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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, 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.
00:11:02You'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...
00:11:17You're right.
00:11:18I'm a cop.
00:11:20Young lady, that was from Reckless Driving.
00:11:22You mind showing me your license registration?
00:11:23Oh, you got me.
00:11:29Um, 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.
00:11:45You're going to turn right at the wagon, follow the tree line.
00:11:49I'll see your cabman.
00:11:50Great.
00:11:50Um, thank you.
00:11:52You're welcome.
00:11:52I'm sorry about your offense.
00:11:56I'm sorry about your offense.
00:11:57Wow.
00:11:58Oh, good.
00:12:00Wow!
00:12:22Oh, good.
00:12:27She's here.
00:12:28Wells, you found me.
00:12:30Uncle Sterling, hi.
00:12:32I'll come down and help you with your luggage.
00:12:34Great.
00:12:38Wow, it looks amazing in here.
00:12:42Well, everybody knows that I love Christmas,
00:12:45and I was going to be gone, and the house was going to be empty,
00:12:48so I really didn't decorate that much.
00:12:54Well, you look like you're all ready for your Christmas cruise.
00:12:56Oh, anchor's the way you're done.
00:12:58Wow, I really haven't been here in so long.
00:13:04Hey, Bear, long time no see.
00:13:08You know, I used to rent this place out whenever I'd go on a cruise,
00:13:11but tourism has really slowed down without the festival.
00:13:16Grandpa Mori's festival?
00:13:18Man, I really wish the town would have kept it going for him.
00:13:21Yep, he was the reason for the season.
00:13:23And I'm sorry, I'm just not going to be here to enjoy the cabin with you, Bells.
00:13:29Ah, it's okay. I have such great memories here.
00:13:32Hey.
00:13:36Thirsty? I can make us some fruit smoothies.
00:13:39Huh. Fruit smoothies?
00:13:42Well, it is five o'clock in the Caribbean.
00:13:44No, thanks. I'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.
00:13:59Well, I haven't opened today's yet, if you'd care to do the honors.
00:14:01Well, 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.
00:14:17Oh.
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?
00:14:38Dagger? No. 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.
00:15:01I just, I just need to finish this book.
00:15:08I hear you, Belz.
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.
00:15:57And 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, Belz.
00:16:11And if you do go into town, you'll probably run into Gloria there at the gift shop.
00:16:15Oh, I remember Gloria.
00:16:16How is she?
00:16:17Oh, she's doing great.
00:16:19She knows everybody.
00:16:20And everything.
00:16:21And 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 Belz.
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.
00:17:01Okay.
00:17:04How do I end this?
00:17:07Write something.
00:17:10Anything.
00:17:13Got any ideas?
00:17:16I will give you full credit.
00:17:18Nothing.
00:17:20Neither.
00:17:22Coffee.
00:17:24I need coffee.
00:17:37Good 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.
00:17:55Quadruple Espresso Straight coming right up.
00:17:57Perfect.
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.
00:18:10Sorry.
00:18:11Fence girl.
00:18:12Fence girl.
00:18:13Catchy.
00:18:14No, no, no.
00:18:15You 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.
00:18:22No, no.
00:18:22I 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.
00:19:02My brother has no taste buds.
00:19:03That's a genetic thing.
00:19:05Mm-hmm.
00:19:07Hey, 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?
00:19:29She's so smart.
00:19:30And she has great taste.
00:19:33Muffin preference tells me everything I need to know about a person.
00:19:36So 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.
00:19:54I 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.
00:20:23That 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 Isabel.
00:20:43God, I love small towns.
00:20:45Oh, yeah.
00:20:45We're not like those big city folks.
00:20:47None of that hurry up, traffic, road rage.
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.
00:21:18So you're famous, huh?
00:21:19Sorry 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.
00:21:36Um, definitely not an influencer.
00:21:38I'm a writer.
00:21:40Or ghost writer.
00:21:43Writer.
00:21:44That's cool.
00:21:45Sorry 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.
00:22:02Ah, well, 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, uh, 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!
00:22:49Sterling 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 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.
00:23:31Finally, Isabel, my lifeline.
00:23:43I only just left.
00:23:44What's up?
00:23:45I'm at this press thing, and 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.
00:24:03Look, just go back in there, say no comment, sign some books, and smile.
00:24:10Wait.
00:24:11No, no, no, no, no.
00:24:12Where are you?
00:24:13I need your help.
00:24:15Isabel?
00:24:15Dagger?
00:24:16No comment.
00:24:28No comment.
00:24:30That's it.
00:24:31That's it.
00:24:31Snow is falling like very dust.
00:24:43Says December, move for us.
00:24:45It's a beautiful night if there ever was.
00:24:49We're making some magic.
00:24:53Candy canes on the evergreens.
00:24:56Icicles and the winter breeze.
00:25:01Everything my heart could need.
00:25:04We're making some magic.
00:25:05Oh.
00:25:06Baby, you and me.
00:25:10We're making some magic.
00:25:12Oh.
00:25:13Gosh, it's midnight.
00:25:14It's midnight.
00:25:15We're making some magic.
00:25:18You 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 didn't think anyone else would be around here.
00:25:43Neither did I.
00:25:44Well, 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.
00:25:53Absolutely stunning.
00:25:55Oh, um, thank you.
00:25:59Oh, yeah, it's a gorgeous piece of machinery.
00:26:06Yeah, it is.
00:26:07I just get the feeling that she wants to be up and running again.
00:26:11Well, I do know what it feels like to be stuck, so.
00:26:14I'm Dane, by the way.
