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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.
00:01:36Your 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.
00:01:44The 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.
00:02:02I'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.
00:02:11Replace 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 tiding 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.
00:03:10If 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.
00:03:46No 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?
00:04:22Mm-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.
00:05:37I'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?
00:06:14Why 70% of tech launches fail?
00:06:21Well, that's one way to get to 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 we should take a break over the long weekend.
00:06:39And you've been in overdrive for months.
00:06:43Exhaustion doesn't exactly fuel creativity.
00:06:45Well, trust me, if I could, I would.
00:06:47But 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
00:07:09to 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
00:07:19who 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.
00:07:31Hi, Dad.
00:07:32Hi, 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,
00:07:48and 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.
00:07:57I've got everything handled.
00:07:59I just wish I could be there for you.
00:08:02Say goodbye to the shop for me, will you?
00:08:05A lot of memories.
00:08:05Yeah.
00:08:07Some better than others.
00:08:09Oh, sweetheart.
00:08:10I know that things got really difficult between you and your grandmother, but 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.
00:08:25I 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.
00:09:00Okay, bye, Dad.
00:09:00I love you.
00:09:01I love you, too.
00:09:02Reports 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.
00:09:17I'm sorry.
00:09:19Oh, night divine.
00:09:29Oh, night.
00:09:31Oh, night divine.
00:09:49One day, I'm going to replace this silly carousel.
00:09:58One day, I'm going to replace this silly carousel.
00:10:19Thank 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-I just-I expected someone up a lot older.
00:11:17Why?
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-my 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, it'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.
00:11:50Okay, I am offended, and I don't just focus on the bottom line.
00:11:54I mean, this 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-and now it finally has the chance to be worth something.
00:12:33I-I 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 designs.
00:13:28As the world celebrates the Allies' victory, my greatest joy is having.
00:13:32You're home.
00:13:36Well, no wonder it's not sewing.
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.
00:14:16Why is she acting like she works here?
00:14:20Because 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?
00:15:13December 14, 1945?
00:15:381945.
00:15:405. How is this even possible? Well, it is not. Well, it sure seems like we just traveled back
00:15:48in time. No, there's probably some logical explanation for this. There's no such thing
00:15:53as time travel. Lightning, right? We both got struck by lightning, went unconscious,
00:16:02and now we're just hallucinating. Hallucinating the same thing? Yeah. What about my grandma?
00:16:08That woman? You saw her for like a split second. There's no way you can be sure that that's
00:16:13actually her. Sorry for the delay. I'm Joy. Oh, do you not speak English? Oh, no. Hi. Uh, I'm...
00:16:25I'm Allie. This has been it. Well, it's lovely to meet you both. Oh, I see you found one. Would
00:16:37you like me to put a tidying on it? I illustrate all the tidings myself and can style the message
00:16:42however you'd like. Speaking of style, I... Well, I've never seen clothes like yours before.
00:16:49Where are you visiting from? Well, it's quite an unbelievable story, actually. It's... It's
00:16:54pretty funny. We're from the... Chicago. Chicago. Our outfits are part of the latest trend.
00:17:02I think we need more time to look before we decide. Sure. Take your time. Okay.
00:17:13Look. What? This isn't just any tidying. This is the tidying.
00:17:19Okay. I'm not following. For one, my grandmother gave the investor. In 1945, turning down the
00:17:27offer to buy her shop. That means... That means the offer hasn't happened yet.
00:17:34What exactly are you saying to me? I think I was sent back here to stop her from making
00:17:40the wrong choice. Do you remember what I said before the lightning? Yeah, you said that your
00:17:47grandmother regretted not selling to the investor when she had the opportunity. Right. What was
00:17:54his name? Fred. Yeah, good memory. Yeah, so I think I've been given the opportunity to help
00:18:02my grandmother make the right choice by accepting Fred's offer. But you think you were sent back
00:18:11through time to rewrite history? No, not rewrite. Just fix. Why do you care so much what your
00:18:21grandmother did back then? I didn't get the job in Chicago. Oh, sweetheart. I'm so sorry. I know how much
00:18:44that meant to you. God's in control. He always provides. You always say that like, like that's
00:18:53supposed to make it okay. It's just a reminder to trust his timing. He has a bigger plan. Was selling
00:19:01your wedding ring to pay the bills trusting that God will work things out? I don't think trusting in
00:19:07God means doing nothing. It means pretending. Like things aren't as bad as they are.
00:19:16I lost out on that job, Grandma, because I was here. I've missed out on so many opportunities.
00:19:22I thought you enjoyed working here. Honey, I never asked you to sacrifice yourself for this job.
00:19:29Well, then it never would have survived. I love you so much. And I appreciate all that you've done,
00:19:37but God has always sustained this job, not us. No, we're the ones that have been standing behind
00:19:44the counter every day, balancing the books, worrying about the bills. Not God, us. I can't do this
00:19:53anymore, Grandma. You deserve more than just getting by. I do too. It's time to let it go.
