling me that Alex isn't the only one hitting it off with Chloe.
00:42:08Uh, well, she's nice.
00:42:11And beautiful.
00:42:12Yeah, and smart.
00:42:16And, uh, single?
00:42:21No, yes.
00:42:23But, uh, no, it's not like that.
00:42:26And why not?
00:42:27Ethan Carter.
00:42:29When a beautiful, kind woman walks into your life, don't ignore it.
00:42:36Yeah, she's pretty incredible.
00:42:39But I can't.
00:42:41I just don't have time for anything like that.
00:42:43I gotta look after Alex.
00:42:45I have to look after this store.
00:42:46Oh, honey.
00:42:48It's also important to look after yourself.
00:42:52Alex isn't a little girl anymore, and she just wants to see you happy.
00:42:57Yeah.
00:42:58Yeah.
00:43:02Any hootle.
00:43:03Well, I came in to ask you a little bit of a favor.
00:43:08My daughter was at a charity auction last week, and she won two tickets for a private ballroom dance lesson.
00:43:16She can't go, so she offered the tickets to me.
00:43:20Oh, I think it would be a hoot.
00:43:24But I don't have a date.
00:43:25I know it's short notice, but would you be willing to take this old gal dancing?
00:43:33Do I need rhythm?
00:43:37Oh, it wouldn't hurt.
00:43:39But I'm tight on time and short on options.
00:43:42Well, in that case, how can I say no?
00:43:44Oh, good.
00:43:46See you at 8 p.m.
00:43:49Wear your best suit.
00:43:55Oh, so cute.
00:44:11She's going to love that.
00:44:12Good.
00:44:14One sec.
00:44:17Hello.
00:44:20Yeah, she's right here.
00:44:22It's for you.
00:44:23It's Mrs. Jenkins.
00:44:25Hello?
00:44:31Chloe?
00:44:32Jean?
00:44:32Hi, honey.
00:44:34Oh, I hope you don't mind me reaching out like this.
00:44:37Of course not.
00:44:38How are you doing?
00:44:40I am doing great.
00:44:41I am just spending the day with Trish, and we are wrapping presents.
00:44:45Oh, how are those slippers?
00:44:47Cozy.
00:44:48I am wearing them right now.
00:44:49I know it's a bit of short notice, but I have a bit of a favor to ask.
00:44:56Sure, what's up?
00:44:57I have two tickets for a private ballroom dancing lesson for tonight.
00:45:02My daughter won them at a charity event.
00:45:05I promised to go with Ethan, but oh, my darn hip is acting up again.
00:45:11Anyway, Ethan was so excited.
00:45:15I don't want to disappoint him.
00:45:17Would you do me a huge favor and go in my place tonight?
00:45:23You want me to go ballroom dancing with Ethan?
00:45:25Tonight?
00:45:27What?
00:45:31For me.
00:45:33For you.
00:45:34Oh, and the charity, of course.
00:45:37Jean, why does it feel like I'm being set up?
00:45:40Does Ethan know about this?
00:45:41About the dancing lessons?
00:45:43Well, of course.
00:45:45I told you I told him first.
00:45:48Okay, I will be there.
00:45:50Oh, perfect.
00:45:52Thank you so much, honey.
00:45:55It starts at 8.
00:45:57Dress code is formal.
00:46:00Okay, bye.
00:46:04I may need to borrow a dress.
00:46:06Yes!
00:46:11You are not who I expected.
00:46:27I kind of figured.
00:46:31Where's Mrs. Jenkins?
00:46:32Probably at home, patting herself on the back for pulling this off.
00:46:37Wow, you look absolutely beautiful.
00:46:40Oh, um...
00:46:41Thanks.
00:46:42It's Trish's.
00:46:44I forgot to pack my gown.
00:46:46Ballroom dancing wasn't exactly on my itinerary.
00:46:48I remember.
00:46:49You packed light.
00:46:52I have to warn you.
00:46:54I have two left feet, no rhythm,
00:46:55and there's an 87% chance I step on your foot.
00:46:5913's my lucky number.
00:47:00Is that a math joke?
00:47:02I think it is, yeah.
00:47:06Um, this place is gorgeous.
00:47:08It's pretty stunning, yeah.
00:47:11Hi, I'm Marilyn.
00:47:14Hi, Marilyn.
00:47:15I'm Ethan.
00:47:16This is Chloe.
00:47:17Hi.
00:47:17Welcome to your private ballroom dance lesson.
00:47:20Should we get started?
