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With a Christmas deadline looming, literary editor Isabell retreats to her family's cabin for inspiration. Finding the town in a slump, a local rancher helps her revive the Christmas Festival and discover the ending to her own story.
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Morgan Bradley
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Jenna BristerMorgan Bradley
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Alexandra HarrisChase GarlandEd Beaudette
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Morgan Bradley
Writers
Jenna BristerMorgan Bradley
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Alexandra HarrisChase GarlandEd Beaudette
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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 Sand,
00:00:27America'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. Honored to be here.
00:00:50Dagger's known for his best-selling romance novels, a very talented writer, and now...
00:00:54Wow, award winner?
00:00:55Uh, yes, I was honored to be this year's recipient of the Golden Bookshelf Award at, uh, the page-turners of today's luncheon.
00:01:04That is incredible. You have written five best-selling books. How do you do it?
00:01:11Uh, you know, I wish I had some kind of secret formula to give you, but it's... I just work so hard.
00:01:17Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
00:01:20Come on.
00:01:23Okay?
00:01:23Okay. Sorry.
00:01:26It looks like we have a visitor.
00:01:32Yes.
00:01:33I just have to say, that is a beautiful necklace.
00:01:47Oh, thank you. It's tribal.
00:01:51Which tribe?
00:01:52The tribe of humanity, of mankind. I got it at a gift shop in LAX.
00:01:59For 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. You know, some say the airports are the crossroads of the world.
00:02:14I couldn't agree more.
00:02:16Uh, this is my editor at large and in charge, Isabel Watson. Join us. Sit.
00:02:21Oh, uh...
00:02:23That's your new official title, by the way?
00:02:27Isabel, you clearly have a lot of work cut out for you. Editing for Mr. Dagger Phillips who keeps turning out novel after novel. You're quite prolific.
00:02:38Oh, I prefer the term visionary. You see, I visualize the stories before they're written.
00:02:46Um, the book?
00:02:55Mm. Yes, the book. My book, Love on the Rocks, comes out next week.
00:03:01Um, just in time for the holidays. It'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. The book?
00:03:17Oh, yes.
00:03:20Now, tell me about the romance.
00:03:22Oh. A 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. Yes, uh, my mind's already on to the next one. That'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.
00:04:01Once I finish it, of course, I 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 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.
00:04:33However, his book, Love on the Rocks, comes out next week, just in time for the holidays.
00:04:40This is Catherine, signing off.
00:04:42I thought that went really well.
00:04:46I handled most of the questions this time.
00:04:51Thank 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.
00:05:01Dagger, 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.
00:05:31Preach 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.
00:05:49What the small man seeks is in others.
00:05:52Do you know who said that?
00:05:55Who?
00:05:56It was Confucius.
00:05:57Ah.
00:05:58Now, start writing.
00:06:00As always, I trust you.
00:06:14Oh, honey.
00:06:17When you were a kid and you were this upset, this is what we did.
00:06:20Christmas time, sugar cookies, the snowman, and chocolate chip buttons.
00:06:27Mom, chocolate chip buttons are not going to help me finish this book.
00:06:32Well, even in the summer, they would cheer you up, so get cracking.
00:06:35Maybe go a little easy on the eggs?
00:06:47Why is this book so much more stressful?
00:06:51I just have a major case of writer's block.
00:06:53That'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.
00:07:08Illustrating 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.
00:07:27Even 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.
00:07:52I just need some inspiration.
00:07:55Wouldn't it be nice if there was some place quiet you could write?
00:08:01Yes.
00:08:02Some place snowy and peaceful.
00:08:07Maybe with a cozy fireplace and no one to call you with demands.
00:08:11Yes.
00:08:12Obviously.
00:08:14You 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.
00:08:36Those were piña coladas.
00:08:41Yeah, that actually makes a lot of sense.
00:08:45I'll give him a jingle and see if you can go hibernate there.
00:08:47Okay, 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.
00:08:57When 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.
00:09:08I don't know what it's going to be like without Grandpa Mori there.
00:09:14He was so special.
00:09:17Yeah, Mom.
00:09:18He really was.
00:09:24Wait!
00:09:25The cookies!
00:09:28Turns out, I didn't need the cookies this time.
00:09:31All I needed was you.
00:09:33Wait 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.
00:09:52Love you.
00:09:54Love you!
00:10:03Why is this GPS not working?
00:10:15Oh, come on.
00:10:24Definitely already awake.
00:10:31Okay.
00:10:33No, 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, you're okay.
00:11:02You're okay.
00:11:02You're okay.
00:11:03Um, 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, with that scratch right
00:11:11there.
00:11:13You know, you look more like a range hand than a mechanic, so...
00:11:16You're right.
00:11:18I'm a cop.
00:11:20Young lady that was from Reckless Drive, and you mind showing me your license and registration?
00:11:23Huh.
00:11:27Oh, you got me.
00:11:29Um, I really probably should be going.
00:11:32Um, my 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.
00:11:43Okay.
00:11:43Be safe.
00:11:44Drive up that way.
00:11:45You're gonna turn right at the wagon, follow the tree line.
00:11:49You'll see your cabin.
00:11:49Great.
00:11:50Um, thank you.
00:11:52You're welcome.
00:11:53Sorry about your offense.
00:12:19Wow.
00:12:25Oh, good.
00:12:27She's here.
00:12:28Bells, you found me.
00:12:30Uncle Sterling, hi.
00:12:32I'll come down and help you with your luggage.
00:12:34Great.
00:12:38Wow.
00:12:39It looks amazing in here.
00:12:42Well, everybody knows that I love Christmas, and I was gonna be gone, and the house was gonna
00:12:47be empty, so I really didn't decorate that much.
00:12:54Well, you look like you're all ready for your Christmas cruise.
00:12:57Oh, anchors away a ton.
00:13:00Wow.
00:13:01I really haven't been here in so long.
00:13:04Hey, Bear.
00:13:06Long time no see.
00:13:08You know, I used to rent this place out whenever I'd go on a cruise, but, uh, tourism has really
00:13:14slowed down without the festival.
00:13:16Grandpa Mori's festival?
00:13:18Man, I really wish the town would've kept it going for him.
00:13:21Yep.
00:13:22He was the reason for the season.
00:13:24And I'm sorry, I'm just not gonna be here to enjoy the cabin with you, Bells.
00:13:29Ah, it's okay.