00:20:00Well, maybe for you, but not for me. Why? It has never been profitable.
00:20:08Oh, but it has. Profit isn't just about making money. It's about finding purpose.
00:20:16You were once given a life-changing offer by an investor, and you turned him down, right?
00:20:20Yes. And given the same opportunity, I wouldn't change a thing. Well, if I could go back in time,
00:20:28I'd sell the shop for you. And it's a good thing God didn't give you that decision to make.
00:20:38I couldn't continue to sit back and watch her put blind faith in God when really it's just a crutch.
00:20:45if she sells now, she could have the future she deserves. What if I don't agree?
00:20:56Then we could end up stuck in 1945 forever. But if I am right, and I was sent back here to change
00:21:04her mind, then the only way for us to get back home is if you accomplish that.
00:21:10Now it's everything. Thank you, Joy. Merry Christmas, Joy.
00:21:16Did you find one you like? Yes, 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?
00:21:27Well, I'm honored that you've come to my little store to shop for your first Christmas.
00:21:31That'll be five cents. Okay. Great.
00:21:33Oh, no, I've got it. I got it here.
00:21:35Here.
00:21:36No, uh, here.
00:21:40You still carry change?
00:21:44Yeah. Benefit of being old-fashioned.
00:21:46Hmm. That's a funny-looking nickel. Is it real?
00:21:50Does this thing still... Oh, 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.
00:22:08You 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.
00:22:28My, uh...
00:22:29My grandma actually taught me.
00:22:31Well, isn't that something?
00:22:32But, 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.
00:22:48Are you sure that'll do?
00:22:52I'm positive.
00:22:53I 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, but 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.
00:23:40Don'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?
00:24:19Mm-hmm.
00:24:20Too dull.
00:24:25No, 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.
00:24:38I 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.
00:24:51I usually 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?
00:24:58Well, I just think when you leave things up to other people, there's a bigger chance they'll mess it up.
00:25:05And 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.
00:25:14You don't agree?
00:25:21Since 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?
00:25:38The thought has crossed my mind on harder days.
00:25:41But no.
00:25:41Because even when I can't hold it together, God can.
00:25:47You showing up and offering to work, that was his provision.
00:25:56Have 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.
00:26:08Well, I guess it all started when the depression hit.
00:26:14It was a frightening time to be a child.
00:26:16The pantry 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?
00:26:28And 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.
00:26:47But 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 hiding 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.
00:27:36Hi, 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, we 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.
00:28:03I'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.
00:28:17Well, just be careful, okay?
00:28:21Don't worry.
00:28:21I 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.
00:28:32Well, good luck derailing your grandmother's dream.
00:28:34First 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,
00:28:58you're already saying something.
00:28:59Love, care, celebration.
00:29:01Joy, 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.
00:29:20Well, 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.
00:29:30When 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
00:29:42that 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 you paper,
00:30:14all that you mean to me,
00:30:15I need a thousand Christmases to fit it all.
00:30:19I love you.
00:30:20It is incredible how you do that.
00:30:24The truth is,
00:30:25I 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,
00:30:34knowing that I made a difference.
00:30:37Are you ready to check out, Matthew?
00:30:40Indeed.
00:30:40Indeed.
00:30:48Bye, bye, bye.
00:30:49Bye, bye, bye, bye.
00:31:19There's your man.
00:31:34Merry Christmas.
00:31:38These came for you.
00:31:42You know, growing up, I watched my grandmother sacrifice over and over, and...
00:31:48Well, it just hurt my heart knowing how much he gave and could still barely get by.
00:31:56Well, I 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.
00:32:19Watching that kind of sacrifice, it...
00:32:22It changes you.
00:32:24It does.
00:32:25It makes you see things differently.
00:32:28Especially money.
00:32:29You know, I...
00:32:34I know you don't think money's the point, but, um...
00:32:37In business, it is.
00:32:39Oh, it's not that I'm against making money.
00:32:42But...
00:32:42When my brother shipped out, he left me everything he'd saved.
00:32:46He said money doesn't follow us when we go, so...
00:32:49If he didn't make it back, I should use it to create something that would...
00:32:54Stand the test of time.
00:32:55Oh, so you opened this shop.
00:33:00So I started writing tidings of comfort and joy.
00:33:04And I'd like to think I infuse everyone with a bit of his love and legacy.
00:33:25What are you doing?
00:33:33Oh, I'm making a coloring book.
00:33:37Must be miserable not being able to play with the other children.
00:33:42Hopefully, 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, you're the color here.
00:34:13I brought you as well.
00:34:15Here's what he is.
00:34:17Well give me an hour fellas
00:34:37By the time I'm back
00:34:39The shop will be settled
00:34:47Joy
00:35:01What is this ledger for?
00:35:05Oh it's a list of the free tidings of comfort and joy that I send
00:35:07Free?
