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00:00:00The bag's still on it, and it looks just like your style, mister.
00:00:05Bring him back for some Christmas crafts this week.
00:00:08And stay warm out there.
00:00:12I sure hope you're right about Tuesday.
00:00:15I don't know when we've struggled so much with donations.
00:00:19Yeah, let's take a seat.
00:00:21I wish I knew why they were down so much.
00:00:24Sometimes it feels like a losing battle.
00:00:26Do people even care about this place anymore?
00:00:29Hey, that's not the bell I know.
00:00:33Yes, they care.
00:00:34We have a wonderful community here.
00:00:37I know, and it would make a difference if I could spend more time on donations and fundraising,
00:00:41but there just aren't enough hours in the day.
00:00:44Yeah.
00:00:46But this does bring up something I've been wanting to discuss with you.
00:00:51And perhaps this is his gentle nudge to allow me to bow out with grace.
00:00:56My duties at the church are exhausting at times.
00:01:00And, well, maybe I can give more to the congregation if I concede that, in reality,
00:01:06I passed this torch to you a long time ago.
00:01:09I'm not loving the interpretation of that message.
00:01:13But let's face it.
00:01:15When you decided to forego greener pastures and stay here in Bedford and keep this house alive,
00:01:22Belle, you became the heart of Bedford House.
00:01:26I know when to hang up my hat.
00:01:28Well, if anyone deserves to take a step back and rest, it's you.
00:01:35I'll do my best not to let you down.
00:01:37Belle, I can say with complete certainty that could never happen.
00:01:43Oh, my God.
00:02:13I really haven't been looking forward to this conversation.
00:02:24I can handle it.
00:02:26I know you well enough to know that if you call me in here, it can't be good news.
00:02:29So just rip off the band-aid.
00:02:31Right.
00:02:33I've been getting some word from city council that there may be some changes coming with Bedford House.
00:02:39Changes?
00:02:41Okay.
00:02:41Like what?
00:02:43Well, uh, I know how hard you work.
00:02:46And I think that we can both agree that over the years, Bedford House has been an integral part of our community.
00:02:52Yeah.
00:02:53But in recent years, it hasn't exactly been the haven it once was.
00:03:02Look.
00:03:03The building needs a ton of work, and city council is pushing to relocate Bedford House.
00:03:10Something smaller, more manageable.
00:03:12More manageable?
00:03:13With the cost of the upkeep and the upgrades needed for the existing building,
00:03:18the council thinks that the center's needs may outweigh its contributions right now.
00:03:23I don't understand.
00:03:25How could you relocate Bedford House?
00:03:27It's been there for 90 years.
00:03:29I grew up volunteering there.
00:03:31It's more than just a building.
00:03:32I'm not saying that I agree with the idea,
00:03:35but it sure would help if we could punch it up a bit, you know?
00:03:38Bring it back to its heyday.
00:03:40Especially if people could see it really shine at Christmas.
00:03:43I'm already stretched so thin, and Pastor Tom hasn't announced it yet officially,
00:03:48but he's retiring from the center.
00:03:50Oh, that's not good news.
00:03:52I know how close you've grown since your parents both passed.
00:03:56He's the only family that I've got, and I don't want to let him down.
00:04:01I do have some good news.
00:04:03Open mine, please.
00:04:05I'm on your side.
00:04:06Go ahead.
00:04:07Good news, please.
00:04:08I have a non-profit consultant coming in to advise us.
00:04:11Give the place a fighting chance.
00:04:13Is right now really the best time to bring in somebody from outside the community?
00:04:19Give me some time.
00:04:20I can handle this.
00:04:21I didn't even know that this was a concern,
00:04:22but now that I do, I will be 100% committed.
00:04:25You already give 1,000%.
00:04:28Belle, this just isn't something you can do on your own.
00:04:31We need to see some pretty significant revitalization.
00:04:37Okay.
00:04:38Got it.
00:04:39Belle, this isn't a reflection on you,
00:04:41or your worth in this community.
00:04:43You are invaluable.
00:04:46I appreciate that.
00:04:48I mean it.
00:04:48And truth be told,
00:04:49if Bedford House does relocate and you're not comfortable with that,
00:04:53you have a job right here in this administration.
00:04:55I'd hire you in a heartbeat.
00:04:56That's flattering.
00:04:59Thank you for the offer.
00:05:01But I just hope all my time at Bedford House hasn't been in vain.
00:05:07Just keep your options open.
00:05:09You have a gift with people.
00:05:10Shouldn't be wasted.
00:05:14Just so I need someone to tell me how to repurpose a mop closet.
00:05:21Belle, what are you doing here on a Sunday morning?
00:05:35Service starts in 30 minutes.
00:05:37I know.
00:05:38I'm just trying to get a jump on these spreadsheets before they get here.
00:05:42How about you put it all down and get to church?
00:05:45Plus, you don't want to miss this service.
00:05:47There's a little something special that I know will put you in the Christmas spirit.
00:05:51Okay, okay.
00:05:52What are you up to?
00:06:07I need it just in time.
00:06:10Better late than never.
00:06:14Good morning.
00:06:17Brothers and sisters, before we begin this morning's message,
00:06:21I'd like to take a moment to recognize someone very special to our church family.
00:06:26A young man who grew up right here in Bedford.
00:06:30It probably still has the Sunday school crafts to prove him.
00:06:34He is back with us today.
00:06:36But not just back in town.
00:06:39He's home.
00:06:40First Sergeant William Mattinson
00:06:42has just returned from his final overseas deployment.
00:06:47And I think I speak for all of us when I say,
00:06:50Welcome home, son.
00:06:59Did you know he was home already?
00:07:02No.
00:07:02Thank you for your service, Will.
00:07:04And for reminding us, especially during the season of giving,
00:07:08what sacrifice truly means.
00:07:11You've made us so proud.
00:07:14Now we all know the verse, John 3, 16.
00:07:17So if you please turn to Bible, John 3, 16.
00:07:20Thank you for God's love with us.
00:07:27Sergeant Mattinson.
00:07:28A will to you, always, Pastor Tom.
00:07:30Oh, we are mighty glad to have you home, Will.
00:07:33And the ladies of the congregation wanted to make sure
00:07:35that you didn't come home empty-handed.
00:07:37So, just a minute.
00:07:42We prayed over every stitch.
00:07:47It's tradition that those returning from service
00:07:49receive a prayer blanket.
00:07:51But this one is extra special.
00:07:55Belle.
00:07:56Go on.
00:07:57Belle led the ladies in making sure
00:07:59that this was made in time for your return home.
00:08:02And we've been holding on to it for you.
00:08:05A lot of hands helped.
00:08:07I can tell.
00:08:08It's beautiful.
00:08:11Sure.
00:08:12Oh, and I just remembered
00:08:15I have to talk to the choir director.
00:08:18So, excuse me, please.
00:08:20Subtlety was never his strong suit.
00:08:23Your memory holds up well.
00:08:25And you look well.
00:08:26Like Bedford House in December.
00:08:29Familiar and kind of glowing.
00:08:32That's either the nicest compliment I've ever received
00:08:34or the strangest.
00:08:36I meant that as a compliment.
00:08:39It's good to have you back.
00:08:40It's good to be back.
00:08:48Welcome home, Sergeant.
00:08:53I'll go be a hometown hero.
00:08:56Yeah.
00:08:56You run a tight ship.
00:09:18Hi.
00:09:21Can I help you?
00:09:22Not this time, but I'm hoping I can help you.
00:09:26You are the consultant Mary Quinn mentioned.
00:09:29Guilty.
00:09:30Clara James.
