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00:01:00How's the new batch coming, Allie?
00:01:11Ready to spread some Christmas cheer once the ink dries.
00:01:14I think these are your best this year, Grandma Joy.
00:01:18Cookie break?
00:01:19Oh, do you even have to ask?
00:01:21You know, most people use gift bags nowadays.
00:01:24They save a lot of time.
00:01:26Where's the heart in that?
00:01:28No, no.
00:01:29A proper gift should feel more like a mystery.
00:01:32Something you open up slowly, bit by bit.
00:01:35Your grandpa used to say I could make even the simplest of gifts feel like magic, just because of the way I wrap them.
00:01:42Let's be honest.
00:01:43The words you wrote on the tags meant more to him than any gift.
00:01:49Grandma, where's your wedding ring?
00:01:52It was just a ring, Allie.
00:01:54The shop needed it more than I did.
00:01:57Your grandpa would understand.
00:02:00Oh!
00:02:00Not again.
00:02:02It's okay, Grandma.
00:02:03I've got it.
00:02:03I can't believe I keep knocking this thing over.
00:02:07One day, I'm going to replace this silly carousel.
00:02:11One day, Grandma.
00:02:17You always say the same thing, but...
00:02:19But how many days do I have left?
00:02:22Is that what you've been worrying about, dearest?
00:02:25I worry that you've been running this shop for 60 years and it's taken everything out of you.
00:02:31Buddy, that's because you think of this little shop as just a place.
00:02:37Every tidying of joy I've ever drawn, every Christmas season we've spent together,
00:02:44and every person who walks in that door looking for something unique to send to someone they love,
00:02:50it's all a part of me.
00:02:52And I'm a part of it.
00:02:54And it's all a part of God's greater plan.
00:02:57In our technological world, a great app isn't enough.
00:03:09If we want Connectree to succeed, we need to make it feel essential to our users.
00:03:14We need to manufacture that feeling.
00:03:17Limited early access, paid sign-ups.
00:03:20Users will subscribe simply because they don't want to miss out where their friends are.
00:03:23If we do all these steps right, we hit the ground running, and by the end of the year...
00:03:28Connectree will be the fastest growing communication app.
00:03:31Well, we are one month out from launch.
00:03:34And as you know, this is the time most companies bring in a launch strategy team to oversee the rollout.
00:03:40But we're not going to do that.
00:03:43Instead, I'll be leading the launch myself.
00:03:47No one knows this product better than you, Allie.
00:03:48Okay.
00:03:48Before we move on, can we just give Nina some appreciation?
00:03:58Because not only is she the best techie in the game,
00:04:00but she somehow manages to make an app look like it belongs on a runway.
00:04:06Okay, that's it, everyone.
00:04:09Thank you so much.
00:04:09Have a great, long weekend.
00:04:11And if you see Santa, ask him for some coffee, because we're going to need it.
00:04:15Hey, Lucas, can I see you in my office, please?
00:04:23Mm-hmm.
00:04:33Hey.
00:04:34Hey, come on in.
00:04:35Have a seat.
00:04:40You weren't exactly celebrating in there.
00:04:43Look, I know how much work has gone into this.
00:04:46I don't want to be the guy throwing a wrench into it.
00:04:50Well, you're on the team for a reason.
00:04:51If you see something, say it.
00:04:55Allie, you should have hired a launch strategy team.
00:04:58Why?
00:04:59I mean, that's what companies usually do at this stage.
00:05:04I know the company better than anyone.
00:05:06And we've put in the work.
00:05:07The last thing we need is someone coming in now, reshaping it.
00:05:11A launch strategist isn't going to tell me anything I don't already know.
00:05:15I've been tracking market trends.
00:05:17Startups using this exact playbook are seeing big initial spikes, then crash.
00:05:24The markets are oversaturated.
00:05:26The Tech Insider Substack dropped an article this morning.
00:05:29Companies following this launch model are flatlining.
00:05:33I just thought you should know.
00:05:35I appreciate your input.
00:05:38I'll take the weekend to think about it,
00:05:40and I'll figure out a way to fix the strategy myself.
00:05:45All right.
00:05:47I'll leave you to it.
00:05:48I thought I was the only one still here.
00:06:05Are you turning the boardroom into Santa's workshop again?
00:06:08Only place I can wrap presents without my little spy sleeping around.
00:06:12What are you working on, hmm?
00:06:14Hmm?
00:06:18Why 70% of tech launches fail?
00:06:21Well, that's one way to get into the Christmas spirit.
00:06:24Lucas says our launch strategy won't work,
00:06:27that we're going to be just another app in an overcrowded market.
00:06:30If I don't find a way to break through the noise,
00:06:33we could crash before this even gets off the ground.
00:06:37Maybe I should take a break over the long weekend.
00:06:39You've been in overdrive for months.
00:06:43Exhaustion doesn't exactly fuel creativity.
00:06:45Well, trust me, if I could, I would, but I have to drive to Indiana this weekend.
00:06:50Indiana?
00:06:51Why?
00:06:52Do you remember how my grandmother, Joy, left me her shop?
00:06:55Vaguely, yes?
00:06:57Well, we finally have someone interested in buying it,
00:06:59so I want to get their ASAP to finalize the sale.
00:07:02Oh, how do you know you still have that?
00:07:03Yeah, it was on the market nearly two years with zero interest,
00:07:06but thankfully someone is crazy enough to think that a bespoke Christmas shop
00:07:11is actually worth something.
00:07:14Speaking of, this is probably the tidying shop manager.
00:07:17You know, he and my dad are the only two people who insist on calling over texting.
00:07:23Except the only difference is I always answer a call from my dad.
00:07:27Have a good weekend, Allie.
00:07:28Hi, Dad.
00:07:33Hi, honey.
00:07:34Are you still at work?
00:07:36Second thoughts?
00:07:38No, no, no.
00:07:38I'm actually headed home.
00:07:40I'm going to change and then get on the road.
00:07:42I love your shirt.
00:07:44How's Florida?
00:07:46Well, the shirt is courtesy of your uncle, and we're having a blast.
00:07:50I did look in the tickets a little earlier to try and be there.
00:07:53Oh, don't worry about it.
00:07:54Have fun.
00:07:55This offer came in so last minute, I've got everything handled.
00:07:58I just wish I could be there for you.
00:08:02Say goodbye to the shop for me, will you?
00:08:04A lot of memories.
00:08:06Yeah.
00:08:07Some better than others.
00:08:09Ah, sweetheart.
00:08:11I know that things got really difficult between you and your grandmother,
00:08:15but she always loved you.
00:08:18Remember, after raising two boys, you were the daughter she never had.
00:08:22I know.
00:08:23I was lucky like that.
00:08:24I remember how excited she was when your mom and I told her that she could name you.
00:08:30She picked it out in seconds, like she'd been waiting for that moment her whole life.
00:08:34I've always loved that story.
00:08:36And I loved her.
00:08:37Even though we didn't see eye to eye.
00:08:39She just knew how I felt about the shop, so why'd she leave it to me?
00:08:45Maybe she hoped you'd take a second look, see it the way she did.
00:08:51Anyway, there's a storm coming towards Bloomington, so if you're going to beat it, you need to get on the road.
00:08:56I'll text you when I get there.
00:08:58Drive safe, honey.
00:08:59Okay, bye, Dad.
00:09:00I love you.
00:09:01I love you, too.
00:09:06Reports are coming in of a freak thunderstorm rolling into the area.
00:09:10Lightning and thunder in December.
00:09:12Now, that is a Christmas twist.
00:09:14You expect it in spring, not when there's snow on the ground.
00:09:17Do you see your fears?
00:09:28Oh, night divine.
00:09:32Oh, night divine.
00:09:34Oh, night divine.
00:09:45Oh, my God.
00:09:47One day, I'm going to replace this silly carousel.
00:10:17Thank you for your generous offer, Fred, but I've decided to decline.
00:10:33I hope you have a Merry Christmas.
00:10:36Sincerely, Joy.
00:10:39You should have taken it, Grandma.
00:10:40Ah, the infamous granddaughter who returns every phone call with a text.
00:10:50Uh, hi.
00:10:51Wait, you're Bennett, the manager?
00:10:54Technically, illustrator, printer, painter, turn manager, occasional janitor.
00:11:00It's good to meet you.
00:11:02Finally.