00:35:11Well to the soldiers, their wives and of course any widows
00:35:14After what they've been through it's the least I could do
00:35:17Well you know you're never going to get ahead if you keep giving things away all the time
00:35:22That's how the world wants us to think
00:35:26That's not how God works
00:35:28He sees me
00:35:30He knows what I need even when I don't
00:35:33He'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
00:35:42Oh we have a customer
00:35:48Oh good afternoon ladies
00:35:59I hope I'm not interrupting
00:36:01Oh not at all
00:36:02How can I help you?
00:36:04Fred Whitmore man
00:36:05Pleasure to meet you
00:36:06Fred Whitmore
00:36:12As in Whitmore Savings and Trust?
00:36:15Guilty as charged
00:36:16I've recently moved back here from Chicago to oversee the family business here
00:36:20Well welcome back to town Mr. Whitmore
00:36:23Well thank you
00:36:24And please call me Fred
00:36:25I wanted to stop by in person because
00:36:28Well you haven't responded to any of our letters
00:36:31Well that's because I have no interest in a Whitmore sized business swallowing up what I've built here
00:36:37Hmm
00:36:38Well I think you misunderstand Joy
00:36:40My family specializes in helping local shop owners like yourself make a smooth transition and thrive
00:36:49I think you're misunderstanding me Mr. Whitmore
00:36:52What I've built here is thriving
00:36:55Perhaps not by your standards but it is by mine
00:36:58It's no small feat surviving the last four years
00:37:02Shops like yours will face challenges like never before
00:37:05Many won't make it through the changes ahead
00:37:08Let us take the burden from your hands
00:37:12And make sure what you've built lasts for years to come
00:37:16You make a compelling argument Mr. Whitmore
00:37:20But respectfully my answer is no
00:37:27Huh
00:37:31Well
00:37:35Should you reconsider
00:37:37My office address
00:37:40Is on the card
00:37:41Have a good day Mr. Whitmore
00:37:44You too
00:37:44Joy
00:37:54Don't you think it's worth at least hearing him out
00:37:57Well I have no need
00:37:58I've seen what the Whitmore family has done to shops around town
00:38:01They don't care about the customer
00:38:03They only care about profit
00:38:05But Fred's offer could change everything for you
00:38:08Well how do you know what Fred's offering?
00:38:11Do you know him?
00:38:14No, no, not personally
00:38:15I've just heard his name before
00:38:17Well from Chicago?
00:38:20He has a reputation for giving fair deals
00:38:22Life changing ones
00:38:24I want his money, Allie
00:38:25But Fred said that tidings of joy is in danger
00:38:30And if he can guarantee that it keeps making an impact
00:38:32Well you could take the money and pay off your bills
00:38:35I think this is a sign
00:38:38You know Fred coming in here today
00:38:40Right after you said
00:38:42God knows what you need
00:38:44Even when you don't
00:38:46Fine, I'll hear him out
00:38:50But not at some fancy office
00:38:53If he wants to meet
00:38:54It'll be tomorrow at 8am
00:38:55At the diner
00:38:56Where I have breakfast every morning
00:38:57Mr. Whitmore
00:39:00I can't tell you two how much I appreciate the help
00:39:09Glad to be of service
00:39:11Now if you eat all the popcorn
00:39:13There won't be any left for the tree
00:39:15Perhaps there's because there's no string left
00:39:18I'll go grab some more
00:39:19I still can't believe she's meeting with him tomorrow
00:39:24Yeah, she obviously trusts you
00:39:27So the bond that you two share must transcend time
00:39:30I just hope that she trusts Fred
00:39:33Yeah, I wouldn't
00:39:34What 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
00:39:43I can't believe you just threw popcorn at me
00:39:50How about now?
00:39:54What's your problem?
00:39:55You need to get out of your head
00:39:57That tomorrow worry about itself
00:39:59Because you've done everything you can for today
00:40:01You get this chance
00:40:03To decorate with your grandma for Christmas again
00:40:06You could enjoy it
00:40:08You'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
00:40:18Perfect
00:40:29It's amazing what a little Christmas cheer can do
00:40:32It'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
00:40:39Wow
00:40:42Cookie?
00:40:43Yes, please
00:40:44You know, I just realized
00:40:53We've been through a pretty significant life event together
00:40:56Hmm, time travel?
00:40:58Yeah, time travel
00:40:59And I still don't know a single thing about you
00:41:04Oh, well I could say the same thing
00:41:06I don't know anything about you either
00:41:08It's true
00:41:09All right
00:41:10I'll go first
00:41:11What would you like to know?
00:41:13Why does it bother you so much that I want to sell the shop?
