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00:00:00The glow of the season is reeling me in, the spell that I'm under.
00:00:14Welcome, listeners.
00:00:16This is Love in the Air.
00:00:18Christmas is just around the corner, and we are celebrating love.
00:00:22But before we get started, I'd like to thank our sponsor for today's episode, Sparkly
00:00:27Sand, America's number one cat litter brand with their new scent, Pine Christmas Tree.
00:00:33Every scent will get you into the Christmas spirit.
00:00:37Now, today we have a very special guest, our favorite romance novelist, Dagger Phillips.
00:00:44Hello, hola, konnichiwa.
00:00:48Honored to be here.
00:00:50Dagger's known for his best-selling romance novels, a very talented writer, and now a
00:00:55word winner?
00:00:55Uh, yes, I was honored to be this year's recipient of the Golden Bookshelf Award at, uh, the
00:01:02page-turners of today's luncheon.
00:01:04That is incredible.
00:01:06You have written five best-selling books.
00:01:09How do you do it?
00:01:10Ah, you know, I wish I had some kind of secret formula to give you, but it's, I just work
00:01:16so hard.
00:01:20Come on.
00:01:23Okay.
00:01:23It looks like we have a visitor.
00:01:34Yes.
00:01:34I just have to say, that is a beautiful necklace.
00:01:47Oh, thank you.
00:01:49It's tribal.
00:01:51Which tribe?
00:01:53The tribe of humanity.
00:01:54Of mankind.
00:01:56I got it at a gift shop in LAX.
00:01:58For our listeners, Dagger is wearing a beautiful necklace that says, believe.
00:02:04Believe is symbolic for believing in something, such as oneself.
00:02:10Talent and depth.
00:02:12You know, some say the airports are the crossroads of the world.
00:02:15I couldn't agree more.
00:02:17Uh, this is my editor at large and in charge, Isabel Watson.
00:02:20Join us.
00:02:21Sit.
00:02:22Oh, uh, that's your new official title, by the way.
00:02:28Isabel, you clearly have a lot of work cut out for you.
00:02:32Editing for Mr. Dagger Phillips, who keeps turning out novel after novel.
00:02:36You're quite prolific.
00:02:39Oh, I prefer the term visionary.
00:02:41You see, I visualize the stories before they're written.
00:02:52Um, the book?
00:02:55Mm.
00:02:55Yes, the book.
00:02:57My book, Love on the Rocks, comes out next week.
00:03:01Um, just in time for the holidays.
00:03:02It's a perfect gift for the avid reader on your list.
00:03:06Audiences love Dagger's books.
00:03:08And Dagger loves his audience.
00:03:10Love being a major theme in Love on the Rocks.
00:03:17The book?
00:03:17Oh, yes.
00:03:20Now, tell me about the romance.
00:03:22Oh.
00:03:24A woman who runs a lighthouse falls for a dashing wildlife photographer.
00:03:28Slide in a little will-they-won't-they, sprinkle some of that dagger magic, and boom.
00:03:32You got your next year's bestseller.
00:03:35Here's an advanced copy from us.
00:03:38Ooh.
00:03:39Ooh.
00:03:41Now, I hear you're already finishing up the next book.
00:03:45Oh, you heard.
00:03:46Yes.
00:03:47My mind's already on to the next one.
00:03:49That's just how I operate.
00:03:50You can't quench genius, huh?
00:03:53Tell us about the inspiration for this one.
00:03:55Uh, it's, uh...
00:03:57Well...
00:03:57You're just gonna have to read it for yourself.
00:04:00Uh, once I finish it, of course.
00:04:02I send it off to the publishers on December 24th.
00:04:05It's almost done.
00:04:06Just needs an ending.
00:04:07Even though I'm loathed when a good thing comes to an end.
00:04:12Can't we expect more of the Dagger Phillips brand of romance that we all know and love?
00:04:18My vision is for my books to not only fill your bookshelves, but your hearts.
00:04:25That is beautiful.
00:04:28Mm-hmm.
00:04:29Thank you so much for your time, Dagger.
00:04:33His book, Love on the Rocks, comes out next week, just in time for the holidays.
00:04:40This is Catherine, signing off.
00:04:44I thought that went really well.
00:04:46I handled most of the questions this time.
00:04:50Thank you so much.
00:04:53I am a huge fan, and I cannot wait to read your book.
00:04:56Oh, of course.
00:04:56And take your time, okay?
00:04:58I hope you come again.
00:05:00Bye.
00:05:01Bye.
00:05:03Dagger, you didn't tell me that the deadline was Christmas Eve.
00:05:08That's in, like, nine days.
00:05:12I wanted to have everything sent off before I went to my spiritual retreat in the Himalayas.
00:05:16That is a ridiculous deadline.
00:05:18I still have to write the entire ending.
00:05:20It will come to you.
00:05:21It always does.
00:05:23I believe.
00:05:24Christmas Eve?
00:05:26I mean, who puts a deadline on Christmas Eve anyway?
00:05:29Okay, don't stress.
00:05:30It creates these lines.
00:05:32Besides, Isabel Watson is too blessed to be stressed.
00:05:37Hmm?
00:05:37Breathe.
00:05:41I am just having a hard time feeling inspired on this one.
00:05:46What the superior man seeks is in himself.
00:05:50What the small man seeks is in others.
00:05:52Do you know who said that?
00:05:54Who?
00:05:55It was Confucius.
00:05:57Ah.
00:05:58Now, start writing.
00:06:00As always, I trust you.
00:06:02Oh, honey.
00:06:17When you were a kid and you were this upset, this is what we did.
00:06:21Christmas time.
00:06:23Sugar cookies.
00:06:24The snowman.
00:06:25And chocolate chip buttons.
00:06:27Mom, chocolate chip buttons are not going to help me finish this book.
00:06:30Well, even in the summer, they would cheer you up, so get cracking.
00:06:44Maybe go a little easier on the eggs?
00:06:48Why is this book so much more stressful?
00:06:51I just have a major case of writer's block.
00:06:54That's unusual for you.
00:06:55I know.
00:06:57I guess I'm just not loving this story.
00:07:00But it's my job.
00:07:01And then Dagger goes and tells the publisher that he'll have his manuscript in by the 24th.
00:07:06But it's the holidays.
00:07:08I know.
00:07:11Illustrating for children's books was my dream.
00:07:14And you were my inspiration.
00:07:17And writing is your dream.
00:07:18And you're doing it.
00:07:20Mom, I am a ghostwriter.
00:07:22No one even knows I write those books.
00:07:23You have written five best-selling books.
00:07:27Five.
00:07:28Even if they have Dagger's name on them, you still wrote them.
00:07:32Yeah.
00:07:32Thanks, Mom.
00:07:34Bells.
00:07:35Why don't you say no to Dagger's deadline this time?
00:07:38Write what truly inspires you.
00:07:42Because I would lose my job.
00:07:45Also, I have no name in this industry.
00:07:47I have to put in the work, and then one day I will have a novel with my name on it.
00:07:51But I just need some inspiration.
00:07:56Wouldn't it be nice if there was someplace quiet you could write?
00:08:01Yes.
00:08:02Someplace snowy and peaceful.
00:08:07Maybe with a cozy fireplace and no one to call you with demands.
00:08:11Yes.
00:08:12Obviously.
00:08:12You could go to Spirit Station.
00:08:16It's beautiful at Christmas, and it's the perfect place for you to focus.
00:08:22I haven't thought of Spirit Station in years.
00:08:24You might be able to stay in the cabin.
00:08:28While Uncle Sterling is on his annual Christmas cruise, he always had a thing for open water.
00:08:32Yeah, and tropical fruit smoothies.
00:08:34Those were piña coladas.
00:08:41Yeah, that actually makes a lot of sense.
00:08:44I'll give him a jingle and see if you can go hibernate there.
00:08:48Okay, so I will go and finish up the book and then be back here to celebrate Christmas with you?
00:08:54Sounds like a plan.
00:08:55When you get there, you have to take the train.
00:09:00Mom, I was a kid.
00:09:01The cutest kid.
00:09:03And so creative.
00:09:05We haven't been back there since your grandpa passed.
00:09:11I don't know what it's going to be like without Grandpa Maury there.
00:09:14He was so special.
00:09:17Yeah, Mom.
00:09:18He really was.
00:09:19Wait, the cookies.
00:09:28Turns out I didn't need the cookies this time.
00:09:31All I needed was you.
00:09:35Wait right here.
00:09:41Take this.
00:09:42You'll need it.
00:09:43Mom, I cannot take your favorite Christmas scarf.
00:09:46Let me know when you get settled.
00:09:49Love you.
00:09:54Love you.