00:11:03Yeah.
00:11:04You're not at all what I was expecting.
00:11:07Really?
00:11:09Huh.
00:11:09How so?
00:11:12Um, I mean, I just, I expected someone up a lot older.
00:11:18Why?
00:11:18Because I work at a semi-outdated Christmas shop?
00:11:21Yeah, and honestly, you just seemed kind of old-fashioned.
00:11:25You are exactly the way that I pictured you would be.
00:11:29Oh, well, that's easy.
00:11:30My grandma had pictures of me in here.
00:11:33No, no, I just mean someone who had let a place go because it didn't make sense to them.
00:11:36Um, you don't even know me.
00:11:38Well, that's true, but I grew up in a household filled with people with your exact demeanor.
00:11:44My demeanor?
00:11:45I don't mean to offend you, but, you know, people who are only focused on the bottom line in life.
00:11:49Okay, I am offended, and I don't just focus on the bottom line.
00:11:55This is a business, not a charity, and it hasn't made money in years.
00:11:58And, well, what's one of these tidings going to say that a text or an email can't?
00:12:03Funny you should ask.
00:12:06May you find the courage to choose what is right, even when the path is steep and the way uncertain.
00:12:12And if you don't do the right thing, may those left behind find a way to piece together the wreckage you caused.
00:12:21It does not say that last part.
00:12:23Yeah, well, it should.
00:12:24Look, I didn't even ask for this place.
00:12:27I grew up watching it take everything from my grandma, and now it finally has the chance to be worth something.
00:12:33I have a buyer, and I'm not about to let that slip away.
00:12:38You have a buyer?
00:12:40Well, what do you think Grandma Joy would think if she knew you were trying to sell it right now?
00:12:44I think she'd admit that she doesn't want me to make the same mistake that she did.
00:12:50And that she wishes she would have sold it to the only investor who ever offered to buy it back when she had the chance.
00:13:03What just happened?
00:13:11I don't know.
00:13:14I think the building got struck by lightning or something.
00:13:19How was the daytime?
00:13:24These are not my design.
00:13:28As the world celebrates the Allies' victory, my greatest joy is having you.
00:13:33Home.
00:13:36Well, no wonder it's not selling.
00:13:37It sounds like it's from World War II.
00:13:40And you only charge five cents?
00:13:43No.
00:13:44Okay, something weird is going on.
00:13:46Oh, hi there.
00:13:48Welcome to Taddings of Joy.
00:13:49I'll be with you in a jiffy.
00:13:50Just need to put these parcels in the mail truck.
00:13:53Feel free to look around.
00:13:59Who was that?
00:14:00Yeah, I don't know.
00:14:02How did she get in here?
00:14:05Okay, this is weird.
00:14:09I'm sure I locked the back door.
00:14:12No.
00:14:14No, this...
00:14:15This can't be happening.
00:14:17Why is she acting like she works here?
00:14:24Because I think she does.
00:14:26No, no.
00:14:26I didn't hire her.
00:14:28In fact, I think she might own the place.
00:14:31Bennett, I...
00:14:32I think that was my grandmother.
00:14:35Your grandmother passed away three years ago when she was 98 years old?
00:14:38No, no, no, no, no, no.
00:14:40My grandmother from when she was young.
00:14:43Okay, look at this place.
00:14:45This...
00:14:45This is not the same store that I walked into 15 minutes ago.
00:14:49What are you saying?
00:14:52I mean, it is the same store.
00:14:54It's just...
00:14:55It's not the same one that it was 15 minutes ago.
00:15:11Bennett.
00:15:12What?
00:15:14December 14th, 1945?
00:15:16Oh, my God.
00:15:17I don't know.
00:15:18I don't know.
00:15:19I don't know.
00:15:19I don't know.
00:15:20I don't know.
00:15:20I don't know.
00:15:21I don't know.
00:15:22Oh, my God.
00:15:381945.
00:15:40How is this even possible?
00:15:44It is not.
00:15:46Well, it sure seems like we just traveled back in time.
00:15:49No, there's probably some logical explanation for this.
00:15:51I mean, there's no such thing as time travel.
00:15:58Lightning, right?
00:15:59We both got struck by lightning, went unconscious, and now we're just hallucinating.
00:16:04Hallucinating the same thing?
00:16:06Yeah.
00:16:07What about my grandma?
00:16:08That woman? You saw her for like a split second.
00:16:11There's no way you can be sure that that's actually her.
00:16:14Sorry for the delay. I'm Joy.
00:16:19Oh, do you not speak English?
00:16:21Oh, no.
00:16:23Hi. I'm...
00:16:25I'm Allie.
00:16:30This has been it.
00:16:33Well, it's lovely to meet you both.
00:16:36Oh, I see you found one.
00:16:37Would you like me to put a tidying on it?
00:16:39I illustrate all the tidings myself and can style the message however you'd like.
00:16:45Speaking of style, I...
00:16:47Well, I've never seen clothes like yours before.
00:16:49Where are you visiting from?
00:16:51Well, it's quite an unbelievable story, actually.
00:16:54It's...
00:16:54It's really funny.
00:16:56We're from the...
00:16:56Chicago.
00:16:57Chicago.
00:16:59Our outfits are part of the latest trend.
00:17:01I think we need more time to look before we decide.
00:17:06Sure.
00:17:07Take your time.
00:17:08Okay.
00:17:13Look.
00:17:14What?
00:17:15This isn't just any tidying.
00:17:17This is the tidying.
00:17:19Okay, I'm not following.
00:17:20The one my grandmother gave the investor.
00:17:25In 1945, turning down the offer to buy her shop?
00:17:30That means...
00:17:31That means the offer hasn't happened yet.
00:17:34What exactly are you saying to me?
00:17:36I think I was sent back here to stop her from making the wrong choice.
00:17:42Do you remember what I said before the lightning?
00:17:46Yeah, you said that your grandmother regretted not selling to the investor when she had the opportunity.
00:17:52Right.
00:17:54What was his name?
00:17:56Fred.
00:17:57Yeah, good memory.
00:18:00Yeah, so I think I've been given the opportunity to help my grandmother make the right choice.
00:18:05It's by accepting Fred's offer.
00:18:09Wait, you think you were sent back through time to rewrite history?
00:18:14No, not rewrite.
00:18:15Just fix.
00:18:18Why do you care so much what your grandmother did back then?
00:18:35I didn't get the job in Chicago.
00:18:40Oh, sweetheart.
00:18:42I'm so sorry.
00:18:43I know how much that meant to you.
00:18:47God's in control.
00:18:48He always provides.
00:18:50You always say that, like...
00:18:52Like that's supposed to make it okay.
00:18:54It's just a reminder to trust his timing.
00:18:59He has a bigger plan.
00:19:00Was selling your wedding ring to pay the bills trusting that God will work things out?
00:19:05I don't think trusting in God means doing nothing.
00:19:10No, it means pretending.
00:19:11Like things aren't as bad as they are.
00:19:14I lost out on that job, Grandma, because I was here.
00:19:19I've missed out on so many opportunities.
00:19:22I thought you enjoyed working here.
00:19:25Honey, I never asked you to sacrifice yourself for this shop.
00:19:29Well, then it never would have survived.
00:19:32I love you so much.
00:19:34And I appreciate all that you've done, but God has always sustained this shop.
00:19:40Not us.
00:19:41No, we're the ones that have been standing behind the counter every day,
00:19:46balancing the books, worrying about the bills.
00:19:48Not God.
00:19:50Us.
00:19:51I can't do this anymore, Grandma.
00:19:54You deserve more than just getting by.
00:19:56I do too.
00:19:58It's time to let it go.
00:20:01Well, maybe for you, but not for me.
00:20:05Why?
00:20:06It has never been profitable.
00:20:08Oh, but it has.
00:20:09Profit isn't just about making money.
00:20:12It's about finding purpose.
00:20:16You were once given a life-changing offer by an investor,
00:20:19and you turned him down, right?
00:20:21Yes.
00:20:22And given the same opportunity.
00:20:24I wouldn't change a thing.
00:20:26Well, if I could go back in time,
00:20:28I'd sell the shop for you.
00:20:30And it's a good thing God didn't give you that decision to make.
00:20:34I couldn't continue to sit back and watch her put blind faith in God when really it's just a crutch.
00:20:46If she sells now, she could have the future she deserves.