00:41:17I just have this thing about people taking something pure
00:41:21And turning it into something that was never meant to be
00:41:23Sounds personal
00:41:25Yeah
00:41:27Growing up in my family
00:41:29Christmas was all about appearances
00:41:32Fancy parties
00:41:34Tuxedos that I hated
00:41:35Piles of gifts that nobody needed
00:41:37And of course I'd go to school
00:41:40There'd be this kid that got one gift
00:41:43And he was happier
00:41:44His family had traditions
00:41:47And real moments of connecting
00:41:49Christmas for them wasn't just about
00:41:52Showing off how profitable your year had just been
00:41:55I'm sorry, those are your memories
00:41:57Don't be
00:41:59Taught me to be different
00:42:00Instead of doing finance
00:42:02And what my parents wanted
00:42:03I do what I love
00:42:06Illustrating
00:42:07Your whole old-fashioned persona makes a whole lot more sense now
00:42:11I bet you think I'm one of those guys
00:42:12Who drinks tea out of a tin cup
00:42:14And calls dinner supper
00:42:15Aren't you?
00:42:18Oh yeah
00:42:18Yeah, I guess I am
00:42:20I just think
00:42:22That when people can go back
00:42:24And decorate
00:42:24And do things together
00:42:26Like stringing popcorn
00:42:27That it connects us to our past
00:42:29And it helps us to enjoy the present moment
00:42:31Even more
00:42:32Yeah?
00:42:41Bennett, that is really beautiful
00:42:44Well, I say you've done plenty for your first day, Allie
00:42:50And thank you kindly for your help, Bennett
00:42:51Why don't the two of you enjoy the evening?
00:42:54It's lovely out
00:42:55Thank you
00:42:57Well, if you're a CEO
00:43:01Why do you need to figure out every detail of the launch strategy by yourself?
00:43:06Well, because if I don't and something goes wrong, it's on me
00:43:10Interesting
00:43:13What?
00:43:16I just find it fascinating
00:43:17That somebody who spent their entire career helping people connect
00:43:20Finds it so difficult to receive help or sell
00:43:22Well, I built the company from the ground
00:43:25I convinced investors
00:43:27I hired a team
00:43:29They left stable jobs
00:43:31To take a chance on this
00:43:33So
00:43:33If the startup fails
00:43:35It's not just me who loses
00:43:36It's them
00:43:37Their livelihoods
00:43:39Their families
00:43:39I just don't trust anyone else enough to care about the launch as much as I do
00:43:46Right, I get it
00:43:47That can be scary
00:43:48Yeah, I just want to take the right risks
00:43:52Right
00:43:52Unlike your grandmother
00:43:53Yeah
00:43:54Allie, you know
00:43:55You don't need to carry the weight of everybody else's struggles
00:43:58Just because you couldn't take hers away
00:44:00It's people who work at your company
00:44:04That's not something happening to them
00:44:06They chose it
00:44:08Just like you did
00:44:09I don't know about you
00:44:13But time traveling is exhausting
00:44:15Gonna go get some sleep
00:44:16Oh, you never told me where you were staying
00:44:19Yeah, I found this empty apartment
00:44:21Don't worry
00:44:23Us old-fashioned guys know how to defend ourselves
00:44:25See ya
00:44:27Bye, Bennett
00:44:28Good night
00:44:29Today's the day
00:44:49Senhor fark
00:45:07meu Deus
00:45:07Boo
00:45:07I'm sorry
00:45:08I'm sorry
00:45:09I'm sorry
00:45:09I'm sorry
00:45:10Bye
00:45:11Bye
00:45:12Bye
00:45:12Bye
00:45:13Bye
00:45:13See ya
00:45:13Bye
00:45:14Bye
00:45:14Bye
00:45:15Bye
00:45:15Bye
00:45:15Bye
00:45:16Bye
00:45:17Bye
00:45:17Bye
00:45:18Bye
00:45:18Bye
00:45:18Bye
00:45:19The Lord provides.
00:45:31I should have sat on that side.
00:45:34Then why didn't you?
00:45:35I don't know.
00:45:36I think I'm just nervous.
00:45:39You can still switch if you want.
00:45:40No, no, no.
00:45:41I 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?
00:45:46Oh, 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?
00:46:02He'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.
00:46:19Welcome 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.
00:46:28We'll do two of those.
00:46:30And that'll be all.
00:46:31Okay.
00:46:31She's laughing now.
00:46:40Oh, 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.
00:46:53Uh-oh.
00:46:57What?
00:46:57She's playing with her necklace.
00:46:59What?
00:47:07You.
00:47:08You're not really a big fan of trusting the process, are you?
00:47:10No, that 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.
00:47:29I 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?
00:47:54Well, for seeing the heart behind my methods.
00:47:59Oh, you're ready to thank me again.
00:48:01What?
00:48:02Why?
00:48:03Come with me.
00:48:05Grab the muffins.
00:48:06Oh.
00:48:12Well, I must have read this one because they're most unexpected.
00:48:16Ah, yeah.
00:48:17I'm so hungry.