00:47:22Sure.
00:47:22Yeah.
00:47:22Okay, so the most important thing in ballroom dancing
00:47:27is the connection between you and your partner.
00:47:31Now, you want to face each other.
00:47:34Make sure to keep eye contact.
00:47:38Now, you want to put your hand in the small of her back
00:47:41and pull her close, like this.
00:47:45This is not okay?
00:47:47Yeah.
00:47:48Now we just need some music.
00:47:55It's been a long, hard year
00:48:00There's no doubt about it
00:48:04So let's lay it down
00:48:09And rest for a while
00:48:15Feels like we lost our achieve
00:48:21Can't go on without it
00:48:26But it's all around
00:48:31It's in every smile
00:48:36Just as the snow starts to fall
00:48:44Let's listen in close to the night
00:48:50For all of our voices
00:48:53So bright
00:48:56Sing your joy
00:49:02And I'll sing my joy
00:49:07And wherever you're singing
00:49:10We'll set it up ringing
00:49:13Tonight
00:49:15That was fun
00:49:33And you didn't even step on my feet
00:49:35I guess 13 is your lucky number
00:49:37I'm glad I came
00:49:40I usually don't venture out
00:49:42and do stuff like this on my own
00:49:44I think it's harder to take risks
00:49:45and do things like this
00:49:46as we get older, doesn't it?
00:49:49I mean, I remember being fearless as a kid
00:49:51What happened to that girl?
00:49:55You still seem pretty fearless to me
00:49:57Well, I guess I have you fooled
00:49:58Literal buckets of fear
00:50:01Do tell Chloe Anderson
00:50:04What are you so afraid of?
00:50:06Mostly, um, snakes and alligators
00:50:08I don't trust reptiles
00:50:10I think it's their eyes
00:50:11Totally legit
00:50:13But also some life stuff
00:50:17I guess lately I've been worried about my career
00:50:21Your career?
00:50:23You're a best-selling author
00:50:25and you just finished an incredibly successful book tour
00:50:28What could you possibly be worried about?
00:50:31You know when you just feel like
00:50:33you're not on the right path anymore?
00:50:36I make a change
00:50:37I want to write a novel
00:50:39So, write a novel?
00:50:42Yeah, I mean, that's what my heart says
00:50:44But my publisher isn't thrilled about the idea
00:50:47And honestly, I don't know if I could do it without her backing me
00:50:50You don't seem like the type of person
00:50:54that needs permission to do something that she loves
00:50:56At some point, I guess I didn't
00:50:59And now?
00:51:01Buckets of fear
00:51:02I mean, if I go against my publisher
00:51:07What if she stops wrapping me?
00:51:08If I write the novel, what if it fails?
00:51:10And then if I go back to children's books
00:51:12What if my audience has moved on?
00:51:15It's a lot of what-ifs
00:51:16Is that why you're still single?
00:51:23Excuse me?
00:51:26I just mean that you're beautiful
00:51:29You're funny
00:51:30You're smart
00:51:31You're talented
00:51:31Complicated
00:51:32We're all complicated
00:51:34I think that relationships are just tough for me
00:51:40I'm always lost in my thoughts
00:51:43Sometimes I'm in the past
00:51:45Sometimes I'm in the future
00:51:46And as a writer, I'm observing everything around me all the time
00:51:51People, places
00:51:52And that can make it very difficult
00:51:55To connect with what's right in front of me
00:51:57And I know
00:51:59I guess the mind of a writer is a difficult thing to understand or get used to
00:52:04But when you're constantly coming up with
00:52:07Infinite possibilities and potential outcomes
00:52:10It makes it easy to get scared
00:52:14And to run away from a relationship before it even gets started
00:52:17I understand more than you think
00:52:20I have an aspiring young writer in Alex
00:52:24Wise beyond her years
00:52:26But she's often lost in books and in thought
00:52:29But she has this
00:52:32Unbridled joy for the present
00:52:36She sees the world in ways and colors that
00:52:40Truly amaze me
00:52:42Just because a person isn't the easiest to get close to
00:52:48Doesn't mean that it's not worth trying
00:52:51That being said
00:52:54Would you like to go to dinner with me on Monday night?
00:53:00Oh
00:53:00I'll cook
00:53:01I would love to
00:53:05It's a date
00:53:07It's a date
00:53:10Um, I was wondering if I could bring my dad over
00:53:17On our date?
00:53:20On our date?