00:20:50What if I don't agree?
00:20:57Then we could end up stuck in 1945 forever.
00:21:01But if I am right, and I was sent back here to change her mind...
00:21:05Then the only way for us to get back home is if you accomplish that.
00:21:11Now it's everything.
00:21:13Thank you, Joy.
00:21:13Merry Christmas, Joy.
00:21:16Did you find one you like?
00:21:18Yes, this one.
00:21:20Christmas has felt different ever since I met you.
00:21:24Well, we can't argue with that one, can we?
00:21:26Well, I'm honored that you've come to my little store to shop for your first Christmas.
00:21:31That'll be five cents.
00:21:32Okay.
00:21:33Right.
00:21:33Oh, no, I've got it.
00:21:34I've got it here.
00:21:37No, uh, here.
00:21:43You still carry change?
00:21:44Yeah, benefit of being old-fashioned.
00:21:46Hmm.
00:21:47That's a funny-looking nickel.
00:21:49Is it real?
00:21:50Does this thing still...
00:21:51Oh, I wouldn't do that.
00:21:53I am so sorry.
00:21:55Oh, don't be. It happens all the time.
00:21:56Oh.
00:21:57Let me.
00:21:58Okay. Okay.
00:22:01Don't worry, I've got it.
00:22:05One day I'm going to replace that silly carousel.
00:22:12You know, I couldn't help but notice you don't have anyone helping around here, do you?
00:22:17Fred, I can't afford much of a wage.
00:22:19And besides, no one in town knows how to run a litter press.
00:22:23I do.
00:22:25You do?
00:22:27Yeah, my, uh, my grandma actually taught me.
00:22:31Well, isn't that something?
00:22:34But, well, I couldn't possibly ask you to work for next to nothing.
00:22:38Well, maybe instead of a wage, I could stay in a spare room, if you have one.
00:22:42Well, as a matter of fact, I do.
00:22:44I have a small bedroom downstairs with a daybed.
00:22:46Are you sure that'll do?
00:22:52I'm positive.
00:22:55I think that's a great idea.
00:22:58Especially since I already have a place to stay in town.
00:23:00Oh, this is truly an answered prayer.
00:23:03Managing the shop alone has nearly run me off my feet.
00:23:05I haven't even had time to finish decorating for Christmas.
00:23:08Oh, well, then let me help you get started with that right now.
00:23:11That'll be dandy.
00:23:12I don't mean to be too forward.
00:23:27But do you have anything a bit less eye-catching to wear while you work?
00:23:35Um, unfortunately, these are the only kinds of clothes we have.
00:23:40You don't have a lot of change left over.
00:23:42Oh, it's no problem at all.
00:23:43I'll take care of it.
00:23:44I volunteer at the Salvation Army store just down the street.
00:23:47The shop closes for lunch in ten minutes.
00:23:49Maybe the three of us could pop over and find you something more fitting.
00:23:54I would love that.
00:23:59I'm not much of a shopper, but I think the two of you should go for sure.
00:24:02Give me some time to bond.
00:24:08I think so, too.
00:24:09Nothing like the thrill of a good find.
00:24:13It's been a while since I've been shopping.
00:24:15It's kind of nice.
00:24:16You know what?
00:24:17Me neither.
00:24:18Shall we make the most of it, then?
00:24:22Mm-hmm.
00:24:23Too dull.
00:24:24No, no, too stiff.
00:24:28Too boring.
00:24:29Now you're catching on.
00:24:32Oh, what do we have here?
00:24:36Now this is something.
00:24:37I usually go for something a little more practical.
00:24:41We were made to be the light of the world, right?
00:24:43No harm in dressing the part.
00:24:51Usually don't let anyone do my hair.
00:24:54I figured.
00:24:56You don't like letting people take care of you, do you?
00:24:59Well, I just think when you leave things up to other people, there's a bigger chance they'll mess it up.
00:25:04And heaven forbid someone gets it wrong.
00:25:08Sounds rather exhausting having to hold it together yourself all the time.
00:25:12Well, it's better than the alternative.
00:25:17You don't agree?
00:25:18Since the war, keeping the shop has been a struggle.
00:25:25Sometimes I'm not sure I'll figure it out.
00:25:28The truth is I can't hold it together myself.
00:25:33Well, if it's such a struggle, why don't you sell it?
00:25:36The thought has crossed my mind on harder days.
00:25:41But no.
00:25:43Because even when I can't hold it together, God can.
00:25:48You showing up and offering to work, that was his provision.
00:25:51Have you always been like this?
00:25:59You're still so young and you just trust that God will take care of everything?
00:26:04Well, I'm far from perfect and I definitely do have my days of doubt.
00:26:10Well, I guess it all started when the depression hit.
00:26:14It was a frightening time to be a child.
00:26:16Pantry was nearly empty and my father took any job he could.
00:26:19But it wasn't enough.
00:26:22And then just before Christmas, my parents gave what little we did have to a family who had even less.
00:26:27They did?
00:26:29And I remember thinking, well, why couldn't God just provide for both families?
00:26:33Why would he provide for one and not the other?
00:26:36And then Christmas morning came.
00:26:39And sitting on my doorstep was a full Christmas meal that our church had made.
00:26:43Oh, it was ham, butter, sugar, things I hadn't seen in years.
00:26:49But you know what the best part was?
00:26:51Sitting on top of all of that was a doll that I had wanted for two years.
00:26:56I never dreamed I'd have it.
00:26:58It was in that moment that I realized God always provides.
00:27:02Even when he takes away, he provides more in return.
00:27:07And so that night, I sat at the table and wrote my first tiding to thank God.
00:27:11Not bad for someone else doing it, huh?
00:27:21Not bad at all.
00:27:31Well, would you look at that.
00:27:32Time has a funny way of slipping by when you're having fun.
00:27:35Oh, hi, Bennett.
00:27:37Hello.
00:27:39Lunch is over and I best get back to the shop.
00:27:41Don't feel like you have to hurry.
00:27:43Oh, I'll be right behind you.
00:27:44And thank you, Joy.
00:27:45This was really nice.
00:27:48Wow, you look great.
00:27:50I didn't want you to feel left out.
00:27:53Given your enthusiasm for all things old-fashioned,
00:27:55I figured you'd appreciate a little something from 1945.
00:27:59Wow, thank you.
00:28:00That was really thoughtful of you.
00:28:02I'm sure you would have done the same.
00:28:06Well, since it looks like you have everything all figured out here with Joy,
00:28:09I'm going to change and then scout the town a bit.
00:28:13Scout for what?
00:28:14Maybe I'll ask around and see if I can find someone called Fred.
00:28:18Well, just be careful, okay?
00:28:21Don't worry, I won't wander too far.
00:28:22Unless, of course, someone mistakes me for Cary Grant
00:28:25and begs me to star in one of their movies.
00:28:28Well, good luck with your big Hollywood dream.
00:28:31Well, good luck derailing your grandmother's dream.
00:28:36First things first,
00:28:45a tidying should meet a person where they are.
00:28:47The right words at the right time.
00:28:49Exactly what I was going to say.
00:28:51But before the message,
00:28:53you have to find the right picture.
00:28:55An image speaks volumes.
00:28:56Before anything is ever read,
00:28:57you're already saying something.
00:28:59Love, care, celebration.
00:29:02Joy, you are so gifted.
00:29:04You could really expand your talents.
00:29:07How do you mean?
00:29:09Well, marketing is my specialty.
00:29:10I could help you find ways to share your art
00:29:13and your way with words
00:29:14to make a real living off of it,
00:29:16far beyond the shop.
00:29:17You could even travel with it to see the world.
00:29:19Well, I appreciate your offer, truly.
00:29:22But I love my little post.
00:29:25It's more than enough for me.
00:29:27Do you see Matthew over there?
00:29:29He goes to my church.
00:29:31When I asked if he needed help,
00:29:32he seemed a little jumpy.
00:29:34My guess?
00:29:35He's about to propose to his sweetheart.
00:29:37He oftentimes has trouble finding the right words,
00:29:40so we need to find a message that will say it perfectly.
00:29:43That explains why he's been here so long.
00:29:47He doesn't know this,
00:29:48but when he was fighting in the war,
00:29:50I helped his girl make personal tidings for him,
00:29:52so in a way,
00:29:53I feel I played a small part in their love story.