00:13:30I have such great memories here.
00:13:32Hey.
00:13:36Thirsty?
00:13:37I can make us some fruit smoothies.
00:13:39Huh.
00:13:40Fruit smoothies?
00:13:42Well, it is five o'clock in the Caribbean.
00:13:44No thanks.
00:13:47I'm good.
00:13:48All right.
00:13:51But I am gonna leave you officially in charge of the chocolate Christmas countdown while I'm
00:13:56away.
00:13:56Oh, I love these things.
00:13:59Well, I haven't opened today's yet, if you'd care to do the honors.
00:14:07Well, let me give you a quick lay of the land, even though not much has changed.
00:14:10Over here, we have the fireplace, and it takes firewood.
00:14:14Oh, and here we have the home library, featuring a special selection of bestsellers that my
00:14:25brilliant 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?
00:14:39No.
00:14:40He 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.
00:15:11I hear your bells.
00:15:13The good news is your only neighbor is at that cabin over yonder.
00:15:17Otherwise, you're in total isolation.
00:15:18Just you and your laptop.
00:15:20Well, that is exactly what I need.
00:15:23And you remember the path that cuts through the ranch and takes you right into town?
00:15:27Yeah.
00:15:28Um, I think I'll probably be sticking around here for the most part.
00:15:31Well, there's no cell service or internet.
00:15:33But, you know, if you wander around outside, you'll probably get lucky and find a bar, too.
00:15:37Hey, being off-grid is perfect for getting some writing done.
00:15:41And last but not least, if you need hot water, throw the heat switch, always keep the faucets dripping, and chisel the icebox, and batten down the hatches if it's windy, and, 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, Bells.
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 Bells.
00:16:33I can't think of anybody I would rather have take care of this place while I'm gone.
00:16:49I'm gonna miss you, kiddo.
00:16:51Well, I'll miss you too, Uncle Sterling.
00:17:01Okay.
00:17:04How do I end this?
00:17:08Write something.
00:17:10Anything.
00:17:14Got any ideas?
00:17:16And we'll give you full credit.
00:17:19Nothing.
00:17:20Neither.
00:17:21Coffee.
00:17:25I need coffee.
00:17:27Coffee.
00:17:45Good morning.
00:17:46Hi.
00:17:46Cute scarf.
00:17:47Thanks.
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
00:17:54me.
00:17:54I've got you.
00:17:55Quadruple Espresso Straight coming right up.
00:17:58Perfect.
00:17:59And can I get one of these blueberry muffins too?
00:18:01They look delicious.
00:18:04Espresso up.
00:18:05Oh, that was so fast.
00:18:06Oh, that was so fast.
00:18:07Thanks, sis.
00:18:09Oh, sorry.
00:18:10Fence girl.
00:18:11Fence girl.
00:18:12Yeah.
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?
00:18:31What?
00:18:32Oh, yeah.
00:18:33I 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,
00:18:42fell 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
00:18:50back 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.
00:19:05Hey, can you, can you help us decide this?
00:19:10Me?
00:19:11Yeah.
00:19:12Yeah, you're a total stranger, and therefore an impartial judge on what is the best flavor
00:19:15of 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'd you find this one?
00:19:30She's so smart.
00:19:30And she has great taste.
00:19:31Muffin preference tells me everything I need to know about a person.
00:19:37So let me guess, you are a...
00:19:39Hmm.
00:19:40Journalist?
00:19:42I'm a writer.
00:19:44Slash editor.
00:19:45A ghost writer.
00:19:46I do romance, mostly.
00:19:48I love romance novels.
00:19:50What have you written?
00:19:50Anything I would know?
00:19:51I mean, I'm really more of an editor, slash writer, um...
00:19:55I lava you more?
00:19:57Stop it.
00:19:58Love is tested by a volcanic eruption when two souls run for their lives.
00:20:02Will they survive the heat or be consumed by it?
00:20:05Take me away.
00:20:06In the nick of time?
00:20:08Two lonely next-door neighbors, Nick and Nicole, are avid gardeners who weather a snowstorm,
00:20:12and when seeds blow over their fence, they learn that time grows better together.
00:20:17Melt me.
00:20:18Oh, I can't wait for the next book.
00:20:20I already pre-ordered it when I saw the press release.
00:20:23Wait.
00:20:24That must mean you know Dagger Phillips.
00:20:27He writes all those books.
00:20:28Does he?
00:20:29Yep.
00:20:31I know him.
00:20:32Mm-hmm.
00:20:33Interesting.
00:20:34He is cute.
00:20:35Oh, no.
00:20:35We are definitely not...
00:20:36Stop.
00:20:37It's on the house.
00:20:37From a true fan.
00:20:39I'm Coco, by the way.
00:20:41Well, thanks, Coco.
00:20:41I'm Isabelle.
00:20:43God, I love small towns.
00:20:45Oh, yeah.
00:20:45We're not like those big city folks.
00:20:47No, no, that hurry up, traffic, 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?
00:21:26Sorry I didn't recognize you.
00:21:28I don't really pay much attention to pop culture or social media.
00:21:32Are you, like, an influencer or something?
00:21:35No, um, definitely not an influencer.
00:21:38I'm a writer.
00:21:40Or ghost writer.
00:21:43Writer.
00:21:44That's cool.
00:21:47Sorry 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.
00:22:02Uh, 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 will 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.
00:23:24Without 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, it's about my lifeline.
00:23:43I only just left.
00:23:44What's up?
00:23:45I've, uh, I'm at this press thing, and, um, some hacks from Lighthouse Magazine are asking me impossible questions.
00:23:51So I squeezed out the bathroom window and left.
00:23:55I'm hiding in an alleyway.
00:23:56Where have you been?
00:23:58Out with the simpletons?
00:23:59I've called multiple times.
00:24:01I sent you a text.
00:24:03Look, 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?
00:24:16Dagger?
00:24:20No comment.
00:24:24No comment.
00:24:30That's it.
00:24:31That's it.
00:24:31There's your options.
00:24:33Bye.
00:24:34Bye.
00:24:39Snow is falling like very dust.
00:24:43Says the sand burn route for us.
00:24:45It's a beautiful night if there ever was.
00:24:50We're making some magic.
00:24:53CandidALLY Katelucace.
00:24:55I'll be having a little oil for us.
00:24:58Oh, gosh, it's midnight.
00:25:28You didn't drive here, did you?