00:53:21Oh, um
00:53:22No
00:53:23Different thought
00:53:24Um, Saturday
00:53:26If you guys are around
00:53:29He's a plumber
00:53:30Anderson Plumbing
00:53:31He was best
00:53:32Maybe he could help you out with that pipe
00:53:36And at the same time
00:53:37I could help you open that online store
00:53:39Okay
00:53:40I'd love that
00:53:42Um, we're free Saturday afternoon
00:53:44Okay
00:53:45Saturday afternoon
00:53:47She's pretty good
00:54:00So, how was it?
00:54:06Did you have fun?
00:54:07Did you love your dress?
00:54:13Chloe
00:54:13It was my bedtime two hours ago
00:54:15And I have to teach Christmas yoga in the morning
00:54:18You better stop playing
00:54:19And start giving me all the details
00:54:21Did you wait up for me?
00:54:23Yeah
00:54:24Of course I did
00:54:25Now dish
00:54:27Okay, okay
00:54:28Um, it was
00:54:30Amazing
00:54:33I'm gonna need you to be more specific
00:54:36It was
00:54:37Really, really fun
00:54:39I mean, he looked amazing in his talks
00:54:41And he was sweet and kind and funny
00:54:44And we danced until I thought my feet were gonna fall off
00:54:47Please tell me you kept your shoes on
00:54:49Only because it was a first date
00:54:50So it was a date
00:54:52I don't know
00:54:54I mean
00:54:56Maybe
00:54:58But he did ask me out again
00:55:01He's gonna cook for me on Monday night
00:55:03So, he's kind
00:55:06Mm-hmm
00:55:07Funny
00:55:07Mm-hmm
00:55:08And he cooks
00:55:09Apparently
00:55:11Wow
00:55:13I miss this
00:55:18Me too
00:55:19Reminds me of old times
00:55:22I really wish you could stay
00:55:25You know I can't
00:55:28Why not?
00:55:30Um, because
00:55:32I don't live here
00:55:33Right
00:55:34And I have a life I need to get back to
00:55:37But you could
00:55:39Especially if you plan on writing a novel
00:55:42I mean
00:55:43What better place to be creative
00:55:44Than surrounded by people that love you
00:55:47I haven't even decided if I'm gonna write it yet
00:55:51Haven't you?
00:55:56I'm just saying
00:55:57I haven't seen you smile like this
00:56:00In a really long time
00:56:02Maybe spending a little more time with us
00:56:06It wouldn't be the worst thing in the world
00:56:08Well
00:56:10I gotta catch some C's
00:56:13Because this family Christmas yoga
00:56:14Will not teach itself
00:56:15Family Christmas yoga?
00:56:208 a.m. sharp
00:56:20And before you ask
00:56:22Yes
00:56:22It is mandatory
00:56:23You're gonna make dad do yoga?
00:56:25Mark my words
00:56:26By Easter
00:56:26That man will be doing a downward dog
00:56:28Like no other seven-year-old around
00:56:30Good night, Chloe
00:56:34Good night, Josh
00:56:35Love you
00:56:36Love you
00:56:37Hi, Heather
00:57:05It's Chloe
00:57:06Look, I know it's Friday night
00:57:08And it's late
00:57:08But I just wanted to call you
00:57:10And tell you that I
00:57:11I decided to write my novel
00:57:14I'm gonna focus on that this year
00:57:16And I really
00:57:17Really hope that you support me
00:57:19Anyway
00:57:21Just give me a call on Monday
00:57:24When you get a chance
00:57:24Bye
00:57:26Home, home, home
00:57:36Holidays at home
00:57:39Nothing like
00:57:42Holidays at home
00:57:45Home, home, home
00:57:47Holidays at home
00:57:50Nothing like
00:57:52Wow
00:57:53You guys weren't kidding
00:57:54No breakfast
00:57:55No coffee
00:57:56Just diving right in
00:57:57Who needs caffeine
00:57:59When you can downward dog
00:58:01Right
00:58:01I got you a water bottle
00:58:05For proper hydration
00:58:06Thank you
00:58:07Hey, dad
00:58:08Any chance you're hiding
00:58:09Some cookies back there?
00:58:10Sorry, sweetie
00:58:11Your sister runs a tight ship
00:58:12Okay
00:58:13Enough chitter-chatter
00:58:15Family
00:58:16Join me on your mat
00:58:17And show me
00:58:19Your best Christmas tree pose
00:58:20Christmas tree pose?