00:48:17I didn't do the 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.
00:49:04Wait a minute.
00:49:14Uh-oh.
00:49:20Who is he?
00:49:23That's my grandfather.
00:49:28Uh-oh.
00:49:29And I'll have my driver pick you up.
00:49:47Oh.
00:49:49This must be that Christmas.
00:49:51I'm going to need a little more information.
00:49:53This is the Christmas that my grandfather came home from fighting in the war.
00:49:59Oh, I wish I had paid closer attention to the details of my grandparents' love story.
00:50:04Um, okay, I 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.
00:50:26Christmas is not a dance.
00:50:27If my grandmother goes to the dance with Fred, she's not going to kiss my grandfather, which means they won't fall in love, which means I, um...
00:50:48Won't exist.
00:50:52Oh, please tell me you saw which way he went.
00:50:54Where's it 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,
00:51:16so 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.
00:51:25Right.
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.
00:51:45Well, I'll be George Parker back in the flesh.
00:51:51You're finally home.
00:51:53Just rotated back state 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.
00:52:28Here you are.
00:52:28Here you are.
00:52:28Here you are.
00:52:30Here you are.
00:52:32Here you are.
00:52:37Joy sent me these.
00:52:38Sure it did.
00:52:40Whenever one 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.
00:52:50I saw her today with some fella.
00:52:53Looked 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.
00:53:07So what's next for you now that you're home?
00:53:13Something about re-enlisting.
00:53:16Wait, he didn't re-enlist.
00:53:18This 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.
00:53:26Re-building, helping 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.
00:53:41I gotta let my commanding officer know by tomorrow.
00:53:45If I do re-enlist, I 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.
00:54:02You 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.
00:54:27Hi.
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 the change.
00:54:37Yeah.
00:54:38Well, have fun, Kate.
00:54:40You're welcome.
00:54:42Where did you get the money?
00:54:46When my great-grandparents first moved to town,
00:54:48the first thing they did,
00:54:50they bought this upscale apartment building.
00:54:52The family lived on the top floor,
00:54:53and they rented out the rest of the building.
00:54:55Now, on the ground floor,
00:54:56there was this apartment that we kept for guests
00:54:58and was furnished.
00:55:00There's this trick window around the back
00:55:02that just never really closes properly.
00:55:05Okay.
00:55:05And so as a kid,
00:55:07I used to sneak in there all the time.
00:55:08It was my favorite place to draw,
00:55:10to paint.
00:55:12So that's where I slept last night.
00:55:15And this morning,
00:55:16when I was put in the apartment back,
00:55:18I found two tens
00:55:19under some linen in the cabinet.
00:55:21Yeah.
00:55:21That'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,
00:55:32my grandfather
00:55:33is Fred Whitmore.
00:55:38What?
00:55:40So you're not the only one
00:55:41who's not going to exist
00:55:42if we don't fix this.
00:55:44And you didn't think
00:55:45this was important enough
00:55:46to tell me before?
00:55:47I wanted to.
00:55:49I hate being associated with them.
00:55:53The minute somebody finds out
00:55:54I'm a Whitmore,
00:55:56it's all they see.
00:55:59I understand that.
00:56:01Now it all makes sense.
00:56:04The tuxes,
00:56:05the piles of Christmas presents,
00:56:07the family and finance
00:56:10obsessed with profits.
00:56:11I'm so sorry.
00:56:14I justified not telling you
00:56:16because I didn't think
00:56:17it was something
00:56:18that you needed to know.
00:56:19My grandfather died
00:56:20when I was a kid
00:56:21and I only knew of him.
00:56:24I'm really sorry.
00:56:28From now on,
00:56:29no more secrets.
00:56:31Deal?
00:56:33Deal.
00:56:37Bennett,
00:56:37we have to fix this.
00:56:39Okay.
00:56:40I'll take care of George.
00:56:42You head back
00:56:42and see if you can't
00:56:43convince George
00:56:44that she's back
00:56:44in the wrong course.
00:56:45Okay.
00:56:55Excuse me,
00:56:56staff sergeant.
00:56:57Can I give you a hand
00:56:57with that?
00:56:58Oh, sure.
00:57:00Appreciate it.
00:57:01It's kind of you
00:57:03to do this.
00:57:04Well,
00:57:05if somebody's got to,
00:57:07might as well be me.
00:57:08Right.
00:57:10Name's George,
00:57:11by the way.
00:57:11I'm Bennett.
00:57:13It's good to meet you.
00:57:15Listen,
00:57:15the real reason
00:57:15I came over here
00:57:16is I saw what happened
00:57:18at the diner
00:57:19with Joy.
00:57:21Oh.
00:57:22Was I that obvious?
00:57:24Oh,
00:57:24let's just say
00:57:25everyone's rooting
00:57:26for the two of you
00:57:27to get together.
00:57:28They are?
00:57:29Yeah.
00:57:30You kidding me?