00:25:35How many fences do you take out on the way?
00:25:39Very funny.
00:25:40I, uh, didn't think anyone else would be around here.
00:25:43Neither 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.
00:25:58Oh, uh, 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.
00:26:18Isabel.
00:26:19Isabel.
00:26:20Was 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 he 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?
00:26:38No.
00:26:39Yes, yes, it's belly bells, right?
00:26:41It's, that wasn't, it's not...
00:26:42No, no, no.
00:26:42Yes, no, that is you.
00:26:43And then you would do the dance.
00:26:44You would do the dance.
00:26:45Yes, uh, uh, Christmas choo-choo.
00:26:49You don't swoop Spirit Station, it choo-choos is you.
00:26:52Okay, let's stop, let's stop.
00:26:54No.
00:26:54Not me.
00:26:55I'm sorry, I'm sorry.
00:26:57Um, yeah, I, I didn't, I didn't recognize you right away.
00:27:01You're so much taller.
00:27:07Than when I was 10?
00:27:09Yeah.
00:27:10Thank goodness.
00:27:10Um, so 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, uh, 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?
00:27:29About as fast as this train.
00:27:32Oh, uh, this.
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, I write the books.
00:27:40And Dagger Phillips puts his name on them.
00:27:43Wait 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.
00:27:59Well, I don't understand the literary world, but I do know that if you do the work, you should get the credit.
00:28:06You like Coco?
00:28:11Yeah, she's great.
00:28:13Um, a really talented baker.
00:28:16Oh, no.
00:28:16Yeah, she's fine.
00:28:18I meant to drink.
00:28:20Oh, I mean, that's a ridiculous question.
00:28:22What kind of monster doesn't like hot chocolate?
00:28:25The same kind of monster who chooses blueberry over cinnamon?
00:28:29Huh.
00:28:30Let's go.
00:28:43Wow.
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 hands.
00:28:51And flour.
00:28:52Two hot chocolates, please, sis.
00:28:54And guess who this little lady is related to?
00:28:56If 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.
00:29:13Yes, 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?
00:29:22I mean, I live there now, but our parents were neighbors with Sterling for years.
00:29:31So, uh, where are they now?
00:29:33Oh, those snowbirds got the first flight to Florida.
00:29:35Gotta be near the ports.
00:29:36Cruise ship converts, courtesy of your uncle Sterling.
00:29:44Hey, Gloria.
00:29:46Yes, I do have my tools in the truck.
00:29:48I'll be over in a jiffy.
00:29:50Oh, loose floorboard of 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.
00:30:10And you should take one, too.
00:30:11I made a ton of backstory, and I know you love them.
00:30:13So, here you go.
00:30:14Thanks.
00:30:15What's my email password?
00:30:23Isabelle, haven't heard from you.
00:30:25Hope that's because you're in the flow of writing.
00:30:32Thanks.
00:30:33Hi.
00:30:50Hi.
00:30:50Sorry to interrupt your writing, but, um, I figured you'd have time to cook, so.
00:30:55Wow, that's so sweet.
00:30:57I'm sorry, what time is it?
00:30:59Uh, it's about 3 p.m.
00:31:01How's everything going in the cabin?
00:31:02Um, it's, it's fine.
00:31:04I just, I don't have any hot water, but, uh, maybe a cold shower will shock some inspiration into me.
00:31:13Do you ever get a day off?
00:31:15Oh, well, I might have all the days off soon.
00:31:18What do you mean?
00:31:19We don't have enough customers or a steady flow of tourists since the train stopped running, and 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.
00:31:30Sorry to be a downer.
00:31:32I know you have enough on your plate, so I'll let you get back to writing.
00:31:35Uh, I'll, I'll see you later.
00:31:36Bye.
00:31:37Bye.
00:31:37Bye.
00:31:47Bye.
00:31:48Bye.
00:31:53Bye.
00:31:54Bye.
00:31:54Bye.
00:31:54you know that uh normal people do knock on the door right you know i figured this is a more
00:32:12effective wake-up call and well you'd forgive me once you had hot water
00:32:15okay doing the dance christmas choo-choo nope nope no no morning bell
00:32:27excuse me can i oh yeah please uh come in okay yeah coco told me you didn't have any hot water you
00:32:39should have called me i told you to flip the yeah i am i tried calling the number on the fridge that
00:32:44uncle sterling left but it was late so no one answered and he told me a lot of things that i
00:32:49was supposed to do and i kind of forgot did he tell you to drip the faucets probably chiseled icebox
00:32:56i'm sure that you did bat in the hatches if it's windy outside and defrost the frost if it's frosty
00:33:00outside froster yes that one actually rings a bell um i bet you're pretty excited to have a hot shower
00:33:05again huh why do i uh do i look like i need a shower oh no no you look um you look like
00:33:13a normal person who hasn't showered you should be set
00:33:18i'll have you try that for me
00:33:23okay um
00:33:24it's it's still cold
00:33:29it takes a second sometimes
00:33:34oh it's hot okay yeah it's um it's fixed okay good good um thank you um oh hey
00:33:48here uh for fixing the hot water thank you
00:33:54oh and that's my number right there can you think do i smell oh um no you you smell like pine needles
00:34:02i was shopping wood earlier well that's it nature's cologne
00:34:08yeah um well the turners blew a fuse box so that needs my attention
00:34:14fuse box are you like an electrician too
00:34:17wow like a jack of all trades or a dane of all dangers
00:34:23yeah you're a wordsmith
00:34:26um no i'm just the only electrician within 50 miles so i'm the best i got
00:34:32well then you better get to it sparky
00:34:34i'm gonna head out this way yeah sparky nature's cologne
00:34:47don't even
00:34:52okay
00:35:04okay
00:35:04okay
00:35:04okay
00:35:08okay
00:35:16okay
00:35:18okay
00:35:20Mom's scarf?
00:35:29Oh, no, no.
00:35:33My 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.
00:35:43It's like a tennis elbow, but of the wrist.
00:35:46Anyway, when can I see a draft of my final chapter?
00:35:50Hey, Mom.
00:35:56Hi. I just saw Dagger.
00:35:58Well, he's hard to miss. His face is everywhere.
00:36:01He came by the house.
00:36:03What? Why?
00:36:05He was worried. He 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, thanks for handling him for me.
00:36:18He sure is a handful.
00:36:20Yeah, that is a very kind way to put it.
