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00:00:00The fire's cracklin' and the popcorn's strung.
00:00:08Bulbs are twinklin' and the stockings are hung.
00:00:12So much fun doing Christmas by the book.
00:00:16We're doing Christmas.
00:00:23By the book.
00:00:30Oh, oh, oh.
00:00:34How are you doing?
00:00:35I'm a little nervous, if I'm honest.
00:00:38I haven't done one of these before.
00:00:39You'll be great.
00:00:40You know your material frontwards and backwards.
00:00:42You're genuine.
00:00:44You've got this.
00:00:45Thanks.
00:00:47Remind me never to release a book at the same time as a local bestselling author.
00:00:50Hey, Annie.
00:00:52This is gonna be fun.
00:00:54Come on.
00:00:55Let's get started, shall we?
00:01:00Adelaide Wilson, welcome to the podcast.
00:01:02It's great to finally meet you.
00:01:04Thank you for having me.
00:01:05Please call me Addie.
00:01:07Addie, ooh, besties already.
00:01:09Listen, we're live, so let's just jump right in, okay?
00:01:13This book is quite humbling.
00:01:16And here I thought having gifts bought and wrapped by December 23rd was crushing Christmas.
00:01:20It's not meant to add more stress to the season, but to alleviate it by taking away the guesswork
00:01:26with tried and true methods.
00:01:28You have chapters in here dedicated to decorating, hosting, cooking.
00:01:33You've meticulously planned out every detail of the holiday season starting November 1st.
00:01:39I realize there's often debate about Christmas prep before Thanksgiving, but coming at it from the point of view of large families
00:01:47or homes that need a little more time with the financial implications of the season, it makes sense to start early.
00:01:53And speaking of the financial aspects of the holiday season, you have a chapter in here called Christmas on a Budget.
00:01:59Why did you feel the need to add this?
00:02:01It was important.
00:02:03The message is that Christmas doesn't need to be elaborate to be special, and that making the effort is truly what matters.
00:02:12Hmm.
00:02:13Now you know a little something about that, don't you?
00:02:18Um, we're live.
00:02:21Um, as a child, Christmases in my family were quite simple.
00:02:28Yes.
00:02:29And sometimes there was no Christmas at all, right?
00:02:34Uh.
00:02:36Which is why I try to enjoy it to the fullest now.
00:02:41I have three Christmas trees in my home this year, all decorated in different themes.
00:02:47Your book tour starts here next week in Washington, and you have 12 U.S. stops along the way, right?
00:02:54Safe travels, Addie, and I wish your book all the success.
00:02:57I'm Trish with the Bummer Bee Podcast, here with Edelon Wilson, author of A Christmas Season Handbook.
00:03:04Get your copies today by using the link below.
00:03:07Bye-bye for now.
00:03:08Oh, I have to catch this.
00:03:13Hi.
00:03:14Hi.
00:03:15Hey, girl.
00:03:16Yeah, I just finished the interview.
00:03:20I'm so sorry she went off script from the pre-approved questions.
00:03:23It's fine.
00:03:24Is it also fine that we've added an additional stop to the tour?
00:03:2912.
00:03:30As in the 12 days of Christmas.
00:03:32It's on all the bookstore posters advertised in the signings.
00:03:35I know.
00:03:36It's just that this store has been selected to host the national synchronized Christmas Eve reading of Twas the Night Before Christmas.
00:03:42So they're getting quite a bit of press.
00:03:45And since Red Ribbon Publishing is a major sponsor of the event, I thought we could piggyback off that.
00:03:51So I guess I don't have much of a choice.
00:03:57Which store is it?
00:03:58It's the Alpine Bookstore in Illinois.
00:04:00Okay, these should be on the front table for the holiday season.
00:04:20Do you really think this book signing is a good idea?
00:04:23Uh, yeah.
00:04:25We need all the holiday events we can get before year end.
00:04:27But we're already hosting the synchronized reading event on Christmas Eve.
00:04:31That's creating a buzz.
00:04:32We are up against the big box stores, okay?
00:04:34No buzzes too big.
00:04:37Wow.
00:04:39Your bookkeeping skills are truly a wonder.
00:04:43Wasn't a compliment.
00:04:46Garth, look.
00:04:49I hate to be the one to tell you this, but if you don't have a successful Christmas selling season,
00:04:54I don't see the store being here next year.
00:04:56It's not that bad.
00:04:58No, it's worse.
00:05:01You're bankrolling this company on savings and haven't made money in almost two years.
00:05:07I mean, the store is just a sucking sound on its best days.
00:05:11I get it.
00:05:12Do you?
00:05:14Look, baby brother.
00:05:16While the rest of us have had to slum it in corporate America, your Olympic athlete days have afforded you the luxury and the flexibility of just doing what you love, which is great.
00:05:28But if you don't start taking the business side more seriously, like in this changing climate, dude, you're going to end up in a nine-to-five office job that will literally kill you.
00:05:41I just don't feel the need to turn the store into something that it isn't.
00:05:45Selling other items like blankets and knickknacks.
00:05:48I know, I'm not saying to expand the inventory beyond books, but, you know, people would want to stay here longer if there was like a cafe attached serving drinks.
00:05:58We need a food operating license for that just another headache.
00:06:01Okay, well, I don't know, a seating area maybe?
00:06:05I have a seating area.
00:06:11That, that's your seating area?
00:06:12Okay.
00:06:13Uh, well, maybe a more comfortable seating area?
00:06:18Perhaps one with furniture that wasn't salvaged from the dumpsters out back?
00:06:22First you say we're in trouble financially, and then you give me gears for trying to save money.
00:06:26Look, just hear me out, okay?
00:06:29I've been putting some ideas to paper.
00:06:33I know you don't like this kind of thing, but you could help.
00:06:38So, actually, I gotta take this one.
00:06:40Of course you do.
00:06:44There she is, future doctor on the screen.
00:06:46Hey, Dad.
00:06:47Hi, Luna.
00:06:48Hi, Mel.
00:06:49They're ready?
00:06:50Yeah, thought I'd come a week early this year.
00:06:53Thought your dad could use some help with the National Synchronized Reading Event prep.
00:06:57Probably a good idea.
00:06:57I'm gonna ignore the implication.
00:07:00How did the exam go?
00:07:01Good, I think.
00:07:04Maybe.
00:07:05I don't know.
00:07:06I should have studied more.
00:07:08That would have been impossible.
00:07:09You barely slept all week.
00:07:10I can sleep when I'm home for the holidays.
00:07:12And miss all the epic holiday fun?
00:07:14Not a chance.
00:07:14I've got the ski bindings ready to go.
00:07:16Do you know how many people get injured on the slopes every holiday season?
00:07:21Nope.
00:07:21And don't go into all the gory details like you did when I wanted to buy a trampoline.
00:07:24You've already broken every bone in your body anyway.
00:07:28Not this one.
00:07:30Three more exams.
00:07:31Then I'll be home.
00:07:32Okay, honey.
00:07:33Go crush your goals and then we ski.
00:07:36Bye, Luna.
00:07:37I'm not so sure med school's such a good idea.
00:07:46She was always so up for anything and now she's so cautious.
00:07:50She's sensible and smart and you're gonna need her to have a doctor's salary to look after you in old age.
00:07:55Cause I'm not taking you and your cat menagerie in.
00:07:58Hey, I don't even have one cat now.
00:08:00Oh, they will come.
00:08:02Trust me.
00:08:03Once you move into the trailer park with Uncle Melvin, the cats will find you.
00:08:10That's why you need this.
00:08:12Fine.
00:08:13Let's give this business proposal a look.
00:08:16Doesn't the publishing house normally ship the books to the stores in advance?
00:08:29They would have if you were flying across, but since you're driving, they wanted to save on shipping costs.
00:08:35Great.
00:08:36Look, Addy, we both know this book isn't the company's main focus this holiday season.
00:08:42That's why they signed it to me.
00:08:43The company was excited about it when I pitched the idea.
00:08:46Three years ago, enthusiasm over a project in this industry is fleeting.
00:08:50The book took time.
00:08:52I didn't want to rush it.
00:08:53I know.
00:08:54And I believe in it.
00:08:55I know we can make it a success.
00:08:57Can't stress enough how much my job depends on that.
00:09:00No pressure.
00:09:02Well, guess I'm off.
00:09:06Drive safe.
00:09:08Good luck.
00:09:09Check in.
00:09:16The Christmas Season Handbook by Adeline Wilson.
00:09:39Chapter 1.
00:09:43We kiss you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
00:09:54Bring us something good, eh.
00:09:58Bring us something good, eh.
00:10:01Ah, no more Christmas.