00:29:57Watch this.
00:29:58My dearest,
00:30:10I've never been a man of many words,
00:30:12but if I could put to paper all that you mean to me,
00:30:15I need a thousand Christmases to fit it all.
00:30:19I love you.
00:30:21It is incredible how you do that.
00:30:24The truth is,
00:30:26I don't feel the need to see the world.
00:30:28Because there's nothing I would trade
00:30:30for the moment I see a person's face light up,
00:30:32even for just a second,
00:30:33knowing that I made a difference.
00:30:37Are you ready to check out, Matthew?
00:30:40Indeed.
00:30:58There's your man.
00:31:24Well, and here's one.
00:31:34Oh.
00:31:36Look at this.
00:31:36Merry Christmas.
00:31:37Hello.
00:31:37Hello.
00:31:37Bob, these came for you.
00:31:42You know,
00:31:43growing up,
00:31:44I watched my grandmother sacrifice over and over,
00:31:47and,
00:31:48well,
00:31:49it just hurt my heart
00:31:51knowing how much she gave,
00:31:52and could still barely get by.
00:31:54Well,
00:31:56I know the feeling.
00:31:58I watched as my brother was first in town to enlist when we went to war,
00:32:02and gave up everything for the cause.
00:32:06Your brother?
00:32:06I don't talk about him much.
00:32:10It didn't seem fair.
00:32:12Especially because he had his,
00:32:14his whole life ahead of him.
00:32:16Watching that kind of sacrifice,
00:32:21it,
00:32:21it changes you.
00:32:24It does.
00:32:25It makes you see things differently.
00:32:28Especially money.
00:32:33You know,
00:32:33I,
00:32:33I know you don't think money's the point,
00:32:36but,
00:32:36um,
00:32:37in business it is.
00:32:39Oh,
00:32:39it's not that I'm against making money.
00:32:42But,
00:32:42when my brother shipped out,
00:32:44he left me everything he'd saved.
00:32:46He said money doesn't follow us when we go,
00:32:48so,
00:32:49if he didn't make it back,
00:32:51I should use it,
00:32:52to create something that would,
00:32:53stand the test of time.
00:32:57Oh,
00:32:58so you opened this shop.
00:33:00So I started writing tidings of,
00:33:02comfort and joy.
00:33:04And I'd like to think I infuse everyone,
00:33:06with a bit of his love and,
00:33:08legacy.
00:33:16What are you doing?
00:33:33Oh,
00:33:33making a colouring book.
00:33:37Must be miserable not being able to play with the other children.
00:33:39hopefully a Christmas gift will cheer him up.
00:33:46That's a week's worth of work.
00:33:48You're just,
00:33:49giving away.
00:33:51I can always make more.
00:33:52You're welcome.
00:34:11Oh,
00:34:12you're the colour.
00:34:13Here,
00:34:13I brought you this as well.
00:34:15It's so funny.
00:34:17Here.
00:34:35Well,
00:34:36give me an hour,
00:34:36fellas.
00:34:37By the time I'm back,
00:34:39the shop will be settled.
00:34:41Joy,
00:35:01what is this ledger for?
00:35:05Oh,
00:35:05it's a list of the free tidings of comfort and joy that I send.
00:35:09Free?
00:35:09Free?
00:35:11Well,
00:35:11to the soldiers,
00:35:12their wives,
00:35:13and,
00:35:13of course,
00:35:14any widows.
00:35:15After what they've been through,
00:35:16it's the least I could do.
00:35:19Well,
00:35:19you know you're never going to get ahead if you keep giving things away all the time.
00:35:25That's how the world wants us to think.
00:35:27That's not how God works.
00:35:29He sees me.
00:35:31He knows what I need,
00:35:33even when I don't.
00:35:34He's given me everything necessary to open the shop and what's needed to keep it going.
00:35:38I want all these men and women to know that God sees them, too.
00:35:46Oh,
00:35:47we have a customer.
00:35:58Oh,
00:35:59good afternoon,
00:35:59ladies.
00:36:00I hope I'm not interrupting.
00:36:02Oh,
00:36:02not at all.
00:36:03How can I help you?
00:36:04Fred Whitmore,
00:36:05ma'am.
00:36:05Pleasure to meet you.
00:36:05Fred Whitmore,
00:36:12as in Whitmore Savings and Trust?
00:36:15Guilty as charged.
00:36:17I've recently moved back here from Chicago to oversee the family business here.
00:36:21Well,
00:36:21welcome back to town,
00:36:22Mr. Whitmore.
00:36:23Well,
00:36:23thank you.
00:36:24And please,
00:36:25call me Fred.
00:36:26I wanted to stop by in person because,
00:36:28well,
00:36:29you haven't responded to any of our letters.
00:36:31Well,
00:36:32that's because I have no interest in a Whitmore-sized business swallowing up what I've built here.
00:36:37Hmm.
00:36:38Well,
00:36:39I think you misunderstand,
00:36:40Joy.
00:36:41My family specializes in helping local shop owners like yourself make a smooth transition
00:36:47and thrive.
00:36:49I think you're misunderstanding me,
00:36:52Mr. Whitmore.
00:36:53What I've built here is thriving.
00:36:55Perhaps not by your standards,
00:36:57but it is by mine.
00:36:59It's no small feat.
00:37:01Surviving the last four years.
00:37:03Shops like yours will face challenges like never before.
00:37:06Many won't make it through the changes ahead.
00:37:08Let us take the burden from your hands and make sure what you've built lasts for years to come.
00:37:18You make a compelling argument,
00:37:20Mr. Whitmore.
00:37:25But respectfully,
00:37:26my answer is no.
00:37:31Huh.
00:37:35Well,
00:37:36should you reconsider?
00:37:39My office address
00:37:40is on the card.
00:37:43Have a good day,
00:37:43Mr. Whitmore.
00:37:44You too.
00:37:54Joy,
00:37:55don't you think it's worth at least hearing him out?
00:37:57Well,
00:37:58I have no need.
00:37:59I've seen what the Whitmore family has done to shops around town.
00:38:02They don't care about the customer.
00:38:04They only care about profit.
00:38:05But Fred's offer could change everything for you.
00:38:08Well,
00:38:09how do you know what Fred's offering?
00:38:11Do you know him?
00:38:14No,
00:38:14no,
00:38:14not personally.
00:38:15I've just heard his name before.
00:38:18Well,
00:38:18from Chicago?
00:38:20He has a reputation for giving fair deals.
00:38:23Life-changing ones.
00:38:24I don't want his money,
00:38:25I don't want his money,
00:38:25Allie.
00:38:27But,
00:38:27but Fred said that tidings of joy is in danger.
00:38:30And if he can guarantee that it keeps making an impact,
00:38:33well,
00:38:33you could take the money and pay off your bills.
00:38:37I think this is a sign.
00:38:39You know,
00:38:39Fred coming in here today,
00:38:41right after you said,
00:38:43God knows what you need,
00:38:45even when you don't.
00:38:46Fine,
00:38:50I'll hear him out.
00:38:51But not at some fancy office.
00:38:53If he wants to meet,
00:38:54it'll be tomorrow at 8 a.m.
00:38:55at the diner,
00:38:56where I have breakfast every morning.
00:38:57Mr. Whitmore.
00:39:07I can't tell you two how much I appreciate the help.
00:39:10Hmm,
00:39:10glad to be of service.
00:39:12Now,
00:39:12if you eat all the popcorn,
00:39:14there won't be any left for the tree.
00:39:16Perhaps there's because there's no string left.
00:39:18I'll go grab some more.
00:39:21I still can't believe she's meeting with him tomorrow.
00:39:25Yeah,
00:39:25she obviously trusts you,
00:39:27so the bond that you two share must transcend time.
00:39:31I just hope that she trusts Fred.
00:39:34Yeah,
00:39:34I wouldn't.
00:39:35What if she doesn't?
00:39:37My grandmother is a stubborn woman,
00:39:39and it's not just her future that's at stake.
00:39:41This is our ticket home.
00:39:42Maybe I should...
00:39:45I can't believe you just threw popcorn at me.
00:39:51How about now?
00:39:51What's your problem?
00:39:56You need to get out of your head
00:39:57that tomorrow worry about itself.
00:40:00You've done everything you can for today.
00:40:01You get this chance
00:40:03to decorate with your grandma for Christmas again.
