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The Christmas Venue _ Full Christmas Romance Movie
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00:00:00I think it went really well. We really seemed to click and they were impressed by my portfolio,
00:00:20so fingers crossed. They said I should find out next week. Steven, is everything okay?
00:00:26Oh, sorry. That's fantastic. They'd be lucky to have you.
00:00:31Are you excited about your trip?
00:00:33Uh, yeah. Hey, I've been meaning to speak to you about something. I just...
00:00:41Oh, thank you. That's good. Shall I leave the bottle?
00:00:46Yeah, why not?
00:00:51Steven, what's wrong?
00:00:54Well, I've been doing a lot of thinking about us. I think you're amazing. The time we've spent together has been some of the most extraordinary days I've spent with someone else.
00:01:09I think you're beautiful. You're so kind, generous, passionate. However, as I said, I've been doing a lot of thinking and I just don't think I'm ready for something this serious. At least, not as ready as I think you are. Am I wrong?
00:01:29Anyway, I think this trip would be, like, a really good idea to, like, maybe have a break.
00:01:36Break?
00:01:37I'm really sorry.
00:01:38Oh, my God. Did you think I was...
00:01:43No, no, it's fine.
00:01:44I mean, I was...
00:01:46It's fine.
00:01:47The food is coming. I realise now I should not have done this before we ordered.
00:01:53Or maybe not take me out to a fancy restaurant.
00:01:56I'm sorry. I didn't... I thought it'd be nice.
00:01:58Nice?
00:01:59Yeah, I didn't know. I'm sorry.
00:02:02Listen, I'll... I'll leave and I'll let you enjoy the food, okay?
00:02:08I... Can I have that into the to-go box?
00:02:11Absolutely, sir.
00:02:13Listen, Kate, I just want you to know it's... it's not about you at all, okay?
00:02:19Oh, just stop.
00:02:25I think I'm just gonna wait at the front to get my food.
00:02:32You know what? It's fine. Yeah, you have my food, okay?
00:02:40Goodbye, Kate.
00:02:43I can't believe you stayed for the full meal.
00:03:00What was I supposed to do? Let a perfectly good bottle of wine go to waste?
00:03:04Fair enough.
00:03:05I feel so stupid.
00:03:07I literally thought he was about to pop the question.
00:03:10Listen, if he had half a brain he would've popped the question a long time ago.
00:03:13I don't know.
00:03:14He's off making deals around the world and here I am,
00:03:18obsessing about which side of my apartment the Christmas tree should go off.
00:03:22Stop. You are incredible.
00:03:24And your apartment looks great, by the way.
00:03:26Thanks.
00:03:27I hate seeing you like this.
00:03:29It's Christmas for heaven's sake.
00:03:31Maybe you just need to get out of the city.
00:03:33Does your dad still have that cute little bed and breakfast upstate?
00:03:36Yeah.
00:03:37I was actually trying to convince Steven to come up this year,
00:03:40but he found out he had to travel.
00:03:42I wanted to surprise my dad.
00:03:44You should go.
00:03:45I think it could be just the thing to get some of that Kate Miller Christmas spirit back.
00:03:50Maybe.
00:03:51And who knows, maybe this time next year you'll be so busy with a job you won't be able to go.
00:03:56You might as well take the chance.
00:03:58You should come with me.
00:03:59You've never seen decorations like at the inn.
00:04:02And my dad's cooking and the snow.
00:04:05Kate, come on.
00:04:06I am a wedding planner in New York City and it's cuffing season.
00:04:10I am not going anywhere.
00:04:11Oh, and there's one right now.
00:04:14You would not believe the money these newly engaged rich city couples are spending.
00:04:20I booked a spot for one last week out in Connecticut.
00:04:23The deposit alone was almost 25k.
00:04:27Wow.
00:04:28Okay.
00:04:29Well, good luck.
00:04:30Oh, and they are calling.
00:04:32Um, you should go.
00:04:35I think I might.
00:04:36Okay.
00:04:37Be safe.
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00:05:46Hello?
00:05:57Anyone home?
00:06:02Dad?
00:06:16Hello?
00:06:17Hello?
00:06:18Hello?
00:06:19Hello?
00:06:20Hello?
00:06:21Hello?
00:06:53Are you trying to take my job?
00:07:20No, okay.
00:07:23You all right?