00:10:06Thanks.
00:10:07Happy New Year.
00:10:10Tidings we pray.
00:10:14To you and your kids.
00:10:17We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
00:10:24We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
00:10:54We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
00:10:58It's all downhill from here.
00:11:02The owner thought it was clever.
00:11:05Miss Wilson.
00:11:07You're Mr. Bowman.
00:11:09Let me guess.
00:11:10I don't look like the scholarly type.
00:11:12Rest assured, I've read all the classics cover to cover.
00:11:15It's a shame.
00:11:16Modern literature has so much more to offer.
00:11:18Such as your work.
00:11:21No, my work is a how-to manual written for practical and pragmatic purposes.
00:11:26I leave the fanciful to the fiction writers.
00:11:28Practical.
00:11:29Sounds like a polite way of saying boring.
00:11:31Excuse me?
00:11:32I said, we are so excited to have you here.
00:11:35My sister's inside setting up for your signing.
00:11:37Go on in.
00:11:39Oh, shoot.
00:11:40I am late for Luna.
00:11:41Bring these inside for me.
00:11:43Thanks.
00:11:43Thanks.
00:11:43Thanks.
00:11:43Thanks.
00:11:43Thanks.
00:11:43Thanks.
00:11:43Thanks.
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00:11:55Some help here?
00:11:57Thanks.
00:11:59Oh, Adeline Wilson.
00:12:01I'm so sorry.
00:12:02I thought you were Garth.
00:12:03Oh, he went to get Luna.
00:12:07Right.
00:12:08Apologies for that.
00:12:10I'd like to say we're not always this disorganized, but that would be a lie.
00:12:15It's really no problem.
00:12:16I'm early.
00:12:17Wouldn't have mattered.
00:12:17Uh, where should I set these?
00:12:20Uh, just, you know what?
00:12:22Just put them over here on the counter.
00:12:24Oh, I'll take those from you as well.
00:12:27I can only imagine my brother made quite an impression.
00:12:30He didn't strike me as my number one fan.
00:12:33Pay him no mind.
00:12:35Structure and organization make him break out into hives.
00:12:37Oh, I can see that.
00:12:38I can see that.
00:12:39Oh, just let me get that.
00:12:41Then I'll show you where we've set you up in the back for your event.
00:12:43Just make yourself at home, okay?
00:12:51Peter, hi.
00:12:54Yeah, yeah.
00:12:55No, uh, everything's on schedule for the Christmas Eve event.
00:12:57Yeah.
00:12:58Mm-hmm.
00:12:59Yeah.
00:13:00All under control.
00:13:02All under control.
00:13:04You're right.
00:13:08That smooth transition from pine to gingerbread to cinnamon will evoke the ultimate scent experience
00:13:15for positive holiday memory retention.
00:13:22Even if you haven't started yet, the Christmas season handbook can still help you deliver a very successful holiday season.
00:13:29Would you like a signed copy?
00:13:30Yeah.
00:13:41Hey.
00:13:42Hey, I gotta run.
00:13:43I've been meeting with the local news team covering the Christmas Eve event.
00:13:45You got this from here?
00:13:46Wait, wait.
00:13:47This was your idea.
00:13:48You can just leave me here.
00:13:49Just ask Addy to sign the paperwork.
00:13:51I've already filled out everything important for you, okay?
00:13:53Hold it.
00:13:53You got to go.
00:13:54Even.
00:13:56What?
00:13:58Hey.
00:14:03Wow.
00:14:05I have to say, I'm surprised by the turnout.
00:14:16Why is that exactly?
00:14:18Oh, just saying that your store is quite popular.
00:14:21Yeah.
00:14:22I mean, why wouldn't it be?
00:14:26No reason.
00:14:26Okay, so, how do we do this?
00:14:32Oh, just report the sales to the publisher and they'll square up with me.
00:14:35This is your first book signing?
00:14:38It's Melanie's idea.
00:14:40You don't enjoy having a store full of people?
00:14:43I like the place to myself.
00:14:45Don't really like people touching all the books.
00:14:47I should be going.
00:15:06Well, Merry Christmas.
00:15:09And you.
00:15:11Safe travels.
00:15:11Do you really think that every detail of the holidays needs to be planned, or is that
00:15:22just to sell books?
00:15:24I absolutely stand by every word.
00:15:27But really, everything?
00:15:31I take it you prefer to wing the holidays?
00:15:34Not wing it, but leave some things to spontaneity.
00:15:38Spontaneity leads to disappointment.
00:15:40Kids love surprises.
00:15:41Mm, kids love planned, organized events that appear to be surprises.
00:15:45There's a big difference.
00:15:47I just think parents, they stress themselves out, and then nobody enjoys the season.
00:15:54Okay.
00:15:56You're not gonna challenge me?
00:15:58You are obviously stuck in your opinion.
00:16:01As am I.
00:16:01We will agree to disagree.
00:16:04You'll be wrong.
00:16:08What was that?
00:16:10Nothing.
00:16:10Nothing.
00:16:10I mean, just that you are wrong.
00:16:16You care to try to prove that?
00:16:19What do you mean?
00:16:21This is your last stop of the tour.
00:16:23It is.
00:16:24And you're already hyper-organized and ready for the big day.
00:16:28I am.
00:16:28Then stick around town, observe how I do Christmas, and reassess your judgments.
00:16:36That'll never happen.
00:16:38Yeah.
00:16:38Okay.
00:16:38Yeah.
00:16:39I mean, if you're afraid of being revealed as a fraud.
00:16:42Well, hold up.
00:16:43I'm not afraid of anything, and my theories are rock solid.
00:16:47Then accept the challenge.
00:16:49Fine.
00:16:51Well, be prepared to reevaluate your stance.
00:16:58Can I make it more interesting?
00:17:00What do you have in mind?
00:17:03If you can get me to come around to your boring way of doing the holidays,
00:17:09I'll personally ensure you sell enough copies of your book this season to hit a bestsellers list.
00:17:14My publicist hasn't even made that impossible promise. How do you propose to do that?
00:17:20You've never heard of me, huh?
00:17:23No, Mr. Big Shot, I guess I haven't.
00:17:28I won gold in two separate Olympics for skiing.
00:17:36I have a fan or two on social media.
00:17:38Six million followers.
00:17:42Okay. Well, what happens if you win?
00:17:45If I don't convince you that my method's the best?
00:17:49You add a chapter about spontaneity to your book.
00:17:58You have a deal.
00:18:02How was the last stop of tour?
00:18:04There was actually a huge turnout. Sold all but one copy.
00:18:08Well, of the box designated for that store. We won't talk about the rest of the boxes in the truck and my car.
00:18:12That's great. What time are you heading back tomorrow?
00:18:14I've actually decided to stay a few days.
00:18:16Really? Why?
00:18:18The local hero posed a challenge.
00:18:20What sort of challenge?
00:18:22He has a few issues with my book and he'd like the opportunity to disprove my well-researched methods.
00:18:26I don't know about this, Addy.
00:18:28Oh, come on. What could he possibly do to change my mind after years of calculated research and childhood trauma?
00:18:32What's at stake?
00:18:33Just that I add a chapter to the next edition of the book on spontaneity.
00:18:35What?
00:18:36What would you say?
00:18:37What would you say?
00:18:38What would you say?
00:18:39What would you say?
00:18:40Great. What time are you heading back tomorrow?
00:18:41I've actually decided to stay a few days.
00:18:42Really? Why?
00:18:43The local hero posed a challenge.
00:18:45What sort of challenge?
00:18:46He has a few issues with my book and he'd like the opportunity to disprove my well-researched methods.
00:18:49And childhood trauma.
00:18:50What's at stake?
00:18:51Just that I add a chapter to the next edition of the book on spontaneity.
00:18:55What?
00:18:56That goes entirely against the rest of the book's message.
00:18:59You can't be serious about putting your brand at risk like this.
00:19:02What could you possibly have to gain?
00:19:04Apparently, he has six million devoted followers on social media.
00:19:09One post and...
00:19:10Poof.
00:19:11Santa brings a bestseller list.
00:19:13Okay.
00:19:14That's... something.
00:19:16I just hope you know what you're doing.
00:19:18George Boland's on the run, eyes focused, and he's lining up for a flip.
00:19:28And...
00:19:29Nailed it!
00:19:30Did you see that?
00:19:32Aunt Mel has some really great ideas, Dad.
00:19:35You really need to take a serious look at this.
00:19:37You should seriously check out this run.
00:19:39That quad flip was off the charts.
00:19:42Completed one and only one in my career.
00:19:44It's the most terrifying.
00:19:45Stunt you've ever pulled off.