00:10:07Why is this GPS not working?
00:10:15Come on.
00:10:19Definitely already awake.
00:10:31Okay.
00:10:39No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
00:10:45What's with that fence there?
00:10:47Wait, that was me.
00:10:50Don't worry about me.
00:10:51I'm totally fine.
00:10:52Just been driving all night and I'm totally exhausted and I thought this was the road to
00:10:55my grandfather's property, but I have no service on the GPS, so I'm totally lost and I'm just
00:10:59trying to turn around and...
00:11:01Oh, no, no, no, you're okay.
00:11:02You're okay.
00:11:02You're okay.
00:11:02Um, the car, though, the car, it's not okay.
00:11:07What?
00:11:07Yeah, I don't know.
00:11:08I don't know how you're going to make it all the way with that, that scratch right there.
00:11:13You know, you look more like a range hand than a mechanic, so...
00:11:16You're right.
00:11:18I'm a cop.
00:11:20Young lady, that was from Reckless Drive, and you mind showing me your license and registration?
00:11:27Huh.
00:11:28Oh, you got me.
00:11:30Um, I really probably should be going.
00:11:32My uncle lives in a cabin somewhere near here.
00:11:36Do you happen to know the area?
00:11:38Um, yes.
00:11:41Uh, if you get back in your car, okay, be safe.
00:11:44Drive up that way.
00:11:44You're going to turn right at the wagon, follow the tree line, and see your cabman.
00:11:50Great.
00:11:50Um, thank you.
00:11:52You're welcome.
00:11:53Sorry about your offense.
00:11:56Okay.
00:12:14Oh, good.
00:12:27She's here.
00:12:28Bells, you found me.
00:12:30Uncle Sterling, hi.
00:12:32I'll come down and help you with your luggage.
00:12:34Great.
00:12:34Wow.
00:12:39It looks amazing in here.
00:12:42Well, everybody knows that I love Christmas, and I was going to be gone, and the house was going to be empty, so I really didn't decorate that much.
00:12:50Well, you look like you're all ready for your Christmas cruise.
00:12:56Oh, anchor's the way you're done.
00:13:00Wow.
00:13:01I really haven't been here in so long.
00:13:04Hey, Bear.
00:13:06Long time no see.
00:13:08You know, I used to rent this place out whenever I'd go on a cruise, but, uh, tourism has really slowed down without the festival.
00:13:16Grandpa Maury's festival?
00:13:18Man, I really wish the town would have kept it going for him.
00:13:21Yep.
00:13:22He was the reason for the season.
00:13:24And I'm sorry.
00:13:25I'm just not going to be here to enjoy the cabin with you, Bells.
00:13:29Ah, it's okay.
00:13:30I have such great memories here.
00:13:32Hey.
00:13:36Thirsty?
00:13:37I can make us some fruit smoothies.
00:13:39Huh.
00:13:40Fruit smoothies?
00:13:42Well, it is five o'clock in the Caribbean.
00:13:46No, thanks.
00:13:47I'm good.
00:13:48All right.
00:13:51But I am going to leave you officially in charge of the chocolate Christmas countdown while I'm away.
00:13:56I love these things.
00:13:58Well, I haven't opened today's yet, if you'd care to do the honors.
00:14:07Well, let me give you a quick lay of the land, even though not much has changed.
00:14:11Over here, we have the fireplace, and it takes firewood.
00:14:16Oh.
00:14:17And here we have the home library, featuring a special selection of bestsellers that my brilliant niece wrote, uh, edited.
00:14:28These really should have your name splashed across the cover.
00:14:34So, are you and this knifey guy kind of a thing?
00:14:38Dagger?
00:14:38No, he is just a very controlling boss who requires a lot of my attention.
00:14:45Mm-hmm.
00:14:46Attention that you, uh, could be putting towards your own book?
00:14:50Look, no one is interested in reading a book by me.
00:14:53Everyone loves Dagger.
00:14:55Even if I am technically Dagger.
00:14:59I just, I just need to finish this book.
00:15:11I hear you, Bells.
00:15:13The good news is your only neighbor is at that cabin over yonder.
00:15:17Otherwise, you're in total isolation.
00:15:18Just you and your laptop.
00:15:20Well, that is exactly what I need.
00:15:23And you remember the path that cuts through the ranch and takes you right into town?
00:15:27Yeah.
00:15:28Um, I think I'll probably be sticking around here for the most part.
00:15:31Well, there's no cell service or internet.
00:15:33But, you know, if you wander around outside, you'll probably get lucky and find a bar, too.
00:15:37Hey, being off-grid is perfect for getting some writing done.
00:15:41And last but not least, if you need hot water, throw the heat switch.
00:15:46Always keep the faucets dripping and chisel the icebox and batten down the hatches if it's windy
00:15:51and, uh, defrost the froster if it's frosty.
00:15:54Defrost the froster.
00:15:56Got it.
00:15:58And if anything should break down or wig out, just call the number on the fridge.
00:16:04Use the landline.
00:16:06Okay.
00:16:06I think I should be able to figure it out.
00:16:09Well, you've got this, Bells.
00:16:11And if you do go into town, you'll probably run into Gloria there at the gift shop.
00:16:14Oh, I remember Gloria.
00:16:16How is she?
00:16:17Oh, she's doing great.
00:16:19She knows everybody.
00:16:20And everything.
00:16:22And she will remember you because you are such a memorable kiddo.
00:16:27Thanks for letting me stay here, Uncle Sterling.
00:16:30Oh, you just make yourself at home, Little Bells.
00:16:33I can't think of anybody I would rather have take care of this place while I'm gone.
00:16:37I'm going to miss you, kiddo.
00:16:51I'll miss you too, Uncle Sterling.
00:16:52How do I end this?
00:17:07Write something.
00:17:10Anything.
00:17:14Got any ideas?
00:17:16I will give you full credit.
00:17:17Nothing.
00:17:20Neither.
00:17:23Coffee.
00:17:25I need...
00:17:27Coffee.
00:17:27Good morning.
00:17:46Hi.
00:17:46Cute scarf.
00:17:48Thanks.
00:17:48What can I get for you?
00:17:49I'm going to need the largest, strongest, most caffeinated beverage that you can legally sell me.
00:17:54I've got you.
00:17:55So quadruple espresso straight, coming right up.
00:17:58Perfect.
00:17:59And can I get one of these blueberry muffins, too?
00:18:01They look delicious.
00:18:04Espresso up.
00:18:06Oh, that was so fast.
00:18:07Thanks, sis.
00:18:09Oh, sorry.
00:18:11Fence girl.
00:18:12Fence girl?
00:18:13Yeah.
00:18:13Catchy.
00:18:14No, no, no, you take this one.
00:18:16Coco's happy to make me another one, aren't you, Coco?
00:18:19Do I look like I need it?
00:18:21No.
00:18:21No, no, I just, I know you were up early, and I was also up early, and I ordered it, too.
00:18:29Like, we both, we both ordered it.
00:18:30Really?
00:18:32Oh, yeah, I was fixing a fence post when I got your call, and didn't have time to change.
00:18:38Sorry.
00:18:39Okay, so I went to go put the blueberry muffins into the case, and then the hinge just, like, fell off.
00:18:43I guess I don't know my own strength.
00:18:45I mean, pastry emergencies are top priority, but I don't think blueberry is worth me racing back over there for.
00:18:52Blueberry is the best.
00:18:53Says who?
00:18:54Says me and all of my loyal customers.
00:18:56Who make decisions solely based on not having any other options.
00:19:00Blueberry is a top seller.
00:19:01My brother has no taste buds.
00:19:03That's a genetic thing.
00:19:04Hey, can you, can you help us decide this?
00:19:10Me?
00:19:11Yeah.
00:19:12Yeah, you're a total stranger, and therefore an impartial judge on what is the best flavor of muffins.
00:19:16It's either cinnamon or blueberry.
00:19:19Easy, it's blueberry.
00:19:20I mean, cinnamon is barely a muffin flavor.
00:19:23It's more like a cake flavor, or a babka, if you're an Eastern European.
00:19:27See, I told you.
00:19:29Where did you find this one?
00:19:30She's so smart.
00:19:30And she has great taste.
00:19:31Muffin preference tells me everything I need to know about a person.
00:19:37So let me guess, you are a...
00:19:39Hmm.
00:19:40Journalist?
00:19:42I'm a writer.
00:19:44Slash editor.
00:19:45A ghost writer.
00:19:46I do romance, mostly.
00:19:48I love romance novels.
00:19:50What have you written?
00:19:50Anything I would know?
00:19:51I mean, I'm really more of an editor slash writer.
00:19:55I lava you more.
00:19:57Stop it.