00:57:30You guys are destined
00:57:31for the altar.
00:57:33I guess it's no surprise
00:57:34I've been
00:57:35sweet on her
00:57:36since high school.
00:57:37It's been to the point
00:57:38I could barely
00:57:39string together a sentence
00:57:40when I was around her.
00:57:41But she doesn't
00:57:42see me like that.
00:57:44Not yet.
00:57:45But trust me,
00:57:45George,
00:57:46she will.
00:57:47See,
00:57:47my girl works
00:57:47with Joy
00:57:48and between you
00:57:49and me,
00:57:49that guy Fred,
00:57:51not the guy
00:57:51for her.
00:57:53Well,
00:57:53Fred's got
00:57:53everything going
00:57:54for him.
00:57:55Yeah.
00:57:55Fancy suits,
00:57:57success,
00:57:58the whole nine yards.
00:58:00And she said
00:58:01yes to dance
00:58:02with him,
00:58:02so.
00:58:04You just got home
00:58:05from fighting
00:58:06in a world war,
00:58:07risked your life
00:58:07every single day
00:58:09for something
00:58:09greater than yourself.
00:58:11And you're going
00:58:12to stand there
00:58:12and tell me
00:58:13that all it takes
00:58:14is some guy
00:58:15running around
00:58:15in a fancy suit
00:58:16to back you down?
00:58:19Well,
00:58:20you put it like that.
00:58:23You go to that dance.
00:58:26Get her back.
00:58:27Ready to go?
00:58:38I think so.
00:58:39Could you believe
00:58:40this is my first time
00:58:41to the Christmas snow dance?
00:58:42Well,
00:58:42it should be
00:58:43an unforgettable evening.
00:58:45That is,
00:58:45if you're
00:58:46with the right person.
00:58:48You know,
00:58:48I wasn't expecting
00:58:49to connect with Fred
00:58:50so much this morning.
00:58:52You're right about him.
00:58:53He's quite charming,
00:58:53isn't he?
00:58:55Sure.
00:58:58But is charm
00:58:59really enough?
00:59:00Oh,
00:59:00I suppose not.
00:59:01But I'm excited
00:59:02to get to know him
00:59:03better at the dance.
00:59:04Maybe if it goes well,
00:59:05he'll court me.
00:59:06Oh,
00:59:07I don't think
00:59:07that's a good idea.
00:59:09Why not?
00:59:10That sure is
00:59:11a change of tune
00:59:11from yesterday.
00:59:12You were singing
00:59:12his praises.
00:59:14Well,
00:59:14I said that
00:59:15he's a great guy.
00:59:16I didn't mean
00:59:17that he's the guy
00:59:17for you.
00:59:19Well,
00:59:19why wouldn't he be?
00:59:22I get the sense
00:59:23that you want
00:59:24the kind of love
00:59:25that you write about
00:59:25in your tidings.
00:59:26You know,
00:59:27the kind that doesn't
00:59:28burn bright then fade,
00:59:29but one that lasts.
00:59:32And sometimes
00:59:33that kind of love
00:59:34is found with someone
00:59:36you least expect.
00:59:37Well,
00:59:37that's exactly it.
00:59:39My conversation
00:59:40with Fred
00:59:40was so unexpected.
00:59:43I misjudged him
00:59:44at the shop
00:59:44and I shouldn't
00:59:45have done that.
00:59:46Who knows,
00:59:47maybe we could have
00:59:48that kind of love.
00:59:49Only time will tell.
00:59:50But Joy,
00:59:53don't you think
00:59:53that mixing business
00:59:54and romance
00:59:55is risky?
00:59:57You know,
00:59:57if things don't work out,
00:59:58it could complicate
00:59:59everything and,
01:00:01well,
01:00:01I think you should
01:00:02take his offer
01:00:03and just walk away
01:00:04before it gets messy.
01:00:06Oh,
01:00:06is that what
01:00:07you worried about?
01:00:08Oh,
01:00:09Allie,
01:00:09I won't muddle the two.
01:00:10No matter what happens
01:00:12between me and Fred
01:00:12personally,
01:00:13the shop will be
01:00:13a private matter.
01:00:16Oh,
01:00:17someone's at the door.
01:00:18Hello.
01:00:20The shop's closed,
01:00:21but 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,
01:00:33but my name is Opal
01:00:34and this is the tidying
01:00:36you sent me
01:00:38after my husband
01:00:39passed in the war.
01:00:41Your words were
01:00:42a lifeline
01:00:43in my darkest hour.
01:00:45I thought I couldn't go on
01:00:47and I know
01:00:48I'm not the only one.
01:00:49There are plenty
01:00:50of military wives
01:00:51around here
01:00:51who would say the same.
01:00:54When the way forward
01:00:55isn't clear,
01:00:56God has a way
01:00:57of sending us
01:00:58just what we need.
01:00:59Where is he?