00:19:47Yes, you've only told me a hundred times.
00:19:49Let your old man relive his glory days, please.
00:19:52You need to stop living in the past, Dad.
00:19:54You need to start thinking about the store's future.
00:19:56The store's fine.
00:19:57Only it's really not.
00:19:59These sales numbers are atrocious.
00:20:01I should've never taught you sexual language.
00:20:04We should've kept it to sportscaster speak.
00:20:08Let's paint the picture for those of you just tuning in.
00:20:11The odds are stacked against them, yet here they are mounting a comeback for the ages.
00:20:15Look at the focus, the fire in their eyes.
00:20:18You can feel the energy surging on the slopes.
00:20:21This store could go all the way!
00:20:27Okay.
00:20:28Let's watch the replay so you can recount how you did it better.
00:20:33That's my moon.
00:20:34That's my moon.
00:20:35That's my moon.
00:20:40Excellent choice.
00:20:41Great love them to do.
00:20:42The holidays.
00:20:43No order whatsoever.
00:20:57The hunt is part of the fun.
00:20:59If you have six hours.
00:21:03Kids and adults, really.
00:21:05What about genre classification?
00:21:07Fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels?
00:21:10Well, this method's more enlightening.
00:21:13This chaos isn't a method, but do enlighten me.
00:21:17Well, from the way I see it,
00:21:19someone might come in looking for a sci-fi novel,
00:21:23insisting that they only read sci-fis.
00:21:24But maybe, while they're searching the shelves looking for one,
00:21:27they find an intriguing mystery,
00:21:29or attempted by a ripping romance novel,
00:21:32a genre they'd never consider otherwise.
00:21:35It's called upselling.
00:21:36It likely just annoys people, and they leave.
00:21:39Annoys people?
00:21:40What is this annoys people that you speak of?
00:21:42People like order.
00:21:44Boring people can shop elsewhere.
00:21:47Heck yeah.
00:21:49So should we get started?
00:21:51On what?
00:21:52You trying to prove to me that spontaneity is the magic of the season?
00:21:57If I had something planned,
00:21:59that would kind of defeat the purpose, don't you think?
00:22:01So what then?
00:22:02Should I start proving my theories?
00:22:04You really can't just relax and go with the flow, can you?
00:22:09Not since I was three years old.
00:22:16You should come with me.
00:22:17What?
00:22:18Where?
00:22:18Do I need my purse?
00:22:20How long are we going to be gone?
00:22:21Carl, you ready for our rematch?
00:22:31When you least expect it there, Garth.
00:22:35Carl and I had our first snowball fight when we were eight.
00:22:38Every year since, one of us tries to surprise the other with the first throw of the season.
00:22:42You know snowball fights, right?
00:22:44Of course I do.
00:22:45There's a whole chapter of snow fun in my book.
00:22:48Right.
00:22:49The pre-arranged snow battle, complete with team colors and rules.
00:22:54It's a fun day to organize.
00:22:55And that way, you at least know who you're aiming at.
00:22:57Carl and I aim at everyone.
00:22:59You never know who's going to join in.
00:23:00Everyone joins in.
00:23:03Yes.
00:23:04That seems...
00:23:05Spontaneous?
00:23:07Exactly.
00:23:10Like this?
00:23:15You know what?
00:23:17This is fun.
00:23:24You've reached a record number of store sign-ups this year.
00:23:28A credit to your lovely and charming persuasion.
00:23:36Never knew a florist could be so competitive.
00:23:39Miss Lynn, she used to pitch on the Women's Baseball League.
00:23:43That explains a lot.
00:23:45Fun, right?
00:23:47It was about a six.
00:23:49Come on, you were laughing so hard you couldn't breathe.
00:23:52My pre-planned game is fun, too.
00:23:54Time recoveries would not result in side-splitting laughing.
00:23:58Okay, fine.
00:23:58One point for spontaneous.
00:24:03You made a scoreboard.
00:24:06We needed a visual.
00:24:09So you can see how badly I'm beating you.
00:24:14Okay, fine.
00:24:15My turn.
00:24:16Hey, where are you going?
00:24:17I have some prep to do, but I will meet you at your place at 5 p.m.
00:24:22Don't eat lunch.
00:24:24I ate lunch at 10.30.
00:24:27Of course you did.
00:24:28Normal mealtimes dictated by society would be off-brand.
00:24:31You two seem to be having fun.
00:24:42Sorry.
00:24:43Didn't mean to leave all the actual work to you, but you're just so much better at it.
00:24:47How goes the event prep?
00:24:48Good.
00:24:49Yeah, almost everything's done.
00:24:51Oh, the founder of the event says we've reached a record number of store signups this year.
00:24:55Does someone have a crush?
00:24:57Uh, I don't know.
00:24:59Do you?
00:25:00No, no.
00:25:00I'm talking about you and this Peter guy.
00:25:02You talk like a dozen times a day.
00:25:05He's also about 75 years old, so there's that.
00:25:09But it's too bad because he's actually very sweet and funny.
00:25:13Okay, so he's got a few decades on you.
00:25:16You've dated worse.
00:25:17Dad!
00:25:39You're not my dad.
00:25:42Hi.
00:25:42You must be Luna.
00:25:44And you are our new cook.
00:25:47Mmm, no.
00:25:49I didn't want to interrupt your setting to tell you.
00:25:51This is Adeline Wilson, author of Christmas by the Book.
00:25:54She's teaching me how to make one of her foolproof holiday recipes.
00:25:57I assume this is part of the bet you two have going?
00:25:59Well, she's attempting to prove that scheduling every aspect of the meal prep results in a hotter, more delicious meal.
00:26:07Makes sense.
00:26:09You traitor.
00:26:10Come on.
00:26:11Okay, I just need a clear kitchen.
00:26:14Perhaps it's better just to leave you to it.
00:26:17Whatever she's making smells delicious.
00:26:35Oh, come on.
00:26:37She's been there for over two hours.
00:26:38I'm starving.
00:26:39Shouldn't take longer to make the food than it does to eat it.
00:26:41Someone's angry.
00:26:44This is your fault for taking this woman on with this challenge.
00:26:47She's a celebrated best-selling cookbook author.
00:26:50Her book's ridiculous.
00:26:51Have you read it?
00:26:51According to store sales reports, it was a hit at her signing.
00:26:54Well, that's because of this self-help book craze.
00:26:57This new generation thinks that they need solutions to things that don't need to be that complicated.
00:27:01It's all insta this and insta that.
00:27:03Hey, I have seen what you post to your followers.
00:27:05The cereal eating challenge.
00:27:06Well, now you're just making me more hungry.
00:27:09That's it.
00:27:10I'm ordering pizza.
00:27:11Don't you dare.
00:27:12Dinner's ready.
00:27:15Already?
00:27:15Already?
00:27:15I'm finishing this last bite.
00:27:31I don't care if I explode.
00:27:33I'll get your point to the scoreboard tomorrow.
00:27:36I'll leave the rest of it for you.
00:27:38Are we getting the treat tomorrow?
00:27:40I'm one step ahead of you.
00:27:42Come with me and prepare to be amazed.
00:27:45Um, Dad?
00:28:11Where did this come from?
00:28:15Side of the house.
00:28:17Head out there to surprise you.
00:28:20Since last Christmas?
00:28:22No.
00:28:23Just before Thanksgiving.
00:28:25Of all the premeditated holiday activities,
00:28:28you picked a treat?
00:28:29Oh, no, you don't.
00:28:30You're not getting a point for this one.
00:28:32This is the definition of spontaneity.
00:28:35Hmm. Do tell.
00:28:37Gladly.
00:28:39So there I was, driving down State Road 46 behind a truck,
00:28:43transporting Christmas trees.
00:28:45This one fell off, and I just swerved to miss it.
00:28:49Is that how your headlight got cracked?
00:28:50Yeah, I smoked it.
00:28:52Anyway, so I pulled over.
00:28:55And I rescued it!
00:28:58And voila.
00:29:00Free Christmas tree.
00:29:04That's a great story, Dad.
00:29:07I'm going to ignore the part about how you nearly died
00:29:10from a tree falling off a truck,
00:29:12and you running out onto a busy freeway to rescue it.
00:29:16But...
00:29:17Does it look a little dry to you?
00:29:21No. A little hydration can't fix.
00:29:23Dad, you put lights on that thing, that baby's going up.
00:29:27No, it's a great tree, Dad.
00:29:30Or at least it used to be.
00:29:33Do you have any tips in that book of yours on how to save this one?
00:29:36I haven't covered resuscitating evergreens in my courses yet.
00:29:40If you cut a few inches off the bottom of the trunk and put it in distilled water,
00:29:44it could have a shot.