00:07:27Yeah, thank you.
00:07:30Sorry, I'm Drew.
00:07:32I've been helping your dad out the past couple months.
00:07:34This is Bob.
00:07:37It's nice to meet you, Drew.
00:07:38Thank you for catching me.
00:07:41It's nice to meet you too, Bob.
00:07:44We've actually met before.
00:07:46Yeah, we graduated together.
00:07:48Wait, Drew Patterson?
00:07:51Wow, you've grown.
00:07:54I'm so sorry I didn't write.
00:07:55Oh, it's fine.
00:07:56It's been a minute.
00:07:58What are you doing packing him alone?
00:08:00Other than changing light bulbs.
00:08:02I'm here to surprise my dad.
00:08:05He just went to this store.
00:08:06He'll be back in a second.
00:08:08Do you know what's wrong with this light?
00:08:10I changed the bulb, but it's still not working.
00:08:13The switch is on.
00:08:14The left one is down.
00:08:14The right one's up.
00:08:16It's on the other side now.
00:08:18I've been doing some rewiring.
00:08:21The bones of this place need a little TLC.
00:08:23Got it.
00:08:25Bob's got to eat.
00:08:26It's freezing out.
00:08:27Do you like hot cocoa?
00:08:29Yeah, sure.
00:08:30Yeah?
00:08:31Come on.
00:08:38So, how you been?
00:08:40I mean, how's the city?
00:08:41You still painting?
00:08:43Um, not so much anymore.
00:08:45Oh, that's too bad.
00:08:46I remember you did that big mural for our class senior year.
00:08:50You know that's still up there.
00:08:52Wait, really?
00:08:53Yeah.
00:08:54So what are you doing for work now?
00:08:56Um, I'm currently in between jobs, but I'm a retouch artist for magazines.
00:09:02It's like, uh, Photoshop?
00:09:05Yeah, basically.
00:09:07What about you?
00:09:08Well, um, I took over my uncle's contracting company a couple years ago, and after that went
00:09:14under, I just started helping out around town, you know, fixing whatever needs fixing.
00:09:19So is the inn closed for repairs?
00:09:21I mean, you guys are cutting it really close.
00:09:23Christmas is in three days.
00:09:24There are guests coming, right?
00:09:26I mean, there aren't even any decorations up.
00:09:29Yeah, well, like I said, I mean, the place needs a lot of work.
00:09:36Hey, Drew.
00:09:38Do you know whose car that is outside?
00:09:40It's a rental.
00:09:42Surprise, Dad!
00:09:45Oh, my gosh.
00:09:47I had no idea.
00:09:49I thought you couldn't come because of Stephen and...
00:09:52Hey, sweetheart.
00:09:54It's okay.
00:09:55Merry Christmas, you're home!
00:09:58Merry Christmas.
00:10:00Speaking of, what is going on here?
00:10:02There's no lights.
00:10:03There's not even a tree.
00:10:06Um, you know what?
00:10:07Could you give me a hand bringing some things in from the outside?
00:10:10Yeah.
00:10:11I've only got the one hand.
00:10:13Oh, Dad.
00:10:13No.
00:10:14No.
00:10:15Well, that's new.
00:10:23Yeah.
00:10:24Uh, my stylist?
00:10:25Dr. Richardson.
00:10:27He says it makes me look...
00:10:30Hey.
00:10:33I'm getting old, Kate.
00:10:37I wish you would have told me what's going on.
00:10:39I hate seeing the place like this.
00:10:41Is anyone coming today?
00:10:43Um, about that, Tom.
00:10:45The actual reason Drew is here is because we're getting a house ready to sell.
00:10:51What?
00:10:52Business has been down, and the number of repairs is just going through the roof.
00:10:56You can't sell this place.
00:10:58The inn is everything.
00:11:00What would Mom say if...
00:11:01Look, it's not financially responsible to keep it anymore.
00:11:05The roof is on its last legs.
00:11:07It's going to cost a fortune.
00:11:09You have to sell it while it's worthwhile.
00:11:14I'm so happy that you're here.
00:11:18Where are the decorations?
00:11:20Well, they're in the garage.
00:11:23If this is going to be our last Christmas at the inn, there will at least be decorations.
00:11:29I thought you'd say that.
00:11:31You need a hand?
00:11:54Oh, uh, yes, please.