00:09:32Belle Carter.
00:09:34It's great to finally meet you, Belle.
00:09:35I've heard a lot about you.
00:09:37I can't say the same, unfortunately.
00:09:39Excuse me.
00:09:45Oh, well, um, what do you want to know?
00:09:48What should I know?
00:09:50Well, I've just started working with a non-profit
00:09:53that partners with community centers like this one.
00:09:56I'm here to learn what you're doing
00:09:58and see where we might come alongside and support it.
00:10:01I love my job probably too much sometimes.
00:10:04I love people, and I...
00:10:06We've had visitors before.
00:10:08Folks with good intentions, but short attention spans.
00:10:12I understand.
00:10:13I'm sure you've seen a lot here.
00:10:15But I'd like to understand more, too,
00:10:17and find where we could work together.
00:10:20I think I could help.
00:10:22We'll see if we can fit it in
00:10:23with the dented cans and busted light bulbs.
00:10:26I didn't expect you till next week.
00:10:29The mayor told me that you work long hours,
00:10:31so, you know, thought I'd stop by
00:10:34while things were still moving
00:10:35and get a feel for the rhythm here.
00:10:37The rhythm is mostly duct tape, stubbornness, and prayer.
00:10:41Well, then we have something in common.
00:10:43Have we met before?
00:10:44Or maybe we're kindred spirits.
00:10:49Huh.
00:10:51Well, if you are here to help me pick the right time,
00:10:53we just ran out of elbow grease.
00:10:55Good. Well, I have some to spare.
00:10:56What do you say?
00:10:58Come on. I'll show you around.
00:11:00Mind the leaky ceiling and the holy floors.
00:11:03Literally, Pastor Tom likes to say
00:11:04the building's got character.
00:11:06I say it's got cracks.
00:11:07Well, cracks let the light in.
00:11:14Good morning.
00:11:32What's all this?
00:11:33Oh, you're here.
00:11:35Phew.
00:11:35I got it finished just in the nick of time.
00:11:38What do you think?
00:11:40Where did all these decorations come from?
00:11:42I brought them.
00:11:43They were just sitting in some boxes collecting dust.
00:11:45My family has a habit of overdoing it at Christmas.
00:11:49You don't say.
00:11:51I hope it's all right.
00:11:53I didn't want to overstep.
00:11:54I just thought it couldn't hurt
00:11:56to make the old place look a little more welcoming again.
00:12:00Who doesn't love Christmas decorations?
00:12:03I appreciate it.
00:12:05Oh, goody.
00:12:06Just wait till I get my hands on the rest of this place.
00:12:08I can't wait.
00:12:21Yeah, that should work.
00:12:22I can hold.
00:12:22Give me one second.
00:12:26This was left out back.
00:12:27I didn't see an intake form,
00:12:28but I figured you'd...
00:12:29You can just leave them right there.
00:12:32Thanks.
00:12:33Um, yeah.
00:12:33Thursday should work.
00:12:35Just let me check...
00:12:36Do you need me to check your calendar?
00:12:37Uh, no.
00:12:38It's okay.
00:12:39I got it.
00:12:39Um...
00:12:41Yeah, yeah.
00:12:44Action Thursday is perfect.
00:12:45Okay.
00:12:46Bye.
00:12:47That sounded...
00:12:49efficient.
00:12:50I aim for survival.
00:12:52Efficiency is for the organized.
00:12:54Do you want me to alphabetize these for you?
00:12:57Oh, no.
00:12:58No, they're in a system.
00:13:00Totally.
00:13:01Well, systems are secret.
00:13:02I've just been doing it a certain way a long time.
00:13:06It's probably not the best way, but it works, mostly.
00:13:09I get it.
00:13:11Honestly, I don't know why we're so swamped today.
00:13:14We haven't been this inundated with donations in years.
00:13:17Not that I'm complaining, but...
00:13:19Pastor Tom had mentioned the donations had been lower than usual.
00:13:23You spoke with Pastor Tom?
00:13:26Of course.
00:13:27And we brainstormed on some possible solutions.
00:13:29Um, so...
00:13:30I talked to the principals at all the local schools,
00:13:33and each one has started a little contest for the classroom who can bring in the most donations.
00:13:38Looks like it's working.
00:13:41You did all this in a day?
00:13:43Where was I?
00:13:43I...
00:13:44I'm overstepping again, aren't I?
00:13:49I mean, the decorations, the donation drive...
00:13:52I just wanted to get in here and do what I could.
00:13:55You know, I know the holidays are gonna go by in a flash, and I...
00:13:58I'm so sorry, Belle.
00:14:00I...
00:14:00I should have cleared it with you first.
00:14:03It's okay.
00:14:04We're on our way to a full food pantry.
00:14:06I'm thankful for that.
00:14:08But, yeah, in the future, let's...
00:14:10Let's talk about stuff like that.
00:14:13Understood.
00:14:14Yes.
00:14:21Oh.
00:14:22Um, you don't have to do that.
00:14:24It's getting late.
00:14:25Well, I know.
00:14:26Still needs to get done, right?
00:14:31You ever run a place like this before?
00:14:35No, but I've worked with a few.
00:14:38This one's special, though.
00:14:40You can feel it the moment you walk in.
00:14:42It's special because of the people who keep showing up, even when they have nothing left
00:14:47to give.
00:14:49Then you're the reason it's still breathing.
00:14:51Well, if you really want to help, I'm pretty sure there's a few rotten potatoes in there somewhere.
00:15:02Brave enough?
00:15:02I accept the challenge.
00:15:05I got this.
00:15:16We'll see.
00:15:19We're out of foil?
00:15:30How are we out of foil?
00:15:33I know.
00:15:34Didn't I just buy some?
00:15:35You know, I think that cabinet did that the last time I was at Bedford.
00:15:42Caffeine for the weary?
00:15:42That's my mug.
00:15:44Well, you left it full, it went cold, and I just couldn't allow that.
00:15:48You know, you don't have to do all this.
00:15:53Oh, it's no big deal.
00:15:54I was in the neighborhood every day this week.
00:15:57I noticed.
00:15:58Are you volunteering to be our honorary handyman?
00:16:00You know, if that means protecting those delicate fingers, then sure.
00:16:05No, I'm just trying to find my place here again.
00:16:08It must be kind of weird being back, especially at Christmas.
00:16:12Oh, Bedford at Christmas?
00:16:14That's the best, isn't it?
00:16:16I've never known any other kind.
00:16:18Well, I have, and trust me, this is the one you hold on to.
00:16:22Yeah?
00:16:23Can you try?
00:16:24Yeah.
00:16:25Yeah.
00:16:26Oh.
00:16:31Do you just carry tools with you?
00:16:33Only when I leave the house.
00:16:35Well, I would have gotten around to it eventually.
00:16:38Oh, I know.
00:16:40You know, handiness is the most underrated quality in a man.
00:16:49I am counting on that.
00:16:54Okay, show off.
00:16:56You're welcome.
00:16:59Oh, and in case you skip breakfast, there's a blueberry scone in your top drawer.
00:17:10Yeah.
00:17:11You're welcome.
00:17:13Yeah, yeah.
00:17:15There you go.
00:17:17I'm paying attention on that.
00:17:20I'm paying attention to what you see.
00:17:22Oh, and I'll bring you in the house.
00:17:27Oh, it's not coming together.
00:17:28Oh, yeah.
00:17:29Oh, and then I'm paying attention to what the house is doing.
00:17:31Oh, yeah.
00:17:33Oh, yeah.
00:17:34Oh, yeah.
00:17:35Oh, yeah.
00:17:38Oh.
00:17:39These can go into storage.