00:19:58Love is tested by a volcanic eruption when two souls run for their lives.
00:20:02Will they survive the heat or be consumed by it?
00:20:05Take me away.
00:20:06In the nick of time?
00:20:08Two lonely next-door neighbors, Nick and Nicole, are avid gardeners who weather a snowstorm.
00:20:13And when seeds blow over their fence, they learn that time grows better together.
00:20:17Melt me.
00:20:18Oh, I can't wait for the next book.
00:20:20I already pre-ordered it when I saw the press release.
00:20:23Wait.
00:20:24That must mean you know Dagger Phillips.
00:20:27He writes all those books.
00:20:28Does he?
00:20:29Yep.
00:20:31I know him.
00:20:32Mm-hmm.
00:20:33Interesting.
00:20:34He is cute.
00:20:35Oh, no.
00:20:35We are definitely not...
00:20:36Stop.
00:20:37It's on the house.
00:20:37From a true fan.
00:20:39I'm Coco, by the way.
00:20:40Well, thanks, Coco.
00:20:42I'm Isabelle.
00:20:43God, I love small towns.
00:20:45Oh, yeah.
00:20:45We're not like those big city folks.
00:20:47No, no, that hurry up, traffic, go bridge.
00:20:52That is a spot-on impression.
00:20:54This woman is famous.
00:20:56Huh.
00:20:57We don't get many celebrities around here.
00:20:59I've never been called the C-word before.
00:21:03Or the F-word.
00:21:04Celebrity.
00:21:05Famous.
00:21:10Mm.
00:21:11This is delicious.
00:21:15So you're famous, huh?
00:21:26Sorry I didn't recognize you.
00:21:28I don't really pay much attention to pop culture or social media.
00:21:32Are you, like, an influencer or something?
00:21:35No.
00:21:36I'm definitely not an influencer.
00:21:38I'm a writer.
00:21:40Or ghost writer.
00:21:43Writer.
00:21:43That's cool.
00:21:56Sorry about my brother.
00:21:57He knows how to read.
00:21:58I promise.
00:21:59He's literate.
00:21:59He just doesn't love it like we do.
00:22:01He's always in fix-it mode.
00:22:02Well, I'm sure he has his hands full.
00:22:04Oh, sorry.
00:22:05I'm so snoozy.
00:22:06I've been baking since sunrise.
00:22:08I happen to love baking.
00:22:09Me too.
00:22:10I guess that's obvious since I own a bakery.
00:22:13Wait, you own this place?
00:22:14That is so cool.
00:22:17Well, you are welcome to write here for as long as you like.
00:22:20We have plenty of coffee and muffins.
00:22:21Hey, uh, Isabelle, uh, so I'm at this junket and they're, um, well, they're asking me questions
00:22:38about the book.
00:22:39Help?
00:22:45Hi, Gloria?
00:22:46You might not remember me.
00:22:48Pills!
00:22:52Sterling told me you would pop by.
00:22:54Look at you, all grown up.
00:22:56I adore your uncle.
00:22:57He's one of the last ties to what Spirit Station used to be.
00:23:00You are too.
00:23:01What about the train?
00:23:02I haven't heard that iconic choo-choo.
00:23:04The train hasn't run in years.
00:23:06What?
00:23:07I mean, I, I get the festival fizzling out after Grandpa Mori passed, but the train too?
00:23:12Who knows when the train will be up and running again, if at all.
00:23:15That is so sad.
00:23:16I mean, the Christmas Spirit train would run non-stop during the holidays.
00:23:22I looked forward to that all year.
00:23:23Without the festival, we had no one to look after it, and the old cold sleigh lost its spark.
00:23:28Can't anyone fix it?
00:23:29Many have tried.
00:23:31All have failed.
00:23:37Okay.
00:23:40Finally, Isabelle, my lifeline.
00:23:43I only just left.
00:23:44What's up?
00:23:45I've, uh, I'm at this press thing, and, um, some hacks from Lighthouse Magazine are asking me impossible questions.
00:23:51So I squeezed out the bathroom window and left.
00:23:55I'm hiding in an alleyway.
00:23:56Where have you been?
00:23:58Out with the simpletons.
00:23:59I've called multiple times.
00:24:01I sent you a text.
00:24:02Look, just go back in there, say no comment, sign some books, and smile.
00:24:09Wait, no, no, no, no, no, no.
00:24:12Where are you?
00:24:13I need your help.
00:24:15Isabelle?
00:24:15Dagger?
00:24:16No comment
00:24:24No comment
00:24:29That's it
00:24:31That's it
00:24:46Beautiful night if there ever was
00:24:49We're making some magic
00:24:51Candy canes on the evergreens
00:24:56Icicles and the winter breeze
00:25:00Everything my heart could need
00:25:03We're making some magic
00:25:05Oh, gosh, it's midnight
00:25:14You didn't drive here, did you?
00:25:35How many fences did you take out on the way?
00:25:39Very funny
00:25:40I, uh, didn't think anyone else would be around here
00:25:42Neither did I
00:25:43Well, I'm just looking around
00:25:46I won't be in your way
00:25:47Oh, no worries
00:25:47I'm just trying to finish up on some repairs
00:25:49There's always something with this thing
00:25:52Absolutely stunning
00:25:54Oh, um, thank you
00:25:57Oh, uh, yeah
00:26:01It's a gorgeous piece of machinery
00:26:05Yeah, it is
00:26:07I just get the feeling that she wants to be up and running again
00:26:10Well, I do know what it feels like to be stuck
00:26:13I'm Dane, by the way
00:26:15Uh, Isabel
00:26:17Isabel
00:26:18Isabel
00:26:19Was Mori your grandfather?
00:26:21Yes
00:26:22How did you-
00:26:23Oh, no, Mori's a legend around here
00:26:24Yeah, we haven't had the Spirit Station Festival ever since you passed
00:26:28I know
00:26:28And it was such a fun festival, too
00:26:31I mean, I would look forward to that every year when I was little
00:26:34Whoa, whoa
00:26:35Belly bells?
00:26:38No
00:26:38Yes, yes, it's Belly bells, right?
00:26:41It's, that wasn't, it's not
00:26:42No, no, no
00:26:42Yes, no, that is you
00:26:43And then you would do the dance
00:26:44You would do the dance
00:26:45Yes, uh, uh
00:26:46Christmas, choo-choo
00:26:49You don't Spirit Station
00:26:50It choo-chooses you
00:26:52Okay, let's stop, let's stop
00:26:53No
00:26:54It's not me
00:26:55I'm sorry, I'm sorry
00:26:56Um, yeah, I, I didn't
00:26:59I didn't recognize you right away
00:27:01You're
00:27:02So much
00:27:04Taller
00:27:06Than when I was ten?
00:27:08Yeah, thank goodness
00:27:10So it's Isabel now
00:27:13Yeah
00:27:14Belly bells is just for the family
00:27:16Well, I thought it was cute
00:27:19Oh, do you want some help?
00:27:22Yeah, yeah
00:27:22Careful
00:27:23Thank you
00:27:24Okay
00:27:25Oh, um, how's the writing going?
00:27:29About as fast as this train
00:27:30Oh, uh
00:27:33Yeah, it's a good one
00:27:34Okay, so what is the Ghost Rider anyways?
00:27:36Oh, uh, well
00:27:38It basically just means that I
00:27:39I write the books
00:27:40And Dagger Phillips puts his name on them
00:27:42Wait a second
00:27:43I don't understand
00:27:44So you write the book
00:27:45You do all the work
00:27:47But he gets the credit?
00:27:49Basically, yeah
00:27:50Why?
00:27:53That's just
00:27:54The way the literary world works
00:27:56Well, I don't understand the literary world
00:28:02But I do know that if you do the work
00:28:04You should get the credit
00:28:06You like Coco?
00:28:11Yeah
00:28:12She's great
00:28:13Um, a really talented baker
00:28:14Oh, no
00:28:16Yeah, she's fine
00:28:17I meant the drink
00:28:19Oh, I mean, that's a ridiculous question
00:28:22What kind of monster doesn't like hot chocolate?
00:28:25The same kind of monster
00:28:26Who chooses blueberry over cinnamon?
00:28:29Huh
00:28:30Let's go
00:28:32Wow
00:28:43This looks incredible
00:28:45And it smells amazing
00:28:47Yeah, it's been kind of slow today
00:28:48So this is what happens
00:28:49When I have extra time on my hands
00:28:50And flower
00:28:51Two hot chocolates, please, sis
00:28:54And guess who this little lady is related to?