00:40:07You could enjoy it.
00:40:11You're right.
00:40:12I am right.
00:40:13Well, I hope that tree wears the popcorn
00:40:17as well as you do, Ellie.
00:40:29Perfect.
00:40:30It's amazing what a little Christmas cheer can do.
00:40:33It's funny, isn't it?
00:40:34We're always rushing around,
00:40:35and then suddenly you add some decoration,
00:40:37and everything feels right.
00:40:38I'll go wash up.
00:40:41Wow.
00:40:42Cookie?
00:40:43Yes, please.
00:40:44Yes.
00:40:48You know, I just realized
00:40:53we've been through
00:40:53a pretty significant life event together.
00:40:56Hmm.
00:40:57Time travel?
00:40:58Yeah, time travel.
00:40:59Time travel.
00:41:00And, uh, I still don't know
00:41:02a single thing about you.
00:41:05Oh, well, I could say the same thing.
00:41:06I don't know anything about you either.
00:41:09It's true.
00:41:10All right.
00:41:10I'll go first.
00:41:11What would you like to know?
00:41:13Why does it bother you so much
00:41:15that I want to sell the shop?
00:41:17I just have this thing
00:41:19about people taking something pure
00:41:21and turning it into something
00:41:22it was never meant to be.
00:41:24Sounds personal.
00:41:27Yeah.
00:41:27Growing up in my family,
00:41:30Christmas was all about appearances.
00:41:33Fancy parties,
00:41:34tuxedos that I hated,
00:41:35piles of gifts that nobody needed.
00:41:39And, of course, I'd go to school.
00:41:41There'd be this kid
00:41:42that got one gift,
00:41:43and he was happier.
00:41:45His family had traditions
00:41:47and real moments of connecting.
00:41:50Christmas for them
00:41:51wasn't just about
00:41:52showing off how profitable
00:41:54your year had just been.
00:41:56I'm sorry.
00:41:57Those are your memories.
00:41:58Don't be.
00:41:59Taught me to be different.
00:42:01Instead of doing finance
00:42:02and what my parents wanted,
00:42:04I do what I love.
00:42:06Illustrating.
00:42:08Your whole old-fashioned persona
00:42:09makes a whole lot more sense now.
00:42:11I bet you think
00:42:12I'm one of those guys
00:42:13who drinks tea out of a tin cup
00:42:14and calls dinner supper.
00:42:16Aren't you?
00:42:18Oh, yeah.
00:42:19Yeah, I guess I am.
00:42:20I just think
00:42:22that when people
00:42:23can go back
00:42:24and decorate
00:42:24and do things together
00:42:26like stringing popcorn,
00:42:27that it connects us
00:42:28to our past
00:42:29and it helps us
00:42:30to enjoy the present moment
00:42:31even more.
00:42:40Yeah?
00:42:41Bennett, that is really beautiful.
00:42:47Well, I say you've done plenty
00:42:49for your first day, Allie.
00:42:50And thank you kindly
00:42:51for your help, Bennett.
00:42:52Why don't the two of you
00:42:53enjoy the evening?
00:42:54It's lovely out.
00:42:57Well, if you're a CEO,
00:43:02why do you need to figure out
00:43:03every detail of the launch strategy
00:43:05by yourself?
00:43:06Well, because if I don't
00:43:08and something goes wrong,
00:43:09it's on me.
00:43:13Interesting.
00:43:15What?
00:43:16I just find it fascinating
00:43:17that somebody who spent
00:43:18their entire career
00:43:19helping people connect
00:43:20finds it so difficult
00:43:21to receive help herself.
00:43:22Well, I built the company
00:43:25from the ground.
00:43:26I convinced investors.
00:43:28I hired a team.
00:43:29They left stable jobs
00:43:31to take a chance on this.
00:43:33So, if the startup fails,
00:43:35it's not just me
00:43:36who loses, it's them.
00:43:38Their livelihoods,
00:43:39their families.
00:43:41I just don't trust
00:43:42anyone else enough
00:43:44to care about the launch
00:43:46as much as I do.
00:43:47Right, I get it.
00:43:47That can be scary.
00:43:50Yeah, I just want to take
00:43:51the right risks.
00:43:52Right, unlike your grandmother.
00:43:54Yeah.
00:43:55Allie, you know,
00:43:55you don't need to carry
00:43:56the weight of everybody
00:43:57else's struggles
00:43:58just because you couldn't
00:44:00take hers away.
00:44:01Those people who work
00:44:03at your company,
00:44:05that's not something
00:44:05happening to them.
00:44:07They chose it,
00:44:08just like you did.
00:44:12I don't know about you,
00:44:13but time traveling
00:44:13is exhausting.
00:44:15I'm going to go
00:44:16get some sleep.
00:44:17Oh, you never told me
00:44:18where you were staying.
00:44:19Yeah, I found this
00:44:20empty apartment.
00:44:22Don't worry.
00:44:23Us old-fashioned guys
00:44:24know how to defend
00:44:25ourselves.
00:44:26See ya.
00:44:27Bye, Bennett.
00:44:28Good night.
00:44:29Today's the day.
00:44:49Today's the day.
00:44:50Today's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's the day's
00:45:20The Lord provides.
00:45:31I should have sat on that side.
00:45:34Then why didn't you?
00:45:36I don't know. I think I'm just nervous.
00:45:39You can still switch if you want.
00:45:40No, no, no. I don't want Joy distracted.
00:45:42I need this meeting to go well.
00:45:44Well, didn't she invite you along for moral support?
00:45:50Oh, you invited yourself, didn't you?
00:45:53I couldn't help it.
00:45:54But she was very happy I offered.
00:45:57Oh.
00:45:58So what's happening?
00:46:01Uh, he's schmoozing and she's smiling.
00:46:04She's smiling?
00:46:05Mm-hmm.
00:46:06That's good.
00:46:07What about now?
00:46:12Oh, we should probably order.
00:46:14Oh, don't worry.
00:46:15I know you don't have a lot of change left.
00:46:20Welcome to the Swizzle and Fizz.
00:46:21What'll you have?
00:46:23I'll have whatever the Christmas special is.
00:46:26Today's is the Merry Maple Muffin.
00:46:28Oh, yeah. We'll do two of those.
00:46:30And that'll be all.
00:46:31Great.
00:46:37She's laughing now.
00:46:38Oh, okay.
00:46:41If she starts playing with her necklace, it's a telltale sign.
00:46:44She's retreating, so look out for that.
00:46:46Because then we might have to intervene.
00:46:52Yeah.
00:46:55Uh-oh.
00:46:57What?
00:46:57She's playing with her necklace.
00:46:59What?
00:46:59You.
00:47:08You're not really a big fan of trusting the process, are you?
00:47:11No.
00:47:12That is my grandmother's specialty, not mine.
00:47:15You know, you're actually more alike than you think.
00:47:18What makes you say that?
00:47:20I mean, for starters, you're in tech, right?
00:47:22She's in retail.
00:47:23But both of you help people stay more connected.
00:47:26No.
00:47:27I guess I never thought about it like that.
00:47:30I see now how much you care about your grandmother having a better life.
00:47:34And the way that you talk about people who work for you, it is obvious how much you care about them.
00:47:41Like, you want to make a real difference and help people.
00:47:46That's exactly what your grandmother did.
00:47:50For what?
00:47:51Oh, for seeing the heart behind my methods.
00:47:59Oh, you already thanked me again.
00:48:01What?
00:48:02Why?
00:48:03Come with me.
00:48:05Grab the muffins.
00:48:06Oh.
00:48:06Well, I must have read this morning because they're most unexpected.
00:48:16Ah, yeah.
00:48:17I'm so hungry.
00:48:17I didn't show, but I'm glad I did.
00:48:20You're going to notice.
00:48:23They're not noticing.
00:48:25You've completely brightened an otherwise dull morning.
00:48:27So, Joy, do I dare hope for the answer I've been waiting for?
00:48:36Well, I suppose a girl would be silly to say no.
00:48:40So is that a yes?
00:48:42Yes.
00:48:43I would be delighted to be your date for Christmas Snow Dance.
00:48:46And I promise we won't talk a lick about business.
00:48:58Consider the offer tabled until you decide.
00:49:02Either way, no hard feelings.
00:49:09Wait a minute.
00:49:14Uh-oh.