00:17:50Okay.
00:18:09Check, check, and double check.
00:18:39I bring reinforcements.
00:18:51Unless it comes with three extra volunteers and a miracle grant, I'm not sure cookies are going to cut it.
00:18:58You, my friend, are going to eat a Christmas cookie and enjoy it.
00:19:02I can always count on you for a sweet treat.
00:19:06So, Clara.
00:19:09Consultant with a clipboard and a pastor's handshake.
00:19:13She's lovely.
00:19:15Actually, smart, kind, very well up your sleeves and pitch in.
00:19:20And everyone seems to adore her already.
00:19:21Including you?
00:19:23I want to.
00:19:24I do, but I just feel like every time she steps in, I should have already had it figured out.
00:19:30Maybe the reason they brought her in is because I'm the one falling short.
00:19:33You're not falling short.
00:19:35You're running a miracle on faith and fumes.
00:19:37And it's not just Clara.
00:19:41It's everything.
00:19:43A job offer from the mayor.
00:19:44Will being back.
00:19:45After all these years.
00:19:48You know, he looks exactly the same.
00:19:50I mean, we all look a tiny bit older, but somehow still like the guy who brought you soup senior year when you had strep throat.
00:19:56You never talk about you, too.
00:20:00We always had this connection.
00:20:02Like, we could just look at each other and know what the other was thinking.
00:20:05Same heart for service, same values.
00:20:08Never the same timing.
00:20:11He enlisted and I stayed in Bedford.
00:20:15And life happened.
00:20:16And now?
00:20:20And now he's fixing cabinets and refilling my coffee when I'm not looking.
00:20:26It's like he never left.
00:20:27And, like, everything has changed at the same time.
00:20:31Will you still have the same spark?
00:20:33Oh, yeah.
00:20:34Even when he was away, I never stopped thinking about him.
00:20:37I wrote him letters for years.
00:20:38But life.
00:20:43Maybe Clara being here isn't about being replaced.
00:20:48Maybe it's about making room.
00:20:50For you.
00:20:52For growth.
00:20:53And maybe even for love.
00:20:57How do you always know the perfect thing to say?
00:21:00Spiritual gift?
00:21:03Belle, you're not losing your place in the story.
00:21:06Maybe it's God turning the page.
00:21:08Wow.
00:21:13This is one helpful sugar cookie.
00:21:15Uh-huh.
00:21:24These are so pretty.
00:21:26Mm-hmm.
00:21:27I think we're going to use them.
00:21:28You know, that might be the most beautiful snowflake that I've ever seen.
00:21:32Thanks.
00:21:35Sorry.
00:21:36It's okay.
00:21:36Hey, Belle.
00:21:37It's okay, Angel.
00:21:39No big deal.
00:21:42You know, I still remember when we were kids making crafts in here.
00:21:46Pretty sure I still have some.
00:21:48Want a hand?
00:21:50Uh, Belle's got this.
00:21:52You're, um, doing a lot of people's jobs, Belle.
00:21:57Kind of is the job.
00:21:59Well, I'll type up a few notes tonight.
00:22:01Small changes, big relief, nothing invasive.
00:22:03That sound good?
00:22:06Yeah.
00:22:07Sure.
00:22:07You know what goes great with snowflakes?
00:22:13Hot chocolate and marshmallows.
00:22:19Oh, so cute.
00:22:20I love the bow.
00:22:21Oh, sorry.
00:22:36I'm a little late.
00:22:42It's all right.
00:22:45Um, but why are we meeting here?
00:22:46I have delivery scheduled in an hour.
00:22:49Well, I thought it would be better to show you than just tell you what my first order of operations is.
00:22:55You listening?
00:22:56Step one in getting Bedford House back to its heyday, as Mary Quinn put it, is getting you out of there.
00:23:05I knew it.
00:23:06Look, if you let me clarify, okay?
00:23:09You are so important to Bedford House, but I think you need more of this.
00:23:15You know, you need to get out and see the town again.
00:23:17The people who aren't there day in and day out.
00:23:19And just breathe.
00:23:22Okay, you sound like Pastor Tom.
00:23:24And my best friend, Jen.
00:23:27Well.
00:23:28All right.
00:23:29Noted.
00:23:30What's the next step?
00:23:32You'll see.
00:23:34Okay, well.
00:23:35I better get back.
00:23:36Oh, no, no, no.
00:23:37I'll go receive the delivery and handle anything else all morning.
00:23:40Take a walk.
00:23:41Grab one of their gingerbread lattes.
00:23:43Whatever you want.
00:23:46Yeah.
00:23:48Sure.
00:23:56Can I have some more?
00:23:58Can I have some more?
00:23:58Whoa.
00:23:59What's a quick walk?
00:24:15I got some errand, now I'm back.
00:24:18Fine.
00:24:19Okay, well, Will and I are off to pick up some Christmas trees.
00:24:22Be back shortly.
00:24:24Christmas trees for Bedford House?
00:24:27Claire, that's not on our budget.
00:24:29I figured, and luckily, they've been donated by Bert's Christmas tree farm right outside Bedford near Oakfield.
00:24:35Oh, well, I thought you were going to clear things with me first.
00:24:39You know, you're right.
00:24:42Yeah.
00:24:43These decisions should be made by you.
00:24:47Which is why you should go with Will to pick out the Christmas trees.
00:24:51That sounds good to me.
00:24:53No, I can't just leave.
00:24:55It's an important decision.
00:24:57Picking out Christmas trees?
00:24:59Plus, it satisfies step one.
00:25:09Not a word.
00:25:11What?
00:25:12I love Christmas tree shopping.
00:25:17What?
00:25:17What?
00:25:17Well, we did it.
00:25:22Three trees.
00:25:46Dignified, cheerful, nothing too crazy.
00:25:48Yep.
00:25:49And it wasn't an easy choice, but I agree.
00:25:52How's your Christmas spirit after the tree farm?
00:25:55It's just what I needed.
00:25:57Good.
00:25:58Now, I've been wondering, what is your favorite Christmas tradition these days?
00:26:03Is it the nativity play?
00:26:05Or maybe driving around looking at lights?
00:26:07Or baking?
00:26:09Baking?
00:26:11Baking?
00:26:11Like Christmas cookies?
00:26:12Yeah, like Christmas cookies.
00:26:14Like, you heard of them?
00:26:15I'll have you know that I make a bean sugar cookie.
00:26:18Oh, really?
00:26:19Well, so do I.
00:26:21Maybe we have to have a Christmas cookie showdown.
00:26:23Challenge accepted.
00:26:25Deal.
00:26:25Okay.
00:26:28Okay, let's get these in then.
00:26:30Oh.
00:26:30You got it?
00:26:31Okay, I'll get this out.
00:26:32Oh, yeah.
00:26:33You got it.
00:26:34Oh, good job.
00:26:34Yeah.
00:26:35Yeah.
00:26:36Nice.
00:26:36Well, we did it, but you didn't make it easy with your wild card choices.
00:26:44Okay, I was just looking for a tree that no one wanted.
00:26:48Branches everywhere, laying left, smells like mystery.
00:26:50But these are fine, too.
00:26:52Oh, you made it know which one was your favorite.
00:26:55But now, we have a classic.
00:26:58But mine was a survivor.
00:26:59I mean, that had been through something.
00:27:01It looked like it caused something.
00:27:02Okay, I know you had a specific aesthetic for your trees,
00:27:07and you were thinking more Rockefeller Christmas,
00:27:09and I was thinking more Charlie Brown Christmas.
00:27:12Hmm.
00:27:12I was thinking more Norman Rockwell.