00:36:25So, how's it going?
00:36:28Oh, heck.
00:36:29Great. Just non-stop writing.
00:36:33I knew you would find inspiration.
00:36:35Okay. Well, better get back to it.
00:36:39Love you, Mom. Bye.
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.
00:37:07Wow.
00:37:07Is this it?
00:37:20Yes, this is it.
00:37:22Um, sorry.
00:37:22It's kind of sentimental, so.
00:37:24Yeah.
00:37:27Put it on you.
00:37:27Thanks.
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.
00:37:46I like, uh, a lot of color in my Christmas decorations, so.
00:37:51Can I show you something?
00:37:52Okay.
00:37:54Oh.
00:37:59After 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.
00:38:22Yeah, um.
00:38:26But this train, this festival is what made me fall in love for Christmas in the first place.
00:38:36Yeah, my, uh, Grandpa Mori would take me on a train ride every year.
00:38:40It's a shame that this is stationary now.
00:38:43It really is magical.
00:38:46It is.
00:38:52Come on.
00:38:53So, what happened to the train?
00:38:56The blast pipe is rusted over.
00:38:58The brake shoes turn to dust.
00:39:00The 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.
00:39:12Oh, 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.
00:39:34It is Spirit Station tradition.
00:39:47Final touches, and voila.
00:39:54What do you think?
00:39:55Wow.
00:39:56That is really something.
00:39:58What is it?
00:39:59It's a reindeer, obviously.
00:40:03And these here are the eyes?
00:40:06That's the jingle bell necklace.
00:40:09Obviously.
00:40:17Doesn't taste as bad as it looks.
00:40:19I've never tried reindeer before.
00:40:24All right, let's see yours.
00:40:29You are very good at other things.
00:40:41I'm really sorry, but I should get going.
00:40:45Coco, thank you so much for these cookies.
00:40:47Wait.
00:40:58Wait.
00:41:00Well, can't survive on muffins and cookies alone.
00:41:30Handyman helplot.
00:41:42Hey, Dane, it's, uh, it's Isabelle.
00:41:45I know, I have Sterling's number saved.
00:41:47Right, of course.
00:41:49Quick question for you, can gas pipes freeze?
00:41:53Asking for a friend.
00:41:55The friend is my oven.
00:41:56I'll be right over to help your friend.
00:41:59Great.
00:42:03That was quick.
00:42:07Dagger?
00:42:09Hi?
00:42:10Where have you been?
00:42:12I've been calling, texting, DMing.
00:42:15It is freezing out here.
00:42:17How the 14th Dalai Lama lived in Tibet, I will never understand.
00:42:21Come on in.
00:42:24How did you find me?
00:42:27I walked into some gift shop and asked the lady where Grandpa Monty's place was.
00:42:31It's Mari.
00:42:33What is this?
00:42:34It's an advent calendar.
00:42:35It counts down the days to Christmas.
00:42:37An odd box of chocolates.
00:42:39And you just say Christmas Day.
00:42:43Mm.
00:42:44How's my bookend?
00:42:45I'm here for an update.
00:42:46Well, uh, um, there's no Wi-Fi here.
00:42:49We're off grid.
00:42:50What?
00:42:51Oh.
00:42:52Oh.
00:42:53No thanks.
00:42:54We're good.
00:42:55Bells?
00:42:56Bells?
00:42:57Hey.
00:42:58Hi.
00:42:59I didn't mean to interrupt.
00:43:00I...
00:43:01Oh, um, no.
00:43:02You're not interrupting anything.
00:43:03Okay.
00:43:04Yeah.
00:43:05Oh, uh, Dane is the handyman.
00:43:06He's here to help fix the oven.
00:43:07Yeah.
00:43:08Uh, yeah.
00:43:09Uh, yeah.
00:43:10Just, um, just the handyman here to fix the oven, so...
00:43:14Oh.
00:43:15Oh, um, no.
00:43:16You're not interrupting anything.
00:43:17Okay, yeah.
00:43:18Oh, uh, Dane is the handyman.
00:43:19He's here to help fix the oven.
00:43:21Yeah.
00:43:22Uh, yeah.
00:43:23Just, um, just the handyman here to fix the oven, so...
00:43:26Can you come back tomorrow?
00:43:40We're kind of busy here.
00:43:45I asked him to be here to help fix the oven.
00:43:48Uh, Dane, this is Dagger.
00:43:51So you're like an oven mechanic?
00:43:53Something like that.
00:43:54No, Dane is the handyman for the entire town.
00:43:57He is very busy.
00:43:59I can relate to busy.
00:44:01How do you live here?
00:44:03There's no Wi-Fi.
00:44:04These windows are east-facing.
00:44:06The flow is so off.
00:44:08No wonder you haven't finished my book.
00:44:14I should do it.
00:44:15Ah, great work, Dan.
00:44:17It's Dane.
00:44:20What do I owe you?
00:44:22Don't worry about it.
00:44:25What did I tell you about the infinity cycle of time leeches?
00:44:28Not now, Dagger.
00:44:29I...
00:44:30He 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?
00:44:43What's that?
00:44:44You're running out?
00:44:45Okay.
00:44:46Thanks for calling.
00:44:49I'm trying.
00:44:51I will update you when there is something to update you on.
00:44:54Fine.
00:44:56But no more liaisoning with the locals.
00:45:00Farewell.
00:45:01I'm off on a quest.
00:45:19Hi.
00:45:21Thanks for fixing the oven last night.
00:45:23Do you care to do the honors?
00:45:24Hands 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.
00:45:33What do you mean?
00:45:36Got 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.
00:45:47Never said he was.
00:45:49Dagger 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...
00:46:01He's just using you to prop himself up and sell his books.
00:46:07When they're actually your books.
00:46:09They're your writing.
00:46:11To see even how to write.
00:46:15I have a lot of work to do.
00:46:16I'm gonna...
00:46:18Go write.
00:46:26Look what just arrived! Hot 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...
00:46:36Yeah, I got the letter that I was hoping not to get.
00:46:39I have to close before Christmas, unless some miracle happens.
00:46:42Wait, like close-close?
00:46:44Permanently?
00:46:45Unfortunately...
00:46:46Yeah.
00:46:48Not enough people in town.
00:46:51But, um...
00:46:52Good thing I have this reading material to get me through the winter.
00:47:01Dagger Phillips is in my cafe.
00:47:03It is an honor to meet you.