00:49:16Who is he?
00:49:24That's my grandfather.
00:49:28Uh-oh.
00:49:33And I'll have my driver pick you up.
00:49:35Uh-oh.
00:49:46Oh, this must be that Christmas.
00:49:51I'm going to need a little more information.
00:49:54This is the Christmas that my grandfather came home from fighting in the war.
00:49:57Oh, I wish I had paid closer attention to the details of my grandparents' love story.
00:50:04Um, okay.
00:50:05I remember that my grandmother had said he shared a kiss that changed everything at Christmas time.
00:50:12Hmm.
00:50:12And-and that it was a magical moment, like they were in a snow globe and-and there was something about dancing.
00:50:19Christmas is not a dance.
00:50:25Christmas is not a dance.
00:50:27If my grandmother goes to the dance with Fred, she's not going to kiss my grandfather.
00:50:37Christmas is not going to kiss my grandfather, which means they won't fall in love, which means I, um...
00:50:48Won't exist.
00:50:49Oh, please tell me you saw which way he went.
00:50:56It's going.
00:51:02Ah, that way.
00:51:04Okay, quick question.
00:51:05What exactly is the plan here?
00:51:07Oh, simple.
00:51:08We tell him to kick Fred to the curb, dance with joy at the Christmas snow dance, have a magical night, kiss her in what feels like a snow globe moment,
00:51:17so they can fall in love, have my father, eventually I'll be born, and then I can travel back in time to convince her to sell the shop.
00:51:24Okay, so no plan then.
00:51:26Right.
00:51:26I saw the look in my grandmother's eyes.
00:51:29She could end up marrying Fred.
00:51:32My entire existence depends upon the next five minutes.
00:51:36No pressure.
00:51:43Merry Christmas, Walter.
00:51:47Well, I'll be George Parker back in the flesh.
00:51:51You're finally home.
00:51:53Just rotated backstage side today.
00:51:55Oh, it's good to see you, son.
00:51:57They say you boys with a backbone out there.
00:52:00I'd say they were right.
00:52:02Thank you, sir.
00:52:04How's the family?
00:52:05Oh, they keep me on my toes.
00:52:07My youngest is fixing to get married, so it's been a whirlwind planning the wedding.
00:52:12Well, congratulations.
00:52:14Hang tight a minute.
00:52:15Let me grab your mail.
00:52:17I'll be right with you two.
00:52:18Take your time.
00:52:19We're just browsing.
00:52:28Here you are.
00:52:28Joy sent me these.
00:52:38Sure did.
00:52:40When everyone came back undelivered, she told me to hang on to home.
00:52:44She's got a heart as big as they come, that girl.
00:52:46I saw her today with some fella.
00:52:53Looks pretty sharp and fancy suit.
00:52:55Oh, you talk about Fred Whitmore.
00:52:58He's been sniffing around her shop lately.
00:53:01Came in just this morning to buy two tickets to the Christmas snow dance.
00:53:04So what's next for you now that you're home?
00:53:13Something about re-enlisting.
00:53:15Wait, he didn't re-enlist.
00:53:17It just didn't happen.
00:53:19Looks like that might be changing.
00:53:22But you just got back, son.
00:53:24Still plenty of work to be done overseas.
00:53:27Rebuilding.
00:53:28Helping put things back together.
00:53:30Making sure it doesn't all fall apart again.
00:53:32Are you sure this isn't about something or someone else?
00:53:38I just don't think there's anything left here for me anymore.
00:53:42I gotta let my commanding officer know by tomorrow.
00:53:45If I do re-enlist, promise to say goodbye before I go.
00:53:52We missed you around here while you were gone, George.
00:53:55And I reckon we'll miss you again if you leave.
00:54:00I think the world kept turning just fine without me.
00:54:09You cannot let your grandfather re-enlist.
00:54:12If he does, who knows how long he's going to be gone for.
00:54:14I know, I know.
00:54:15But I have to get him to that dance.
00:54:18We also need tickets for us.
00:54:20We have to make sure this kiss actually happens.
00:54:22Yeah, but they're $5.
00:54:23We don't have any cash.
00:54:25Yeah, actually we do.
00:54:26Oh, hi.
00:54:28Three tickets to the dance, please?
00:54:30Oh, hi.
00:54:32Hey, uh, there you are.
00:54:35Thank you so much for your change.
00:54:37Yeah.
00:54:38Well, have fun.
00:54:39Kate.
00:54:40You're welcome.
00:54:42Where did you get the money?
00:54:46When my great-grandparents first moved to town, the first thing they did, they bought
00:54:50this upscale apartment building.
00:54:52The family lived on the top floor and they rented out the rest of the building.
00:54:55Now on the ground floor, there was this apartment that we kept for guests and it was furnished.
00:55:00There's this trick window around the back that just never really closes properly.
00:55:05Okay.
00:55:05And so as a kid, I used to sneak in there all the time.
00:55:08It was my favorite place to draw, to paint.
00:55:12So that's where I slept last night.
00:55:15And this morning when I was put in the apartment back, I found two tens under some linen in the
00:55:20cabinet.
00:55:21Yeah.
00:55:22That's amazing.
00:55:23Yeah.
00:55:24Wait, your family lives here?
00:55:26Why didn't you tell me that earlier?
00:55:31Because, um, my grandfather is Fred Whitmore.
00:55:38What?
00:55:40So you're not the only one who's not going to exist if we don't fix this.
00:55:44And you didn't think this was important enough to tell me before?
00:55:48I wanted to.
00:55:50I hate being associated with them.
00:55:52The minute somebody finds out I'm a Whitmore, it's all they see.
00:55:59I understand that.
00:56:01Now it all makes sense.
00:56:04The tuxes, the piles of Christmas presents, the family and finance obsessed with profits.
00:56:11I'm so sorry.
00:56:14I justified not telling you because I didn't think it was something that you needed to know.
00:56:19My grandfather died when I was a kid and I only knew of him.
00:56:24I'm really sorry.
00:56:28From now on, no more secrets.
00:56:31Deal?
00:56:33Deal.
00:56:34Bennett, we have to fix this.
00:56:39Okay.
00:56:40I'll take care of George.
00:56:42You head back and see if you can't convince Joy that she's back in the wrong course.
00:56:45Okay.
00:56:55Excuse me, staff sergeant.
00:56:57Can I give you a hand with that?
00:56:58Oh, sure.
00:57:00Appreciate it.
00:57:01Yeah, it's kind of you to do this.
00:57:04Well, if somebody's got to, I need some old baby.
00:57:08Great.
00:57:10Name's George, by the way.
00:57:12I'm Bennett.
00:57:13It's good to meet you.
00:57:15Listen, the real reason I came over here is I saw what happened at the diner with Joy.
00:57:21Oh.
00:57:22Was I that obvious?
00:57:24Oh, let's just say everyone's rooting for the two of you to get together.
00:57:28They are?
00:57:29Yeah.
00:57:30You kidding me?
00:57:30You guys are destined for the altar.
00:57:33I guess it's no surprise I've been sweet on her since high school.
00:57:37With a spin to the point I could barely string together a sentence when I was around her.
00:57:41But she doesn't see me like that.
00:57:44Not yet.
00:57:45But trust me, George, she will.
00:57:47See, my girl works with Joy, and between you and me, that guy Fred, not the guy for her.
00:57:53Well, Fred's got everything going for him.
00:57:55Yeah.
00:57:55Fancy suits, success, the whole nine yards.
00:57:59And she said yes to dance with him, so.
00:58:04You just got home from fighting in a world war.
00:58:07Risked your life every single day for something greater than yourself.
00:58:11And you're going to stand there and tell me that all it takes is some guy running around in a fancy suit to back you down?
00:58:17Well, you put it like that, you go to that dance.
00:58:26Get her back.
00:58:27Get her back.
00:58:27Get her back.
00:58:27Ready to go?
00:58:38I think so.
00:58:39Could you believe this is my first time to the Christmas snow dance?
00:58:42Well, it should be an unforgettable evening.
00:58:45That is, if you're with the right person.
00:58:48You know, I wasn't expecting to connect with Fred so much this morning.
00:58:52You're right about him.
00:58:53He's quite charming, isn't he?
00:58:55Sure.
00:58:58But is charm early enough?
00:59:00Well, I suppose not.
00:59:01But I'm excited to get to know him better at the dance.