00:27:14Also, no spiders.
00:27:16We had one in the craft room tree a few years ago,
00:27:18and I haven't seen any of those kids since.
00:27:21Okay, well, you can add that to my resume.
00:27:23Combat, cabinets, and pest control.
00:27:26I think we deserve some cocoa.
00:27:28You know, I haven't seen you smile this much since I got back.
00:27:34I mean, it's either the smell of pine or me.
00:27:36Yes.
00:27:39Thank you for coming out here with me today.
00:27:42Christmas tree shopping with you?
00:27:44That was my distinct pleasure.
00:27:48Oh, you got a little...
00:27:49Oh.
00:27:50Yeah, you got a little.
00:27:52Yeah.
00:27:52Um, that one.
00:28:00That's my favorite.
00:28:01That's the one you write carols about.
00:28:03Okay, I'm going to take these downstairs
00:28:05and make us some cocoa.
00:28:07And still six mini marshmallows?
00:28:09You remembered.
00:28:11Of course I remembered.
00:28:13Oh, um, you got it?
00:28:15Okay.
00:28:16Okay.
00:28:17I think I'm good.
00:28:17Are you sure?
00:28:18Oh, yeah.
00:28:19Okay.
00:28:19So donations have been a little lower,
00:28:27but we have a plan,
00:28:28and I think we're going to feel all right.
00:28:30Oh, Belle.
00:28:31Elliot Matthews said something
00:28:32you wanted to talk to you about.
00:28:34Elliot?
00:28:35Yes, I've been in a while.
00:28:36Of course.
00:28:39Elliot?
00:28:40Hey, buddy.
00:28:41What's up?
00:28:42I met Clara.
00:28:43She's really nice.
00:28:45She asked me how Bedford House has helped me.
00:28:47Oh, did she?
00:28:48Yeah, that was easy.
00:28:49You saw me having a hard time.
00:28:51I'm reading chapter books now.
00:28:53Buddy, that's awesome.
00:28:55I used to think I was just bad at school stuff,
00:28:58but you tutored me.
00:28:59You helped me see I could do it.
00:29:01That must have been really hard to carry.
00:29:03But look at you now.
00:29:03You're doing great.
00:29:04Now I want to help people, like you do.
00:29:07I want to be a doctor, like for real.
00:29:10I already started memorizing all the bones
00:29:12in the human body.
00:29:13You did?
00:29:14Well, what's this one?
00:29:15Oh, that's easy.
00:29:17That's the humorous.
00:29:18Elliot, I'm so proud of how hard you're working.
00:29:21Elliot, don't you have something for Belle?
00:29:24What is this?
00:29:25The little Christmas spirit.
00:29:26What are you up to?
00:29:28You'll see.
00:29:33What's this?
00:29:35Elliot and a few of his friends
00:29:37worked on them yesterday while you were out.
00:29:39Merry Christmas.
00:29:40Merry Christmas to you, too.
00:29:43Thank you for the hot chocolate
00:30:09and always remembering how many marshmallows I like.
00:30:11Thank you for teaching me the value of volunteering
00:30:19and still making it fun.
00:30:21I'll miss you at college.
00:30:28You helped me believe in second chances.
00:30:30I have a job I love now.
00:30:32I'm proud of me again.
00:30:34Oh, this is just the beginning.
00:30:42Hannah.
00:30:43Oh, my goodness.
00:30:43How are you?
00:30:45How are the twins?
00:30:46Better.
00:30:46Honestly, so much better.
00:30:49Clara told me what's going on.
00:30:50I had no idea Bedford House was struggling.
00:30:53Yeah.
00:30:54It's been a rough few years for us.
00:30:56This place, it changed everything for us.
00:31:03You really helped me get back on my feet.
00:31:06And she said it's not too late to help.
00:31:10I'm here.
00:31:15What is happening?
00:31:17I mean, step two, show people how they can shine the light back.
00:31:33I'm glad to see the Christmas trees have been put to good use.
00:31:37Yeah.
00:31:37You know, there's something about Clara.
00:31:42She's got a familiar kind of heart.
00:31:46You see it, too?
00:31:48Yeah.
00:31:49Now, I can't put my finger on it, but whatever she's doing, it's working.
00:31:54Or maybe someone's finally showed up to take care of the one who's been taking care of everyone else.
00:32:01Maybe she's not the only one.
00:32:07Does this table still have her name on it?
00:32:28It always had the perfect view.
00:32:30One of my happy places.
00:32:32Mind if I join you?
00:32:32Oh, I have been dreaming about having one of the cinnamon rolls here for a long time.
00:32:42They haven't changed a bit.
00:32:44Neither is Dorothy's hairstyle or the chipmugs she swears are lucky.
00:32:48Well, some things should never change.
00:32:55Right back to being everyone's favorite man around town, I see.
00:32:59Oh, no, I'm still getting my bearings around here.
00:33:01Trust me.
00:33:02I'm just trying to find where I can be of service.
00:33:06Maybe your service is over.
00:33:08Maybe it's time to relax and enjoy your life.
00:33:12Well, not much enjoyment to life without some purpose, too.
00:33:16How can I help?
00:33:19More of this.
00:33:20You're already doing so much.
00:33:22Do you ever sit still?
00:33:23Okay, you're one to talk.
00:33:25I'm just saying, you don't have to be at Bedford House all the time.
00:33:29I know you have other places to be.
00:33:31Honestly, when I first got into town, I must have walked by Bedford House four or five times
00:33:36before I finally got the courage to walk in.
00:33:38Why?
00:33:40I was nervous to see you.
00:33:43And then at church, I just...
00:33:45It has been a long time.
00:33:49And you still make me nervous.
00:33:52And not too many can do that.
00:33:54I'm not sure why.
00:33:57You have no idea the effect you have on people, do you?
00:34:01I don't know.
00:34:04Well, working at Bedford House and being around you again, that has brought me a little joy.
00:34:10I think I've heard of that.
00:34:17I think I forgot about it.
00:34:19Well, then we just need to find it again.
00:34:22One cinnamon roll at a time.
00:34:26Feel.
00:34:27That's still really good.
00:34:29Oh, you got a little sponge.
00:34:31Oh.
00:34:32Yeah.
00:34:33Always looking out for me.
00:34:34Trying my best.
00:34:37So, where'd you now?
00:34:39We could take a walk through the market.
00:34:42Grab a cocoa.
00:34:43Um.
00:34:47Actually, yeah.
00:34:48I'd like that.
00:34:58Yeah.
00:34:59Aw.
00:34:59I love the market.
00:35:01One of my favorite places.
00:35:03Uh-oh.
00:35:04Please keep that away from her.
00:35:05She is very dangerous with a hammer.
00:35:08I'm just kidding.
00:35:08You were never going to let me live that down.
00:35:11You were the one with the bright idea to hang up Christmas lights in that old tree house just by nailing them up.
00:35:15No, no, no.
00:35:16That was a very solid plan until I tried to teach you how to hammer and a nail.
00:35:20I still feel bad.
00:35:21I still feel bad.
00:35:22Your poor thumb.
00:35:23It was black and blue for weeks.
00:35:24And on top of that, you got shocked.
00:35:27It's not a good plan.
00:35:29Well, time heals all wounds.
00:35:30It was worth it.
00:35:31It was worth it.
00:35:32I used to talk for hours out there under the lights.
00:35:35About everything and nothing.
00:35:38Yeah, I remember.
00:35:39Yeah, I remember.
00:35:40And how could I forget?
00:35:42You always made life simpler than it was.
00:35:44Hmm.
00:35:45Maybe it was simpler.