00:28:57If you say the cake boss
00:28:58I will faint right here and now
00:28:59Oh, she's the spirit conductor's granddaughter
00:29:02Aw
00:29:03Dan, you still loved that when you was a kid
00:29:05Aw
00:29:05I'm actually staying in his cabin now
00:29:08My uncle Sterling lives there
00:29:09Sterling is your uncle
00:29:11Our parents just went on a cruise with him
00:29:12Oh
00:29:13Yes, they came back in head to toe
00:29:14Matching tropical outfits
00:29:16And major sunburns
00:29:18Yeah
00:29:18Our ranch is right next to your cabin
00:29:20Wait, that's your property?
00:29:23I mean, I live there now
00:29:24But our parents were neighbors with Sterling for years
00:29:26So, uh, where are they now?
00:29:33Oh, those snowbirds got the first flight to Florida
00:29:35Gotta be near the ports
00:29:36Cruise ship converts
00:29:37Courtesy of your uncle Sterling
00:29:38Hey, Gloria
00:29:44Yes, I do have my tools in the truck
00:29:48I'll be over in a jiffy
00:29:50Loose floorboard at the gift shop
00:29:53Jiffy?
00:29:55Haven't heard that in a while
00:29:56Really?
00:29:57I love Jiffy
00:29:58Feel free to use that in your next love novel
00:30:01Oh, thank you
00:30:02I'll catch you ladies later
00:30:04Oh, give this to Gloria for me
00:30:06It's her favorite
00:30:07Blueberry
00:30:08And you should take one, too
00:30:11I made a ton of extra and I know you love them
00:30:13So, here you go
00:30:14Thanks
00:30:15What's my email password?
00:30:23Isabelle, haven't heard from you
00:30:25Hope that's because you're in the flow of writing
00:30:27Thanks
00:30:32Thanks
00:30:33Hi
00:30:49Hi
00:30:50Sorry to interrupt your writing
00:30:52But I figured you'd have time to cook
00:30:53So
00:30:53Wow, that's so sweet
00:30:56I'm sorry, what time is it?
00:30:59It's about 3pm
00:31:00How's everything going in the cabin?
00:31:02Um, it's fine
00:31:04I just, I don't have any hot water
00:31:05But, uh, maybe a cold shower will shock some inspiration into me
00:31:09Do you ever get a day off?
00:31:15Oh, well, I might have all the days off soon
00:31:17What do you mean?
00:31:18Um, we don't have enough customers
00:31:20Or a steady flow of tourists
00:31:21Since the train stopped running
00:31:22And we've tried everything
00:31:24I'm so sorry
00:31:26What can I do besides make delicious coffee and pastries?
00:31:29Just might not be enough
00:31:30Sorry to be a downer
00:31:32I know you have enough on your plate
00:31:33So I'll let you get back to writing
00:31:35Uh, I'll see you later
00:31:36Bye
00:31:48You know that, uh, normal people do knock on the door, right?
00:32:11You know, I figured this was a more effective wake-up call
00:32:13And, well, you'd forgive me once you had hot water
00:32:15Okay
00:32:18Doing the dance?
00:32:22Christmas, choo-choo
00:32:24Nope, nope, nope, no, no
00:32:25Morning, Belle
00:32:27Excuse me, can I?
00:32:35Oh, yeah, please, uh, come in
00:32:36Yeah, Coco told me you didn't have any hot water
00:32:39You should have called me
00:32:41I told you to flip the
00:32:41Yeah, I, um, I tried calling the number on the fridge
00:32:44That Uncle Sterling left, but it was late
00:32:46So no one answered
00:32:47And he told me a lot of things that I was supposed to do
00:32:49And I kind of forgot
00:32:51Wow
00:32:51Did he tell you to drip the faucets?
00:32:54Probably
00:32:54Chisel the icebox?
00:32:56I'm sure that he did
00:32:57Bad in the hatches, if it's windy outside
00:32:58And defrost the froster
00:32:59If it's frosty outside?
00:33:00Froster, yes
00:33:01That one actually rings a bell
00:33:02Um, I bet you're pretty excited to have a hot shower again, huh?
00:33:07Why?
00:33:08Do I, uh, do I look like I need a shower?
00:33:09Oh, no, no, no, you look, um, you look like a normal person who hasn't showered
00:33:16Okay
00:33:18You should be set
00:33:18I'll have you try that for me
00:33:23Okay
00:33:23Um
00:33:24It's, it's so cold
00:33:29Um, takes a second sometimes
00:33:34Uh, it's hot
00:33:42Okay
00:33:42Yeah, it's, um, it's fixed
00:33:44Okay, good, good
00:33:45Um
00:33:45Thank you, um, oh, hey
00:33:48Here, uh, for fixing the hot water
00:33:53Thank you
00:33:54Oh, and that's my number right there
00:33:57Can you think?
00:33:58Do I smell?
00:33:59Oh, um, no, you, you smell like pine needles
00:34:02I, um, I was chopping wood earlier
00:34:05Well, that's it
00:34:06Nature's cologne
00:34:08Yeah
00:34:09Um, well, the turners blew a fuse box, so that needs my attention
00:34:14Fuse box? Are you, like, an electrician, too?
00:34:18Wow, like a jack of all trades, or a dane of all dangers
00:34:23Yeah, you're a wordsmith
00:34:26Um, no, I'm just the only electrician within 50 miles, so I'm the best I got
00:34:31Well, then, uh, you better get to it, Sparky
00:34:34I'm gonna head out this way
00:34:36Yeah
00:34:37Sparky
00:34:44Nature's cologne
00:34:47Don't even
00:34:52Okay
00:35:04Okay
00:35:04Okay
00:35:04Okay
00:35:04Mom's scarf
00:35:23Oh, no, no
00:35:30My mom will be so sad if I lose her Christmas scarf
00:35:36Transition
00:35:38Oh, I was signing so many books last night, I got writer's wrist
00:35:43Yeah, it's like, uh, tennis elbow
00:35:45But of the wrist
00:35:46Anyway, when can I see a draft of my final chapter?
00:35:49Ah!
00:35:49Hey, Mom
00:35:56Hi
00:35:56I just saw Dagger
00:35:58Well, he's hard to miss
00:35:59His face is everywhere
00:36:01He came by the house
00:36:03What?
00:36:04Why?
00:36:05He was worried
00:36:06He said he went by your place and you weren't there
00:36:09I told him you were on a writing retreat
00:36:11And that your getaway was for the benefit of you both
00:36:14Well, uh, thanks for handling him for me
00:36:17He sure is an antful
00:36:20Yeah, that is a very kind way to put it
00:36:24So
00:36:25How's it going?
00:36:28Oh, uh, great
00:36:29Just non-stop writing
00:36:32I knew you would find inspiration
00:36:35Okay, well, better get back to it
00:36:38Love you, Mom, bye
00:36:40Shouldn't you be inside writing?
00:36:47Well, shouldn't you be outside being electrocuted?
00:36:51Or are you following me?
00:36:53There are worse ways to spend my time
00:36:54Um, uh, what are you doing out here anyways?
00:36:59Ah, I, um, I think I left my scarf here the other day
00:37:02Come with me
00:37:07Wow
00:37:14Is this it?
00:37:19Yes, this is it
00:37:20Thank you
00:37:21Um, sorry, it's kind of sentimental, so
00:37:24Yeah
00:37:24Put it on you
00:37:27Thanks
00:37:31Wow, look at all this stuff
00:37:33Yeah, I've been going through it slowly
00:37:36It's just a mixture of Christmas decorations and old stuff from the festival
00:37:41Hmm
00:37:42Look at these lights
00:37:45Oh, you like those?
00:37:46Oh, yeah
00:37:46I like a lot of color in my Christmas decorations, so
00:37:49Can I show you something?
00:37:52Okay
00:37:52After you
00:37:59Wow
00:38:04Oh, you did all this?
00:38:09Yeah, I put them up every year
00:38:10Even though
00:38:11Well, even if no one comes in to see them
00:38:13I
00:38:16Kind of hold out hope
00:38:18That the festival will be revived one day
00:38:20Yeah
00:38:22Um
00:38:23But this train
00:38:27This festival is what
00:38:30Made me fall in love with Christmas in the first place
00:38:33Yeah, my, uh, Grandpa Mori would take me on a train ride every year
00:38:39It's a shame that this is stationary now
00:38:42It really is magical
00:38:44It is
00:38:47Come on
00:38:52So, what happened to the train?
00:38:56The blast pipe is rusted over
00:38:58The brake shoes turn to dust
00:38:59The boiler refuses to boil and there's no valve
00:39:03That sounds intense
00:39:04I've tried every tool
00:39:05Every trick in the book
00:39:07And I just can't seem to get her up and running
00:39:09I've spent years trying to find the exact right parts
00:39:12Oh, thank you, by the way
00:39:20For telling Dane about my
00:39:21Lack of hot water situation
00:39:22Of course
00:39:23I'm sure he was happy to help
00:39:24So, are you guys coming inside for cookie decorating?