00:47:07Hello, miss. I'll have a wheatgrass shot.
00:47:10Dagger.
00:47:12This is my friend Coco.
00:47:14I am the owner and proprietor of this establishment.
00:47:18Unfortunately, I don't have wheatgrass.
00:47:20But I would do anything for you.
00:47:22I would get you anything else that you want off the menu.
00:47:24Girlboss.
00:47:25Uh, I will take a Blue Blast smoothie.
00:47:30Great choice.
00:47:38Yeah, that guy again.
00:47:39Who's the letter?
00:47:41You have met the one and only Dagger Phillips?
00:47:43Yes, I've had the absolute pleasure to go with 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.
00:47:53It would appear that in a small, rural town, everyone walks everywhere.
00:47:58And not only wave to each other, but interact in a way that suggests a familiarity.
00:48:04Almost like they have a shared history.
00:48:07Yeah. Dagger, that... that would be fairly common in a small town.
00:48:11Fascinating.
00:48:15Ring, 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. I just...
00:48:24I'm trying to strike a work-life balance.
00:48:27My 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.
00:48:38Yeah, and you make me feel good in my world of words.
00:48:44Here you go.
00:48:46Beautiful. Thank you.
00:48:50Mmm.
00:48:53I am your biggest fan.
00:48:55Would you sign my book?
00:48:57Of course.
00:48:59Of course.
00:49:01To my biggest fan.
00:49:04How do you spell that name again?
00:49:08C-O.
00:49:09Mm-hmm.
00:49:10C-O.
00:49:12Like the beverage.
00:49:13I'll be fitting.
00:49:16Can I ask you a personal question?
00:49:18Of course.
00:49:19Consider this your personal Q&A with moi.
00:49:22Are you named after the knife?
00:49:25Oh.
00:49:26Oh, that's a new one.
00:49:27You are a unique soul, you know that?
00:49:31No one's ever asked me that question before.
00:49:34Uh, well, my father's name is Dirk, which is a type of dagger.
00:49:39And he wanted to name me after himself.
00:49:42So, my real name is Dirk Jr.
00:49:45Well...
00:49:47I'm sorry.
00:49:48You go by a fake name?
00:49:50It's not fake.
00:49:51It's a stage name.
00:49:53Because nobody would read a book by someone named Dirk Jr. and take it seriously.
00:49:58Here you are.
00:49:59Coconut.
00:50:02Isabel?
00:50:03Am I gonna have to take a hit and go back to LA all on my own?
00:50:06Dirk, I...
00:50:09Fine.
00:50:11I do not understand your process.
00:50:14But I respect it.
00:50:15Coconut?
00:50:20Be well.
00:50:24May I shake your hand?
00:50:30Strong shake.
00:50:33Isabel?
00:50:35Yeah.
00:50:46Well, that was...
00:50:49fascinating to observe.
00:50:51I have five days to finish this book.
00:50:54Maybe that's not your story.
00:51:15That we took a tie.
00:51:16Where have we put on?
00:51:18It's a honey
00:51:28field, that you fall.
00:51:30It's huge.
00:51:32That's what I was doing.
00:51:35I know the things that you talked about, but...
00:51:37White, covers and cozies the ground.
00:51:44Ho ho ho, Merry Christmas!
00:51:47I've been out for the time for the time for the time for the time for the time.
00:51:51I sprang from my state regis. It was the best.
00:51:54It's usually the time when my spirits were mad.
00:51:58I'm still laughing goodbye.
00:52:02It's all covered in news for us.
00:52:06I'm giving you time.
00:52:24Hi.
00:52:26Um, I can go.
00:52:29I found this old manual in the engine room, but it's so old I can't really read it.
00:52:33But 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.
00:52:43I mean, that sounds totally doable.
00:52:50This 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.
00:53:05Come from a family of storytellers.
00:53:07Maybe we can revive the festival.
00:53:09I can see it now. The spirit conductor is back!
00:53:13Okay, this is the most excited I've seen you all week.
00:53:17All right, let's see.
00:53:22Finish that book break.
00:53:25Okay.
00:53:26I should break up the rust.
00:53:27Okay, what's next?
00:53:29Don't you have a book to finish?
00:53:31Yes.
00:53:33I don't know why this one has been so difficult to finish.
00:53:36Okay, well, what's different about this one?
00:53:40I don't know. It just doesn't feel like me.
00:53:42Maybe you've changed.
00:53:45It just seems like you carry a lot of weight on your shoulders.
00:53:48And more than you should.
00:53:50You are always doing things for other people.
00:53:52That's why I know what I'm talking about.
00:53:54What do you do for you?
00:53:57It's your time. Choose how to spend it.
00:53:59You remember the spirit conductor?
00:54:23Hello?
00:54:24Hey, Isabel. Would you like to join Dane and me for dinner at Frank's restaurant tonight? We're about to leave.
00:54:42Yes. That sounds great. I'll be right there.
00:54:44Great. See you soon. Bye.
00:54:46Bye.
00:54:53So I was looking through Uncle Sterling's bookshelf and I found this old photo album.
00:54:57It has all these pictures from the festival when I was a kid.
00:55:00That is so special.
00:55:01And I was trying to remember how that poem went.
00:55:04Yeah, I remember how it started.
00:55:06Twas the trip before Christmas went all through the caboose.
00:55:09Not a creature was stirring, not even a moose.
00:55:11Oh, and the stockings were all hung by the furnace with care.
00:55:14All in hopes that the spirit conductor would be there.
00:55:18And the children were settled all snug in their seats as pieces of coal rolled by their feet.
00:55:23And the coal man with his kerchief and I and my hat were all settled in and we took off just like that.
00:55:28Wait, and that was my cue to get up with the bells?
00:55:31Oh, I remember bells.
00:55:33Don't you dare!
00:55:37That did not sound good.
00:55:38Mr. Woods, how fortunate to see you this evening.
00:55:44It's good to see you.
00:55:45Coco Bean, how are you?
00:55:46Have you met Isabel?
00:55:47Hello.
00:55:48Wait, Frank as in THE Frank?
00:55:51You may have heard a crash.
00:55:53We definitely did.
00:55:55The shelf that supports my pots and pans went kablooey.
00:55:58Got a minute?
00:55:59Um, I don't have my tools with me.
00:56:01Well, I have the usual suspects.
00:56:02Pliers, wrench, Phillips head screwdriver.