00:59:04Maybe if it goes well, he'll court me.
00:59:06Oh, I don't think that's a good idea.
00:59:09Why not?
00:59:10That sure is a change of tune from yesterday.
00:59:12You were singing his praises.
00:59:14Well, I said that he's a great guy.
00:59:16I didn't mean that he's the guy for you.
00:59:19Why wouldn't he be?
00:59:22I get the sense that you want the kind of love that you write about in your tidings.
00:59:27You know, the kind that doesn't burn bright then fade, but one that lasts.
00:59:32And sometimes that kind of love is found with someone you least expect.
00:59:37Well, that's exactly it.
00:59:39My conversation with Fred was so unexpected.
00:59:43I misjudged him at the shop and I shouldn't have done that.
00:59:46Who knows?
00:59:47Maybe we could have that kind of love.
00:59:49Only time will tell.
00:59:52But Joy, don't you think that mixing business and romance is risky?
00:59:57You know, if things don't work out, it could complicate everything.
01:00:00And, well, I think you should take his offer and just walk away before it gets messy.
01:00:06Oh, is that what you worried about?
01:00:08Oh, Ali, I won't muddle the two.
01:00:10No matter what happens between me and Fred personally, the shop will be a private matter.
01:00:16Oh, someone's at the door.
01:00:19Hello.
01:00:20The shop's closed, but can I help you?
01:00:23Are you Joy?
01:00:24I am.
01:00:25Is everything all right?
01:00:27Yes.
01:00:27I don't want to keep you.
01:00:30I just want to thank you.
01:00:32We've never met, but my name is Opal, and this is the tidying you sent me after my husband
01:00:39passed in the war.
01:00:40Your words were a lifeline in my darkest hour.
01:00:45I thought I couldn't go on, and I know I'm not the only one.
01:00:49There are plenty of military wives around here who would say the same.
01:00:54When the way forward isn't clear, God has a way of sending us just what we need.
01:00:59Where is he?
01:01:23He's in his tux.
01:01:36Just another reminder that he can give it the kind of life I'm still struggling to build.
01:01:39Yeah, but you can give her something that he can't.
01:01:44Your heart.
01:01:46Look at her.
01:01:47She's having the time of her life.
01:01:49She's having the time of her life because she's dancing.
01:01:52Not because she's with Fred.
01:01:55Now you go.
01:01:57Get out there.
01:01:58It's now a bad time to tell you I have two left feet.
01:02:01What?
01:02:02I'm not a good dancer.
01:02:03If I go out there, I'll make a fool out of myself compared to someone like Fred.
01:02:06You're in uniform.
01:02:08How can you embarrass yourself?
01:02:10Hang tight.
01:02:12I'll be right back.
01:02:19Well, in the words of Cary Grant himself, you are the most beautiful girl in the room.
01:02:25Well, you polish up pretty nicely yourself.
01:02:28Sorry we're late.
01:02:30George almost got cold feet.
01:02:32Oh, well, that's okay.
01:02:33At least he's here.
01:02:34Why is he just standing there?
01:02:38I think you need some courage.
01:02:40Come with me.
01:02:54Is he looking?
01:02:55Yeah, I think it's working.
01:02:56Where'd they go?
01:03:05Oh, right there.
01:03:07Oh.
01:03:08Go get her, George.
01:03:09George.
01:03:09That's the love I've always seen.
01:03:30Now I just need them to kiss.
01:03:49Looks like it's happening.
01:03:53No.
01:03:54No, no, no, no, no, no.
01:03:56No.
01:03:56No.
01:03:56No.
01:03:56No.
01:03:56No.
01:03:57No.
01:03:57No.
01:03:58No.
01:03:58No.
01:03:59No.
01:03:59No.
01:04:00No.
01:04:00I'll go after him.
01:04:09Yeah.
01:04:09Yeah.
01:04:17Bennett!
01:04:20I think he's gone.
01:04:24Oh, this is all my fault.
01:04:28All I ever wanted was for my son.
01:04:30I wanted for my grandmother to have a better life.
01:04:32You know, one that I thought she deserved.
01:04:34And instead, I've gone and completely ruined everything because I thought I knew better.
01:04:39You want to know why I care so deeply about tidings of joy, I took the job there because growing up your grandmother was the only person in town that told my grandfather no.
01:04:50Every single business in town, every single business in town, but your grandmother, that takes guts, courage, and a trust in God, everything that I wanted to believe that people were capable of, everything that I wanted to believe I was capable of.
01:05:11I need a minute.
01:05:12I need a minute.
01:05:13I need a minute.
01:05:14I'll be back.
01:05:15I need a minute.
01:05:16I'll be back.
01:05:18I need a minute.
01:05:19I need a minute.
01:05:20I need a minute.
01:05:21You keep the change.
01:05:26You keep the change.
01:05:34My grandfather always said a man could command an entire room just by wearing a tux.
01:05:39Your grandfather was a smart man
01:05:43Have we met before? You look a little familiar
01:05:48Not yet
01:05:49Come on, please
01:05:50Thank you
01:05:53Your, uh, your girl, Eve Early?
01:06:00Yeah
01:06:01Not all of us can pull off a fairytale romance
01:06:03Like you and your dance partner
01:06:05Well, don't get me wrong
01:06:07She's a fine girl, but this is more of a
01:06:09Business opportunity
01:06:11She's got a stubborn streak, I'll give her that
01:06:14But everyone comes around sooner or later
01:06:18It won't work
01:06:20I beg your pardon?
01:06:22Joy's smart
01:06:22You twirling her round on the dance floor
01:06:26Is not gonna make her change her mind on keeping the shop
01:06:28If you want her business
01:06:30Or her respect
01:06:32Then
01:06:33You need to lead with honesty
01:06:37And trust me, I learned that one the hard way
01:06:40Well, with all due respect
01:06:44I know what I'm doing
01:06:47What I'm doing
01:06:49Oh, my god
01:06:50Why do you think I'm good for her?
01:07:08Oh, god
01:07:09I'm sorry grandma
01:07:24I know I'm too late but I'm so sorry
01:07:28I was wrong
01:07:29I was so wrong
01:07:34I was so sorry
01:08:04Oh please have battery
01:08:14Where's Fred?
01:08:31Where are my grandparents?
01:08:34Where are my grandparents?
01:08:40Where are my grandparents?
01:08:42Where are my grandparents?
01:08:44Where are my grandparents?
01:08:54Where are my grandparents?
01:09:03Where are my grandparents?
01:09:13I'm playing softball by myself
01:09:14Sorry I went back to the shop I just needed a minute alone
01:09:18I get it
01:09:20Well you were gone I tried to talk to Fred but it just fell on deaf ears
01:09:25Now the dance is over
01:09:26Well lucky for us
01:09:28My grandparents didn't fall in love or kiss at the dance
01:09:32And how's that lucky for us?
01:09:34Follow me
01:09:35Alright so tell me what does this have to do with your grandparents?
01:09:46Here I want you to stand in here
01:09:49Okay
01:09:50Do you remember I told you how my grandparents fell in love?
01:09:53Yeah
01:09:54That they had a kiss at Christmas time after dancing
01:09:58Yeah
01:09:59A moment that felt like a snow globe
01:10:05Wow how did you figure that out?
01:10:07Remember my grandma always had that newspaper framed on the wall?
01:10:11Yeah the one by the desk
01:10:12It featured a photograph of the Christmas snow dance
01:10:15When I first got to the shop I took a picture and I zoomed in on it
01:10:21And I realized Joy and George aren't photographed
01:10:25Because they were never at the dance
01:10:28Wait if they were never at the dance why do they have a framed picture of the article?
01:10:32There was a column in the corner that honored the shop for its impact on the community
01:10:37Oh
01:10:39Plus my grandfather he just came back from the war
01:10:42There's no way he would have been able to afford tickets on his own
01:10:45That's true we bought him that ticket
01:10:48Yeah exactly he was so thoughtful
01:10:50You know if he couldn't buy those tickets
01:10:52He would have made the evening special in his own way
01:10:55And this is where he always planned to take her
01:11:00Okay so now all we gotta do is find a way to get them here
01:11:09Thank you
01:11:13Thank you
01:12:47While everyone is asleep, we're wide awake together.
01:12:55Let's stay this way forever and never ever part.