00:26:16Uh, Isabel.
00:26:17Isabel.
00:26:19Isabel.
00:26:19Was Mori your grandfather?
00:26:21Yes.
00:26:22How did you...
00:26:23Oh, no, Mori's a legend around here.
00:26:25Yeah, we haven't had the Spirit Station Festival ever since you passed.
00:26:28I know.
00:26:29And 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.
00:26:36Belly bells?
00:26:36Belly bells?
00:26:38No.
00:26:39Yes, yes, belly bells, right?
00:26:41It's...
00:26:41That wasn't...
00:26:42It'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...
00:26:47Christmas, choo-choo.
00:26:49You don't swoop Spirit Station.
00:26:51It choo-choo's is you.
00:26:52Okay, let's stop.
00:26:53Let's stop.
00:26:54No.
00:26:54It's not me.
00:26:55I'm sorry.
00:26:56I'm sorry.
00:26:57Um, yeah, I didn't...
00:26:59I didn't recognize you right away.
00:27:01You're...
00:27:03So much...
00:27:05Taller.
00:27:07Than when I was ten?
00:27:09Yeah.
00:27:10Thank goodness.
00:27:12So it's Isabel now?
00:27:13Yeah.
00:27:14Uh, Belly Bells is just for the family.
00:27:17Well, I thought it was cute.
00:27:20Uh...
00:27:20Oh, do you want some help?
00:27:22Yeah, yeah.
00:27:23This one?
00:27:23Careful.
00:27:25Okay.
00:27:26Oh, um, how's the writing going?
00:27:28About as fast as this train.
00:27:32Oh, uh...
00:27:33Yeah, it's a good one.
00:27:34Okay, so what is the Ghost Rider anyways?
00:27:36Oh, uh, well, it basically just means that I...
00:27:39I write the books and 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, you do all the work, but he gets the credit?
00:27:49Basically, yeah.
00:27:51Why?
00:27:53That's just the way the literary world works.
00:27:56Well, I don't understand the literary world, but I do know that if you do the work, you
00:28:05should get the credit.
00:28:08You like Coco?
00:28:11Yeah.
00:28:12She's great.
00:28:13Um, a really talented baker.
00:28:16Oh, no.
00:28:17Yeah, she's fine.
00:28:18I meant the drink.
00:28:19Oh, I mean, that's a ridiculous question.
00:28:22What kind of monster doesn't like hot chocolate?
00:28:24The same kind of monster who chooses blueberry over cinnamon?
00:28:29Huh.
00:28:31Let's go.
00:28:32Wow.
00:28:44This looks incredible, and it smells amazing.
00:28:47Yeah, it's been kind of slow today, so this is what happens when I have extra time on my
00:28:50hands.
00:28:51And flour.
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, I will faint right here and now.
00:28:59Oh, she's the spirit conductor's granddaughter.
00:29:02Aw, Dan used to love that when he was a kid.
00:29:05Aw.
00:29:07I'm actually staying in his cabin now.
00:29:08My uncle Sterling lives there.
00:29:10Sterling is your uncle.
00:29:11Our parents just went on a cruise with him.
00:29:12Oh.
00:29:12Yes, they came back in head to toe, matching tropical outfits.
00:29:16And major sunburns.
00:29:18Yeah.
00:29:19Our ranch is right next to your cabin.
00:29:21Wait, that's your property?
00:29:23I mean, I live there now, but our parents were neighbors with Sterling for years.
00:29:31So, 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, courtesy of your uncle Sterling.
00:29:38Hey, Gloria.
00:29:46Yes, I do have my tools in the truck.
00:29:48I'll be over in a jiffy.
00:29:51Loose floorboard at the gift shop.
00:29:54Jiffy?
00:29:55Haven't heard that in a while.
00:29:56Really?
00:29:57I love jiffy.
00:30:00Feel free to use that in your next love novel.
00:30:01Oh, thank you.
00:30:03I'll catch you ladies later.
00:30:04Oh, give this to Gloria for me.
00:30:06It's her favorite.
00:30:08Blueberry.
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, keep going.
00:30:14Thanks.
00:30:18What'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.
00:30:32Thanks.
00:30:33Hi.
00:30:49Hi.
00:30:50Hi.
00:30:50Sorry to interrupt your writing, but I figured you'd have time to cook, so...
00:30:55Wow, that's so sweet.
00:30:57I'm sorry.
00:30:57What time is it?
00:30:59It's about 3 p.m.
00:31:01How's everything going in the cabin?
00:31:02Um, it's fine.
00:31:04I just...
00:31:05I don't have any hot water, but 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?
00:31:19We don't have enough customers or a steady flow of tourists since the train stopped running,
00:31:23and we've tried everything.
00:31:25I'm so sorry.
00:31:26What can I do besides make delicious coffee and pastries?
00:31:29It just might not be enough.
00:31:31Sorry to be a downer.
00:31:32I know you have enough on your plate, so I'll let you get back to writing.
00:31:36I'll see you later.
00:31:36Bye.
00:31:37Oh, my God.
00:32:07You 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, and, well, you'd forgive me once you had hot water.
00:32:18Okay.
00:32:20Doing the dance?
00:32:21Uh-huh.
00:32:22Christmas choo-choo.
00:32:24Nope. Nope. No. No.
00:32:26Morning, Belle.
00:32:32Okay.
00:32:34Excuse me. Can I?
00:32:35Oh, yeah, please, uh, come in.
00:32:36Okay. Yeah, Coco told me you didn't have any hot water. You should have called me. I told you to flip the...