00:35:46Or maybe we were just too young to know that it wasn't so simple.
00:35:54Who knows?
00:35:56How do we do this?
00:35:58We haven't talked like this in ages and...
00:36:01It feels like yesterday.
00:36:02I should go.
00:36:04I have a lot to do today.
00:36:05Yeah, of course.
00:36:08After you.
00:36:08Oh, thank you.
00:36:17Missed your laugh bell.
00:36:19It's nice to have you back to make me laugh.
00:36:36Good morning.
00:36:38Early Bird gets to organize.
00:36:40My favorite.
00:36:41You enjoy very different things about this place than I do.
00:36:44Well, that's what makes us a good team.
00:36:47Where did you come from?
00:36:48I'm going to have to check you for a halo.
00:36:51You know, you're in an awfully good mood this morning.
00:36:54I saw someone over at the diner on my way in.
00:36:57Have a good breakfast.
00:36:59Very.
00:37:00The cinnamon rolls were extremely sweet.
00:37:04Yeah, I can tell you've always loved cinnamon rolls.
00:37:06Yes.
00:37:08Okay.
00:37:09Okay, I will let you get back to organizing.
00:37:11Oh, actually, Belle, um, mail just arrived and this one looked official.
00:37:15I've heard of that group.
00:37:19I wrote to them so long ago.
00:37:22Well, what does it say?
00:37:24It says we're on a short list for a $15,000 grant.
00:37:30We should find out by next week.
00:37:31Oh, wait, I knew it.
00:37:33I knew it.
00:37:33This would be perfect.
00:37:34Just in time for Christmas and to get the town council's attention.
00:37:38I'm so happy for you, Belle.
00:37:39You deserve this.
00:37:41I don't want to get my hopes up.
00:37:43Also, Belle, the mayor said you may be stopping by sometime soon with some town council members.
00:37:47Just, you know, let them see the place for the holidays.
00:37:51You know what?
00:37:52Let them.
00:37:53That's right.
00:37:54Mm-hmm.
00:37:55Okay, you've reorganized half the center, redesigned the storage plans, and have decorated this place like the Plaza Hotel at Christmas.
00:38:16Are you sure you're just a consultant?
00:38:18I'm just here to serve.
00:38:20Maybe a little more than expected, but when I say something that could use a little love, I can't help myself.
00:38:29It's more than just the files in the pantry.
00:38:31You're working on me, too, aren't you?
00:38:34Okay.
00:38:36Humor me.
00:38:37Come here for a second.
00:38:39What?
00:38:40Okay.
00:38:41Okay.
00:38:42When's the last time you really looked in there?
00:38:44Not just passing by, but really looked.
00:38:47I see enough.
00:38:51Frizzled hair, under eye circles, coffee stains.
00:38:55It's my standard uniform.
00:38:57You give so much to this place, Belle.
00:39:00To everyone who walks through that door.
00:39:03But somewhere along the line, I think you stopped seeing you.
00:39:08You're not just the caretaker of this place.
00:39:11It's been a long time since I've had the luxury of thinking about any of this stuff.
00:39:19Maybe it's not a luxury.
00:39:21Maybe it's a necessity.
00:39:25Let me help you.
00:39:26Just a little nothing over the top.
00:39:31What do you say?
00:39:35Sure.
00:39:36Yay.
00:39:37It'll be fun.
00:39:37I promise.
00:39:38I promise.
00:39:38I promise.
00:39:41Gorgeous.
00:39:45I love that color on you.
00:39:48Okay, I stopped by for five minutes and suddenly I'm in an episode of Belle's big makeover.
00:39:53This wasn't my idea.
00:39:54Clara ambushed me with pastels and compassion.
00:39:58Ruthless.
00:39:58I like it.
00:40:00But I really like you looking like someone who's finally slept eight hours in, I don't know,
00:40:03a decade.
00:40:04I'm just trying to make sure the face behind Bedford House actually gets seen now and then.
00:40:09Honestly, I've been trying to get her to slow down since 2010.
00:40:12You might be magic.
00:40:13I think I forgot what I looked like when I wasn't running on adrenaline and iced coffee.
00:40:18Clara, you might just be a miracle worker.
00:40:21Really, it's so nice to have you here.
00:40:24It's all for the good of Bedford House.
00:40:27A well-loved leader leads better.
00:40:29And you, my dear, need to see the love.
00:40:33Also, what's my other's pleasure?
00:40:35Oh, well, you know, little birdies told me about some Christmas fun activities I didn't
00:40:39want to miss.
00:40:41Oh, gosh.
00:40:42What now?
00:40:43I seem to remember a challenge.
00:40:46Right now?
00:40:47Well, you three do know how to have fun, don't you?
00:40:49Hey, we know how to have fun.
00:40:52I think I know where this is headed.
00:40:54Game on.
00:40:55Okay, challenge accepted.
00:40:57Then tonight, whoever wants to have fun can meet me in the kitchen, or I will battle Belle
00:41:02with the best sugar cookie.
00:41:04It's on, Sergeant.
00:41:09All right, contestants.
00:41:11You each have 30 minutes, one oven, unlimited toppings, and zero chill.
00:41:17Judging will be based on taste, creativity, and presentation.
00:41:21Bonus points for holiday cheer.
00:41:24On your marks, get set, go!
00:41:28Bell's in the lead.
00:41:54Yes, she is.
00:41:55You know, you always look cute in an apron.
00:41:58Your attempts to distract me with flattery won't work.
00:42:00Okay, you can't blame me for trying, though.
00:42:11Time!
00:42:11Bell, I'd betray my own mother for this cookie.
00:42:24Mmm!
00:42:30I am declaring a Christmas tie.
00:42:34Corruption!
00:42:35Where is the justice?
00:42:36Bell della scatia.
00:42:37Horace!
00:42:37Oh, my God!
00:42:38Microsoft hat!
00:42:39Miss!
00:42:39Oh, my God!
00:42:39Miss!
00:42:40Oh, my God!
00:42:40Thomas!
00:43:11I think you're my good luck, Charm.
00:43:22I don't know what I did before you got here.
00:43:25I'm just glad to be here.
00:43:28If I get that grant, maybe I can get the ceiling fixed.
00:43:32And some new art supplies.
00:43:34I'm so happy for you, Belle.
00:43:37You deserve this.
00:43:41Belle, Stuart Davis here would like to talk to you.
00:43:58Hayden, it's so good to see you.
00:43:59Hey, Belle.
00:43:59Just bringing some toys by for the toy drive.
00:44:01Thank you so much.
00:44:03I will go stock those.
00:44:04Look at all those.
00:44:05Honestly, it's the least I could do for all you have all done for me and my kids this
00:44:09last year.
00:44:09You saved our Christmas when I was laid off.
00:44:12Things are looking better, I see.
00:44:14Oh, yeah.
00:44:14Can't keep a good man down.
00:44:15I know that.
00:44:16I'm so happy for you.
00:44:17Thanks.
00:44:18I'm ready to roll my sleeves up.
00:44:19Word is you've been understaffed for too long.
00:44:22How did you know that?
00:44:23I'll never reveal my sources.
00:44:25Well, if you're here to help, we can always use the work.
00:44:30Hayden Davis!
00:44:31My goodness.
00:44:32I haven't seen you since you were star forward for the pet group.
00:44:36Oh, good old days.
00:44:37Now if I could only get this furnace fixed.
00:44:39I mean, it's been on the fritz and these ladies have been shippling on and off for way
00:44:42too long.
00:44:43Well, Hayden came to help and guess who works in heating and air?
00:44:47Oh, well, then you're a sight for sore eyes because that is above my pen.
00:44:51All right.