00:39:29I really should get back to writing
00:39:31She does this every year
00:39:34It is
00:39:36Spirit Station tradition
00:39:38Final
00:39:48Touches
00:39:51And voila
00:39:53What do you think?
00:39:55Wow
00:39:55That is really
00:39:56Something
00:39:57What is it?
00:40:00It's a reindeer
00:40:01Obviously
00:40:02And these here are the eyes?
00:40:06That's the Jingle Bell necklace
00:40:08Obviously
00:40:09It doesn't taste as bad as it looks
00:40:18I've never tried reindeer before
00:40:21Alright, let's see yours
00:40:26You are very good at other things
00:40:35Thank you
00:40:36I'm really sorry
00:40:42But I should get going
00:40:44Coco, thank you so much for these cookies
00:40:47Okay
00:40:59Well, can't survive on muffins and cookies alone
00:41:19Handyman helplot
00:41:27Handyman helplot
00:41:41Hey, Dane
00:41:42It's, uh, it's Isabel
00:41:43I know
00:41:45I have Sterling's number saved
00:41:46Right, of course
00:41:48Uh, quick question for you
00:41:50Can gas pipes freeze?
00:41:53Asking for a friend
00:41:54The friend is my oven
00:41:55I'll be right over to help your friend
00:41:58Great
00:41:59That was quick
00:42:04Dagger
00:42:07Dagger?
00:42:07Hi
00:42:10Where have you been?
00:42:11I've been calling
00:42:12Texting
00:42:13DMing
00:42:14It is
00:42:15Grazing out here
00:42:17How the 14th Dalai Lama lived in Tibet
00:42:19I will never understand
00:42:20Come on in
00:42:22How did you find me?
00:42:27I walked into some gift shop
00:42:29And asked the lady where Grandpa Monty's place was
00:42:31It's Mari
00:42:32What is this?
00:42:34It's an advent calendar
00:42:36It counts down the days to Christmas
00:42:38An odd box of chocolates
00:42:39And you just say Christmas Day
00:42:44How's my bookend?
00:42:48I'm here for an update
00:42:49Well, uh, um
00:42:51There's no Wi-Fi here
00:42:53We're off-grid
00:42:54What?
00:42:58Oh
00:42:58No, thanks
00:43:03We're good
00:43:03Bells?
00:43:11Hey
00:43:12Hi
00:43:12I didn't mean to interrupt
00:43:13Oh, um
00:43:14No, you're not interrupting anything
00:43:16Okay
00:43:17Oh, uh
00:43:18Dane is the handyman
00:43:19He's here to help fix the oven
00:43:20Yeah
00:43:22Uh, yeah
00:43:22Just, um
00:43:23Just the handyman here to fix the oven, so
00:43:26Can you come back tomorrow?
00:43:39We're kind of busy here
00:43:41I asked him to be here to help fix the oven
00:43:47Uh, Dane, this is Dagger
00:43:50So you're like an oven mechanic?
00:43:53Something like that
00:43:53No, no, Dane is the handyman for the entire town
00:43:57He is very busy
00:43:58I can relate to busy
00:44:00How do you live here?
00:44:02There's no Wi-Fi
00:44:03These windows are east-facing
00:44:05The flow is so off
00:44:07No wonder you haven't finished my book
00:44:09All right, I should do it
00:44:15Ah, great work, Dan
00:44:16It's Dane
00:44:17Uh, thank you
00:44:19What do I owe you?
00:44:21Don't worry about it
00:44:23What did I tell you about the infinity cycle of time leeches?
00:44:28Not now, Dagger
00:44:29I... he was here to help
00:44:30You don't have time to be socializing with oven mechanics
00:44:34Need I remind you, you're not only under a deadline
00:44:36But also under contract
00:44:38Ring ring
00:44:39Hello?
00:44:41Time?
00:44:42What's that?
00:44:43You're running out
00:44:44Okay
00:44:45Thanks for calling
00:44:47I'm trying
00:44:49I will update you when there is something
00:44:52To update you on
00:44:54Fine
00:44:55But no more liaisoning with the locals
00:44:57Farewell
00:45:00I'm off on a quest
00:45:14Hi
00:45:19Thanks for fixing the oven last night
00:45:23Do you care to do the honors?
00:45:25Hands are dirty
00:45:25Look, I...
00:45:28I know Dagger can be a bit much
00:45:30I think he's about right for who he seems to be
00:45:32What do you mean?
00:45:36Got a lot of respect for the guy
00:45:38Has a confidence to put himself out there
00:45:40You think he's a bozo?
00:45:42You said it, not me
00:45:44He's not a bad guy
00:45:47Never said he was
00:45:48Dagger is a good person
00:45:51He doesn't have a cruel bone in his body
00:45:53Even if he did, he wouldn't know what to do with it
00:45:55Because there's a lot of things that Dagger just doesn't know how to do
00:45:58Which is why he depends on me for a lot
00:46:00And I...
00:46:00He's just using you
00:46:03To prop himself up
00:46:05And sell his books
00:46:06When they're actually your books
00:46:08They're your writing
00:46:09Deceiving how to write
00:46:11I have a lot of work to do
00:46:16I'm gonna...
00:46:18Go write
00:46:19Look what just arrived!
00:46:26Hot off the press!
00:46:28Will you sign it for me?
00:46:30I...
00:46:31First, what is going on with all these boxes?
00:46:33Oh, um...
00:46:35Yeah, I got the letter that I was hoping not to get
00:46:38I have to close before Christmas
00:46:40Unless some miracle happens
00:46:41Wait, like close close?
00:46:43Permanently
00:46:44Unfortunately, yeah
00:46:46Not enough people in town
00:46:48But, um...
00:46:51Good thing I have this reading material to get me through the winter
00:46:54Oh, Dagger Phillips is in my cafe
00:47:03It is an honor to meet you
00:47:07Hello, miss
00:47:08I'll have a wheatgrass shot
00:47:09Dagger
00:47:11This is my friend Coco
00:47:13I am the owner
00:47:15And proprietor
00:47:16Of this establishment
00:47:17Unfortunately, I don't have wheatgrass
00:47:19But I would do anything for you
00:47:21I would get you anything else that you want off the menu
00:47:24Girl boss
00:47:25Uh, I will take a Blue Blast smoothie
00:47:29Great choice
00:47:30Yeah, that guy again
00:47:39Where's the letter?
00:47:41You have met the one and only Dagger Phillips?
00:47:43Yes, I've had an absolute pleasure to call her the letter
00:47:45It's in the back
00:47:46Here
00:47:46You would not believe the character study I have been on
00:47:51Since I last saw you
00:47:52It would appear that in a small rural town
00:47:55Everyone walks everywhere
00:47:57And not only wave to each other
00:47:59But interact in a way that suggests a familiarity
00:48:03Almost like they have a shared history
00:48:06Yeah, Dagger
00:48:08That would be fairly common in a small town
00:48:11Fascinating
00:48:12Ring ring
00:48:16Oh, it's time
00:48:18And it's for you
00:48:19It's ticking
00:48:19Look, I'm trying
00:48:21I am
00:48:22I just
00:48:22I'm trying to strike a work-life balance
00:48:26My work is my life
00:48:28Okay, this town is not good for you
00:48:31Come back to Los Angeles with me and do the book signing
00:48:34You're so good at the Q&As
00:48:35Because I know the story
00:48:38Inside and out
00:48:39Yeah, and you make me feel good in my world of words
00:48:42Here you go
00:48:44Beautiful
00:48:47Thank you
00:48:48I am your biggest fan
00:48:54Would you sign my book?
00:48:57Of course
00:48:58Of course
00:49:00To my biggest fan
00:49:04How do you spell that name again?
00:49:08C-O
00:49:09C-O
00:49:11Like the beverage
00:49:12I'll be fitting
00:49:13Can I ask you a personal question?
00:49:17Of course
00:49:18Consider this your personal Q&A with moi
00:49:21Are you named after the knife?
00:49:24Oh, uh
00:49:25Oh, that's a new one
00:49:27You are a unique soul
00:49:30You know that?
00:49:31No one's ever asked me that question before
00:49:33Uh, well, my father's name is Dirk
00:49:37Uh, which is a type of dagger
00:49:38And he wanted to name me after himself
00:49:41So, uh, my real name is Dirk Jr.
00:49:45Well
00:49:45I'm sorry
00:49:47You go by a fake name?
00:49:49It's not fake
00:49:51It's a stage name
00:49:52Because nobody would read a book by someone named Dirk Jr.