00:29:45Really? That'll work?
00:29:47Worth a shot.
00:29:48Just remember to watch the water level to see if it goes down.
00:29:52Unless, of course, you want your dad out cruising the freeway for more sacrificial trees.
00:29:56I'll go get the saw.
00:29:58Where's your audiobook section? Or your hunt and find section most likely to hold one?
00:30:12Audiobooks aren't real books.
00:30:15Say what now?
00:30:17Books are meant to be read. Now listen to.
00:30:21Tell that to every child below the age of five.
00:30:23Adults, I mean. Just like, um, comic books don't belong in a real bookstore either.
00:30:26There's so much wrong with the words coming out of your mouth these last twenty seconds.
00:30:31Oh, they didn't take you for a graphic novel collector.
00:30:33I read all genres. It's called being open-minded.
00:30:34And audiobooks have been proven to target reactions in the past 20 seconds.
00:30:39Oh, I can't do that.
00:30:41And audiobooks are used to be a real bookstore.
00:30:44I can't do that.
00:30:46I can't do that.
00:30:47You know, I can't do that.
00:30:48I can't do that.
00:30:49I have no idea what to do.
00:30:50I can't do that.
00:30:51I can't do that.
00:30:52I can't do that.
00:30:53and audiobooks have been proven to target reactions
00:30:56in the same parts the brain is reading.
00:30:59Still think it's cheating.
00:31:03How has this store stayed open so long?
00:31:06I will admit,
00:31:09it has not been the most lucrative venture.
00:31:13It could be, with some adjustments.
00:31:17According to What's Trendy magazine,
00:31:19bookstores are making a comeback.
00:31:20Mel's got some fantastic business plans.
00:31:25I'll give it some thought in the air.
00:31:28Resistance to change seems odd for a man
00:31:30whose life motto is about embracing the impulsive.
00:31:35My wife and I opened the store 15 years ago
00:31:39when my career ended and Luna was little.
00:31:44Kelly loved to read.
00:31:47The chaotic nature of the design was her idea.
00:31:50Can I ask what happened?
00:31:55She got sick.
00:32:02Luna's studying to become a doctor.
00:32:04That's impressive.
00:32:06Yeah, sports medicine.
00:32:08I'm so proud of her.
00:32:10But she's working so hard,
00:32:12I'm afraid she'll burn out.
00:32:14You'll keep her balanced.
00:32:19Okay.
00:32:20Next act of holiday spontaneity, let's go.
00:32:24Any point asking where?
00:32:27Nope.
00:32:28Hi, we'd like two tickets to the Christmas concert, please.
00:32:44We're sold out.
00:32:47Well, could we get tickets for tomorrow?
00:32:49This is our last day.
00:32:51Next time, buy tickets in advance.
00:32:53So, maybe buying tickets in advance is the better play here?
00:33:03I practically gave you this one.
00:33:05Mm-hmm.
00:33:06My redemption.
00:33:19No, no, no, no, no way.
00:33:20I'm not good at skating.
00:33:21Afraid of falling, actually.
00:33:22Come on, Addie.
00:33:23I've got you.
00:33:24Oh, my God.
00:33:32Well?
00:33:33It's actually really fun.
00:33:35I'm still terrified.
00:33:38Adrenaline adds to the enjoyment.
00:33:41Is that why you enjoyed your extreme skiing career?
00:33:44Definitely an adrenaline fanatic.
00:33:46It was also the thrill of competition.
00:33:48I'm very competitive, by the way.
00:33:51Hadn't noticed.
00:33:54Tell me you're winning this bet.
00:34:00Scoreboard is tied.
00:34:01Two all.
00:34:02There's a scoreboard?
00:34:03Oh, the whole thing's very official.
00:34:05You're having fun with this, aren't you?
00:34:08I'm out to prove the guy wrong, that's all.
00:34:11You sure?
00:34:12Absolutely.
00:34:14He's not getting to you, is he?
00:34:17I mean, you're still sticking to your convictions, right?
00:34:20Yes.
00:34:21All he's really demonstrated is that some spontaneous fun can happen.
00:34:25But he still needs to prove to me that important details can be left unplanned in order to win.
00:34:30And that's going to be impossible.
00:34:32Don't worry.
00:34:33I got this.
00:34:34I got this.
00:34:52I got this.
00:34:56Merry Christmas.
00:35:20Um, how are you?
00:35:21Priority, please.
00:35:26It always looks worse than it is.
00:35:32You know, if you mail your holiday packages in September, there's no lineups.
00:35:37How do you buy gifts that early?
00:35:39Newsflash.
00:35:40Stores are open for business year-round, and Christmas comes every year.
00:35:44It's not a surprise.
00:35:45I don't mind waiting in line.
00:35:46It's kind of fun.
00:35:47Adds to the feel of the hustle and bustle of the season.
00:35:50Everyone's sending gifts to their loved ones.
00:35:53Encourages a sense of in it together.
00:35:55A sense of community, huh?
00:36:02Merry Christmas.
00:36:04What?
00:36:07With regular shipping?
00:36:09Yes, please.
00:36:11Estimated deliveries between January 10th and February 4th.
00:36:14That's after Christmas.
00:36:15But it's well before next Christmas.
00:36:18What other shipping options do you have to get it there before this Christmas?
00:36:22There's priority ground shipping.
00:36:23That sounds good.
00:36:25Oh, wait, no.
00:36:26That'll have your packages arrive January 5th at the earliest.
00:36:29Let me check priority here.
00:36:30Thanks.
00:36:31I'm seeing December 27th to 30th.
00:36:34You're getting warmer.
00:36:37Express priority is the only way this late in the season.
00:36:40Okay.
00:36:41Express priority it is.
00:36:42How much?
00:36:50This can't be right.
00:36:52Oh, that price is correct.
00:36:53Your package will arrive December 24th.
00:36:55Guaranteed.
00:36:56Merry Christmas.
00:36:56Are you Adeline Wilson, the author?
00:37:03Yes.
00:37:04I guess that's me.
00:37:06I love your book.
00:37:08It's so smart.
00:37:09I'm following your advice, and I've never had a better Christmas season.
00:37:11Wow.
00:37:12I'm happy to hear it.
00:37:14You should read it sometime.
00:37:17Thanks.
00:37:17Mm-hmm.
00:37:33Perfect.
00:37:34That's great.
00:37:35Thank you so much.
00:37:37Hi.
00:37:38I can see you right over here.
00:37:38What is going on?
00:37:40Uh, apparently your little bet went viral.
00:37:43What?
00:37:43It's, uh, 20.
00:37:46Thank you so much.
00:37:49Hi.
00:37:50My publicist, I guess she saw an angle to capitalize on this challenge we have going.
00:37:56Well, it's certainly been good for business.
00:37:58Oh, I hope you don't mind.
00:37:59I took those extra boxes of books out of your car when we ran out.
00:38:02I hope you didn't need them for anything.
00:38:04No, no, that's great.
00:38:06Um, and I'll change.
00:38:09And now that you're back, maybe you can sign some?
00:38:12Um, yeah, absolutely.
00:38:13I'm just going to check in with my publicist.
00:38:15I'll perfect.
00:38:16I'll just be a sec.
00:38:17Nice.
00:38:19Woo.
00:38:21Perfect.
00:38:23That's great.
00:38:26You're going viral?
00:38:27Yeah, about that.
00:38:29Don't you think posting about someone trying to disprove my claims is a little counterintuitive?
00:38:34I thought you were worried about this.
00:38:35I was, but then I thought, why not use it to our advantage?
00:38:39You're banking your job and the success of the book off of controversy-based sales?
00:38:44It's not that controversial.
00:38:46It's just fun.
00:38:47People will buy the book to see whose side they're on.
00:38:49And your social media followers have risen significantly.
00:38:52I hope you know what you're doing.
00:38:57Me too.
00:38:58So far, business around here has definitely picked up.
00:39:01They're selling all the copies I didn't sell everywhere else.
00:39:04See?
00:39:04It's working.
00:39:06You still ultimately need to win so he delivers on his promise.
00:39:09I'll try.
00:39:10Oh, and get a photo of you two in front of the scoreboard to post to your page.
00:39:14Will do.
00:39:14Adi?
00:39:15Need your signature over here.
00:39:16I gotta go.
00:39:18Bye.
00:39:30That woman is a Christmas savant.
00:39:33Why are all the Christmas presents for our family and friends still on the kitchen table?
00:39:42Because the shipping was gonna cost more than the items inside.
00:39:45So everyone's getting e-gift cards this year.
00:39:48Those presents will be used for next year's gifts.