00:32:41Yeah, I, um, I tried calling the number on the fridge that Uncle Sterling left, but it was late, so no one answered, and he told me a lot of things that I was supposed to do, and I kind of forgot.
00:32:51Wow.
00:32:52Did he tell you to drip the faucets?
00:32:54Probably.
00:32:55Chisel the icebox?
00:32:56I'm sure that he did.
00:32:57Batting the hatches, if it's windy outside and defrost the frost, if it's frosty outside?
00:33:00Frosty, yes. That one actually rings a bell.
00:33:02Um, I bet you're pretty excited to have a hot shower again, huh?
00:33:07Why? Do I, uh, do I look like I need a shower?
00:33:10Oh, no, no, no. You look, um, you look like a normal person who hasn't showered.
00:33:17You should be set.
00:33:21All right.
00:33:21I'll have you try that for me.
00:33:23Okay. Um...
00:33:25Uh, it's... it's still cold.
00:33:31Um, it takes a second sometimes.
00:33:39Oh!
00:33:40Oh!
00:33:41Uh, it's hot.
00:33:42Okay.
00:33:42Yeah, it's, um, it's fixed.
00:33:44Okay, good, good.
00:33:45Um, thank you. Um, oh, hey.
00:33:48Here. Uh, for fixing the hot water.
00:33:56Oh, and that's my number right there. Can you think? Do I smell?
00:33:59Oh, um, no. You... you smell like pine needles.
00:34:03Hey, um, I was chopping wood earlier.
00:34:05Well, that's it. Nature's cologne.
00:34:08Yeah. Um, well, the trainers blew a fuse box, so that needs my attention.
00:34:15Fuse box? Are you, like, an electrician, too?
00:34:18Wow. You're like a jack-of-all-trades, or a dane-of-all-dangers.
00:34:24Yeah. You're a wordsmith.
00:34:26Um, no, I'm just the only electrician within 50 miles, so I'm the best I got.
00:34:32Well, then, uh, you better get to it, Sparky.
00:34:35I'm gonna head out this way.
00:34:37Yeah.
00:34:43Sparky.
00:34:46Nature's cologne?
00:34:47Don't even.
00:34:52Don't even.
00:35:03Okay.
00:35:04Okay.
00:35:04Mom's scarf?
00:35:23Oh, no, no, no.
00:35:30My mom will be so sad if I lose her Christmas scarf.
00:35:38Transition.
00:35:40Oh, I was signing so many books last night, I got writer's wrist.
00:35:43Yeah, it's like, uh, tennis elbow, but of the wrist.
00:35:46Anyway, when can I see a draft of my final chapter?
00:35:49Hey, Mom.
00:35:56Hi.
00:35:56I just saw Dagger.
00:35:58Well, he's hard to miss.
00:36:00His face is everywhere.
00:36:01He came by the house.
00:36:03What?
00:36:04Why?
00:36:04He 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 and that your getaway was for the benefit of you both.
00:36:14Well, uh, thanks for handling him for me.
00:36:18He sure is a handful.
00:36:21Yeah, that is a very kind way to put it.
00:36:25So, how's it going?
00:36:28Oh, great.
00:36:29Just nonstop writing.
00:36:32I knew you would find inspiration.
00:36:36Okay, well, better get back to it.
00:36:39Love you, Mom.
00:36:40Bye.
00:36:43Shouldn'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.
00:36:57Um, what are you doing out here anyways?
00:36:59Ah, I, um, I think I left my scarf here the other day.
00:37:06Come with me.
00:37:14Wow.
00:37:19Is this it?
00:37:19Yes, this is it.
00:37:22Um, sorry, it's kind of sentimental, so.
00:37:24Yeah.
00:37:27Put it on you.
00:37:29Thanks.
00:37:32Wow, look at all this stuff.
00:37:34Yeah, I've been going through it slowly.
00:37:36It's just a mixture of Christmas decorations and old stuff from the festival.
00:37:42Hmm.
00:37:43Look at these lights.
00:37:45Oh, you like those?
00:37:46Oh, yeah.
00:37:47I like a lot of color in my Christmas decorations, so.
00:37:50Can I show you something?
00:37:52Okay.
00:37:52Okay.
00:37:54Oh.
00:37:54After you.
00:38:04Wow.
00:38:05You did all this?
00:38:09Yeah, I put them up every year, even though, well, even if no one comes in to see them.
00:38:13Um, I kind of hold out hope that the festival will be revived one day.
00:38:20Yeah, um, but this train, this festival is what made me fall in love with Christmas in the first place.
00:38:36Yeah, my, uh, Grandpa Mori would take me on a train ride every year.
00:38:39It's a shame that this is stationary now.
00:38:43It really is magical.
00:38:46It is.
00:38:52Come 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, every trick in the book, and I just can't seem to get her up and running.
00:39:10I've spent years trying to find the exact right parts.
00:39:13Hmm.
00:39:14Hmm.
00:39:15Oh, thank you, by the way, for telling Dane about my lack of hot water situation.
00:39:23Of course.
00:39:23I'm sure he was happy to help.
00:39:26So, are you guys coming inside for cookie decorating?
00:39:29I really should get back to writing.
00:39:33She does this every year.
00:39:36It is Spirit Station tradition.
00:39:41Ha, ha.
00:39:45Final touches, and voila.
00:39:54What do you think?
00:39:55Wow.
00:39:56That is really something.
00:39:58What is it?
00:40:00It's a reindeer, obviously.
00:40:03And these here are the eyes?
00:40:06Hmm, that's the jingle bell necklace.