00:49:55And take it seriously
00:49:56Here you are
00:49:59Coconut
00:49:59Isabel
00:50:02Am I going to have to take a hit
00:50:04And go back to LA all on my own?
00:50:06Dirk Jr.
00:50:08Fine
00:50:09I do not understand your process
00:50:12But I respect it
00:50:14Coconut
00:50:19Be well
00:50:21May I shake your hand?
00:50:29Strong shake
00:50:31Isabel
00:50:33Yeah
00:50:36Well, that was
00:50:48Fascinating to observe
00:50:50I have five days to finish this book
00:50:52Maybe that's not your story
00:50:55You think you're over?
00:51:01I'm sorry
00:51:04Go
00:51:05No
00:51:06You
00:51:06You
00:51:06You
00:51:06You
00:51:06You
00:51:07You
00:51:08Know
00:51:17You
00:51:18You
00:51:19You
00:51:20You
00:51:20You
00:51:22You
00:51:23You
00:51:24You
00:51:24You
00:51:25a blanket of white covers and cozies the ground
00:51:41a blanket of lights turn the star of lights on
00:51:48the other side
00:51:50that's usually the time that my spirits were mad
00:51:57I'm still laughing goodbye
00:52:01I'm holding your picture
00:52:06I'm lost in a used to be dream
00:52:13while wonderland memories of yesteryear dance around
00:52:23Hi
00:52:25Um, I can go
00:52:28I found this old manual in the engine room but
00:52:30it's so old I can't really read it
00:52:32but if I can just find a way to replace the blast pipe
00:52:34fix the brake shoe, get the boiler to cooperate
00:52:36then I can fix the dang train
00:52:38can revive the festival
00:52:40and bring people back to this town
00:52:43I mean that sounds totally doable
00:52:49this train is the only thing that's feeling remotely inspiring right now
00:52:55you know my grandpa Moore used to be writing all the time
00:52:58he would write scripts and poems and stories, journals, everything
00:53:03come from a family of storytellers
00:53:06maybe we can revive the festival
00:53:08I can see it now
00:53:10the spirit conductor is back
00:53:12ok this is the most excited I've seen you all week
00:53:18alright, let's see
00:53:21finish that book right
00:53:22ok
00:53:24I should break up the rust
00:53:26ok, what's next?
00:53:27don't you have a book to finish?
00:53:30yes
00:53:32I don't know why this one has been so difficult to finish
00:53:35ok, well
00:53:36what's different about this one?
00:53:39I don't know
00:53:40it just doesn't feel like me
00:53:41maybe you've changed
00:53:44it just seems like you carry a lot of weight on your shoulders
00:53:46and more than you should
00:53:48you are always doing things for other people
00:53:50that's why I know what I'm talking about
00:53:53what do you do for you?
00:53:57it's your time
00:53:58choose how to spend it
00:53:59you remember the spirit inductor?
00:54:23hello
00:54:36hey Isabel
00:54:37would you like to join Dane and me for dinner at Frank's restaurant tonight?
00:54:40we're about to leave
00:54:41yes
00:54:42that sounds great
00:54:43I'll be right there
00:54:44great, see you soon
00:54:45bye
00:54:46so I was looking through Uncle Sterling's bookshelf
00:54:54and I found this old photo album
00:54:56it has all these pictures from the festival when I was a kid
00:54:59that is so special
00:55:00and I was trying to remember how that poem went
00:55:03yeah, I remember how it started
00:55:05uh, twas the trip before Christmas went all through the caboose
00:55:09not a creature was stirring, not even a moose
00:55:11oh, and the stockings were all hung by the furnace with care
00:55:14all in hopes that the spirit conductor would be there
00:55:17and the children were settled all snug in their seats
00:55:20as pieces of coal rolled by their feet
00:55:23and the coal man with his kerchief and I and my hat were all settled in
00:55:26and we took off just like that
00:55:27wait, and that was, that was my cue to get up with the bells?
00:55:30oh, I remember, Belle
00:55:32don't you dare!
00:55:36that did not sound good
00:55:41Mr. Woods
00:55:42how fortunate to see you this evening
00:55:43yeah, it's good to see you
00:55:44it's good to see you
00:55:45Coco Bean, how are you?
00:55:46have you met Isabel?
00:55:47hello
00:55:48wait, Frank as in THE Frank?
00:55:50you may have heard a crash
00:55:52we definitely did
00:55:53the shelf that supports my pots and pans went kablooey
00:55:57got a minute?
00:55:58um, I don't have my tools with me
00:56:00well, I have the usual suspects
00:56:02pliers, wrench, Phillips head screwdriver
00:56:04what do you say?
00:56:06alright, you had me at wrench
00:56:07excuse me, ladies
00:56:08oh my goodness, it was so exciting having Dagger in town
00:56:14it's so sweet that he came all the way out here to see you
00:56:17it was definitely a surprise
00:56:19yeah, some men will do that
00:56:21not my brother, he's Mr. Predictable
00:56:23he's always been like that?
00:56:25yeah, pretty much
00:56:27he never takes credit, even when he deserves it
00:56:29oh, handy and humble
00:56:31yeah, I can always depend on him
00:56:32bet the ladies in town love that
00:56:34ladies? what ladies?
00:56:37oh, come on
00:56:38I'm sure there are plenty of ladies in town who have
00:56:41leaky faucets
00:56:43no
00:56:44oh, come on, he's never met anyone
00:56:45no, I wish he would though
00:56:47he's a good guy
00:56:48so, how did you and Dagger meet?
00:56:50oh, um, I was at the bookstore
00:56:53and he was there actually doing some modeling
00:56:55he used to model for the cover of other people's romance novels
00:56:58okay, um, why are you asking me that question?
00:57:01oh, I love how couples get together
00:57:03it's my favorite
00:57:04sometimes the stories are better than the books
00:57:06yeah, no, we are definitely not
00:57:08Dagger is not my boyfriend
00:57:09he's not
00:57:10oh, I thought that
00:57:12that makes sense
00:57:13because he's not
00:57:14no
00:57:15he's not strictly professional
00:57:17so, is there anybody you do like?
00:57:20yeah, I like someone who's really, um
00:57:23sweet
00:57:24something sweet
00:57:26something sweet would be really great
00:57:27we should probably get dessert
00:57:29oh, they don't have dessert here
00:57:30they don't have dessert here
00:57:31what?
00:57:32why?
00:57:33I don't know, I guess small business
00:57:34I don't have space or staff, I guess
00:57:36hmm
00:57:37all good
00:57:38actually, um, I came out here tonight
00:57:41because I wanted to talk to you both about something
00:57:43something you said the other day really got me thinking
00:57:47what'd I say?
00:57:48uh, maybe I'm here to do something more
00:57:51than just write the next Dagger Phillips bestseller
00:57:53maybe I'm here to do something bigger
00:57:56but I'm gonna need your help
00:57:58oh, I am in
00:57:59whatever it is, I am in
00:58:00on present
00:58:02I was thinking that if we got the Spirit of Christmas train up and running again
00:58:06we could revive the festival
00:58:07save your bakery
00:58:09yeah, the train will be hard
00:58:12but we can definitely get the show back running
00:58:15we would just... we need a script
00:58:18you could play the bell ringer again
00:58:20oh, come on
00:58:21but we definitely would need a new spirit conductor
00:58:24yes, we would
00:58:26and, uh, he'd need to be tall
00:58:28yes, and good with his hands
00:58:30to handle the props
00:58:31he would ideally have seen the show before
00:58:34oh, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no
00:58:38absolutely not
00:58:40oh, um...
00:58:46it's wild
00:58:50you guys, if we could start in the festival right now
00:58:52we could really have a chance
00:58:54do you want to maybe brainstorm props?
00:58:56like, right now?
00:58:58sure, I'm game if you're down
00:59:01yeah, let's do it
00:59:03yes!
00:59:04oh, I forgot
00:59:05I have to go bake those pinwheels
00:59:08with the, um, peppermint bark on them
00:59:10because I forgot to leave the
00:59:12did I leave the oven on?
00:59:13bye!
00:59:15the bakery
00:59:16the bakery's that way
00:59:17yeah
00:59:27I almost forgot
00:59:28oh!
00:59:29thank you
00:59:38aww
00:59:43I love you dad
00:59:44sign carol
00:59:45my mom drew this
00:59:47that is adorable
00:59:54no
00:59:55grandpa's spirit conductor hat
00:59:56okay, this brings back memories
00:59:58gotta put it on
00:59:59yeah
01:00:01see
01:00:03looks better on you
01:00:06aww
01:00:09oh, gosh
01:00:10I mean, we have to use this for the show
01:00:12yeah
01:00:19you need a Christmas tree
01:00:20oh
01:00:21well, I was planning to go back to LA
01:00:24you know, spend Christmas with my mom
01:00:26of course
01:00:27of course
01:00:38I'm just stumped after this line
01:00:42yeah, um, I don't really remember what comes after that
01:00:45you know what?