00:58:22Yeah
00:58:22It's festive
00:58:24You just do a tree pose
00:58:26Like this
00:58:27Mm-hmm
00:58:27And then you add
00:58:29Some blinking lights
00:58:31Go on, receipts, baby
00:58:43There you go
00:58:44Merry Christmas
00:58:45Hi
00:58:52Hi
00:58:52Hi
00:58:53Hi
00:58:54Hey, look at that
00:58:56We finally got a real plumber
00:58:58In the building
00:58:58Well, it's been a while
00:59:00But I believe it's like riding a bike
00:59:01Hmm
00:59:02I can't believe my uniform still fits
00:59:04Thanks for doing this, Claire
00:59:06I see
00:59:06And how are you doing, young lady?
00:59:09I'm great
00:59:09So excited to learn how to put the store online
00:59:12I'm very excited to teach you
00:59:14I already started a social media account for the store
00:59:16Just like you suggested
00:59:17And it already has a ton of followers
00:59:19Well, there's a lot more we can do to bring traffic there
00:59:21And increase sales
00:59:22Okay, we'll let you two chat
00:59:24I'll show your dad the issue with the basement
00:59:26Okay
00:59:27Okay
00:59:28Claire, follow me
00:59:30You know, my dad really likes spending time with you
00:59:37He smiles a lot when you're around
00:59:40I really like spending time with him, too
00:59:42With both of you
00:59:43Thank you for helping us out, Chloe
00:59:46This is like the best Christmas present you could have ever given us
00:59:49It's my pleasure, Alex
00:59:51And speaking of Christmas presents
00:59:53I have an idea
00:59:54Really?
00:59:55What is it?
00:59:56Well, I read your short stories last night
00:59:58And I think they're really good
00:59:59You think so?
01:00:02I do
01:00:03And I think it would be really nice for your dad to have a copy of all of them
01:00:06So do you remember when I told you my mom helped me publish my first book
01:00:09And we handed out copies for Christmas?
01:00:11Yeah, you sold the rest at a yard sale
01:00:13I think that we should do the same thing for you
01:00:16We can send them to my printer
01:00:18We can publish them under Angel Bush Publishing
01:00:20And then you can give them to your dad for Christmas
01:00:23We can even print extra copies and sell them here or sell them online
01:00:27What do you think?
01:00:30I think that's the best idea ever
01:00:32Okay, I'll send you a layout of your book tonight and you can review it
01:00:36All you need to do is come up with a title
01:00:37It'll only take a couple days to print, so you should have it by Christmas Eve
01:00:41Thank you so much, Chloe
01:00:44He's gonna love it
01:00:45You're very welcome
01:00:47Now, should we figure out this online store?
01:00:50Let's do it
01:00:51And just like that, you are officially open for online business
01:00:57Wow
01:00:58I can't believe it's that easy
01:01:02I really don't know how to thank you for all of this
01:01:07You don't need to
01:01:09It's been really good for me to spend some time with you and Alex
01:01:12It's been great having you here
01:01:15Do you think that you could extend your stay a little while?
01:01:19Maybe do some writing from here?
01:01:22You know, Tricia asked me the same thing last night
01:01:24And to be honest, I'm thinking about it
01:01:28Might be cool
01:01:29Cool
01:01:31Am I dating myself?
01:01:33Is cool not cool anymore?
01:01:35I don't know, I can't tell
01:01:37Cool is still cool in my book
01:01:38Okay, good
01:01:40I also talked to my publisher last night
01:01:44I told her that I'm gonna write the novel with or without her support
01:01:48So, technically
01:01:50There's no reason why I couldn't stick around for a little bit
01:01:54Chloe Anderson, I believe that makes you fearless again
01:01:59Well, I think I'm finding a little bit of strength from all the support here
01:02:02My dad, my sister
01:02:05And you
01:02:07Well, we all love having you here
01:02:12I love having you here
01:02:16Very much
01:02:18I love being here
01:02:21Very much
01:02:23You should see their thriller site
01:02:27Oh, I'm sorry
01:02:30Am I interrupting something?
01:02:32No
01:02:32Not at all
01:02:33Not at all
01:02:33But we should really get going
01:02:35I mean, Tricia's gonna be wondering where we are
01:02:37And I'm sure she has a very healthy dinner waiting for us
01:02:40I think maybe we could stop for cookies on the way
01:02:42I won't tell if you don't
01:02:44Thank you so much for everything this afternoon
01:02:47Clark, what do I owe you?