00:39:50See?
00:39:51Now who's the pre-planner?
00:39:54How's the patient?
00:39:55On the mend.
00:39:56The water's down an inch.
00:39:57Another inch or two and I think we'll be out of the woods.
00:40:00Out of the woods.
00:40:01It's a tree- oh, come on, it's a tree pun.
00:40:04That was funny.
00:40:05I'll add that to the list of dad jokes I never want to hear again.
00:40:10Up late again?
00:40:11I haven't actually gone to bed yet.
00:40:18This is a vacation.
00:40:20You remember the definition of that, right?
00:40:21Okay.
00:40:31Thank you for doing this.
00:40:41Thank you for selling them.
00:40:43Wasn't sure what I was gonna do with all these extra copies.
00:40:45Give them as Christmas gifts to friends and family?
00:40:49I don't really have much of either.
00:40:50I traveled a lot as a military kid, so lasting friendships were tough to make.
00:40:58Yeah.
00:41:00Yeah, I used to worry about that a lot with Luna, you know, when the family was traveling around a lot for Garth's skiing career.
00:41:06I was really happy when they finally settled down here.
00:41:11I sensed it wasn't something Garth wanted to talk about, but his wife must have been really young when she passed.
00:41:18She was.
00:41:22Yeah.
00:41:24She was a track and field sprinter, and she was going back to competing, you know.
00:41:32Garth had retired, and Kelly wanted to give her athletic career one last go.
00:41:38And Garth supported her.
00:41:39I mean, we all did.
00:41:41But, uh, a few weeks in, she got sick.
00:41:48And then, uh...
00:41:51Well, and then she was gone.
00:41:58That's so sad.
00:42:01That must be a factor in Luna's decision to practice sports medicine.
00:42:06Yeah.
00:42:08Yeah.
00:42:09Life changed for Garth and Luna in that split second.
00:42:13I mean, that's why my brother is the way he is.
00:42:16That's why he lives in the moment for the moment, you know?
00:42:21It's because he knows how precious every second is and how fast it can all just be gone.
00:42:32But, uh, you know, he needs to start thinking more about the future as well.
00:42:36Wilty survived the night.
00:42:42Who's Wilty?
00:42:43That name Luna gave the treat.
00:42:44She said if it had a name, you'd know when we were talking about it, and...
00:42:48Man, she's good.
00:42:50I wonder where she gets her sarcasm from.
00:42:52Hmm.
00:42:53Yeah, I wonder, where does she get that?
00:42:59Since it was your idea that saved it, would you like to help us decorate it later?
00:43:03No point distribution, no challenge pressure, just plain old holiday tradition.
00:43:10A temporary truce?
00:43:11Sure.
00:43:16I'm in.
00:43:30Don't judge the decorations.
00:43:32They all have special meaning.
00:43:35This has special meaning?
00:43:37Yes!
00:43:38I can't believe you don't remember that one.
00:43:39Spring break, road trip to Oregon, we stopped at that famous ice cream shop in that tiny town,
00:43:44and they were selling these in the clearance bin,
00:43:46claiming that they were supposed to be the chocolate ice cream emoji.
00:43:50It is supposed to be the chocolate ice cream emoji.
00:43:52This is the same conversation we had that day.
00:43:54You said it was ice cream.
00:43:55I said it was the result of a lactose intolerant condition.
00:43:58It's not exactly great marketing.
00:44:00We argued the entire way to the coast.
00:44:02I remember now.
00:44:03We finally let the old man with the metal detector on the beach weigh in to solve the debate.
00:44:08And he said?
00:44:10Poop emoji.
00:44:17These definitely have meaning.
00:44:19Oh, we don't have to hang those this year.
00:44:22What are you talking about?
00:44:23You always say they deserve a place of honor in front of the tree.
00:44:26You want all those?
00:44:28This is from his first competition in Breckenridge.
00:44:31You know, I'm sure Hattie doesn't want to hear about my career.
00:44:35Actually, I do.
00:44:39This is from his first Olympics.
00:44:41And this is from his second Olympics.
00:44:44Wow.
00:44:44And the rest here are all from the regional and national events.
00:44:48Very impressive.
00:44:51Do you ski?
00:44:53If by ski you mean drink hot cocoa by a fire in a lodge, then yes.
00:44:59You should take her while she's still here.
00:45:01Yeah.
00:45:02Yeah.
00:45:03Maybe.
00:45:10What's this?
00:45:14New addition to the tree.
00:45:16Dad, I haven't even graduated yet.
00:45:21Oh, that's just a matter of timing.
00:45:23You might have just jinxed it.
00:45:25Or maybe it's a manifestation.
00:45:26Worst tree ever.
00:45:31I don't know.
00:45:32I kind of like it.
00:45:49This is an awful lot of presents for just your family.
00:45:53Uh, Christmas morning.
00:45:55We all revert to our four-year-old selves.
00:45:57It doesn't matter how old you are.
00:45:59The excitement of seeing a giant pile of presents under the tree never fades.
00:46:06What are you doing?
00:46:09Wrapping.
00:46:11That is not wrapping.
00:46:12That looks like the gift wrap after the present's been opened.
00:46:16Okay.
00:46:18Show me how it's done.
00:46:19Watch and learn.
00:46:22You think that looks more fun than mine?
00:46:49Definitely prettier.
00:46:51Okay.
00:46:52Let's let Luna decide.
00:46:54I thought you said today was no points, no pressure.
00:46:56No.
00:46:56I'm too competitive to commit to that.
00:46:59Besides, I think I've got this one.
00:47:01Luna!
00:47:03Thought I wasn't allowed to come in yet.
00:47:06We need you to solve something for us.
00:47:08Which present would you be most excited to open?
00:47:15You might pick the messy one.
00:47:17Uh-huh!
00:47:17Sorry, Addy.
00:47:18I just wouldn't want to open yours.
00:47:20It looks too pretty.
00:47:21Uh-huh!
00:47:22So my wrapping is technically better.
00:47:25It doesn't matter.
00:47:26The deciding factor is which one she'd rather open.
00:47:28Another point for spontaneous.
00:47:31Can I go back to learning how to set a broken femur now?
00:47:34Yes.
00:47:35Gross.
00:47:35So your bio says you didn't have the perfect holidays growing up.
00:47:45My editor said that people needed to feel as though the advice in the book was coming from someone who knew what they were talking about.
00:47:53Why I was the one to write the story.
00:47:54The dreaded question posed by all non-fic writers.
00:47:57So you came up with a false backstory to sell books?
00:48:00I doubt that.
00:48:01No.
00:48:02It's true.
00:48:05Growing up, I didn't experience joyful, magical Christmases.
00:48:09My mom died when I was a baby.
00:48:11So it was just my dad and I.
00:48:12He didn't care much for the holidays.
00:48:15Did he celebrate at all?
00:48:18Yes.
00:48:19But he'd fail to plan or put any effort in.
00:48:23And then feel guilty at the last minute and run out to buy some random gifts.
00:48:27Or whatever turkey the grocery store still had.
00:48:30It was obvious he wasn't into it.
00:48:32So when I became a teenager, I put him out of his misery and told him I wasn't into Christmas either.
00:48:39Well, you asked to know the truth now.
00:48:41He passed away three years ago.
00:48:45I'm sorry.
00:48:50I do feel that he did inspire me to become the Christmas expert that I am today.
00:48:55So have you always known you wanted to be a writer?
00:48:58I wouldn't really call myself a full-time writer.
00:49:00I was too scared to give up my day job.
00:49:03I'm actually an ESL instructor.
00:49:04I teach English online.
00:49:06That's cool.
00:49:07I like that.
00:49:08A backup plan.
00:49:08Having moved around the world so much, I picked up a few languages along the way.
00:49:13And I like the independence of working from home and on my own schedule.
00:49:18Well, plus it gives you more time to research the best way to burn scented candles for the ultimate holiday memory retention.
00:49:25Full disclosure, if I never smell another scented candle again, it'll be too soon.
00:49:34Online book sales are through the roof.
00:49:46Even right before Christmas, for a non-fiction title, this is unheard of.
00:49:50That's great news.
00:49:51Of course, we still need that big push from Garth's post to solidify this as a best-selling book.
00:49:57By the way, have you two discussed a way to wrap this up?
00:50:01Wrap this up?
00:50:02Yeah, the challenge.
00:50:04It's coming to an end, right?
00:50:06By Christmas Eve?
00:50:08Um, of course.
00:50:10We're running out of challenges anyway.
00:50:12Here are some ideas.
00:50:14So, you can have a gingerbread house making competition.
00:50:17Doors all stand out.
00:50:18Versus whatever year.