00:56:05What do you say?
00:56:06Alright, you had me at wrench.
00:56:08Excuse me, ladies.
00:56:12Oh, my goodness.
00:56:13It was so exciting having Dagger in town.
00:56:15It's so sweet that he came all the way out here to see you.
00:56:18It was definitely a surprise.
00:56:20Yeah, some men will do that.
00:56:22Not my brother. He's Mr. Predictable.
00:56:25He's always been like that?
00:56:27Yeah, pretty much.
00:56:28He never takes credit, even when he deserves it.
00:56:30Oh, handy and humble.
00:56:32Yeah, I can always depend on him.
00:56:34Bet the ladies in town love that.
00:56:36Ladies? What ladies?
00:56:38Oh, come on.
00:56:39I'm sure there are plenty of ladies in town who have...
00:56:42leaky faucets.
00:56:44No.
00:56:45Oh, come on. He's never met anyone.
00:56:47No. I wish he would, though.
00:56:48He's a good guy.
00:56:50So, how did you and Dagger meet?
00:56:52Oh, um...
00:56:53I was at the bookstore and he was there actually doing some modeling.
00:56:56He used to model for the cover of other people's romance novels.
00:56:59Okay.
00:57:00Um, why are you asking me that question?
00:57:03Oh, I love how couples get together.
00:57:04It's my favorite.
00:57:05Sometimes the stories are better than the books.
00:57:07Yeah, no, we are definitely not.
00:57:08Dagger is not my boyfriend.
00:57:11He's not...
00:57:12Oh, I thought that...
00:57:13That makes sense, because he's not...
00:57:15No.
00:57:17Strictly professional.
00:57:18So, is there anybody you do like?
00:57:21Yeah, I like someone who's really, um...
00:57:24Sweet.
00:57:25Uh, something sweet.
00:57:27Something sweet would be really great.
00:57:28We should probably get dessert.
00:57:30Oh, they don't have dessert here.
00:57:32Why?
00:57:34I don't know. I guess small business.
00:57:35I don't know if space or staff, I guess.
00:57:38All good.
00:57:39Actually, um, I came out here tonight because I wanted to talk to you both about something.
00:57:45Something you said the other day really got me thinking.
00:57:48What'd I say?
00:57:49Uh, maybe I'm here to do something more than just write the next Dagger Phillips bestseller.
00:57:54Maybe I'm here to do something bigger.
00:57:57But I'm gonna need your help.
00:57:59Oh, I am in.
00:58:00Whatever it is, I am in.
00:58:01100%.
00:58:03I was thinking that if we got the Spirit of Christmas train up and running again, we could revive the festival.
00:58:09Save your bakery.
00:58:11Yeah, the, uh, train will be hard.
00:58:14Um, but we can definitely get the show back running.
00:58:16Uh, we would just...
00:58:18We need a script.
00:58:19You could play the bell ringer again!
00:58:21Oh, come on.
00:58:22But we would definitely would need a new Spirit Conductor.
00:58:26Yes, we would.
00:58:28And, uh, he'd need to be tall.
00:58:29Yes, and good with his hands.
00:58:31To handle the props.
00:58:32He would ideally have seen the show before.
00:58:35Mm.
00:58:36Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
00:58:40Absolutely not.
00:58:45Um...
00:58:48It's wild!
00:58:49You guys!
00:58:51If we could start on the festival right now, we could really have a chance.
00:58:54Do you want to maybe brainstorm props?
00:58:57Like right now?
00:58:58Uh-huh.
00:59:00Sure. I'm game if you're down.
00:59:03Yeah, let's do it.
00:59:04Yes!
00:59:05Oh!
00:59:06I forgot I have to go bake those pinwheels with the, um, peppermint bark on them.
00:59:11Because I forgot to leave the...
00:59:13Did I leave the oven on?
00:59:14Bye!
00:59:16The bakery...
00:59:17The bakery's that way.
00:59:18Yeah.
00:59:28I almost forgot.
00:59:29Oh!
00:59:31Oh!
00:59:44I love you, Dad. Signed Carol.
00:59:47My mom drew this.
00:59:49That is adorable.
00:59:55No...
00:59:56My boss's spirit conductor hat.
00:59:57Okay, this brings back memories.
00:59:59You gotta put it on.
01:00:02Yeah.
01:00:03See?
01:00:06Looks better on you.
01:00:07Aw.
01:00:10Oh gosh.
01:00:11I mean, we have to use this for the show.
01:00:13Yeah.
01:00:19You need a Christmas tree.
01:00:22Oh.
01:00:23Well, I was planning to go back to L.A.
01:00:25You know, spend Christmas with my mom.
01:00:28Of course.
01:00:39I'm just stumped after this line.
01:00:42Yeah, um, I don't really remember what comes after that.
01:00:46You know what?
01:00:47There might be a copy of the script up at the train station.
01:00:49Yeah, probably.
01:00:51Oh, you're so tired.
01:00:53We can do this tomorrow.
01:00:54Uh, no, no, no.
01:00:55I can rally.
01:00:56You don't have to.
01:00:57Honestly, I have so much writing to do.
01:01:00Are you sure?
01:01:01Yeah.
01:01:03I promise.
01:01:04Yeah.
01:01:07Goodnight.
01:01:08Night.
01:01:14I can't.
01:01:15I'm leaving.
01:01:16I can't.
01:01:17Like me.
01:01:20Meat.
01:01:21Might.
01:01:22Don't try.
01:01:25I won't go.
01:01:28I can't.
01:01:29Hmm.
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 the 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,
01:02:41I sprang from my stateroom to see what was the matter.
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.
01:02:58This 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.
01:03:30I should go.
01:03:36No.
01:03:39You stay here.
01:03:40I'll go.
01:03:41I don't belong here anymore.
01:03:43I turned my back on me too.
01:03:58My time as the Spirit Conductor was special.
01:04:22And it all started with people coming together and telling their stories.
01:04:27Seeing all the smiling faces.
01:04:30All 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.
01:04:57Gloria.
01:05:00Gloria.
01:05:01Hey.
01:05:02Isabel, 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.
01:05:14Hey, Coco.
01:05:15Morning.
01:05:16Um.
01:05:17How did it go with Dane last night?
01:05:18I didn't get to ask him.
01:05:19He didn't come in for his usual cup of coffee.
01:05:20So.
01:05:21Well, um.