01:02:49Absolutely nothing
01:02:50It was just so good to feel needed again
01:02:52We thank you so much
01:02:53My pleasure
01:02:54Bye, Alexis
01:02:55See you later, Mr. Anderson
01:02:57Bye
01:02:58Bye
01:02:59Silent night
01:03:14Holy night
01:03:17All is calm
01:03:21All is bright
01:03:25Round yon virgin
01:03:28Mother and child
01:03:32Holy infant
01:03:35So tender and mild
01:03:39Sleep in heavenly peace
01:03:45Sleep in heavenly peace
01:03:52That's always been a favorite Christmas song of mine
01:03:56Just a reminder that tickets are still available
01:03:58But going fast
01:03:59With the Stars Line Christmas special
01:04:01Coming live to you from New York City
01:04:02This event promises to be the best yet
01:04:05With added musical guests
01:04:06And promises even more surprises
01:04:08After the break
01:04:10We have more Christmas songs lined up
01:04:11Including some classics
01:04:13That you probably haven't heard
01:04:14In quite some time
01:04:15Did you decide?
01:04:27This one?
01:04:29This one?
01:04:30No
01:04:30No
01:04:31This one
01:04:33Are you sure?
01:04:36I think so
01:04:37Sweetheart, you are way more nervous than me about this date
01:04:40I'm the one who's supposed to be nervous
01:04:42I just want it to go well
01:04:43And let's be real dad
01:04:45You're a little out of practice
01:04:47How about some encouraging words for your dear old dad
01:04:50Like dad, you'll do great
01:04:51Dad, you'll do great
01:04:52Just go easy on dad jokes
01:04:54They're good icebreakers
01:04:56Maybe for a PTA meeting
01:04:59But for a date
01:05:01A good icebreaker is
01:05:03You look beautiful
01:05:04I already used that one
01:05:06What?
01:05:08What?
01:05:08When?
01:05:09When we went ballroom dancing
01:05:10You went ballroom dancing with Chloe Anderson?
01:05:15Yeah
01:05:15So this is more like a second date
01:05:19Well, not really
01:05:20Because ballroom dancing was sort of a surprise for the both of us
01:05:23A second date is so much more pressure
01:05:25It is?
01:05:27Yes, dad
01:05:28She likes you enough to say yes to a second date
01:05:30So that means the dad jokes didn't totally scare her away
01:05:33But the bad news is
01:05:35You probably used to wall your good material
01:05:37Okay
01:05:38Just calm down
01:05:39And be funny
01:05:40Okay
01:05:41But not too fun
01:05:43And smile
01:05:44But with no teeth
01:05:47I never thought that I'd be getting dating advice from my daughter
01:05:52Life is full of surprises
01:05:54It sure is
01:05:55Now let me see
01:05:56Hmm
01:05:59This could work
01:06:00So thumbs up
01:06:02Nobody does that anymore, dad
01:06:04So no thumbs and no teeth
01:06:09Hmm
01:06:22Whoa
01:06:23You look pretty tonight
01:06:25Thanks, dad
01:06:26Are you excited?
01:06:28It's just a date
01:06:29Okay, maybe I'm a little nervous
01:06:32Just have fun, sweetheart
01:06:34Thanks
01:06:35It's Heather
01:06:39Hello?
01:06:43Hi, honey
01:06:43I heard your message
01:06:44And here's the deal
01:06:45I want you to push the novel for one year
01:06:48Heather, I made up my mind
01:06:49I'm not pushing it
01:06:50Give me a moment to explain
01:06:52Explain what?
01:06:53You know that Christmas special
01:06:55That stars something that airs worldwide
01:06:57With all those celebrities and artists
01:06:59You mean the Stars Align Christmas special?
01:07:02That's the one
01:07:03Well, this year they want to add an author
01:07:06And they want you to read
01:07:07From one of your stories
01:07:09Live on Christmas Eve
01:07:10For all the world to see
01:07:12What?
01:07:13The caveat is
01:07:14They want an exclusive
01:07:15To announce your next book
01:07:17So it looks like you're going to have to give me another Christmas
01:07:20Heather, I don't even have my next book lined up yet
01:07:23Honey, you've been doing this for years
01:07:25Come up with a title and a premise
01:07:26And I'll have you on a flight to New York
01:07:29By tomorrow night
01:07:30Can I think about it?
01:07:33Chloe, you can't say no
01:07:35This is the greatest opportunity that you'll ever have
01:07:37Sleep on it
01:07:39And call me in the morning with your booking info
01:07:41Okay
01:07:42I'm still very proud of you
01:07:45Well?