01:00:46there might be a copy of the script up at the train station
01:00:48yeah, probably
01:00:50oh, you're so tired
01:00:52we can do this tomorrow
01:00:54uh, no, no, no, I can rally
01:00:55I can rally
01:00:56you don't have to
01:00:57honestly, I have so much writing to do
01:01:00are you sure?
01:01:01yeah
01:01:02alright, I promise
01:01:03yeah
01:01:06goodnight
01:01:07goodnight
01:01:13I can't
01:01:14I'm leaving
01:01:15okay
01:01:25goodnight
01:01:30okay
01:01:31I got aì •
01:01:32have to do this
01:01:47huh
01:01:48hey
01:01:50Dane?
01:02:00Hi, I'm sorry if I woke you.
01:02:01I just, can you meet me at the train station?
01:02:04I found something.
01:02:09Hi.
01:02:09Hi.
01:02:14I found this key.
01:02:20My bell.
01:02:27Wait, do you think that's a recording of the show?
01:02:30Um, okay, there's the station has a sound system.
01:02:33Wait here, wait here, wait here.
01:02:37When out on the platform there arose such a clatter,
01:02:41I sprang from my stateroom to see what left the map.
01:02:45Away to the boxcar I flew like a flash.
01:02:48Tore open the window and climbed up the hatch.
01:02:52The track was all covered with new foliage.
01:02:57No, no, no.
01:02:58This is our one chance at reviving the festival.
01:03:01Without the right words, we have nothing.
01:03:03No, no, no, we still have you.
01:03:04This is a piece of my family history and I broke it.
01:03:08Okay, well, we'll rewrite it again.
01:03:09You can't just keep writing everything for everyone.
01:03:13I'm not even writing what I'm supposed to be writing here.
01:03:15Wait, what are you talking about?
01:03:16This was just a big distraction.
01:03:20I thought coming to Spirit Station would be inspiring,
01:03:22but it's just a huge waste of time.
01:03:24But it's not, though.
01:03:25We are so close.
01:03:27We are not close.
01:03:28You can't even fix the train.
01:03:35I should go.
01:03:37No.
01:03:38You stay here.
01:03:40I'll go.
01:03:40I don't belong here anymore.
01:03:43I turn my back on me, too.
01:03:58My time as the Spirit Conductor was special,
01:04:22and it all started with people coming together and telling their stories,
01:04:27seeing all the smiling faces, all the joy.
01:04:31It's not just about Christmas, though I do love this time of year.
01:04:35It's about knowing who you are and doing what you need to do to fulfill your destiny,
01:04:41following your heart's true desire to create your own story.
01:04:46My own story.
01:04:50My own story.
01:05:00Gloria, hey.
01:05:01Isabel, how's the writing going?
01:05:03Well, uh, it's going.
01:05:06But I'm actually not here about that.
01:05:08I just got off the phone with Mom,
01:05:09and I was wondering if you might be able to help me with something.
01:05:13Hmm.
01:05:19Hey, Coco.
01:05:21Morning.
01:05:22Um, how did it go with Dane last night?
01:05:25I didn't get to ask him.
01:05:26He didn't come in for his usual cup of coffee, so...
01:05:29Well, um, actually, I...
01:05:31We...
01:05:32Oh, uh, your book.
01:05:34I'm two chapters in, and I am loving it.
01:05:37I can't wait to find out who the handsome wildlife photographer's secret is.
01:05:41It is a good one.
01:05:42I...
01:05:43You might not need to close up shop, after all.
01:05:47I have a favor to ask.
01:05:48What?
01:05:49Uh, okay.
01:05:51We can still get this festival up and running,
01:05:52and when we do, maybe you could do a bake sale?
01:05:56You can make anything you want.
01:05:57Are you kidding?
01:05:59Of course!
01:06:00Oh, I could make those little trains with chocolate buttons on them,
01:06:02and I could even put up flyers in the window to spread the word...
01:06:04I trust you.
01:06:06I'm gonna go find Dane.
01:06:09Actually, can I get that coffee?
01:06:12And, uh, maybe a cinnamon muffin?
01:06:14Oh, I, uh, promise that I did not break this one.
01:06:29Some sustenance?
01:06:35It's your favorite.
01:06:35Cinnamon.
01:06:37Look, I'm...
01:06:39I'm really sorry about what I said yesterday.
01:06:43It wasn't you, or even the tape getting destroyed.
01:06:46I know that you've been working so hard on getting that train fixed.
01:06:50I'm so sorry.
01:06:51It's okay.
01:06:54I know how much fresher you've been, Andra, since you've been here.
01:06:57And you have every right to be upset.
01:07:00No, you have been nothing but kind and supportive of me at every turn.
01:07:03And you've inspired me to do more writing than I even came here to do.
01:07:10I'm gonna finish the script.
01:07:12Just like you said.
01:07:13If anyone can do it, it's you.
01:07:15Well, I'm gonna need some help.
01:07:17And I really want you to play the lead.
01:07:20There's no one else for the job.
01:07:23Oh, those are some big boots to fill.
01:07:25Although reviving the festival, that would do...
01:07:27I don't know, that would do a lot for the town.
01:07:30And for my sister.
01:07:36And then the tape just gave out right at the crescendo.
01:07:39Yes.
01:07:39But with a look, I spotted him dancing on the shingles.
01:07:46In a moment, I knew that that must be Conductor Kringle.
01:07:49Yes.
01:07:49Perfect.
01:07:51More rapid than sleigh bells, with ringing they came.
01:07:54He whistled and shouted and called them by name.
01:07:57Um.
01:07:58Oh, I got it.
01:08:00And then, in a twinkling, the air crisp and cool.
01:08:04The prancing and dancing of a man with his tools.
01:08:07He whistled and called them by name with the bound.
01:08:15Hey, what's wrong?
01:08:18I just don't know if the script alone is enough to bring people back to the town.
01:08:22If I can't fix the train...
01:08:24I didn't want to say anything, because I didn't want to get your hopes up.
01:08:32But...
01:08:33I called my mom.
01:08:35And she is working on getting us the parts we need for the train.
01:08:39Wait, what?
01:08:40Yeah.
01:08:43That's amazing, pal.
01:08:45I need to fix the train.
01:08:47I'll come with you.
01:08:52Okay.
01:08:54Got the rust off, so now I can finally fix the brace shoe.
01:08:57That's great.
01:08:58Okay, listen to this.
01:09:00Um.
01:09:01Okay.
01:09:01He was dressed in fur, from his hat to his boots.
01:09:06And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot.
01:09:10The stump of a pipe was held tight in his teeth, and the smoke encircled his head like a wreath.
01:09:17I love it.
01:09:20You're on a roll.
01:09:21Hey, guys.
01:09:22I need you to be my taste testers.
01:09:26Oh, coke, coke.
01:09:28That is so good.
01:09:30Okay.
01:09:31That's your best yet.
01:09:33I come bearing gifts of decor.
01:09:34This is everything I had left at the shop.
01:09:37I've been telling everyone around town about the festival.
01:09:39Thank you for doing all of this.
01:09:40Oh, it's not just me.
01:09:43Maury would be so proud.
01:09:47Decorate the walls and shelves.
01:09:50Spread the lawn to Santa's elves.
01:09:52Come on, come on, Christmas.
01:09:57Put a jingle in a bell.
01:09:59Bubble all the fun cocktails.
01:10:02Come on, come on, Christmas.
01:10:06Okay, so I finally fixed the gauge, but we still have so many other parts that are broken.
01:10:09Well, maybe the stuff my mom's bringing will help.
01:10:11You guys, this place is starting to look amazing.
01:10:14Yeah, bells really pulled together last minute.
01:10:17We all did.
01:10:21Look where they're standing.
01:10:23What?
01:10:23The mistletoe.
01:10:25You guys.
01:10:26What?
01:10:27What?
01:10:29Oh.
01:10:32Yeah.
01:10:34I know what I have to do.
01:10:38Can you guys stay here and continue?
01:10:39I need to get back to the cabin.
01:10:41Sure thing.
01:10:43This is the story.
01:10:44I don't think she's coming back.
01:10:51That woman's on a mission.
01:10:59It's game time.
01:11:01I'm so glad you're here with me.