00:11:55You know, for the record, I never encouraged your dad to sell this place.
00:12:05Did I ever say that you did?
00:12:07I actually have a lot of memories here.
00:12:08My mom used to bring me here when we were kids.
00:12:10We actually came to one of your parents' Christmas parties.
00:12:13Well, then maybe you could talk some sense into my dad instead of helping him do it.
00:12:17Except he's right.
00:12:18You know, the fixes, they're...
00:12:19I mean, they're too expensive.
00:12:22Could you hand me some garland?
00:12:23It's right there in that bin?
00:12:31The garland?
00:12:33You do know what garland is, don't you?
00:12:35I do not.
00:12:35It's, uh, the long green stuff.
00:12:38Yes, that.
00:12:39I never was one for decorations.
00:12:44I never would have guessed.
00:12:46At least find them too commercial.
00:12:48Hmm.
00:12:48So you're one of those people who hates Christmas.
00:12:51I didn't say that.
00:12:52There's more to Christmas than decorations.
00:12:55What about family dinners?
00:12:56The food?
00:12:57The Christmas cookies?
00:12:58I know that, but Christmas is special.
00:13:03So what's wrong with making it feel special?
00:13:06Making it look special?
00:13:07There's nothing wrong with it.
00:13:08It's just not my cup of tea.
00:13:11Doesn't mean I hate Christmas.
00:13:13Yeah, you mentioned that.
00:13:15The food.
00:13:17Yeah.
00:13:18The food.
00:13:18Hey, Vic.
00:13:28You were supposed to call me.
00:13:29I've been worried sick about you.
00:13:31Really?
00:13:31No, you're tough.
00:13:33But how are things going up there?
00:13:35Are you feeling any better?
00:13:36No, not at all.
00:13:38Worse, actually.
00:13:39My dad is selling the inn.
00:13:41Oh, that's horrible.
00:13:44Who's that?
00:13:45Oh, that's this guy.
00:13:48He's helping my dad get the place ready to sell.
00:13:50He's cute.
00:13:51He's fine.
00:13:53Well, the place looks really nice.
00:13:55It actually looks just like this venue I booked for a couple.
00:13:59I...
00:13:59Can I see a little bit more of it?
00:14:01I have a realtor friend who might be able to help you out.
00:14:04Hello?
00:14:05Kate?
00:14:07Vic, can I call you back?
00:14:09Yeah, is everything okay?
00:14:10Hey, Scrooge.
00:14:16Do you really not want my dad to sell this place?
00:14:19Of course I don't, but I don't think he has a choice.
00:14:21He has to sell.
00:14:23The repairs.
00:14:23How much would everything cost to get the place up and running again?
00:14:26I mean, the roof, the plumbing, the electric, you're looking at 25, 30K.
00:14:30But your dad spent everything getting the heat going last fall.
00:14:34Kate?
00:14:36So that was quick.
00:14:38Look who's with you.
00:14:40Hi, I'm Drew.
00:14:41Hi, Drew.
00:14:43Vic, so remember that couple you told me about who booked their venue in Connecticut?
00:14:48Do you think that one of these couples would want to have their wedding at a place like this?
00:14:51Yeah, those pleases are getting, like, eaten up every day.
00:14:54And the deposit you said would be what?
00:14:56Well, these families are dropping, like, 40K for the flowers alone.
00:15:01For a spot like yours, I'd say 20, 30K.
00:15:05How do we make this happen?
00:15:07At your inn?
00:15:08Uh, let me think.
00:15:10I actually had a couple touring a place upstate just today that fell through for the spring.
00:15:16Um, let me see what I can do.
00:15:18Thanks.
00:15:19I...
00:15:19So, what do you think?
00:15:22If we can get just one couple to have their wedding here, the deposit alone will be enough to save the place.
00:15:27Do you know anything about hosting weddings?
00:15:29Well, how hard could it be?
00:15:31Besides, the wedding won't be till spring.
00:15:32Plenty of time.
00:15:33If somebody came in here right now, I mean, half the showers and bathrooms don't even work.
00:15:38Can't you just do, like, a patch job?
00:15:40Just make it look like it works?
00:15:42Patch job?
00:15:43This isn't exactly retouching, Kate.
00:15:49Hey, Vic.
00:15:50Hey, okay, good news.