01:05:22Actually, I...
01:05:23We...
01:05:24Oh, your book.
01:05:25I'm two chapters in.
01:05:26And I am loving it.
01:05:27I can't wait to find out who the handsome wildlife photographer's secret is.
01:05:29It is a good one.
01:05:30I...
01:05:31You might not need to close up shop, after all.
01:05:33I have a favor to ask.
01:05:34What?
01:05:35Uh, okay.
01:05:36We can still get this festival up and running.
01:05:37And when we do, maybe you could do a bake sale.
01:05:40You can make anything you want.
01:05:41Are you kidding me?
01:05:42Are you kidding me?
01:05:43I'm kidding.
01:05:44I'm kidding.
01:05:45I'm kidding.
01:05:46I'm kidding.
01:05:47I'm kidding.
01:05:48I'm kidding.
01:05:49I'm kidding.
01:05:50I'm kidding.
01:05:51I'm kidding.
01:05:52I'm kidding.
01:05:53I'm kidding.
01:05:54I'm kidding.
01:05:55I'm kidding.
01:05:56I'm kidding.
01:05:57you want. Are you kidding? Of course. Oh, I could make those little trains with chocolate
01:06:02buttons on them and I can even put up flyers in the window to spread the word. I trust
01:06:05you. I'm going to go find Dane. Actually, can I get that coffee and maybe a cinnamon
01:06:14muffin? Oh, I promise that I did not break this one. Some sustenance. It's your favorite
01:06:35cinnamon. Look, I'm I'm really sorry about what I said yesterday. It wasn't
01:06:44you or even the tape getting destroyed. I know that you've been working so hard on getting
01:06:48that train fixed. I'm so sorry. Okay. I know how much pressure you've been under since
01:06:56you've been here and you have every right to be upset. No, you've been nothing but kind
01:07:01and supportive of me at every turn. And you've inspired me to do more writing than I even
01:07:06came here to do. I'm going to finish the script. Just like you said. Then you'll
01:07:14do it. It's you. Well, I'm going to need some help. And I really want you to play the lead.
01:07:20There's no one else for the job. Oh, those are some big boots to fill. Although reviving
01:07:25the festival, that would do, I don't know, that would do a lot for the town and for my
01:07:30sister. And then the tape just gave out right at the crescendo. But with a look, I spotted
01:07:43him dancing on the shingles. In a moment, I knew that that must be Conductor Kringle.
01:07:49Yes, perfect. More rapid than sleigh bells, with ringing they came, he whistled and shouted
01:07:55and called them by name. Um, oh, I got it. And then, in a twinkling, the air crisp and cool,
01:08:04the prancing and dancing of a man with his tools.
01:08:08Cripping with a 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. If I can't
01:08:23fix the train.
01:08:29I didn't want to say anything because I didn't want to get your hopes up, but I called my mom
01:08:34and she is working on getting us the parts we need for the train.
01:08:39What?
01:08:40Yeah.
01:08:43That's amazing, pal. I need to fix the train.
01:08:47I'll come with you.
01:08:52Okay. Got the rust off, so now I can finally fix the brace shoe.
01:08:57That's great. Okay, listen to this. Um, okay. He was dressed in fur, from his hat to his boots,
01:09:06and his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot. The stump of a pipe was held tight
01:09:12in his teeth, and the smoke encircled his head like a wreath.
01:09:17I love it.
01:09:20You're on a roll.
01:09:21Hey, guys, I need you to be my taste testers.
01:09:27Oh, cocoa.
01:09:28That is so good.
01:09:30Okay, that's your best, yeah.
01:09:32Yes.
01:09:33I come bearing gifts of decor. This is everything I had left at the shop.
01:09:37I've been telling everyone around town about the festival. Thank you for doing all of this.
01:09:40Oh, it's not just me.
01:09:43Maury would be so proud.
01:09:47Decorate the walls and shelves. Spread the lawn to Santa's elves.
01:09:52Come on, come on, Christmas.
01:09:56Put a jingle in a bell. Bubble all the fun cocktails.
01:10:02Come on, come on, Christmas.
01:10:05Okay, so I finally fixed the gauge, but we still have so many other parts that are broken.
01:10:09Well, maybe the stuff my mom's bringing will help.
01:10:11You guys, this place is starting to look amazing.
01:10:14Yeah, bells really pulled it together last minute.
01:10:17We all did.
01:10:22Look where they're standing.
01:10:23What?
01:10:23The mistletoe.
01:10:25You guys.
01:10:26What?
01:10:27What?
01:10:29Oh.
01:10:31Oh.
01:10:32Yeah.
01:10:36I know what I have to do.
01:10:38Can you guys stay here and continue?
01:10:39I need to get back to the cabin.
01:10:41Sure thing.
01:10:42This is the story.
01:10:49I don't think she's coming back.
01:10:51That woman's on a mission.
01:10:59It's game time.
01:11:01I'm so glad you're here with me.
01:11:03I hear those bells start ringing and my smile comes out
01:11:11Cause it lets me know who slay is coming back to town
01:11:15Anticipation has me feeling like a kid
01:11:20December's got my number once again
01:11:24I feel like I've been counting down for oh so long
01:11:30I'm now trying to
01:11:31and I know who's standing on a table.
01:11:59Oh.
01:12:00Oh.
01:12:01So, 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.
01:12:44Yes, Mom!
01:12:51Molly!
01:12:55Dane, this is my mom, Carol.
01:12:58Pleasure to meet you, ma'am.
01:13:00Hello.
01:13:01Dane is trying to fix the train.
01:13:04What a noble pursuit.
01:13:05Trying to fix it.
01:13:07Yeah, I'm actually at the ranch next door.
01:13:10You're Jim and Nancy's boy.
01:13:11Yes, ma'am.
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.
01:13:19I'll get the tree.
01:13:25Just right there is perfect.
01:13:26Thanks.
01:13:27December 23rd.
01:13:31All right, I'll leave you ladies to it.
01:13:38You have been busy.
01:13:40Mom.
01:13:44Here'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?
01:14:00They will.
01:14:01So you did find some inspiration then?
01:14:04Yeah.
01:14:05I mean, this place has been pretty magical.
01:14:09Oh, and I found some of Grandpa Maurice.
01:14:12Old keepsakes.
01:14:16I also found a recording of the entire show.
01:14:18It worked for a bit and then it fried.
01:14:21I guess I kind of broke it.