01:07:51What did she say?
01:07:53They want me to read my book
01:07:55On the next Stars Align Christmas special
01:07:57What?
01:07:58That's huge
01:07:59As long as I announce my next children's book
01:08:03Oh
01:08:04And the event is live on Christmas Eve
01:08:07So
01:08:07I'd have to leave tomorrow
01:08:10Oh
01:08:11Oh, honey
01:08:13That's okay
01:08:14But I'd miss Christmas
01:08:16Chloe
01:08:17You know that we'll support any decision you make
01:08:22We're just glad we were able to spend some time with you
01:08:25Thanks, Dad
01:08:27Oh, okay
01:08:31I gotta go
01:08:32I'm gonna be late
01:08:33Okay, we'll talk when you get back
01:08:35And have fun
01:08:36Okay
01:08:37I love you
01:08:39Hi
01:08:55Hi
01:08:58Wow
01:09:00You look incredible
01:09:02I love your dress
01:09:06Thanks
01:09:07I wasn't sure I had the right address
01:09:10I thought you were gonna cook for me tonight
01:09:13I didn't expect a restaurant date
01:09:15Yeah, I am
01:09:17I helped the owner with the renovation
01:09:19So he owed me a favor
01:09:20Got a great kitchen
01:09:22I love to cook
01:09:23They have a beautiful view
01:09:26They sure do
01:09:29Um
01:09:32This is for you
01:09:35Make yourself comfortable
01:09:40And, uh, I'll go get dinner
01:09:42Okay
01:09:43Thank you, Ethan
01:09:53That was delicious
01:09:54You're very welcome
01:09:55Consider me surprised
01:09:57You mean you didn't predict any of this
01:10:01And any of your infinite possibilities
01:10:03I guess I didn't
01:10:05But to be fair
01:10:08I was really trying to be present tonight
01:10:10Enjoy the company
01:10:12I'm glad
01:10:15I really enjoyed the company, too
01:10:17It's been a long time
01:10:19Since I
01:10:20Felt a connection
01:10:22With someone like this
01:10:23Since Deb?
01:10:31Yeah
01:10:32Can you tell me about her?
01:10:37No
01:10:38We don't have to do that
01:10:39No, I'd like to know
01:10:40Okay
01:10:46Deb was kind
01:10:50She was a dreamer
01:10:53But she was also really down to earth
01:10:57And she loved books
01:10:59Like Alex
01:11:01She liked being transported to other worlds
01:11:03Other lifetimes
01:11:04I miss her
01:11:06I know Alex really misses her, too
01:11:10But there is
01:11:14There's no benefit in looking back
01:11:18It just
01:11:21Hurts too much
01:11:22Ethan, I'm sorry
01:11:25I didn't mean to
01:11:26No, no, no
01:11:27It's okay
01:11:27It's important that we talk about this
01:11:29Especially if you and I are
01:11:31I want you in my life, Chloe
01:11:35I want you in Alex's life
01:11:38It's the first time since, Deb
01:11:42That I've seen her
01:11:43Light up around someone
01:11:44You really inspire her
01:11:47You spark something in both of us
01:11:50Did I say something wrong?
01:12:03No
01:12:03Nothing at all
01:12:06Ethan, I have to go
01:12:10Chloe
01:12:11Ethan, I want to do this
01:12:14I do
01:12:15But I can't
01:12:17I think you are kind
01:12:19And you're wonderful
01:12:20And your daughter is incredible
01:12:22And she deserves somebody that can be present
01:12:25Always
01:12:26You both do
01:12:28And
01:12:29I'm
01:12:31Afraid
01:12:32Trying
01:12:36But there's so much that can go wrong
01:12:41There's so much that can go right
01:12:44Ethan, my publisher called today
01:12:47With an offer that I can't turn down
01:12:49I'm leaving tomorrow
01:12:51What about Christmas with your family?
01:12:56Next year
01:12:57I'll still check in on the online store
01:13:03And make sure that it's running smoothly
01:13:05And I'll stay in touch with Alex
01:13:06I will answer any question she has on her writing journey
01:13:09I know how important it is to have a mentor at her age
01:13:12Okay
01:13:16Thanks for dinner
01:13:19I really did enjoy our time together
01:13:24I just
01:13:27I understand
01:13:29Can you tell Alex I said goodbye?