00:15:51I told that couple I mentioned about the inn, and they are very interested.
00:15:56Honestly, it sounds like they're a little bit desperate.
00:15:58So, if you just put on some of that Kate Miller Christmas charm and handsome back there smiles a time or two, I think you can pull it off.
00:16:06Amazing.
00:16:06Thank you so much.
00:16:08Um, oh, one more thing.
00:16:09The groom is extremely allergic to dogs.
00:16:12That's fine.
00:16:13Okay, good luck.
00:16:14Let me know how it goes.
00:16:15Will do.
00:16:15Bye.
00:16:20What?
00:16:20It's a good plan.
00:16:22I mean, even if we could pull off some sort of miracle, do you think your dad would go for it?
00:16:28Absolutely.
00:16:29This place means everything to him.
00:16:30And what about the allergies?
00:16:32I mean, Bob's hair is everywhere.
00:16:34That's nothing a vacuum cleaner can't fix.
00:16:36All right, fine.
00:16:41But only because I like your dad, and, well, this place means something to me, too.
00:16:47Thanks.
00:16:51So, what do you think?
00:16:56What do I think?
00:16:58Well, I think you inherited a bit of your mother's stubbornness.
00:17:01What do we have to lose?
00:17:03If they say no, we still have one last Christmas at the inn with guests.
00:17:07Do you realize how many repairs have to be made?
00:17:11How you gonna host people in a house in this condition?
00:17:14Yeah, it won't be perfect, but...
00:17:17That makes something work.
00:17:19And I think you've forgotten I'm old.
00:17:20I don't even know if I have the energy to run around and host after people anymore.
00:17:25Dad, we'll take care of everything.
00:17:27Please?
00:17:29The inn means so much to so many people.
00:17:32She's right.
00:17:33I remember coming to the parties you would throw here.
00:17:35It would be a shame if you sold it.
00:17:40You know what else you inherited from your mother?
00:17:42My ability to tell her no.
00:17:49Really?
00:17:50Yes.
00:17:51Oh, you won't regret it.
00:17:54You can take care of everything but the food.
00:17:57I'm cooking.
00:17:58You got it.
00:18:00Well, I gotta figure out what we're gonna eat now, don't I?
00:18:04Well, we got some work to do.
00:18:07Well, we got some work to do.
00:18:37Well, I cannot believe how magical the place looks.
00:18:56Right?
00:18:57It's really starting to feel like Christmas.
00:19:00Yeah, it is.
00:19:01You know, we haven't had much time to talk.
00:19:05You've been so busy.
00:19:07So, uh, how are you, Kate?
00:19:12I'm okay.
00:19:13Uh, Stephen and I...
00:19:16Look, you don't have to talk about it if you don't want to.
00:19:22How's work?
00:19:22I just had an interview for a magazine.
00:19:26I'm still waiting to hear back.
00:19:27That's great.
00:19:28That's wonderful.
00:19:29You know what they say.
00:19:30If you love what you do, you never have to work a day in your life.
00:19:35My whole life, there's always been something so simple about Christmas, but this year, everything
00:19:43just seems to be falling apart.
00:19:44I'm so sorry.
00:19:45I'm so sorry.
00:19:47It's okay.
00:19:47It's not your fault.
00:19:49Oh.
00:19:49I will say, no matter what happens tomorrow, we are going to have a house filled with people
00:19:56again, just like we used to.
00:19:58Well, no one can say y'all don't work fast, so the shower's fixed for now.
00:20:08Should be good for a couple days, but if they decide to extend their stay, well, we're going
00:20:13to have problems.
00:20:15Amazing.
00:20:15Thank you so much.
00:20:17You see why I like them?
00:20:19Well, I'm going to get Bob home and then get down to the brewery.
00:20:22I've got some work to do.
00:20:23You know what?
00:20:24It's time for me to go to bed, too.
00:20:26I have a lot of cooking to do.
00:20:29Hey, why don't you two go out?
00:20:31There's still so much to do.
00:20:33No, no, no, sweetheart.
00:20:34You've done everything, and it's beautiful.
00:20:37Go out, have some fun before tomorrow.
00:20:43Okay.
00:20:45Okay.
00:21:00I didn't invite you inside, but my aunt's sleeping.
00:21:04Sure, I'll be here.
00:21:13All right, Paul, you're all set.