01:11:03I hear those bells start ringing and my smile comes out
01:11:11Cause it lets me know who sleigh is coming back to town
01:11:15Anticipation has me feeling like a kid
01:11:20December's got my number once again
01:11:24I feel like I've been counting down for oh so long
01:11:30I'm now trying to
01:11:31What does she do when she comes back to town
01:11:58So let's Josua, she wants to add the scene
01:12:01So, you always make this much noise when you visit people?
01:12:31Only when I'm trying to get their attention.
01:12:34I figured since you're staying for Christmas Eve now, that you need a real tree.
01:12:42Yes, Mom!
01:12:52Molly!
01:12:54Hi.
01:12:56Uh, Dane, this is my mom, Carol.
01:12:58Um, pleasure to meet you, ma'am.
01:13:01Hello!
01:13:02Dane is trying to fix the train.
01:13:05What a noble pursuit.
01:13:06Trying to fix it.
01:13:07Uh, yeah, I'm actually at the ranch next door.
01:13:11You're Jim and Nancy's boy.
01:13:12Yes, ma'am.
01:13:13Wow!
01:13:14You really grew up.
01:13:17Let's go in and get you settled, Mom.
01:13:18I'll get the tree.
01:13:20Just right there's perfect.
01:13:26Thanks.
01:13:26All right.
01:13:29December 23rd.
01:13:31All right, I'll leave you ladies to it.
01:13:33You have been busy.
01:13:40Mom.
01:13:41Here's the train parts you needed.
01:13:45Dane probably should have taken those with him when he left.
01:13:48I really need to get this manuscript polished and sent in.
01:13:52Don't worry, dear.
01:13:53I can take it to him while you focus.
01:13:56I am so proud of you.
01:13:59What if they don't like it?
01:14:00They will.
01:14:02So you did find some inspiration then?
01:14:05Yeah.
01:14:05I mean, this place has been pretty magical.
01:14:09Oh, and I found some of Grandpa Maury's.
01:14:13Old keepsakes.
01:14:16I also found a recording of the entire show.
01:14:19And it worked for a bit and then it fried.
01:14:22I guess I kind of broke it.
01:14:24So then I, well, Dane and I decided to rewrite the ending together.
01:14:28So now if we can just get the train up and running.
01:14:31Even if the train doesn't run, you should be proud of what you've created.
01:14:39That Dane fella seems to care.
01:14:42Yeah.
01:14:43He really loves Spirit Station.
01:14:45I meant care about you.
01:14:55I have something you may need.
01:14:57Oh, hey, Carol.
01:14:59Hey.
01:15:04Is this a boiler valve?
01:15:05I did a little Christmas shopping.
01:15:14I am so thrilled that you and Isabel have put all this together.
01:15:18Oh, yeah.
01:15:21I've been working on this thing for years to get it running.
01:15:24No look and then she shows up and just everything starts happening.
01:15:28She's been here.
01:15:29Her spirit has really brightened.
01:15:31Yeah.
01:15:33Yeah, she's pretty special.
01:15:35I think she likes you.
01:15:37Oh, huh.
01:15:39Dagger's a lucky guy.
01:15:40Oh, no.
01:15:41They're just writing partners.
01:15:42They're not.
01:15:44Bells would never hitch your sleigh to such a chaotic reindeer.
01:15:51I'm going to get back to work.
01:15:51No.
01:16:07Written by Isabel Watson.
01:16:10We did it.
01:16:17Now we just need to send it to the publisher.
01:16:20Wish me luck.
01:16:24I really need to stop talking to the bear.
01:16:26Oh.
01:16:37Oh.
01:16:39Yes.
01:16:41Okay.
01:16:49Yes.
01:16:56The alarm already?
01:17:11Hey, Mom, did you hear that?
01:17:13Mom?
01:17:22Mom!
01:17:24It works.
01:17:24It works.
01:17:25You should be leaving any second to pick everyone up.
01:17:32Mom, if you hadn't brought those parts...
01:17:34You know you're not dressed, right?
01:17:36Oh!
01:17:38Yes, um...
01:17:39I knew that.
01:17:40We're almost finished.
01:17:43Carol, thank you so much.
01:17:44It was my pleasure.
01:17:47Let's go.
01:17:48Christmas time is here.
01:17:53Christmas time is here.
01:17:54All the joy that it brings me.
01:17:59No one can deny that love is here.
01:18:03Ho, ho, ho, ho.
01:18:04Merry Christmas!
01:18:05Christmas time is here.
01:18:06Christmas time is here.
01:18:08All the love that it fills me.
01:18:10No need to hide the Christmas spirit.
01:18:14No need to hide the Christmas spirit.
01:18:27Look at all of this.
01:18:32It is amazing.
01:18:33It has been so fun.
01:18:34Thank you for including me.
01:18:35People are flooding into town.
01:18:39You certainly have been busy.
01:18:41Little miss, I'm gonna hibernate in the cabin.
01:18:43Oh, you're back!
01:18:50Carol told me you had the festival going on and I had to be here.
01:18:54And I got the best gift that I've ever gotten at Christmas.
01:18:57I won a trip on a worldwide cruise for a whole year!
01:19:02What? That is amazing!
01:19:04And that leads me to think, you know, I'm gonna need a new caretaker for the cabin.
01:19:08So if you know of anybody who might be, uh, interested in sticking around...
01:19:16Hold that pot.
01:19:24Dagger Phillips.
01:19:26What did you send to the publisher?
01:19:27A manuscript.
01:19:28I got an email stating...
01:19:30Written by Isabel Watson.
01:19:32What?
01:19:34Who do you think you are?
01:19:35It's really good.
01:19:36You should read it when it comes out.
01:19:37Well, how am I supposed to...
01:19:39Read?
01:19:40I think you'll be able to figure it out.
01:19:48He wasn't good with words, but showed love through his work.
01:19:53He was full from cocoa's pastries.
01:19:56And he turned with a smirk.
01:19:58Laying his finger on the side of his nose,
01:20:01giving a nod, up the smoke shoot he rose.
01:20:05He sprang to the caboose as the train let out a whistle.
01:20:10Moving along the tracks at the speed of a missile,
01:20:13the spirit conductor exclaimed ere he drove out of sight,
01:20:16May the spirit Christmas train be back tonight!
01:20:22This is outstanding!
01:20:34Thanks, Frank!
01:20:35Ah, you know, I was thinking,
01:20:36I don't have a dessert menu for my restaurant.
01:20:40Are you willing to help me out with this?
01:20:41I don't have a lot of space, but you gotta keep your bakery open.
01:20:45I can come every day before you close,
01:20:47and we can serve them. What do you think?
01:20:49Yeah, a deal!
01:20:50Oh, good!
01:20:52Thank you!
01:20:52I'm sorry, I can't, I can't hear you.
01:21:05Sorry, hello, can you hear me?
01:21:11Hi, yes, I can hear you.
01:21:13I received a manuscript titled The Spirit of Christmas Station.
01:21:16It says here written by Isabel Watson.
01:21:19Yes, that is correct.
01:21:21Well, we don't usually call, but the three of us here are halfway through it,
01:21:25and we're loving it so far.
01:21:26It's one of the best we've ever read.
01:21:28We're interested.
01:21:29We will send you an offer right after Christmas.
01:21:32That is incredible. Thank you so much.
01:21:35Merry Christmas, Isabel.
01:21:37Merry Christmas.
01:21:39Hey, I've been looking for you. Is everything okay?
01:21:42That was the publisher.
01:21:44They love my book.
01:21:46Wait a second, your book?
01:21:49Yes, I want to thank you.
01:21:52I finally wrote my own story.
01:21:56I can't wait to read it one day.
01:21:58I'll have to print you a special copy.
01:22:02It's snowing.
01:22:10Uncle Sterling is, um, off on another cruise a whole year this time.
01:22:16And he gave me the keys, so...
01:22:22Does that mean you're staying?
01:22:24You know, that cabin requires a lot of upkeep.
01:22:26There's a lot of little things that need fixing.
01:22:31Do you happen to know a handyman who might be interested in the job?
01:22:37And in you?
01:22:41Yeah, I know, guy.
01:22:56Don't know, guy.
01:22:59I'm black.
01:23:14I'm black.
01:23:14But jingle all the way
01:23:17Together for Christmas
01:23:20Feels so right
01:23:23Everyone I love is by my side
01:23:29Together for Christmas
01:23:31Let the girls play
01:23:35Here's to being home for the holidays
01:23:44Whole houses decorated
01:23:56Black ginger cookies baking
01:23:59Lights are blinking on the tree
01:24:03We're tangled in traditions
01:24:08Cinnamon cocoa sipping
01:24:11It's so good to be
01:24:15Together for Christmas
01:24:17Feels so right
01:24:21Everyone I love is by my side
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