00:50:21Winners, whatever else.
00:50:22Wearing fancy dress clothes to sit around the house and eat all day.
00:50:37You gotta be kidding me.
00:50:39It's a celebration.
00:50:41You have to dress the part.
00:50:42Give the day the respect it deserves.
00:50:44I'll give my full stomach the respect it deserves by wearing stretchy pants.
00:50:48Oh, please don't tell me you're ugly Christmas sweater, people.
00:50:52Much worse.
00:50:54Pajamas all day, people.
00:50:56Like you don't shower all day?
00:50:58No.
00:50:58We change out of our bedtime Christmas pajamas, shower, and then put on our daytime Christmas pajamas.
00:51:04We're not uncivilized.
00:51:05You've obviously never spent the entire day in pajamas, have you?
00:51:08Sure, I have.
00:51:09Other than when you're sick?
00:51:11Then no.
00:51:13You don't know what you're missing.
00:51:16I'll take your word for it.
00:51:22We're doing this.
00:51:24Stores closed tomorrow.
00:51:25My place, 9 a.m.
00:51:27In your pajamas.
00:51:28No way.
00:51:31Are you forfeiting the challenge?
00:51:36Fine.
00:51:39How does it feel?
00:52:01To be standing in front of practical strangers in my pajamas?
00:52:05Weird.
00:52:07You get used to it.
00:52:09DVDs?
00:52:10You actually still have a DVD player?
00:52:12Dad refuses to stream.
00:52:14Says movies look better on DVD.
00:52:16Lower as nostalgic.
00:52:17My vote is for the Bells of Bedford.
00:52:20Actually, I think it's only fair, since I'm being a good sport about the pajama day.
00:52:25The least we can do is experience my movie-watching plan.
00:52:29Your what?
00:52:32I agree.
00:52:33That's fair.
00:52:34Oh.
00:52:35I see.
00:52:37The ladies are sticking together.
00:52:39How nice.
00:52:41Fine.
00:52:42Fine.
00:52:44What's first?
00:52:45Joy to the world, the Lord, it is called.
00:52:59Let earth receive her King.
00:53:03Let every heart prepare him room.
00:53:11And heaven and nature sing.
00:53:15And heaven and nature sing.
00:53:18And heaven and nature sing.
00:53:21And heaven and nature sing.
00:53:21So, do I get this point?
00:53:25Undeniably.
00:53:26And I don't think I could watch these movies in any other order now.
00:53:29And I'll admit, the pajamas aren't horrible.
00:53:35Okay, fine.
00:53:36They're fantastic.
00:53:37But does this really qualify as spontaneous or just lazy?
00:53:41Hmm, fine.
00:53:43I'll sacrifice the point.
00:53:45It was worth it to get you to experience it for yourself.
00:53:48Well, I have to get back to studying.
00:53:51Great hanging out with you, Annie.
00:53:52So, how many times in different orders did you have to watch these movies to figure that out?
00:54:05Let's just say I could act out each one off script.
00:54:10You must have done a lot of research for your book.
00:54:12How long did it take you to write?
00:54:13Three years.
00:54:15Three years?
00:54:16That's a whole other level of commitment.
00:54:17I didn't want it to be just a simple holiday suggestion book.
00:54:22There was enough of those on the market already.
00:54:24I wanted my theories to be tested and true, based on psychological and scientific evidence.
00:54:30Wow.
00:54:31So, Christmas has basically been your life for three years.
00:54:35Yep.
00:54:37And yet, you don't actually have any real Christmas plans yourself, do you?
00:54:43What makes you think that?
00:54:45Because you agreed to stay in a strange, small town leading up to what you've affectionately deemed the most significant month of the year to hang with me.
00:54:54A dude you don't know and barely like.
00:54:59Okay, fine.
00:55:01You got me.
00:55:02As I told Melanie, I don't really have any family.
00:55:07And my circle of friends is more acquaintance level.
00:55:10So, uh, no boyfriend or fiancé?
00:55:19I, um...
00:55:20I was engaged once.
00:55:23A few years ago.
00:55:25What happened?
00:55:28The book.
00:55:29The Christmas Everywhere.
00:55:30All the time.
00:55:31It got to him.
00:55:33He said, direct quote,
00:55:34You have ruined Christmas for me.
00:55:36It's not exactly a book endorsement quote.
00:55:40What a jerk.
00:55:41No, believe me, I understood.
00:55:44Christmas was my only focus.
00:55:47Music, movies, festive food meals.
00:55:51Oh, I could have suffered through that dinner you made more often.
00:55:53Anyways, that was a few years ago.
00:56:01And it didn't make much sense to drag someone else through the holiday madness.
00:56:06Relationships were put on hold until I finished the book.
00:56:11Well, I hope you've enjoyed your time here this season.
00:56:16I have.
00:56:17A lot.
00:56:18We should really talk about how we're going to wrap this whole thing up.
00:56:26I'm leaning on the scoreboard by one.
00:56:29Right.
00:56:30Yeah, yeah.
00:56:30I guess it's coming to an end soon.
00:56:34Hey, I still have a few tricks up my sleeve, though.
00:56:36I may have a few counter moves myself.
00:56:38I may have a few counter moves myself.
00:56:38Can't sleep?
00:56:53Hmm.
00:56:54Too much sugar.
00:56:55He says as he consumes even more.
00:56:58How goes the studying?
00:56:59The book stuff I'm confident about.
00:57:01The exams aren't that hard.
00:57:03No, with the amount of studying you put in, anything would feel easy.
00:57:05It's the practicum next semester at the sports therapy clinic I'm most worried about.
00:57:11Applying what I'm learning in a real-life scenario is freaky.
00:57:14Practice on me.
00:57:15Really?
00:57:16Yeah.
00:57:18Just don't be surprised if my stats are all off from the sugar high and the emotional movie-watching journey today.
00:57:24Mm-hmm.
00:57:25And, of course, your pulse might be racing as well.
00:57:28Where are you getting on at?
00:57:31I saw the way you looked at Addy.
00:57:34No, you didn't, because there was nothing to see.
00:57:36I'd take my blood pressure before you annoy me, and it gets worse.
00:57:40You know it's okay to like her.
00:57:43She's the competitor.
00:57:45There's no room for weakness.
00:57:52Your blood pressure's fine.
00:57:55Still in top athlete shape.
00:57:58I wouldn't go that far.
00:57:59I wouldn't go that far.
00:57:59Just saying, it's been a long time since you dated someone.
00:58:08I'm not interested in dating.
00:58:10Mom's been gone a long time.
00:58:15Time doesn't decide when the heart's ready to move on.
00:58:17Go to bed.
00:58:34Snowflake's falling, everyone around us is singing.
00:58:52It's Christmas magic, with you under the mistletoe.
00:58:58Thanks.
00:58:59Here you go.
00:59:00Thanks.
00:59:05Hey, Peter.
00:59:06Hey.
00:59:07Wait, what?
00:59:10No, the store should already have those books.
00:59:13Okay, let me look into it, Peter, and I'll call you back, okay?
00:59:17Okay, bye.
00:59:17Put the pops behind us.
00:59:20There you go.
00:59:20Thanks.
00:59:23Let's drink to better times ahead.
00:59:43A holiday flash mop in the middle of the mall.
00:59:46Epic.
00:59:46And I think that's another point for spontaneous.
00:59:49You better pick up the pace, Wilson.
00:59:51We're running out of time.
00:59:56That's not a good look.
00:59:58I got that.
01:00:00These were supposed to go to bookstores weeks ago.
01:00:04The others went out?
01:00:05Because I did it.
01:00:06I left this last batch to you, remember?
01:00:09My bad.
01:00:10Your bad?
01:00:12Like, that's all you got?
01:00:14I'm sorry.
01:00:15It's not good enough, okay?
01:00:16The event is tomorrow night.
01:00:17I mean, we're never going to get these to all the participating stores in time now.
01:00:20Look, that book's a classic.
01:00:22I'm sure each of the other bookstores have a cup.
01:00:23That wasn't the point.
01:00:25The point of the event is that every store has the same version, same words, same photos,
01:00:30same sticker on the front as a commemorative souvenir.
01:00:32Okay, I messed up.
01:00:34How do we fix it?
01:00:35Well, I don't know if we can.
01:00:37I mean, half these stores are miles away.
01:00:39Even Express Post likely won't make it in time.
01:00:42Courier?
01:00:43That would cost a small fortune.
01:00:45We can deliver these.
01:00:48Really?
01:00:49You want to drive around for hours delivering books?
01:00:51It may be the only way to save the day.
01:00:54Ah, so you're admitting.
01:00:55Sometimes an act of spontaneity is...