00:21:17Thanks, Drew.
00:21:18What do I owe you?
00:21:19How about a beer for me and a lady, and we'll call it either.
00:21:22Cool.
00:21:23You say so.
00:21:28Thanks.
00:21:29Thanks, Paul.
00:21:30These are on the house.
00:21:33Right.
00:21:35So, you live with your aunt?
00:21:38Yeah, she moved in with me after my uncle passed.
00:21:41Tell me, other than the photoshopping, what do you even have to?
00:21:48Um, well, what do you mean?
00:21:50I don't know.
00:21:51I mean, you must still paint here and there, right?
00:21:54Um, not as much as I'd like to, unfortunately.
00:21:57No?
00:21:58Why not?
00:21:58I guess I just got busy.
00:22:01What about you?
00:22:02You're just everyone's on-call handyman?
00:22:05Yeah, I suppose.
00:22:07Do you like it?
00:22:08Yeah.
00:22:09No, I do.
00:22:11I mean, it can be annoying, but, you know, whatever.
00:22:15What about you?
00:22:15Do you like photoshopping?
00:22:18I'm a retouch artist, actually.
00:22:21And yeah, I think I like it.
00:22:23You think?
00:22:24Well, it pays the bills.
00:22:26Or at least I hope it will pay the bills.
00:22:29Does it ever feel weird?
00:22:32What do you mean?
00:22:33I mean, like, do you ever feel like you're, like, lying to people?
00:22:39Like, like, telling people what they should want or what they should look like?
00:22:43People happen to like those magazines.
00:22:45And it's not my problem if you're too much of a grump to be one of them, Mr. No Christmas Spirit.
00:22:50Oh, I've got Christmas spirit, all right.
00:22:52I just don't get it from, from magazines and commercials.
00:22:56What I do makes people happy.
00:22:57Yeah, for like 10 seconds.
00:22:59And then, and then they, they realize that the thing they wanted is fake.
00:23:03Have you ever bought one of those magazines?
00:23:06Absolutely not.
00:23:07Yeah, I figured.
00:23:08What about, uh, your painting?
00:23:10I mean, in high school, you were basically obsessed.
00:23:13And you, you were great.
00:23:14You were really great.
00:23:16Yeah, well, I grew up and had to live in the real world.
00:23:20The real world?
00:23:21Yeah, where people need money to live.
00:23:23Oh, so it was money.
00:23:25Well, yeah, of course it was for money.
00:23:26The real world is helping people.
00:23:28People you can see.
00:23:29People, people around you.
00:23:31People that need help.
00:23:32You know, not a couple of, uh, pictures and string lights.
00:23:39Were you in some kind of crazy Christmas decoration accident or something?
00:23:43Yeah.
00:23:44In fact, I was.
00:23:45And I don't like to talk about it because it was very traumatic.
00:23:49I guess, um, Reef Gone Wild.
00:23:51Candy cane, actually.
00:23:53I was.
00:23:55Why?
00:23:57That woman over there is staring at you.
00:24:04That's my ex.
00:24:07Time to go?
00:24:08Time to go.
00:24:14Fresh wound?
00:24:16Sort of.
00:24:18And we broke up like six months ago, but I've been avoiding her ever since.
00:24:21Do you still have feelings for her?
00:24:23Oh, no.
00:24:24It's just, um, well, we haven't talked since we broke up, so the more time that passes,
00:24:30the more I'm dreading that, that initial, you know, like, oh, hey, how you been?
00:24:35Makes sense.
00:24:37How about you?
00:24:38Uh, yeah, it was pretty serious, but, um, he's no longer in the picture.
00:24:45How long?
00:24:46Uh, two days.
00:24:48Oh.
00:24:49Yeah.
00:24:50Very fresh wound.
00:24:51Listen, Kate.
00:24:59I mean, forget about her.
00:25:01This guy is obviously an idiot.
00:25:04I mean, look at it this way.
00:25:06You wouldn't be here saving your family's end if it wasn't for his stupidity.
00:25:11So, you know, I guess sometimes things have a way of working themselves out.
00:25:16Yeah, maybe.
00:25:24The heck is this?
00:25:25When did, what, did you bring this from home?
00:25:29It's from the bar.
00:25:30Oh, you stole it.
00:25:32Now I've got to take it back to Paul.
00:25:34Why, do you think he'll notice?