00:44:51Hey, I know where it is.
00:44:52Let me go see what's going on with it.
00:44:55Are you trying to tell me there are limits to your handiwork?
00:44:59Okay, come on.
00:45:00I would have figured it out.
00:45:01It's just some things take a little more work.
00:45:04And speaking about work, I don't think I ever fully thanked you for all the work you guys
00:45:07put in on making the prayer blankets.
00:45:10Do you like it?
00:45:11Do I like it?
00:45:12It's my prized possession.
00:45:14It was made by you.
00:45:15Well, we tried to use your favorite colors.
00:45:17I could tell and I loved it.
00:45:20And now that there's a pro on the job, I have a little more free time.
00:45:23So would you like to join me for dinner tonight?
00:45:26Yeah.
00:45:27Yeah.
00:45:28Mm-hmm.
00:45:30Okay.
00:45:31I'll pick you up at seven.
00:45:33Okay.
00:45:33Thanks.
00:45:33I don't have anything to wear.
00:45:50Then how about dress number three?
00:45:52Or eight?
00:45:53I just want to look really good.
00:45:55This is our first real date.
00:45:56Great.
00:45:57Then dress number eight.
00:45:59Which one's eight?
00:46:00You're wearing it.
00:46:04He's here.
00:46:05Hi.
00:46:12Hi.
00:46:13Hi.
00:46:15Come in.
00:46:19The best friend's job is never done.
00:46:21You're welcome.
00:46:22Seriously, thank you, Jen.
00:46:28These remind me of you.
00:46:30Oh.
00:46:32You look beautiful, by the way.
00:46:35You look very handsome.
00:46:38Let him grab my coat.
00:46:40Yep.
00:46:52Milady.
00:46:56Well, this is not what I was expecting.
00:46:59Well, I wanted you to have something that was just for you.
00:47:03And Dorothy's has always been one of your happy places.
00:47:08Something special for you.
00:47:11Here you go.
00:47:13Enjoy.
00:47:14This looks great.
00:47:16I will never forget the time that your mom made you sing in front of everybody at your
00:47:29family's Christmas party.
00:47:32Uh, yeah, because I had a voice of an angel.
00:47:34I think you hit middle C.
00:47:36I was 11.
00:47:40Sure, it me.
00:47:42Oh, you betcha.
00:47:51Do you two need anything else?
00:47:54You?
00:47:55I think Christmas sprinkle pancakes for dinner was more than enough.
00:47:59Thank you so much for doing this.
00:48:00Oh, it's the least I could do.
00:48:02I appreciate that.
00:48:03Merry Christmas to both of you.
00:48:05Merry Christmas.
00:48:06Merry Christmas.
00:48:07I should swing by the center when we're finished here.
00:48:13Make sure it's locked up.
00:48:14Of course.
00:48:14I can take you.
00:48:16Yeah.
00:48:17Yeah, that'd be great.
00:48:19Oh, yeah.
00:48:23That's good.
00:48:26Yeah, I still don't know if I like the waffles or the pancakes more, Dorothy's.
00:48:31I'm more of a pancakes girl.
00:48:33Yeah, you're probably right.
00:48:38Oh, and there's one more thing.
00:48:46I added one more.
00:48:48I didn't put my name on it because I didn't want you to recognize the handwriting.
00:48:51When I was overseas, your letters were more than just paper.
00:48:59They were hope.
00:49:00I tethered to who I wanted to be and where I wanted to come back to.
00:49:05I know I stopped writing after a while, but it just got harder.
00:49:09I memorized every single one of them.
00:49:12No matter how far I went, my heart always wanted to be here.
00:49:17With you.
00:49:18How could that be so late?
00:49:25Uh, let me check.
00:49:30What are you doing here so late?
00:49:31What's wrong?
00:49:32I'm so sorry to barge in, but we've got a real problem.
00:49:34I didn't want to ruin your night, but, uh...
00:49:38Okay, I was going over the toy inventory again, and something's off.
00:49:43Off how?
00:49:43Well, the new tracking system I built, it double-counted items that were cross-listed
00:49:48by age group, and I really thought it was right.
00:49:53How bad?
00:49:54It's short by at least a hundred kids.
00:49:58Maybe more.
00:49:59I mean, in pickup days, it's already out there.
00:50:02It's two days from now.
00:50:04I should have double-checked it.
00:50:05I should have gone through it line by line.
00:50:08Belle, this wasn't your fault.
00:50:10If I had been paying attention, instead of silly bake-offs, we wouldn't be scrambling.
00:50:14This is my fault.
00:50:16I'm so sorry, Belle.
00:50:17I really, really thought it was solid.
00:50:20I know, I know.
00:50:21Just...
00:50:22I will handle it.
00:50:24Hey, Belle, let me help you.
00:50:27I got him.
00:50:27No, no, no.
00:50:46This can't be right.
00:50:48I...
00:50:49I think I just...
00:50:50It's okay.
00:50:53I should have double-checked.
00:50:54I really thought we had enough.
00:50:57We don't.
00:50:58But...
00:50:58But we can.
00:50:59We still have time.
00:51:00We can call other churches, local businesses, the community...
00:51:03It's really okay.
00:51:04I can handle it.
00:51:07But if we just make a few phone calls...
00:51:09Clara.
00:51:10Please.
00:51:11I'll take care of it.
00:51:20Oh.
00:51:21I can't feel them.
00:51:33I can't.
00:51:33I can't.
00:51:33I can't.
00:51:51I thought you could use some caffeine.
00:51:57Or an escape route.
00:51:59Thanks.
00:51:59Um, I can't right now.
00:52:01On top of this whole toy debacle, we didn't get awarded the grant.
00:52:04It fell through, and honestly, I don't know how we're going to make it.
00:52:10I'm sorry, Belle.
00:52:11You know, you don't have to do this alone.
00:52:14Maybe it's better if I do.
00:52:15I can't.
00:52:15I can't.
00:52:16I can't.
00:52:16I can't.
00:52:16I can't.
00:52:39Please don't tell me you've been here all night.
00:52:41I guess I had a lot of failure to catch up on.
00:52:45Probably best to get away from it all, just for a moment.
00:52:49Yeah.
00:52:51Probably not.
00:52:54You know what?
00:52:55Come with me.
00:52:56I should have known.
00:53:04You made a mistake trusting me with Bedford House.
00:53:08I've made a whole lot of mistakes.
00:53:10Trusting you doesn't make the list.
00:53:15Know what I've learned from all the rest, though?
00:53:19Every time I thought I couldn't do it, I didn't.
00:53:22God and all the people that showed up when I left them.
00:53:27I hear you.
00:53:30I just don't want to let everyone down.
00:53:33Then let them lift you up, Belle.
00:53:37Leave you to it.
00:53:38Maybe I can dip into my own savings this year.
00:53:56Belle?
00:53:58You here?
00:54:01One second, Mare!
00:54:02Belle and her team have been working so hard to make this a special...
00:54:12I hope this isn't a bad time.
00:54:15Uh, no, just getting ready for the week.
00:54:17Big week before Christmas.
00:54:19Clara mentioned we may be stopping by, yes?
00:54:21She did.
00:54:22Um, I've been expecting it, actually.
00:54:25Mind if we take a look around?
00:54:26Be my guest.
00:54:27Belle, you should be so proud.
00:54:33Just look at this place.
00:54:35It has new life.
00:54:37That's a great way to describe it.
00:54:39This place has a lot of new life.
00:54:41Clara has said some great things.
00:54:43Speaking of Clara, she has been such a blessing to us here.
00:54:46Thank you for sending her to me.
00:54:48I didn't, actually.