00:40:09Obviously.
00:40:09Obviously.
00:40:15It doesn't taste as bad as it looks.
00:40:19I've never tried reindeer before.
00:40:24Hmm.
00:40:25All right, let's see yours.
00:40:33You are very good at other things.
00:40:36I'm, I'm really sorry, but I, I should get going.
00:40:45Coco, thank you so much for these cookies.
00:40:59Okay.
00:40:59Well, can't survive on muffins and cookies alone.
00:41:19Handyman helplot.
00:41:41Hey, Dane, it's, uh, it's Isabel.
00:41:44I know, I, I have Sterling's number saved.
00:41:47Right, 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.
00:41:56I'll be right over to help your friend.
00:41:58Great.
00:42:02That was quick.
00:42:04Dagger?
00:42:09Hi.
00:42:10Where have you been?
00:42:11I've been calling, texting, DMing.
00:42:14It is freezing out here.
00:42:17How the 14th Dalai Lama lived in Tibet, I will never understand.
00:42:21Come on in.
00:42:23Oh.
00:42:24Oh.
00:42:26How did you find me?
00:42:27Oh, I walked into some gift shop and asked the lady where Grandpa Monty's place was.
00:42:32It's Mari.
00:42:33What is this?
00:42:34It's, it's an advent calendar.
00:42:36It counts down the days to Christmas.
00:42:38An odd box of chocolates.
00:42:40And you just say Christmas Day.
00:42:46How's my bookend?
00:42:48I'm here for an update.
00:42:49Well, uh, um, there's no Wi-Fi here.
00:42:54We're off grid.
00:42:55What?
00:42:58Oh.
00:43:02No, thanks.
00:43:03We're good.
00:43:03Bells?
00:43:11Hey.
00:43:12Hi.
00:43:12I didn't mean to interrupt.
00:43:14I...
00:43:14Oh, um, no.
00:43:15You're not interrupting anything.
00:43:16Okay.
00:43:17Yeah.
00:43:17Oh, uh, Dane is the handyman.
00:43:19He's here to help fix the oven.
00:43:21Yeah.
00:43:22Uh, yeah.
00:43:22Just, um, just the handyman here to fix the oven, so...
00:43:26Can you come back tomorrow?
00:43:39We're kind of busy here.
00:43:44I asked him to be here to help fix the oven.
00:43:47Um, uh, Dane, this is Dagger.
00:43:50So you're like an oven mechanic?
00:43:52Something like that.
00:43:53Mm.
00:43:54No.
00:43:54Dane is the handyman for the entire town.
00:43:57He is very busy.
00:43:58Oh, I can relate to busy.
00:44:01How do you live here?
00:44:02There's no Wi-Fi.
00:44:04These 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, that should do it.
00:44:15Ah, great work, Dan.
00:44:17It's Dane.
00:44:20What do I owe you?
00:44:21Don't worry about it.
00:44:24What did I tell you about the infinity cycle of time leeches?
00:44:28Not now, Dagger.
00:44:29I...
00:44:29He was here to help.
00:44:31You don't have time to be socializing with oven mechanics.
00:44:34Need I remind you, you're not only under a deadline, but also under contract.
00:44:39Ring, ring.
00:44:40Hello?
00:44:41Time?
00:44:42What's that?
00:44:43You're running out.
00:44:45Okay.
00:44:46Thanks for calling.
00:44:48I'm trying.
00:44:50I will update you when there is something to update you on.
00:44:54Fine.
00:44:55But no more liaisoning with the locals.
00:45:00Farewell.
00:45:01I'm off on a quest.
00:45:09Hi.
00:45:19Thanks for fixing the oven last night.
00:45:23Do you care to do the honors?
00:45:25Hands are dirty.
00:45:27Look, 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?
00:45:35Got a lot of respect for the guy.
00:45:39Has a confidence to put himself out there.
00:45:41You think he's a bozo?
00:45:43You said it, not me.
00:45:45He's not a bad guy.
00:45:47I never said he was.
00:45:50Dagger 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 to prop himself up and sell his books.
00:46:06When they're actually your books.
00:46:08They're your writing.
00:46:10I...
00:46:10Does he even know how to write?
00:46:15I have a lot of work to do.
00:46:16I'm gonna...
00:46:18Go write.
00:46:25Look, we 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?
00:46:34Oh, um...
00:46:35Yeah, I got the letter that I was hoping not to get.
00:46:38I have to close before Christmas unless some miracle happens.
00:46:42Wait, like close clothes?
00:46:43Permanently.
00:46:45Unfortunately, yeah.
00:46:47Not enough people in town.
00:46:50But, um...
00:46:51Good thing I have this reading material to get me through the winter.
00:46:53Okay.
00:46:58Dagger Phillips is in my cafe.
00:47:05It is an honor to meet you.
00:47:07Hello, miss.
00:47:08I'll have a wheatgrass shot.
00:47:09Dagger, this is my friend Coco.
00:47:13I am the owner and proprietor of this establishment.
00:47:18Unfortunately, I don't have wheatgrass, but I would do anything for you.
00:47:21I would get you anything else that you want off the menu.
00:47:24Girlboss, uh, I will take a Blue Blast smoothie.
00:47:30Great choice.
00:47:30Yeah, that guy again.
00:47:40Who'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.
00:47:48You would not believe the character study I have been on since I last saw you.
00:47:52It would appear that in a small, rural town, everyone walks everywhere and not only wave
00:47:59to each other, but interact in a way that suggests a familiarity, almost like they have
00:48:04a shared history.
00:48:07Yeah.