01:13:35I will
01:13:35Goodbye, Chloe
01:13:38Goodbye, Ethan
01:13:40Goodbye, Ethan
01:13:55Goodbye,weise
01:13:58Goodbye, Zeus
01:13:59Goodbye, dicey
01:13:59Goodbye, regarde-edge
01:14:00Goodbye, amen
01:14:00Goodbye, penguin
01:14:01I scenario
01:14:01Goodbye, Floyd
01:14:01Goodbye, friend
01:14:02Goodbye, Arthur
01:14:03Goodbye, ะ ะฒะพ ะฒัะต
01:14:03Goodbye, boys
01:14:03rebirth
01:14:04Whatever life
01:14:04Goodbye, everyone
01:14:05Goodbye, Nick
01:14:05Boys
01:14:05Goodbye, your bee
01:14:06Goodbye,comfort, rose
01:14:06Goodbye, exploded
01:14:06slowly started
01:14:07back in the room
01:14:08I know
01:14:09you all packed up almost i'm sorry dad i really wanted to be here for christmas this year
01:14:24oh sweetheart never apologize for living your life your mother and i raised you to be an
01:14:31independent woman to follow your dreams i would never fault you for doing something that you
01:14:36loved you gotta follow your heart that's just the thing dad i'm not sure that this is what my heart
01:14:43wants anymore i'm so confused i wish somebody could just tell me what to do sweetheart that's
01:14:52one of the hardest parts about being an adult is you gotta make all your decisions for yourself
01:14:56let us know that we will always be there to support your decisions okay thanks dad
01:15:03oh do you think you'd have time tomorrow morning to go for breakfast with your dad
01:15:10good cup of coffee and a gingerbread cookie before you go i would love that i'll see you in the morning
01:15:17then sleep well sweetheart i love you i love you dad
01:15:23hey dad
01:15:29can you tell trish that i'm gonna be gone for a little bit this time of night
01:15:33there's something that i want to do before i go
01:15:37you know
01:15:40you know
01:15:45ah
01:15:52i
01:15:53and
01:16:26Merry Christmas, Mom.
01:16:52I want you to know how much we love you and miss you.
01:16:56It's been hard without you.
01:17:01And I could really use your guidance right now.
01:17:05I don't know what to do about anything.
01:17:07About my novel, the show, Christmas, Ethan.
01:17:16If you get this message, do you think you could give me a sign?
01:17:23A little nudge that I'm on the right track like you used to.
01:17:26I know it's not Christmas Eve yet, but if there's any way you can expedite that message, I'd really appreciate it.
01:17:48Honey, what are you doing up there?
01:17:54Do you need a hand?
01:17:55I'm sorry.
01:17:58I'm okay.
01:18:00I feel so silly.
01:18:03I was just, um...
01:18:05Sending a message?
01:18:08Yeah.
01:18:08Oh, honey.
01:18:11There is nothing silly about that at all.
01:18:17Oh, Jane.
01:18:20Whispering a message to an angel on top of a tree with the hopes that it gets to heaven.
01:18:24It's just a kid's story that I made up.
01:18:30Chloe, you have a gift.
01:18:35Your stories touch people's hearts, whether you made them up or were inspired by something far greater than us.
01:18:45See, your stories help people understand the world a little bit better.
01:18:54Oh, you mustn't underestimate the power of their truth.
01:19:08Life can be hard sometimes, and it can be messy.
01:19:13But just know you are surrounded by love.
01:19:19Thank you, Jean.
01:19:21I appreciate your kind words and your hugs.
01:19:24And I appreciate you and your stories.
01:19:29Speaking of which,
01:19:32I came to thank you.
01:19:35For what?
01:19:37For all you do for Alex.
01:19:39Alex, you've inspired that little girl so much.
01:19:44And printing and sharing her stories.
01:19:49I haven't seen anything so sweet in a long time.
01:19:54She told you.
01:19:56Oh, yeah.
01:19:58Better yet.
01:19:59I got the first advanced copy.
01:20:07Yeah.
01:20:08They arrived at the bookstore this morning.
01:20:16When Alex met you,
01:20:19that was her sign that she was on the right track.
01:20:22I guess we're all looking for a sign that we're on the right track.
01:20:26Oh.
01:20:28And God sends them to us.
01:20:30We just have to open our eyes to see them.
01:20:32Thank you, Jean.
01:20:46I have to go.
01:20:48What?
01:20:49Is everything okay?
01:20:50Okay?
01:20:51Yeah.
01:20:53I just got my sign.
01:20:56Merry Christmas.
01:20:56Oh.