00:54:50She contacted me asking to help.
00:54:53She did?
00:54:53She did.
00:54:55And I figured, why look a gift horse in the mouth?
00:54:59Huh.
00:55:00Well, however she came, I'm glad she did.
00:55:03So, you all set for the toy distribution?
00:55:06Yeah.
00:55:07I think it'll be the best toy distribution Bedford has ever seen.
00:55:11That's what I like to hear.
00:55:12Can't wait to see it.
00:55:13You and me both.
00:55:14We've had power outages before, but usually only when there's a storm.
00:55:25Bedford is as solid as they come.
00:55:27You forgive some wear and tear when the foundation's so strong.
00:55:31You know what?
00:55:33There's probably an outage in the area.
00:55:35I'll check.
00:55:36Must be.
00:55:37Happens to everyone, right?
00:55:39You know, last time there was an outage, we had the kids here for a special parents' night out.
00:55:42So, it's a night where we offer free babysitting to the parents around the community so they can actually go on a date for once.
00:55:49We brought out flashlights and they played flashlight tag in the dark.
00:55:53Turned out to be one of the best parents' night out we've ever had.
00:55:56The Lord works in mysterious ways.
00:55:58It's just a small hiccup.
00:56:00I'm sure everything will be back up and running in no time.
00:56:03Thank you so much for coming.
00:56:05I'm going to go get on the phone and see what this is about.
00:56:08I'll meet you outside.
00:56:11It's okay.
00:56:12They saw what they needed to see.
00:56:16Everyone is doing just great.
00:56:18Just hang in there, okay?
00:56:21Thanks.
00:56:21Thanks.
00:56:42Claire, I just want to say...
00:56:59Wait, I know I messed up.
00:57:01I didn't come to apologize again.
00:57:03I came to tell you something.
00:57:04So when I was a kid, I lived here in Bedford too.
00:57:08And I came here with my dad.
00:57:15And you helped us get back on our feet.
00:57:18Clothes, the food pantry.
00:57:20Even then you were juggling more than you should have.
00:57:22You know, you saw me once and gave us the only box of cookies Bedford House had.
00:57:31You probably don't even remember me.
00:57:35You were young too.
00:57:39But...
00:57:40I remember you.
00:57:42I remember feeling more safe here than any other time in my life.
00:57:49And you think Bedford House is yours to carry.
00:57:53It's not.
00:57:54It's...
00:57:55It's ours.
00:57:55It's part of our community.
00:57:59Let us carry it with you.
00:58:00Okay.
00:58:11Okay.
00:58:13Claire, what I was going to say when you first walked in is...
00:58:16I'm so sorry.
00:58:18And we are going to make this the best Christmas ever.
00:58:22Together.
00:58:23As a team.
00:58:25Besides, who's going to find all the bad potatoes?
00:58:30Deal.
00:58:36Deal.
00:58:41Okay.
00:58:42I know this won't be a popular idea, but hear me out.
00:58:45I do have some savings.
00:58:46I could just go buy the toys and then we can be...
00:58:48No.
00:58:49I will not let you do that.
00:58:51Belle, you're not going to use your own money.
00:58:55Any other ideas?
00:58:57We could delay the pickup days.
00:58:59I mean, that'd buy us some time.
00:59:00I think that might be a logistical nightmare, trying to get the word out to everyone in time.
00:59:06Maybe a local place will donate some toys.
00:59:10There just isn't enough time.
00:59:17Will.
00:59:17Will.
00:59:17Hey, I just wanted to see if there was anything that I can do.
00:59:22Not unless you're Santa Claus, unfortunately.
00:59:28Well, I'm around if you need me.
00:59:29Maybe you'll think more clearly if you step out.
00:59:41Maybe you'll think more clearly if you step out.
00:59:41Will.
00:59:52Will.
00:59:54Will?
01:00:24You know what?
01:00:40I think we all should just take a break.
01:00:44It's almost time for service, and I think we need that today.
01:00:49Okay?
01:00:54I know you, and I know you needed space to deal with all this, but I'm here for you.
01:01:18Always.
01:01:21Good morning.
01:01:21Good morning.
01:01:22Before we begin today, I have an announcement to make.
01:01:27Our community has relied on the Bedford House for various reasons over the years, and this
01:01:32year we could use your help.
01:01:34Our toy drive was a little leaner this year than in years past, so if you get a chance
01:01:39to drop a toy by sometime today or tomorrow, we sure would appreciate it.
01:01:48So for today, I'm going to continue with Galatians.
01:01:51So if you turn to Galatians 5, I didn't see you at service.
01:02:03I was going to, but I just didn't make it up.
01:02:06You look like every man I've ever known who's gotten what he's asked for and didn't know
01:02:24what to do with it once it came.
01:02:27Home.
01:02:28That's the one.
01:02:29Yeah.
01:02:30I don't know.
01:02:31People keep smiling at me and saying, welcome home, and I don't know what that is.
01:02:40Home.
01:02:41And I thought that being near her again, Belle, I thought that would help.
01:02:46It would anchor me.
01:02:47I mean, and it did help, but I still feel lost.
01:02:52You know, being back, I thought things would be different, and I thought that I would actually
01:02:58have a place that I fit in.
01:03:00That's not unusual.
01:03:03Sometimes when we come back, we're expecting to pick up right where we left off, but life's
01:03:13not a saved game.
01:03:16It's new.
01:03:18New rules, new tools, but same heart if you're lucky.
01:03:24You know, I thought I was done, and I thought that other part of my life was over.
01:03:32What if I don't fit in here?
01:03:36Then it's time to start rebuilding something that does fit you.
01:03:41Will, you served.
01:03:44You led.
01:03:45You sacrificed.
01:03:47Now the mission's murkier, but it's no less worthy.
01:03:51It's funny.
01:03:52I keep thinking how easy it would be to just go and re-up.
01:03:57Get on a plane, get orders, have some purpose, clarity.
01:04:06You want clarity?
01:04:07Yeah.
01:04:08Here's some.
01:04:10Running feels better than rebuilding, because it is.
01:04:14But that doesn't mean it's right.
01:04:18We're all unfinished work, son.
01:04:21Even when the world says that we should have it all figured out by now.
01:04:29Come by tomorrow.
01:04:31You know the place, Will.
01:04:34It's where your heart is.
01:04:36It's where you belong.
01:04:37Home.
01:04:38Yes, sir.
01:04:40Hey man, I have a big ask.
01:05:02Big ask.
01:05:32Good night.
01:05:33Just leave her.
01:05:36Good night, but it's very sweet.
01:05:42Good night.
01:05:44Good night.
01:05:57Good night.
01:06:59Last year's donations of used card games and slap bows on soup cans, then that's what
01:07:04we're going to do.
01:07:06I heard you needed an L. I bring dinosaurs and emotional support.
01:07:11You were truly the best.
01:07:13I know.
01:07:15I'll always have your back.
01:07:16I'll never forget it.
01:07:17I know I'm getting older and they probably want to play video games, but kids still want
01:07:23to play outside, right?
01:07:24They do.
01:07:25They'll love it.
01:07:26Oh, my gosh.
01:07:29Hannah!
01:07:31You're the best.
01:07:32Elliot!
01:07:39You're awesome, buddy.
01:07:44Look what you did.
01:07:46No.
01:07:47Look what we did.
01:07:48All right, people.
01:07:50Let's get these toys counted and see where we're at.
01:07:55Bye.
01:08:07Bye.
01:08:07All right.
01:08:09So, how'd we do?
01:08:11Are we getting closer?
01:08:13Yeah, for sure.
01:08:15But we still don't have enough.