01:00:57Is a necessary evil when someone fails to plan.
01:01:03That's fair.
01:01:04No point.
01:01:06No point.
01:01:12This Christmas, I believe
01:01:16There's more to this world than I can see
01:01:22Tints of sparkles and
01:01:24Trees light up
01:01:26I hear my heart say
01:01:28This world is love
01:01:31And if you don't mind, I
01:01:34Lord, I wish this
01:01:36I knew I'm too old
01:01:38But I've missed this
01:01:40Oh!
01:01:41Here's my number
01:01:42This is it
01:01:43Two and three
01:01:45The number one
01:01:47Feels close to me
01:01:49Snow is falling
01:01:52And you are calling my name
01:01:56And that's the last of them
01:02:00We did it
01:02:01In my dreams
01:02:03In this Christmas
01:02:05I'll be happy
01:02:07Luna says
01:02:14Snow's coming
01:02:16Drive safe
01:02:17Sometimes I forget who the parent is
01:02:19She's very protective, huh?
01:02:22Always has been
01:02:23She's gonna make a fantastic doctor
01:02:26Was that always her dream?
01:02:28No
01:02:28No, no
01:02:29She was gonna
01:02:29Follow in my footsteps
01:02:31And competitive skiing
01:02:32Since her mom died
01:02:36Medicine became her new passion
01:02:39Melanie told me what happened
01:02:42I'm really sorry
01:02:44Yeah, it just happened so fast
01:02:47It took weeks to even believe that she was gone
01:02:50And months to figure out how to move forward without her
01:02:54Good enough and easy
01:02:56I was learning to become a dad
01:02:59Kelly there is my guide
01:03:01She's an actual at parenting
01:03:03It just took me longer to get it
01:03:05All of a sudden
01:03:07It was all up to me
01:03:09You did an amazing job
01:03:12Luna is incredible
01:03:13Thank you
01:03:16Feel free to tell me it's none of my business
01:03:20But you must have been a really young dad
01:03:23Yeah
01:03:24I mean, Kelly and I were young everything
01:03:28We were young athletes
01:03:29Young parents
01:03:30She retired from competing
01:03:33But she found out she was pregnant with Luna
01:03:35And then they continued to tour with me until I retired
01:03:38An injury?
01:03:40No
01:03:40It was just time to walk away
01:03:42And then you two opened the bookstore?
01:03:45Yeah, we were driving into town
01:03:47With everything we own in this U-Haul
01:03:49And as we were passing by this space release
01:03:52Kelly pointed to it
01:03:53She goes
01:03:54That building holds our next chapter
01:03:56I didn't realize she meant quite literally
01:03:59And now you run the store with Mel
01:04:03Mel's actually on loan for the holidays
01:04:07She has a job in financial management about an hour away
01:04:11But she gives all her vacation time to help me during the holidays
01:04:17You two seem very close
01:04:19We have our moments
01:04:21Like today when I messed up and she wanted to strangle me
01:04:24I don't know how Luna and I would have gotten through those first few years on our own without her
01:04:30Family support can make all the difference
01:04:34I'm sorry you haven't had that
01:04:38I know I've only known you for a week
01:04:42But if you need anything
01:04:45Luna, Mel, and I are always here for you
01:04:50Her daddy really helped save the day yesterday
01:05:05Yeah, quite possibly my life
01:05:08Aunt Mel looked ready to murder me
01:05:09Dad
01:05:10You know I love you
01:05:11But you have to start taking things a bit more seriously
01:05:13I know
01:05:15The store's capable of being something truly great
01:05:18But you have to try harder
01:05:19I will
01:05:20Aunt Mel can't keep spending her yearly holidays to come help you out
01:05:23So you should really try looking into some part-time help
01:05:25I'm definitely an accountant
01:05:27Thank you, but I'm the parent here
01:05:29Sorry
01:05:32I worry about you
01:05:34It's okay
01:05:36You shouldn't have to
01:05:37I promise
01:05:39Next year, I'll get everything sorted out
01:05:42What about Addy?
01:05:46What about Addy?
01:05:48What are you going to do about the connection between you two?
01:05:51We're friends
01:05:52I'm sure we'll keep in touch
01:05:54And the challenge?
01:05:56Last time I checked the scoreboard even after today's fiasco
01:05:59You're still in the lead
01:06:00After today, I can't argue that some planning is definitely the way to go
01:06:06So you'll tell Addy she won and endorse her book to all your followers?
01:06:09I'll tell Addy she won and endorse her book to my followers
01:06:13Good
01:06:39I decided to move forward with Melanie's store proposal in the new year
01:06:50That's great
01:06:52Yeah, so the next time you host a book signing here
01:06:55There might actually be a better setup
01:06:57I think this one worked out well
01:07:01Your book's really great, Addy
01:07:10I'm sorry if I ever made you think otherwise
01:07:13And your spontaneous spirit is something more people could learn to embrace
01:07:21I'm...
01:07:30Oh, there was no mistletoe
01:07:32I had to improvise
01:07:33I'm sorry
01:07:34I just, uh...
01:07:35Since...
01:07:35Got you
01:07:36I'm sorry, what?
01:07:39Proof that a spontaneous mistletoe kiss is a bad idea
01:07:42My point
01:07:43The score is tied
01:07:44So that was just part of the challenge
01:07:48Of course
01:07:49You just wanted to even the scoreboard
01:07:53Yep
01:07:54Okay, well, I guess we're tied
01:07:58That was awfully risky
01:08:01What if I hadn't completely frozen and...
01:08:06Kissed you back
01:08:07Then I guess you would've won
01:08:09But you didn't
01:08:11So, guess we're gonna steal me
01:08:12She went in for a kiss
01:08:27And you rejected her
01:08:28I didn't reject her
01:08:30She caught me off guard
01:08:31I panicked
01:08:32So you wanted to kiss her?
01:08:34I don't know
01:08:35Maybe, yeah
01:08:36But then she claimed this was all just part of the challenge?
01:08:39Yes
01:08:40But I'm not so sure
01:08:41But if you were starting to have feelings for her
01:08:43Why didn't you just tell her?
01:08:45I don't know if I'm feeling feelings
01:08:47I mean, ever since the kiss
01:08:48I've just felt nauseous and clammy
01:08:50Yep
01:08:50That's love
01:08:52Love?
01:08:53Let's not get carried away
01:08:54I've only known the woman less than ten days
01:08:56You said it was love at first sight with Mom
01:08:58That only ever happens once
01:09:00But Dad
01:09:00This woman has you feeling feelings
01:09:02And that hasn't happened in a very long time
01:09:05You have to explore this
01:09:07Does he?
01:09:09I mean
01:09:10Addie's leaving soon
01:09:11I
01:09:11Exactly
01:09:13That's a cop-out
01:09:14People make long-distance work all the time
01:09:16And she's a writer and online ASL teacher
01:09:18She can move here
01:09:19Oh
01:09:21Let's not get ahead of things
01:09:22I agree
01:09:23But I think you should at least explore this connection
01:09:26I mean, what do I even say?
01:09:28After the way that I panicked and acted
01:09:30It was
01:09:30Apologize for acting weird
01:09:32And tell her you like her
01:09:33Okay, it's weird that I like her
01:09:35Right
01:09:36No, Dad, come on
01:09:37Deep breath
01:09:39You're weird
01:09:43She's great
01:09:44You want her to stay and spend Christmas Day with us tomorrow
01:09:47What if she says no?
01:09:49She won't say no
01:09:50How do you know?
01:09:52Because I've seen the way she looks at you
01:09:53And that kiss wasn't part of the challenge
01:09:56Ah, okay
01:09:59Hey
01:10:28Can I come in?
01:10:30Of course
01:10:30You're leaving?
01:10:40Thought it was a good time to hit the road
01:10:41Less traffic on Christmas Eve
01:10:43You're not coming to the event tonight?
01:10:45I don't think it's a good idea
01:10:46Don't want the whole challenge thing to
01:10:50Steal the focus of the event
01:10:52My dad panicked
01:10:53He told you about the kiss?
01:10:57Luna
01:10:57I'm so sorry
01:10:58It was nothing
01:11:00Just a bad way not to lose the challenge
01:11:02That's all
01:11:02Well, that's too bad
01:11:04Because my dad likes you too
01:11:05Really?