00:48:07Dagger, that would be fairly common in a small town.
00:48:12Fascinating.
00:48:12Ring, ring.
00:48:17Oh, it's time and it's for you.
00:48:19It's ticking.
00:48:20Look, I'm trying.
00:48:22I am.
00:48:22I just, I'm trying to strike a work-life balance.
00:48:26My work is my life.
00:48:29Okay, this town is not good for you.
00:48:32Come back to Los Angeles with me and do the book signing.
00:48:34You're so good at the Q&As.
00:48:36Because I know the story, inside and out.
00:48:39Yeah, and you make me feel good in my world of words.
00:48:42Here you go.
00:48:46Beautiful.
00:48:50I am your biggest fan.
00:48:55Would you sign my book?
00:48:57Of course.
00:48:58Of course.
00:49:01To my biggest fan.
00:49:06How do you spell that name again?
00:49:08C-O?
00:49:09Mm-hmm.
00:49:09C-O.
00:49:11Like the beverage.
00:49:12I'll be fitting.
00:49:16Can 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?
00:49:22Oh, uh, oh, that's a new one.
00:49:27Uh, you are a unique soul, you know that?
00:49:31Uh, no one's ever asked me that question before.
00:49:34Uh, well, my father's name is Dirk, which is a type of dagger, and he wanted to name me after himself.
00:49:41So, uh, my real name is Dirk Jr.
00:49:44Well, I'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. and take it seriously.
00:49:56Here you are, Coconut.
00:50:02Isabel, am I going to have to take a hit and go back to L.A. all on my own?
00:50:06Dirk, I...
00:50:08Fine.
00:50:10I do not understand your process, but I respect it.
00:50:18Coconut, be well.
00:50:21May I shake your hand?
00:50:30Strong shake.
00:50:33Isabel?
00:50:35Yeah.
00:50:47Well, that was fascinating to observe.
00:50:51I have five days to finish this book.
00:50:54Maybe that's not your story.
00:50:55Okay.
00:50:55I have five days to finish this book.
00:51:00I have seven days to finish this book.
00:51:02I have seven days to finish this book.
00:51:03So, if you have seven days to finish this book, then you will be like, give me a chance.
00:51:38Oh, Merry Christmas!
00:52:08I used to be a dream
00:52:10While Wonderland memories of yesteryear dance around me
00:52:19Hi!
00:52:24Um, I can go
00:52:28I found this old manual in the engine room, but it's so old I can't really read it
00:52:32But if I can just find a way to replace the blast pipe, fix the brake shoe, get the boiler to cooperate
00:52:37Then I can fix the dang train, can revive the festival, and bring people back to this town
00:52:42I mean, that sounds totally doable
00:52:45This train is the only thing that's feeling remotely inspiring right now
00:52:54You know, my Grandpa Moore used to be writing all the time
00:52:59He 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
00:53:09I can see it now, the spirit conductor is back
00:53:12Okay, this is the most excited I've seen you all week
00:53:18Alright, let's see
00:53:21Finish that book right?
00:53:24Okay, I should break up the rust
00:53:27Okay, what's next?
00:53:28Don'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
00:53:35Okay, well, what's different about this one?
00:53:39I don't know, it just doesn't feel like me
00:53:42Well, maybe you've changed
00:53:44It just seems like you carry a lot of weight on your shoulders
00:53:47And more than you should
00:53:49You are always doing things for other people
00:53:51That'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
00:54:00You remember the spirit conductor?
00:54:09Hmm
00:54:10You remember the spirit conductor?
00:54:15Hello?
00:54:16Hey Isabel, would you like to join Dane and me for dinner at Frank's restaurant tonight? We're about to leave
00:54:28Yes, that sounds great, I'll be right there
00:54:29Great, see you soon, bye
00:54:30So I was looking through Uncle Sterling's bookshelf and I found this old photo album
00:54:32It has all these pictures from the festival when I was a kid
00:54:33That is so special
00:54:34That is so special
00:54:35And I was trying to remember how that poem went
00:54:37Yeah, I remember how it started
00:54:39Uh, t'was the trip before Christmas went all through the caboose
00:54:41Not a creature was stirring
00:54:42Not even a moose
00:54:43Not a creature was stirring
00:54:44Not even a moose
00:54:45Not a creature was stirring
00:54:46Not even a moose
00:54:47Oh, and the stockings were all hung by the furnace with care
00:54:49All in hopes to go to the house
00:54:50Oh, no
00:54:51Oh, no
00:54:52No
00:54:53No
00:54:54No
00:54:55No
00:54:56No
00:54:57No
00:54:58No
00:54:59No
00:55:00No
00:55:01No
00:55:02No
00:55:03No
00:55:04No
00:55:05No
00:55:06No
00:55:07No
00:55:08No
00:55:09No
00:55:10No
00:55:11No
00:55:12No
00:55:13No
00:55:14No
00:55:15No
00:55:21No
00:55:23All in hopes that the spear conductor would be there
00:55:24And the children were settled all snug in their seats
00:55:25as pieces of coal rolled by your feet
00:55:25And the coal man with his kerchief and I in my hat were all settled in
00:55:26And we took off just like that
00:55:27Job
00:55:43evening it's good to see you coco bean how are you have you met isabel hello wait frank as in
00:55:49the frank you may have heard a crash we definitely did the shelf that supports my pots and pans went
00:55:57kablooey got a minute um i don't have my tools with me well i have the usual suspects pliers
00:56:03wrench phillips head screwdriver what do you say all right you had me a wrench excuse me ladies
00:56:09oh my goodness it was so exciting having dagger in town it's so sweet that he came all the way out
00:56:16here to see you it's definitely a surprise yeah some men will do that not my brother he's mr
00:56:23predictable he's always been like that yeah pretty much he never takes credit even when he deserves
00:56:29it oh handy and humble yeah i can always depend on him but the ladies in town love that ladies what