01:14:24So then I, well, Dane and I decided to rewrite the ending together.
01:14:28So now if we can just get the train up and running.
01:14:30Even if the train doesn't run.
01:14:33You should be proud of what you've created.
01:14:38That Dane fella seems to care.
01:14:41Yeah.
01:14:42He really loves Spirit Station.
01:14:44I meant care about you.
01:14:48No.
01:14:55I have something you may need.
01:14:57Hey, Carol.
01:14:58Hey.
01:15:03Is this a boiler valve?
01:15:04I did a little Christmas shopping.
01:15:13I am so thrilled that you and Isabel have put all this together.
01:15:18Oh, yeah.
01:15:20I've been working on this thing for years to get her running.
01:15:23No look and then she shows up and just everything starts happening.
01:15:28She's been here.
01:15:29Her spirit has really brightened.
01:15:31Yeah.
01:15:32Yeah, she's pretty special.
01:15:35I think she likes you.
01:15:37Oh, huh.
01:15:38Dagger's a lucky guy.
01:15:39Oh, no.
01:15:40They're just riding partners.
01:15:41They're not.
01:15:42Bells would never hitch her sleigh to such a chaotic reindeer.
01:15:46Um, um, I'm gonna get back to work.
01:15:51Yeah.
01:15:53Sure.
01:15:54Written 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.
01:16:23I really need to stop talking to the bear.
01:16:26There.
01:16:27Come on.
01:16:37Oh.
01:16:39Yes.
01:16:41Okay.
01:16:49Yes.
01:16:50The alarm already?
01:17:11Hey, Mom, did you hear that?
01:17:13Mom?
01:17:14Mom!
01:17:23It works!
01:17:24It works.
01:17:27You should be leaving any second to pick everyone up.
01:17:32Mom, if you hadn't brought those parts...
01:17:34You know you're not dressed, right?
01:17:36Oh!
01:17:38Yes.
01:17:39I knew that.
01:17:40We're almost finished.
01:17:42Carol, thank you so much.
01:17:44It was my pleasure.
01:17:47Let's go.
01:17:51Christmas time is here.
01:17:54All the joy that it brings me.
01:17:58No one can deny...
01:18:02That love we need.
01:18:04Merry Christmas!
01:18:05Christmas time is here.
01:18:06Oh, the love that it fills me.
01:18:07No need to hide...
01:18:08The Christmas spirit...
01:18:11Look at all of this.
01:18:12It is amazing.
01:18:13It has been so fun.
01:18:14Thank you for including me.
01:18:15Yes.
01:18:16Yes.
01:18:17Yes.
01:18:18Yes.
01:18:19Yes.
01:18:20Yes.
01:18:21Yes.
01:18:22Yes.
01:18:23Yes.
01:18:24Yes.
01:18:25Yes.
01:18:26Yes.
01:18:27Yes.
01:18:28Yes.
01:18:29Yes.
01:18:30Yes.
01:18:31Yes.
01:18:32Yes.
01:18:33It's been so fun.
01:18:34Thank you for including me.
01:18:35People are flooding into town.
01:18:38You certainly have been busy, little miss I'm gonna hibernate in the cabin.
01:18:43You're back.
01:18:44Carol told me you had the festival going on and I had to be here and I got the best gift that I've
01:18:56ever gotten at Christmas I won a trip on a worldwide cruise for a whole year what that is
01:19:03amazing and that leads me to think you know I'm gonna need a new caretaker for the cabin so if
01:19:09you know of anybody who might be interested in sticking around hold that pot
01:19:17Dagger Phillips what did you send to the publisher a manuscript I got an email stating written by
01:19:31Isabel Watson what who do you think you are it's really good you should read it when it comes out
01:19:37well how am I supposed to read I think you'll be able to figure it out
01:19:42he wasn't good with words but showed love through his work he was full from Coco's pastries and he
01:19:56turned with a smirk laying his finger on the side of his nose giving a nod at the smoke shoot he rose
01:20:04he sprang to the caboose as the train let out a whistle moving along the tracks at the speed of a
01:20:12missile the spirit conductor exclaimed ere he drove out of sight may the spirit Christmas train be back
01:20:18tonight
01:20:32This is outstanding thanks Frank ah you know I was thinking I don't have a dessert menu on from my restaurant
01:20:39Are you willing to help me out with this? I don't have a lot of space but we gotta keep your bakery open
01:20:44I can come every day before you close and we can serve them what do you think?
01:20:49Yeah deal
01:20:50Oh good
01:20:52Thank you
01:20:53That'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 I received a manuscript titled The 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 but the three of us here are halfway through it and we're loving it so far
01:21:26It's one of the best we've ever read
01:21:28We're interested we will send you an offer right after Christmas
01:21:32That is incredible thank you so much
01:21:35Merry Christmas Isabel
01:21:36Merry Christmas
01:21:38Hey I've been looking for you is everything okay
01:21:41That was the publisher
01:21:43They love my book
01:21:45Wait a second your book
01:21:48Yes I 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 off on another cruise
01:22:13A whole year this time
01:22:15And he gave 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
01:22:27There's a lot of little things that need fixing
01:22:30Do you happen to know a handyman who might be interested in the job
01:22:35And in you
01:22:38Yeah I know guy
01:22:42The sweet December moment
01:22:58The Utah love is flowing
01:23:02Smiles on everybody's face
01:23:06The endless love and laughter
01:23:10That's what my heart was after
01:23:13Can't help but jingle all the way
01:23:17Together for Christmas
01:23:20Feels so right
01:23:23Everyone I love is by my side
01:23:29Together for Christmas
01:23:31Let the girls play
01:23:34Here's to being home for the holidays
01:23:40Whole house is decorated
01:23:56Got ginger cookies baking
01:23:59Lights are blinking on the tree
01:24:03We're tangled in traditions
01:24:08Cinnamon cocoa sippin'
01:24:10It's so good to be
01:24:14Together for Christmas
01:24:17Feels so right
01:24:21Everyone I love is by my side
01:24:27Just hold and pick and talk to you
01:24:29To be continued…
01:24:33How can we get down the house over the bridge
01:24:37ациvee plate
01:24:37I love the house
01:24:38I love the house
01:24:39I love the income
01:24:40Of the show
01:24:41I love the house
01:24:42I love the home
01:24:43So what we love andhow
01:24:45I love the fish
01:24:45IFA
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