01:01:23Where is he?
01:01:23He's in his tux.
01:01:35Just another reminder
01:01:37that he can give it
01:01:37the kind of life
01:01:38I'm still struggling
01:01:39to build.
01:01:40Yeah,
01:01:41but you can give her
01:01:41something that he can't.
01:01:44Your heart.
01:01:46Look at her.
01:01:47She's having
01:01:48the time of her life.
01:01:49She's having
01:01:50the time of her life
01:01:50because 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
01:01:59to tell you
01:01:59I have two left feet.
01:02:01What?
01:02:02I'm not a good dancer.
01:02:03If I go out there,
01:02:04I'll make a fool
01:02:05out of myself
01:02:05compared to someone
01:02:06like Fred.
01:02:06You're in uniform.
01:02:08How can you
01:02:08embarrass yourself?
01:02:11Hang tight.
01:02:12I'll be right back.
01:02:13Well,
01:02:20in the words
01:02:20of Cary Grant
01:02:21himself,
01:02:22gee,
01:02:23you are the most
01:02:23beautiful girl
01:02:24in the room.
01:02:25Well,
01:02:26you polish up
01:02:26pretty nicely yourself.
01:02:28Sorry we're late.
01:02:30George
01:02:30almost got cold feet.
01:02:32Oh,
01:02:32well,
01:02:33that's okay.
01:02:33At least he's here.
01:02:35Why is he just
01:02:36standing there?
01:02:38I think you need
01:02:38some courage.
01:02:40Come with me.
01:02:41Come with me.
01:02:41Come with me.
01:02:42Is she looking?
01:02:55Yeah,
01:02:56I think it's working.
01:03:03Where'd they go?
01:03:05Oh,
01:03:06right there.
01:03:07Oh.
01:03:08Go get her,
01:03:08George.
01:03:12That's the love
01:03:29I've always seen.
01:03:30That's the love
01:03:31I've always seen.
01:03:32Now I just need
01:03:43them to kiss.
01:03:49Looks like it's happening.
01:03:53No.
01:03:54No,
01:03:55no,
01:03:55no,
01:03:55no,
01:03:55no,
01:03:55no.
01:04:08I'll go after it.
01:04:09Yeah.
01:04:17Bennett!
01:04:18I think he's gone.
01:04:24Oh,
01:04:25this is all my fault.
01:04:28All I ever wanted
01:04:30was for my grandmother
01:04:30to have a better life.
01:04:32You know,
01:04:32one that I thought
01:04:33she deserved,
01:04:34and instead I've,
01:04:35I've gone and
01:04:36completely ruined everything
01:04:37because I thought
01:04:38I knew better.
01:04:39You want to know
01:04:40why I care so deeply
01:04:42about tidings of joy?
01:04:43I took the job there
01:04:45because growing up
01:04:46your grandmother
01:04:46was the only person
01:04:47in town
01:04:48that told my grandfather
01:04:49no.
01:04:51Every single business
01:04:53in town caved,
01:04:54but your grandmother,
01:04:55she stood strong.
01:04:58And that takes guts,
01:05:00courage,
01:05:02and a trust in God.
01:05:04Everything that I wanted
01:05:05to believe that people
01:05:06were capable of,
01:05:07everything that I wanted
01:05:08to believe
01:05:09I was capable of.
01:05:11I need a minute.
01:05:16I'll be back.
01:05:25You keep the change.
01:05:34My grandfather always said
01:05:36a man could command
01:05:37an entire room
01:05:38just by wearing a tux.
01:05:39The grandfather
01:05:41was a smart man.
01:05:46Have we met before?
01:05:47You look a little familiar.
01:05:49Not yet.
01:05:50Come on, please.
01:05:57Your, uh,
01:05:58your girl leave early?
01:06:00Yeah.
01:06:01Not all of us
01:06:02can pull off
01:06:02a 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,
01:06:08but this is more of a
01:06:09business opportunity.
01:06:12She's got a stubborn streak,
01:06:14I'll give her that,
01:06:14but
01:06:15everyone comes around
01:06:17sooner or later.
01:06:19It won't work.
01:06:20I beg your pardon?
01:06:22Joy's smart.
01:06:23You twirling her around
01:06:25on the dance floor
01:06:26is not going to make her
01:06:26change her mind
01:06:27on keeping the shop.
01:06:28if you want her business
01:06:30or her respect,
01:06:32then
01:06:33you need to
01:06:35lead
01:06:36with honesty.
01:06:38Trust me,
01:06:39I learned that one
01:06:39the hard way.
01:06:42Well, with all due respect,
01:06:44I know what I'm doing.
01:06:47I know what I'm doing.
01:06:47I know what I'm doing.
01:06:50Come on, come on, come on, come on, come on.
01:07:20I'm sorry, Grandma.
01:07:24I know I'm too late, but I'm so sorry.
01:07:28I was wrong.
01:07:32I was so wrong.