00:56:36ladies oh come on i'm sure there are plenty of ladies in town who have leaky faucets no oh come
00:56:45on he's never met anyone no i wish he would though he's a good guy so how did you and dagger meet oh um
00:56:53i was at the bookstore and he was there actually doing some modeling he used to model for the cover
00:56:57of other people's romance novels okay um why are you asking me that question oh i love how couples get
00:57:03together it's my favorite sometimes the stories are better than the books yeah no we are um definitely
00:57:08not dagger is not my boyfriend he's not oh i thought that that makes sense because he's not no he's not
00:57:16strictly professional so is there anybody you do like yeah i like someone who's really um
00:57:24sweet uh something sweet something sweet would be really great we should probably get dessert oh they
00:57:30don't have dessert here why i don't know i guess small business enough space or staff i guess
00:57:38all good actually um i came out here tonight because i wanted to talk to you both about something
00:57:44something you said the other day really got me thinking what'd i say uh maybe i'm here to do
00:57:51something more than just write the next dagger phillips bestseller maybe i'm here to do something
00:57:55bigger but i'm gonna need your help oh i am in whatever it is i am in on resent i was thinking
00:58:04that if we got the spirit of christmas train up and running again we could revive the festival
00:58:08save your bakery yeah the uh train will be hard but we can definitely get the show back running we would
00:58:16just need a script you could play the bell ringer again come on but we would definitely would need
00:58:23a new spirit conductor yes we would and uh he'd need to be tall yes and good with his hands to handle
00:58:31the props he would ideally have seen the show before oh no no no no no no no no no no absolutely not
00:58:40um it's wild you guys if we could start in the festival right now we could really have a chance
00:58:54do you want to maybe brainstorm props like right now sure i'm i'm game if you're down yeah let's do it
00:59:03yes oh i forgot i have to go bake those pinwheels with the um peppermint bark on them because i
00:59:11forgot to leave the did i leave the oven on bye the bakery baker's that way
00:59:27i almost forgot oh thank you
00:59:33oh i love you dad sign carol my mom drew this that is adorable
00:59:55no grandpa's spirit conductor hat okay this brings back memories you gotta put it on
01:00:00yeah see it looks better on you oh gosh and we have to use this for the show yeah
01:00:19you need a christmas tree oh well i was planning to go back to la you know spend christmas with my mom
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 you know what there might be a copy of the
01:00:47script up at the train station yeah probably oh you're so tired we can do this tomorrow uh no no no i can
01:00:55rally you can rally you don't have to honestly i have so much writing to do are you sure yeah
01:01:03i promise yeah good night night
01:01:08i can't
01:01:14leaving
01:01:22oh
01:01:28Hmm.
01:01:59Dane? Hi, I'm sorry if I woke you. I just...
01:02:02Can you meet me at the train station? I found something.
01:02:09Hi.
01:02:14I found this key.
01:02:25My bell!
01:02:26Wait, do you think that's a recording of the show?
01:02:29Um...
01:02:30Okay, there's the station has a sound system.
01:02:32Okay.
01:02:33Wait here, wait here, wait here.
01:02:37When out on the platform there arose such a clatter,
01:02:40I sprang from my stateroom to see what left the map.
01:02:43It works!
01:02:45Away to the boxcar I flew like a flash,
01:02:48tore open the window and climbed up the hatch.
01:02:51The track was all covered with new forms.
01:02:57No, no, no.
01:02:58Oh, this is our one chance at reviving the festival.
01:03:01Without the right words, we have nothing.
01:03:03No, no, we still have you.
01:03:04This is a piece of my family history and I broke it.
01:03:07Okay, well, we'll rewrite it again.
01:03:09You can't just keep writing everything for everyone.
01:03:12I'm not even writing what I'm supposed to be writing here.
01:03:15Wait, what are you talking about?
01:03:17This was just a big distraction.
01:03:19I 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.
01:03:36No.
01:03:38You stay here.
01:03:39I'll go.
01:03:40I don't belong here anymore.
01:03:49I threw my back on you too.
01:04:20My time as the Spirit Conductor was special,
01:04:23and it all started with people coming together
01:04:25and telling their stories,
01:04:27seeing all the smiling faces, all the joy.
01:04:31It's not just about Christmas,
01:04:33though I do love this time of year.
01:04:35It's about knowing who you are
01:04:37and doing what you need to do to fulfill your destiny,
01:04:41following your heart's true desire to create your own story.
01:04:49My own story.
01:05:00Gloria, hey.
01:05:01Isabel, how's the writing going?
01:05:04Well, 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?
01:05:24I didn't get to ask him.
01:05:26He didn't come in for his usual cup of coffee, so...
01:05:28Well, um...
01:05:30Actually, I...
01:05:31We...
01:05:33Oh, uh, your book.
01:05:34I'm two chapters in, and I am loving it.
01:05:36I can't wait to find out who the handsome
01:05:38wildlife photographer's secret is.
01:05:40It 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.
01:05:50We can still get this festival up and running,
01:05:52and when we do,
01:05:53maybe you could do a bake sale?
01:05:55You can make anything you want.
01:05:57Are you kidding? Of course!
01:05:59Oh, 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.
01:06:05I'm gonna go find Dane.