01:20:58Merry Christmas, Chloe.
01:20:59Okay.
01:21:02Merry Christmas.
01:21:32One for you.
01:21:34And one for me.
01:21:36You are definitely my daughter.
01:21:38Don't tell Trish.
01:21:39Some days require yoga.
01:21:41Some days require cookies.
01:21:43Life is all about balance.
01:21:46Dad, I did a lot of thinking last night.
01:21:49And I have some news.
01:21:52You sound serious.
01:21:54What is it, sweetie?
01:21:56I'm going to stay for Christmas.
01:21:58What about your Christmas show?
01:21:59I gave them full permission to read my book on air by one of the celebrities already attending.
01:22:03I loved the idea.
01:22:05And I also gave them the title of my next book.
01:22:09Sally's Family Christmas.
01:22:10So you're pushing the novel?
01:22:14No.
01:22:15I did a lot of thinking, and so much became clear last night.
01:22:20I want to write my novel, but I also want to keep writing children's books.
01:22:25Just want to do them on my terms.
01:22:28And your publisher's okay with this?
01:22:31It doesn't have to be.
01:22:33I decided that I'm going to open my own publishing company.
01:22:38Angel Wish Publishing.
01:22:41I'm going to make it real.
01:22:43Oh, that's wonderful.
01:22:45It's just going to be a small publishing company at first.
01:22:47For my own books.
01:22:48But eventually, I'm going to publish other authors.
01:22:50I realized that I don't need Heather to tell me what I can or can't do.
01:22:56I'm going to follow my heart.
01:22:59Oh, sweetheart.
01:23:00I'm so proud of you.
01:23:02Thanks, Dad.
01:23:04Angel Wish Publishing.
01:23:06Huh.
01:23:07I only wish your mother was here to see it.
01:23:11Cheers.
01:23:12Hey, Trish, have you seen my jacket?
01:23:19Trish?
01:23:21It's in the kitchen.
01:23:25It will help, Trish.
01:23:26I got it, Dad.
01:23:27Follow me.
01:23:29I'm so happy that you're staying with us, Auntie Chloe.
01:23:31Thank you, Jenna.
01:23:32This is the best Christmas gift ever.
01:23:35Aw.
01:23:36I agree with Jenna.
01:23:37This is the best Christmas gift ever.
01:23:39Thank you so much for letting me stay here for a while.
01:23:42Our home is your home for as long as you want.
01:23:46Now, isn't there someplace you need to go before we head up to Christmas, Matt?
01:23:50There is.
01:23:52Good morning.
01:23:56I love you guys.
01:24:09Hi.
01:24:14Chloe.
01:24:15I thought you left.
01:24:18I decided to stay.
01:24:20I'm so happy.
01:24:21Are you coming to the Midnight Mass?
01:24:23I'll be there.
01:24:24That's awesome.
01:24:25And you get to meet my grandparents.
01:24:27Dad, isn't that great?
01:24:30Smile.
01:24:30Smile.
01:24:32Okay.
01:24:33Okay, well, I'll give you guys a minute.
01:24:39Dad will be in the truck.
01:24:40Merry Christmas, Chloe.
01:24:41Merry Christmas, Alex.
01:24:49So, you decided to stay?
01:24:53Mm-hmm.
01:24:54What about your work?
01:24:55I made other plans.
01:24:57Your novel?
01:24:59I'm gonna write it.
01:25:00That's, uh, really cool.
01:25:08Chloe, I...
01:25:09Ethan, I can imagine an infinite amount of reasons why I shouldn't be here right now.
01:25:15The truth is, all of those reasons are born out of fear.
01:25:21I don't want to be scared anymore.
01:25:26When I'm with you and Alex, there's only one thing that I feel.
01:25:30Love.
01:25:34And that love is powerful.
01:25:38It makes me believe that I can achieve anything, and I want that.
01:25:42I want to be brave and fearless.
01:25:46And I want to take chances.
01:25:48Stop living in the past.
01:25:49And stop worrying about the future.
01:25:53And I want to live in the present.
01:25:57I want to see where this story goes.
01:25:59I'm really glad you decided to stay, Chloe Anderson.
01:26:28I'm really glad my name's stuck, then.
01:26:33Merry Christmas.
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01:27:00Merry Christmas.
01:27:01Merry Christmas.
01:27:02Won't you believe in the light
01:27:07Together once and again
01:27:11Won't you believe in this
01:27:32You won't believe in this
01:28:02You won't believe in this