01:07:50Oh, please have battery.
01:08:20Where's Fred?
01:08:32Where are my grandparents?
01:08:50Oh, I was starting to think I was going to close this place up all by myself.
01:09:14Sorry, I went back to the shop. I just needed a minute alone.
01:09:18I get it.
01:09:20While you were gone, I tried to talk to Fred, but it just fell on deaf ears.
01:09:24Now the dance is over.
01:09:26Well, lucky for us, my grandparents didn't fall in love or kiss at the dance.
01:09:32And how's that lucky for us?
01:09:34Follow me.
01:09:44All right, so tell me, what does this have to do with your grandparents?
01:09:46Here, I want you to stand in here.
01:09:48Oh, okay.
01:09:50Do you remember I told you how my grandparents fell in love?
01:09:52Yeah.
01:09:54That they had a kiss at Christmas time, after dancing.
01:09:58Yeah.
01:09:59In a moment that felt like a snow globe.
01:10:05Wow, how did you figure that out?
01:10:06Remember, my grandma always had that newspaper framed on the wall?
01:10:10Yeah, 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.
01:10:20And I realized Joy and George aren't photographed.
01:10:25Because they were never at the dance.
01:10:27Wait, if they were never at the dance, why do they have a framed picture of the article?
01:10:31There was a column in the corner that honored the shop for its impact on the community.
01:10:37Oh.
01:10:38Plus, 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.
01:10:47Yeah, exactly.
01:10:48He was so thoughtful.
01:10:49You know, if he couldn't buy those tickets, he would have made the evening special in his own way.
01:10:55And this is where he always planned to take her.
01:11:02Okay, so now all we gotta do is find a way to get them here.
01:11:05Jim!
01:11:07I love you, folks!
01:11:10How are you doing?
01:11:11I love you.
01:11:12There's no way I'm lying here.
01:11:16I love you, man.
01:11:17I love you.
01:11:20There's no way I'm lying here.
01:11:22We gotta do it here.
01:11:23I love you.
01:11:25I'm lying here.
01:11:26I love you.
01:11:28I love you.
01:11:30I love you.
01:12:32What a sweet world this is underneath the mistletoe.
01:12:44What a sweet world this is underneath the mistletoe.
01:12:56Stay this way forever and never ever part.
01:13:05To think it all began, sharing Christmas kisses underneath the mistletoe.
01:13:23Good morning.
01:13:36Joy, I have to tell you something.
01:13:38Oh?
01:13:39The 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.
01:15:28Good 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.
01:15:42I know full well the financial struggles of this shop, but I'm determined to keep it.
01:15:47Come what may.
01:15:48And you can't be swayed?
01:15:53My mind's made up.
01:15:54Good.
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.
01:16:14The 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?
01:18:31I sure hope this works.
01:18:32Only one way to find out.
01:18:37Wait.
01:18:39Close your eyes first.
01:18:40Hmm?
01:18:42Trust me.
01:18:46God, I know you're in control.
01:18:48So please bring us back safely.
01:18:52Amen.
01:18:53Okay, now we're ready.
01:19:19Did it work?
01:19:23It looks like it.
01:19:25Welcome back to present day.
01:19:30Christmas snow dance.
01:19:32Look at this.
01:19:34That's us.
01:19:36Oh!
01:19:38Ha ha ha!
01:19:39Well, I did something this weekend I should have done weeks ago.
01:19:56I brought on a launch strategy team.
01:19:58Oh, welcome.
01:19:59It's great.
01:20:00And the team has come up with an entirely new approach,
01:20:03because I've realized that when you do what's predictable,
01:20:07you'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
01:20:15shouting in an overcrowded market.
01:20:18I can see on your faces, you're all wondering,
01:20:20what happened to Ali over the weekend?
01:20:22My grandmother left me an old Christmas shop that I nearly sold,
01:20:29because I've always thought it was irrelevant.
01:20:32But something happened over the weekend that made me realize
01:20:35why people continue to go back all year round, year after year.
01:20:41My grandmother gave without expecting anything in return.
01:20:45And 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.
01:21:20We 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.
01:21:31I know it's risky.
01:21:32But sometimes stepping out in faith, choosing to trust even when you can't see the outcome,
01:21:41could 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.
01:22:15Who's making you smile like that?
01:22:18Oh, it's nothing.
01:22:19It's just the Tidingshop 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, but only because he and I need to get a head start on designing the new Tidings for the launch.
01:22:57Mm-hmm.
01:22:58I expect a full business report when you get back.
01:23:01Bye.
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.
01:23:14Ah, 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.
01:23:26Look 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.
01:23:54I'm gonna go, uh, lock up.
01:23:56I hope you have a blessed Christmas.
01:24:03May your every wish come true.
01:24:08Let 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.
01:24:29May your heart be filled with all the season's joy.
01:24:38I love you too.
01:25:04Bye.
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