01:06:09Actually, can I get that coffee?
01:06:11And, uh, maybe a cinnamon muffin?
01:06:24Ooh!
01:06:26I, uh, promise that I did not break this one.
01:06:29Some sustenance?
01:06:34It's your favorite. Cinnamon.
01:06:37Look, I'm...
01:06:39I'm really sorry about what I said yesterday.
01:06:42It 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.
01:06:49I'm so sorry.
01:06:53Okay.
01:06:54I know how much fresher you've been, Andra, since you've been here.
01:06:56And you have every right to be upset.
01:06:59No, 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.
01:07:09I'm gonna finish the script.
01:07:12Just like you said.
01:07:13If anyone can do it, it's you.
01:07:14Well, I'm gonna need some help.
01:07:17And I really want you to play the lead.
01:07:19There's no one else for the job.
01:07:22Oh, those are some big booths to fill.
01:07:24Although reviving the festival, that would do...
01:07:27I don't know. That would do a lot for the town.
01:07:29And for my sister.
01:07:36And then the tape just gave out right at the crescendo.
01:07:39Yes.
01:07:40But with a look, I spotted him dancing on the shingles.
01:07:46In a moment, I knew that that must be Conductor Kringle.
01:07:48Yes. Perfect.
01:07:50More rapid than sleigh bells, with ringing they came, he whistled and shouted and called them by name.
01:07:57Um...
01:07:58Oh, I got it.
01:07:59And then, in a twinkling, the air crisp and cool, the prancing and dancing of a man with his tools.
01:08:06We're opening with the bound.
01:08:14Hey, what's wrong?
01:08:16I just don't know if the script alone is enough to bring people back to the town.
01:08:21If I can't fix the train...
01:08:23I didn't want to say anything, because I didn't want to get your hopes up, but...
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?
01:08:41Yeah.
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 brake shoe.
01:08:57That's great. Okay, listen to this.
01:09:00Um...
01:09:02Okay.
01:09:03He 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.
01:09:19You're on a roll.
01:09:21Hey, guys, I need you to be my taste testers.
01:09:27Oh, coke, coke.
01:09:28That is so good.
01:09:30Okay, that's your best yet.
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.
01:09:47Okay, so I finally fixed the gauge, but we still have so many other parts that are broken.
01:09:56Well, maybe the stuff my mom's bringing will help.
01:09:58You guys, this place is starting to look amazing.
01:09:59Yeah, bells really pulled together last minute.
01:10:00We all did.
01:10:01Look where they're standing.
01:10:02What?
01:10:03The mistletoe.
01:10:04You guys.
01:10:05What?
01:10:06What?
01:10:07What?
01:10:08Oh.
01:10:09Oh.
01:10:10Oh.
01:10:11Oh.
01:10:12Oh.
01:10:13Yeah, um...
01:10:14Yeah, um...
01:10:15Oh.
01:10:16Yeah, um...
01:10:17We all did.
01:10:21Look where they're standing.
01:10:23What?
01:10:24The 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.
01:10:37Can 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.
01:10:47I 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.
01:11:07I hear those bells start ringing
01:11:08And my smile comes out
01:11:11Cause it lets me know
01:11:13Slay is coming back to town
01:11:16Anticipation 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
01:11:28For oh so long
01:11:30World malaric is coming back to town
01:11:40I'm Veronica
01:11:40He's coming back to town
01:11:41And now I turn to the world
01:11:41I'm not going to die
01:11:55I'm not going to die
01:12:25So, do 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.
01:12:41Yes, Mom!
01:12:46Hi!
01:12:54Hi.
01:12:55Uh, Dane, this is my mom, Carol.
01:12:57Um, pleasure to meet you, ma'am.
01:13:00Hello!
01:13:01Dane is trying to fix the train.
01:13:04What a noble pursuit.
01:13:06Trying to fix it.
01:13:07Uh, yeah, I'm actually at the ranch next door.
01:13:10You're Jim and Nancy's boy.
01:13:12Yes, ma'am.
01:13:13Wow!
01:13:14You really grew up.
01:13:16Let's go in and get you settled, Mom.
01:13:18I'll get the tree.
01:13:21Just right there is perfect.
01:13:26Thanks.
01:13:27December 23rd.
01:13:31All right.
01:13:32I'll leave you ladies to it.
01:13:38You have been busy.
01:13:40Mom!
01:13:42Here'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.
01:13:51Don't worry, dear.
01:13:52I can take it to him while you focus.
01:13:55I am so proud of you.
01:13:57What if they don't like it?
01:13:59They will.
01:14:00So you did find some inspiration then?
01:14:03Yeah.
01:14:04I mean, this place has been pretty magical.
01:14:08Oh, and I found some of Grandpa Maurice.
01:14:11Old keepsakes.
01:14:15I also found a recording of the entire show.
01:14:18And it worked for a bit and then it fried.
01:14:21I guess I kind of broke it.
01:14:23So 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.
01:14:30Even if the train doesn't run.
01:14:32You should be proud of what you've created.
01:14:38That Dane fella seems to care.
01:14:40Yeah.
01:14:41He really loves Spirit Station.
01:14:44I meant care about you.
01:14:47No.
01:14:49No.
01:14:50I have something you may need.
01:14:56Oh, hey, Carol.
01:14:58Hey.
01:14:59Is this a boiler valve?
01:15:04I did a little Christmas shopping.
01:15:12I am so thrilled that you and Isabel have put all this together.
01:15:18Oh, yeah.
01:15:19I've been working on this thing for years to get it running.