01:13:05To think it all began, sharing Christmas kisses, underneath the mistletoe.
01:13:23Good morning.
01:13:35Joy, I have to tell you something.
01:13:38The advice I gave you about selling, I was wrong.
01:13:43You have to keep this shop.
01:13:45It's not just a business, it's you.
01:13:47It's the way you make people feel.
01:13:50It's the way you remind them that they matter.
01:13:53And without you here, this town, it wouldn't be the same.
01:13:56Don't ever let anyone else's idea of what's best pull you away from what God has already placed in your hands.
01:14:05You know, I spoke to Fred last night after the dance.
01:14:11He was up front about why he asked me to be his date and why he's so keen on buying tidings of joy.
01:14:17Fred made some sound business arguments.
01:14:19And I appreciated his honesty, but though I value Fred's good business sense,
01:14:23I trust God more than the market forecasts.
01:14:27I know in my heart I'm meant to keep this shop.
01:14:30Ah, I am so glad to hear you say that.
01:14:34Oh, I have an idea.
01:14:40So I don't know what you said to him, but he took your advice.
01:14:44I just reminded him that a straight path in business is better than a crooked shortcut every time.
01:14:49So you told him to be honest with her.
01:14:51Yeah.
01:14:52Oh, hello, Bennett.
01:14:53Hello?
01:14:55How does this sound?
01:14:58Thank you for your generous offer, Fred, but I've decided to decline.
01:15:02I hope you have a Merry Christmas.
01:15:04Sincerely, Joy.
01:15:06Yeah.
01:15:06It's perfect.
01:15:07Great.
01:15:08Oh, just one last thing.
01:15:12Wait.
01:15:13How did my grandmother keep the tidying in the glass case all these years if she gave it to Fred back then?
01:15:19Hello.
01:15:28Hello.
01:15:30Good morning, everyone.
01:15:32Fred, what brings you in?
01:15:33Oh, just wrapping up a little business.
01:15:36How about that?
01:15:39I just made this for you.
01:15:40I know full well the financial struggles of this shop, but I'm determined to keep it, come what may.
01:15:48And you can't be swayed?
01:15:53My mind's made up.
01:15:55Good.
01:15:57I was hoping you'd say that.
01:15:59What?
01:15:59I just got word about a substantial grant.
01:16:03My bank awards to one shop at the end of each year.
01:16:06Aren't you usually buying up local shops, not donating to them?
01:16:10Well, every year, my family finds a way to give something back to the community.
01:16:15The recipient is chosen based on nominations from the town, and this year, Tidings of Joy was unanimously selected.
01:16:25Thanks to the women and servicemen that were so touched by all the tidings of comfort and joy that you gave away during the war.
01:16:35The grant is enough to keep your shop going.
01:16:40Joy, I can hardly believe it.
01:16:45That is very kind of you.
01:16:50Keep this as a reminder to never lose sight of why this shop matters and the difference you make.
01:17:00Thank you, Fred.
01:17:02Truly.
01:17:02I hope you all have a merry Christmas.
01:17:08You take care, Fred.
01:17:16I'm so excited to tell George the news.
01:17:18I'll be back soon.
01:17:22That's peculiar.
01:17:24Thunderstorm in December?
01:17:26I think that might be our cue to start heading back home.
01:17:30Oh, so soon?
01:17:32Oh, well, I wish we didn't have to leave, but now we need to get back to Chicago.
01:17:39And now that you have the grant, you can hire someone to help you around here.
01:17:43I'm going to miss you.
01:17:45Oh, I'm going to miss you, too.
01:17:47I'm so happy we got the chance to meet.
01:17:49Well, I best get back to George before the storm arrives.
01:17:58Safe travels to you.
01:18:00Merry Christmas, Joy.
01:18:02Bye, Joy.
01:18:03Goodbye, Allie.
01:18:09Allie.
01:18:09I like that name.
01:18:13And don't forget to latch the door on your way out.
01:18:15And be sure to drop by the next time you're in Indiana, all right?
01:18:17I sure hope this works.
01:18:33Only one way to find out.
01:18:35Wait.
01:18:39Close your eyes first.
01:18:40Trust me.
01:18:46God, I know you're in control.
01:18:48So please bring us back safely.
01:18:52Amen.
01:18:56Okay.
01:18:57Now we're ready.
01:18:58Did it work?
01:19:23It looks like it.
01:19:25Welcome back to present day.
01:19:28Christmas snow dance.
01:19:32Look at this.
01:19:34That's us.
01:19:37Oh.
01:19:37Oh.
01:19:52Well, I did something this weekend I should have done weeks ago.
01:19:56I brought on a launch strategy team.
01:19:58And the team has come up with an entirely new approach, because I realized that when you
01:20:05do what's predictable, you'll never do anything remarkable.
01:20:09The strategy I built was too safe.
01:20:12And if we launched that way, we would have been just another app shouting in an overcrowded market.
01:20:17You can see on your faces, you're all wondering, what happened to Ali over the weekend?
01:20:22My grandmother left me an old Christmas shop that I nearly sold, because I've always thought it was irrelevant.
01:20:30But something happened over the weekend, but something happened over the weekend that made me realize why people continue to go back all year round, year after year.
01:20:40My grandmother gave without expecting anything in return.
01:20:47And because of that, she left a lasting impact.
01:20:49So what if instead of fighting for attention, we give it?
01:21:07What if instead of trying to pull people in, we meet them where they are?
01:21:11So here's the overview.
01:21:14All first-time customers will get an initial membership for free.
01:21:18No strings attached, no hidden fees.
01:21:21We invest in them before they ever invest in us.
01:21:25And we'll partner with Tidings of Joy, the company that inspired this strategy.
01:21:30I know it's risky.
01:21:32But sometimes stepping out in faith, choosing to trust even when you can't see the outcome, could be the very thing that leads to something greater.
01:21:44We don't want to be just another app.
01:21:47We want to redefine what connection really means.
01:21:52The launch team will tell you about the specifics.
01:21:54Okay, I love this new side of you.
01:22:03The strategy, the launch.
01:22:04I knew you had it in you.
01:22:06Well, I'm getting used to it myself.
01:22:08Well, it suits you.
01:22:09You even look different.
01:22:10Lighter.
01:22:10Like someone who finally lets someone wrap her Christmas presents.
01:22:15Okay.
01:22:16Who's making you smile like that?
01:22:18Oh, it's nothing.
01:22:19It's just the Tidings shop manager.
01:22:21Wait.
01:22:22The guy who doesn't know how to text guy?
01:22:23Yeah, that's the one.
01:22:25Okay, now I really love this new side of you.
01:22:28Okay, no, it's not like that.
01:22:29He's just, he's a friend.
01:22:31Uh-huh, and yet you're smiling at your phone like it just hung mistletoe over your head.
01:22:35So, when are you leaving?
01:22:40Leaving?
01:22:41To Indiana?
01:22:43Come on, don't act like you're not already planning the drive.
01:22:45Okay, actually, I am going.
01:22:53But only because he and I need to get a head start, I'm designing the new Tidings for the launch.
01:22:57Mm-hmm.
01:22:58I expect a full business report when you get back.
01:23:01Oh.
01:23:01Ah, there she is.
01:23:08Hi.
01:23:08I thought maybe you forgot how to text or something.
01:23:10Oh, I just figured I'd answer when I got here.
01:23:13You know, the old-fashioned way.
01:23:15Ah, how did it go?
01:23:17It went exactly how it was supposed to.
01:23:20Really?
01:23:21Mm-hmm.
01:23:21No last-minute overthinking or anything?
01:23:24Didn't need to.
01:23:24Look at you.
01:23:32We should probably get to work.
01:23:34Right.
01:23:35Yeah, I'll go, uh, I'll go get supplies.
01:23:37Okay.
01:23:39Or we could start with supper.
01:23:44Supper, huh?
01:23:45Yeah.
01:23:46Well, I drove all the way here.
01:23:48Least you could do is have dinner with me.
01:23:50Yeah.
01:23:51I'd like that.
01:23:52I'm going to go, uh, lock up.
01:23:56I hope you have a blessed Christmas.
01:24:03May your every wish come true.
01:24:07Let the joy you feel inside be home for all.
01:24:17I hope you have a blessed Christmas like the good old days of yore.
01:24:30May your heart be filled with all the season's joy.
01:24:39May your happy and love in you.
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