01:08:18Oh, this is all my fault.
01:08:19I shouldn't have changed your system.
01:08:21You asked me not to mess with it and I just had to.
01:08:23Oh, no.
01:08:24You have gone above and beyond.
01:08:26This doesn't change any of that.
01:08:28We're going to get there.
01:08:29Together.
01:08:29Got it?
01:08:31That's the Belle I remember.
01:08:33I can't believe you remember me.
01:08:36You made quite the impression.
01:08:39I was nervous to tell you, but I followed your journey.
01:08:46You know, like you being the cool upperclassman and all.
01:08:49I couldn't actually talk to you, though.
01:08:51Like, I was way too shy.
01:08:53And you were a rock star.
01:08:56I mean, you let every paper drive, clothing drive, can drive, and you're the class president
01:09:01and the president of the honor society.
01:09:03Like, I didn't think it mattered that much.
01:09:07You could have written your ticket anywhere, you know.
01:09:10But you stayed right here and you made a difference to so many.
01:09:15You inspired me to get into non-profit work.
01:09:18There is no way I did all that.
01:09:20And when were you going to tell me?
01:09:23As soon as you started seeing yourself the way I see you, and everyone else sees you.
01:09:30Thank you, Clara.
01:09:30Um, have you seen Will?
01:09:35I haven't.
01:09:39Clara, I have to go.
01:09:40I have to find him.
01:09:41Bill.
01:09:54Will.
01:09:54I was coming to find you.
01:09:56I was just leaving to find you.
01:09:58All that matters is that we found each other.
01:10:00Will, I should have said this before, but I am so sorry.
01:10:03I'm sorry I pushed you away.
01:10:04I'm sorry my walls went up.
01:10:05I've gotten used to feeling like I was alone, but now I know that I never was.
01:10:11You never were.
01:10:12And you never will be.
01:10:13Does this mean you're not going back into active duty?
01:10:17I shouldn't have been listening, but I overheard you and Pastor Tom, and...
01:10:20I am staying right here.
01:10:22But I came back to tell you something.
01:10:25But I want it to be a surprise.
01:10:27Think of it as an early Christmas gift.
01:10:29I could sure use one of those.
01:10:30What is it?
01:10:31I want it to be a surprise.
01:10:33You will love it, though.
01:10:35Okay.
01:10:36A surprise, then.
01:10:37Yeah.
01:10:39This can't be good.
01:10:41Whatever it is, we'll face it together.
01:10:42He's smiling.
01:10:43It's a good sign.
01:10:46Mayor Quinn, are you here for the toy drive?
01:10:49Indeed I am.
01:10:50And I come bearing toys, which are in the car.
01:10:55I can grab those.
01:10:57Thanks, Val.
01:10:57Yeah.
01:11:00Anyhow, I'm here with some more official news.
01:11:04Perhaps we should go sit.
01:11:07Oh.
01:11:08Okay.
01:11:09Yeah.
01:11:11Hi, Pastor.
01:11:13What are you doing here?
01:11:14Checking out the gift situation.
01:11:17Well, the band's all here.
01:11:19Good.
01:11:19You will all want to hear this.
01:11:22Should we sit?
01:11:23I feel like we should sit.
01:11:24Just let us have it, Mayor.
01:11:26Right.
01:11:28Well, the city council was so impressed with Bedford House,
01:11:33from their Christmas tree notes
01:11:35to the improvements that you've all made,
01:11:37and even how you handled the power outage with such calm.
01:11:40They have decided that Bedford House is here to stay.
01:11:45Yes.
01:11:46Oh, sorry.
01:11:49It's okay.
01:11:51Can I, uh, can I bend your ear for a second?
01:11:53Uh, yeah.
01:11:54Yeah.
01:11:57You don't think she'd leave Bedford House now, do you?
01:12:00I wouldn't think so, but...
01:12:01Well, honestly, it's up to her.
01:12:04And God.
01:12:05He always has a plan.
01:12:07Look, I know what wonders you've done here,
01:12:10and you can give away all the credit you want,
01:12:13but I've been in this town a long time,
01:12:15and obviously this town needs you.
01:12:18And the council has seen that now, too.
01:12:21And I need you on my team, Bill Carter.
01:12:28That's a generous offer, and I appreciate it, but...
01:12:33Why do I sense a no coming on?
01:12:34How do I turn that into a yes?
01:12:39I know you'd make more money, better benefits.
01:12:42I think you know me a little better than that.
01:12:46Right.
01:12:47Well, think of the difference you could make.
01:12:50Widen your reach, have a platform.
01:12:55That is something to consider, but...
01:12:59This is my home,
01:13:02and nothing can replace the value that carries for me.
01:13:07I need this place just as much as it needs me.
01:13:10Probably more.
01:13:13I never stood a chance, did I?
01:13:15It's nice to know you're there, though, Mayor.
01:13:18Well, if you ever change your mind,
01:13:21you know where to find me.
01:13:23Oh, uh, one more thing.
01:13:26Merry Christmas.
01:13:29Merry Christmas.
01:13:32What? You think you're getting rid of me now?
01:13:39Not a chance.
01:13:41I never doubted you for a second.
01:13:45I believe that.
01:13:47So, where are we on this toy drive?
01:13:50Much closer than we were two days ago.
01:13:52Yeah. Should we do a final count?
01:13:54I'm in.
01:13:55Yeah.
01:13:55You know what?
01:13:58No.
01:14:00Whatever we have will be good enough.
01:14:02Everyone is going to be here tomorrow at 10 a.m., and...
01:14:05there's nothing more we can do.
01:14:06I kind of don't want this night to end.
01:14:17I don't either.
01:14:19Oh, you got a...
01:14:20Oh.
01:14:21Yeah.
01:14:23Always looking out for me.
01:14:25I always will.
01:14:27So, walk me home?
01:14:28I loved you, but I have some Christmas hens to tie up.
01:14:33Oh, come on.
01:14:35You have a big day tomorrow.
01:14:36You need to go home and get some rest.
01:14:38And I will see you here tomorrow at 010.00.
01:14:42That's 10 a.m.
01:14:44010.00.
01:14:44I'll be a little busy, but okay.
01:14:51I'll be a little busy.
01:15:21You said you needed Santa.
01:15:33I thought Santa had a sleigh.
01:15:35Oh, he does.
01:15:36But he also brought backup.
01:15:47What is this?
01:15:48It's my old unit.
01:15:51Word got out.
01:15:55They rallied every base I could.
01:16:00This is the best Christmas gift I've ever received.
01:16:03Well, we might have tied on sugar cookies,
01:16:05but this makes me feel like a real champion.
01:16:08Oh, you definitely win everything.
01:16:10Merry Christmas.
01:16:16Merry Christmas to you.
01:16:19Merry Christmas.
01:16:21Merry Christmas.
01:16:22Thank you, soldier.
01:16:23your Christmas. Thank you for your service. Merry Christmas. Thank you for service. Thank you. Thank
01:16:28you. Merry Christmas. Thank you. I couldn't have done it without you. Maybe, but you let me and
01:16:42that's a big deal for you. I'm learning slowly. I learned plenty. So how do you feel about
01:16:54being co-directors? Wait, I thought you'd never ask me. Wait, really? Wait, I never thought
01:17:00you'd ask me that, but yes, I exactly. Hey, Sergeant. For you. Oh, thank you. Merry Christmas.
01:17:30Turns out home isn't just a place. It's the people who show up. And sometimes when you
01:17:38finally let them, they save you right back.
01:18:00Oh.
01:18:02Oh.
01:18:08Oh.
01:18:10Oh.
01:18:11You
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