01:15:23No look and then she shows up and just everything starts happening.
01:15:27She's been here.
01:15:28Her spirit has really brightened.
01:15:30Yeah.
01:15:31Yeah.
01:15:32She's pretty special.
01:15:33I think she likes you.
01:15:36Oh, huh.
01:15:37Dagger's a lucky guy.
01:15:40Oh, no.
01:15:41They're just riding partners.
01:15:42They're not.
01:15:43Bells would never hitch her sleigh to such a chaotic reindeer.
01:15:46Um, I'm gonna get back to work.
01:16:07Written by Isabel Watson.
01:16:13We did it.
01:16:14Now I just need to send it to the publisher.
01:16:19Wish me luck.
01:16:20I really need to stop talking to the bear.
01:16:26Come on.
01:16:37Oh.
01:16:38Yes.
01:16:39Okay.
01:16:42Ugh.
01:16:43The alarm already?
01:16:49Hey, Mom, did you hear that?
01:16:52Oh.
01:16:53Oh.
01:16:54Oh.
01:16:55Oh.
01:16:56Oh.
01:16:57Oh.
01:16:58Oh.
01:16:59Oh.
01:17:00Oh.
01:17:01Oh.
01:17:02Oh.
01:17:03Oh.
01:17:04Oh.
01:17:05Oh.
01:17:06Oh.
01:17:07Oh.
01:17:08Oh.
01:17:09Oh.
01:17:10Oh.
01:17:11Oh.
01:17:12Oh.
01:17:13Oh.
01:17:14Oh.
01:17:15it works it works
01:17:25you should be leaving any second to pick everyone up
01:17:29mom if you hadn't brought those parts
01:17:34you know you're not dressed right
01:17:36oh yes um i i knew that
01:17:40we're almost finished carol thank you so much
01:17:44it was my pleasure
01:17:46let's go
01:17:48christmas time is here
01:17:54all the joy that it brings me
01:17:58no one can deny
01:18:02that love is here
01:18:06one dream one station
01:18:10dreams come true
01:18:13christmas time is here
01:18:17all the love that it fills me
01:18:21no need to hide
01:18:25look at all of this it is amazing
01:18:33it has been so fun thank you for including me
01:18:35people are flooding into town
01:18:37you certainly have been busy
01:18:41little miss i'm gonna hibernate in the cabin
01:18:43you're back
01:18:45carol 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
01:19:03and 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
01:19:13hold that pot
01:19:17dagger phillips
01:19:25what 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
01:19:33who do you think you are
01:19:35it's really good
01:19:35you should read it when it comes out
01:19:37well how am i supposed to
01:19:39read
01:19:39i think you'll be able to figure it out
01:19:41he wasn't good with words
01:19:50but showed love through his work
01:19:52he was full from coco's pastries
01:19:55and he turned with a smirk
01:19:57laying his finger on the side of his nose
01:20:01giving a nod
01:20:02at the smoke shoot he rose
01:20:04he sprang to the caboose
01:20:07as the train let out a whistle
01:20:09moving along the tracks
01:20:11at the speed of a missile
01:20:13the spirit conductor exclaimed
01:20:15ere he drove out of sight
01:20:16may the spirit christmas trade be back tonight
01:20:19this is outstanding
01:20:33thanks frank
01:20:35you know i was thinking
01:20:36i don't have a dessert menu for my restaurant
01:20:39are you willing to help me out with this
01:20:41i don't have a lot of space
01:20:43but you gotta keep your bakery open
01:20:44i could come every day before you close
01:20:46and we could serve them
01:20:48what do you think
01:20:48yeah
01:20:50deal
01:20:50oh good
01:20:52thank you
01:20:54oh
01:20:54that's all right
01:20:56hi
01:20:58hello
01:21:02i'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
01:21:12i received a manuscript titled
01:21:14the spirit of christmas station
01:21:16it says here written by isabel watson
01:21:18yes that is correct
01:21:21well we don't usually call
01:21:23but 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
01:21:33thank you so much
01:21:35merry christmas isabel
01:21:36merry christmas
01:21:38hey
01:21:39been looking for you
01:21:41is everything okay
01:21:41that was the publisher
01:21:43they love my book
01:21:45wait a second
01:21:47your book
01:21:48yes
01:21:50i want to thank you
01:21:51i finally wrote my own story
01:21:54i can't wait to read it one day
01:21:57i'll have to print you a special copy
01:22:00it's snowing
01:22:05uncle sterling is um
01:22:11off on another cruise
01:22:13a whole year this time
01:22:14and he
01:22:17gave me the keys
01:22:19so
01:22:19does that mean you're staying
01:22:23you know that cabin requires a lot of upkeep
01:22:26there's
01:22:27a lot of little things that need fixing
01:22:30do you
01:22:31happen to know a handyman
01:22:33who might be interested in the job
01:22:35and in you
01:22:38yeah i know guy
01:22:42the
01:22:48things was
01:22:52i
01:22:56the
01:22:56the
01:22:57December moments, the utah love is flowing, smiles on everybody's face.
01:23:07The endless love and laughter, that's what my heart was after, can't help but jingle all the way.
01:23:17Together for Christmas, feels so right, everyone I love is by my side.
01:23:30Together for Christmas, let the girls play, here's to being home for the holidays.
01:23:47Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh.
01:23:53Whole houses decorated, white ginger cookies baking, lights are blinking on the tree.
01:24:05We're tangled in traditions, cinnamon, cocoa sipping, it's so good to be together for Christmas.
01:24:17Feels so right
01:24:21Everyone I love is by my side
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