01:11:09My ego is fine
01:11:10You don't have to say that
01:11:11He does
01:11:11I know him
01:11:12He just freaked out
01:11:13He's never dated anyone since my mom
01:11:16So he's nervous
01:11:17And afraid to open himself up
01:11:18Then I really think I should go
01:11:20This week's been fun
01:11:24And I've enjoyed getting to know you
01:11:26But
01:11:27I think it's best for
01:11:30Everyone if I leave now
01:11:32Before anyone gets hurt
01:11:34Okay
01:11:36I get it
01:11:38Good luck with school
01:11:44You're gonna make a fantastic doctor
01:11:46If I ever decide to try skiing
01:11:51You'll be the first person I call to reset my femur
01:11:54Thanks, Annie
01:11:56Merry Christmas
01:12:03Merry Christmas
01:12:08Merry Christmas
01:12:09Okay
01:12:24Sorry, the event's not starting yet
01:12:30Melanie?
01:12:33I'm Peter Franklin
01:12:34Uh, no you're not
01:12:37Peter Franklin has about 30 years on you
01:12:39That, that, that would be my father
01:12:42Um, excuse me
01:12:43I'm Peter Franklin Jr.
01:12:46Oh, oh, hi
01:12:47Hi
01:12:48Well, welcome
01:12:49The place looks great
01:12:52Thank you
01:12:54Um, so
01:12:57It's been you that I've been chatting with this whole time?
01:13:01My father handed the reins to me this year
01:13:03Uh, which is why it was so important for me to pull this off
01:13:06Wow, well, um
01:13:08You really took a chance
01:13:10Leaving something so important in the hands of the store
01:13:12I don't think so
01:13:13You've, you've been incredible this whole time
01:13:15I mean
01:13:15Especially when you handled those last minute deliveries
01:13:18Well, I mean
01:13:19That was my brother, but sure, I'll take the credit
01:13:22Happy Christmas Eve
01:13:39Sounds like you're on the road
01:13:42Decided I should start the journey back
01:13:44On Christmas Eve?
01:13:46I thought you'd be staying to celebrate the holidays
01:13:48Don't be silly
01:13:49It was a fun vacation
01:13:52Now it's over
01:13:53Well, congrats on winning the challenge
01:13:56What?
01:13:57No
01:13:57I didn't
01:13:59The score was tied
01:14:00You didn't see the post?
01:14:02A post
01:14:03Garth Bowman's social media post?
01:14:05Recommending your book with a very heartfelt message
01:14:08He posted something?
01:14:17But neither of us won the challenge
01:14:18I'd say you did
01:14:20Digital book sales have been through the roof
01:14:22Since the post went live two hours ago
01:14:24Seriously?
01:14:26I guess people are wanting to get a jump on next year
01:14:28As you always say
01:14:29Christmas comes every year
01:14:31It shouldn't come as a surprise
01:14:33And the best part
01:14:34I overheard the execs talking about a next potential book
01:14:37The perfect Valentine's Day
01:14:40Wow
01:14:41I mean, I'm never going to write that
01:14:43But wow
01:14:44He did this because of the kiss
01:14:49Uh, you did what now?
01:14:52It was nothing
01:14:52Why are you really leaving on Christmas Eve, Addy?
01:14:58This wasn't about book sales, was it?
01:15:00Do you like him?
01:15:03Yes
01:15:03But
01:15:04He's not ready for a new relationship
01:15:07And if I stayed for the holidays
01:15:08It would make it harder to leave
01:15:11Did you tell him how you feel?
01:15:14I went with actions
01:15:16That backfired
01:15:17And then I backtracked
01:15:19And well
01:15:20Ran away
01:15:21How can you expect him to open up
01:15:23And trust in your relationship
01:15:24If you're too scared to be vulnerable and honest?
01:15:28I guess you're right
01:15:29But I'm already hours away
01:15:32It's never too late to turn around
01:15:34Go ahead and officially lose that bet, Addy
01:15:37It's time you had a Merry Christmas
01:15:40Hey Snow Angels
01:15:51G Bowman here
01:15:52With a special Christmas Eve post
01:15:54By now
01:15:55A lot of you have heard about
01:15:56The Team Spontaneous vs. Team Structure Challenge
01:15:59I have going on
01:16:00With Adeline Wilson
01:16:01Author of
01:16:01The Christmas Season Handbook
01:16:03And well
01:16:04I'm humble enough to admit when I'm wrong
01:16:06While I still believe that life happens in the unexpected moments
01:16:10I've come to learn that being prepared for those moments makes them even better
01:16:14Adeline Wilson is the Christmas expert we can all learn something from
01:16:18As she not only outlines how to make Christmas special in her book
01:16:21But she's injected heart into those words of wisdom
01:16:24So
01:16:25Officially
01:16:27Congrats, Addy
01:16:28For winning the challenge
01:16:29But
01:16:30I consider myself
01:16:32The luckiest for
01:16:33Having met you
01:16:34And spent this time with you
01:16:36Go buy the book
01:16:38Merry Christmas
01:16:40This event means so much to me
01:16:57And I'm so thankful that I could be here tonight
01:16:59To share this experience with all of you
01:17:01My father started this event 30 years ago
01:17:05And this year's sign-up was a record-breaker
01:17:07So thank you to the event's sponsors
01:17:09But a special thank you to the woman who made it all possible
01:17:12Melody Bowman
01:17:15Just one sec
01:17:25Hey
01:17:30She's not coming
01:17:32She left town already
01:17:34It's fine
01:17:36It was always gonna end
01:17:38Well I didn't have to
01:17:40After my reaction to the way she tried to kiss me
01:17:43I don't blame her for leaving
01:17:45Well
01:17:46Maybe you should call her
01:17:48If the kiss had really meant something
01:17:50And it wasn't just about the challenge
01:17:52She would have stayed when she saw my post
01:17:54Maybe she didn't see it
01:17:56I did
01:17:57She came back
01:18:04I can see that
01:18:05What do I do?
01:18:06Don't mess this up again
01:18:08Thanks for the helpful advices
01:18:09I thought you left town already
01:18:15I did
01:18:17And you came back
01:18:20I did
01:18:22Did you forget something?
01:18:27I did
01:18:27I forgot to tell you that
01:18:33This Christmas has been the only one
01:18:37That has truly felt special
01:18:39And it's because of you
01:18:42I meant like did you
01:18:46Leave a phone charging cable at the hotel or something
01:18:49But
01:18:49I'll take that
01:18:51I'm glad you came back
01:18:56You are?
01:18:57Yeah
01:18:59Because I also forgot to tell you that
01:19:03This Christmas has been the best one I've had in a long time
01:19:07Because of you
01:19:09Sorry I didn't say it before you drove hours away
01:19:13Maybe it was something that needed to happen this way
01:19:18Without
01:19:20Overthinking
01:19:22Overplanning
01:19:23Just me
01:19:25Following my heart
01:19:27So maybe some spontaneity is okay
01:19:31Maybe a little
01:19:35Maybe a little more
01:19:50We are live
01:19:52It was the night before Christmas
01:20:06Went all through the house
01:20:07Not a creature was stirring
01:20:09Not even a mouse
01:20:11And while planning and preparing
01:20:26Can relieve some of the stress of the season
01:20:29Being open to the unexpected magic all around
01:20:33Can elevate the season
01:20:34From a successful one
01:20:36To one your family will never forget
01:20:38There you go
01:20:50Merry Christmas
01:20:51Another best selling season in the books
01:21:03I think the new chapter is my favorite
01:21:06Definitely the one that required the best research
01:21:09Thinking of dividing the store into genres
01:21:13No way
01:21:14Let the folks be inspired
01:21:16Yeah
01:21:17Yeah
01:21:19What do you say?
01:21:23You ready for a meticulously planned spontaneous holiday?
01:21:27Absolutely
01:21:28Don't think I forgot about the smell you put down my coat
01:21:41What do you do?
01:21:42What do you do?
01:21:43What do you do?
01:21:44What do you do?
01:21:45What do you do?
01:21:46What do you do?
01:21:47What do you do?
01:21:48What do you do?
01:21:49We're living out of favorite traditions
01:21:52With gingerbread treats too sweet
01:21:54Not to mention it's a wonderland
01:21:57Whirlwind everywhere you look
01:22:00Tinsel blinging round the evergreen
01:22:05It's a nonstop jingle bell jubilee
01:22:09So much fun doing Christmas by the book
01:22:13We're singing every carol at the top of our lungs
01:22:19Hanging all the wreaths and the mistletoe up
01:22:22Making darts sure every silver bell's done this sure
01:22:28We're flying high-u-tide
01:22:30Kringle time grooving
01:22:32Everybody who knows us knows we're doing Christmas
01:22:37The fire's crackling and the popcorn's strong
01:22:40Bulbs are twinkling and the stockings are hung
01:22:44So much fun doing Christmas by the book
01:22:49We're doing Christmas
01:22:56By the book
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01:23:18No
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