00:25:35He'll notice.
00:25:38You are crazy, you know that?
00:25:42See you tomorrow.
00:25:46Okay, so, everyone will be here in ten minutes.
00:25:59Oh, no.
00:26:00What's wrong, Dad?
00:26:01I forgot the Worcestershire sauce, and I needed to get the roast ready for dinner.
00:26:04Do we need it?
00:26:05Yes, you need Worcestershire sauce.
00:26:07You need a lot of it.
00:26:08Now go pick some up.
00:26:09Oh, no, no, no.
00:26:10You guys are the hosts.
00:26:11I'm the cook.
00:26:12You sure, Phil?
00:26:12Yeah, I'll be right back, and I guarantee you, dinner will be amazing.
00:26:20Not a great start.
00:26:21What else needs to be done?
00:26:23Um, actually, I think we're good.
00:26:26Oh, uh, I'll be back.
00:26:32Hey, are they there yet?
00:26:33They'll be here any second.
00:26:34What's up?
00:26:34Um, so, la second info, uh, their mom will be joining them on their trip.
00:26:41She's a bit of a handful.
00:26:47I'm sure whatever it is, we can handle it, Vic.
00:26:50Kate, I think they're here.
00:26:52They're here.
00:26:52I gotta go.
00:26:53No, no, wait, wait, there's more.
00:26:55Apparently, she loves love.
00:26:57What does that mean?
00:26:58They've already passed on two different places, because she loves couples.
00:27:03I, she's got some kind of weird distrust of single people.
00:27:14Hi, welcome.
00:27:16Hello.
00:27:18Hi.
00:27:22Hey, we, uh, Ubered from the train station, and I thought we might have the wrong place.
00:27:27I figured there'd be more cars out front.
00:27:28Uh, we're actually closed right now, um, but we've made an exception to stay open for
00:27:33you guys for Christmas.
00:27:34Oh, that's so nice.
00:27:36Hey, I'm Eric.
00:27:38I'm Mia.
00:27:39I'm Maria, and you must be...
00:27:41This is my husband, Drew.
00:27:43Hi, I'm Kate.
00:27:44Sorry, I was just freshening up.
00:27:45Hmm.
00:27:46Well, nice to meet you, Drew.
00:27:48Uh, oops.
00:27:49Looks like someone forgot to wear their ring today.
00:27:54Oh, here you go, honey.
00:27:58Yeah, I, um, I took it off.
00:28:03I was hanging, uh, Christmas lights.
00:28:06You know, I, uh, the medal in the ring with the electricity.
00:28:09It could be dangerous.
00:28:11I've never heard of that before.
00:28:13It happens every year.
00:28:14You've got to be careful.
00:28:16You've really got to get that thing in your size, honey.
00:28:19Yeah, we do, honey.
00:28:21Oh, baby.
00:28:24You guys don't have dogs in here, do you?
00:28:26Oh, no, no.
00:28:27Maybe in, uh, Uber.
00:28:29Oh, yeah, maybe.
00:28:30Eyes are starting to get a little scratchy.
00:28:32Oh, I've got some allergy pills if you need them.
00:28:34Oh, thank you, thank you.
00:28:35It should pass.
00:28:36Hopefully.
00:28:36All right, let me show you two rooms.
00:28:39Come on in.
00:28:45Take your time getting settled, and whenever you're ready, come meet us downstairs for
00:28:49a little tour.
00:28:56You want to tell me what's going on here, wife?
00:28:58I know, I'm sorry.
00:29:00Where did you get the rings?
00:29:01That is so weird.
00:29:02Right before they showed up, my friend Vic called, and she said that the mom only trusts
00:29:06couples.
00:29:07That's crazy.
00:29:08I know, I panicked.
00:29:09I didn't know what else to do.
00:29:10What, we're just supposed to pretend we're married for the next two days?
00:29:13Do you have a better idea?
00:29:14In the rings?
00:29:15They're from my old room.
00:29:17Why?
00:29:18Because I was a girl who liked to play pretend wedding, okay?
00:29:20I don't like lying.
00:29:21All right, I am bad at it, and I just don't like it.
00:29:25Please.
00:29:28Fine, that's it though.
00:29:32No more lying.
00:29:33Just the marriage thing.
00:29:37How's everything going?
00:29:38Oh, they're upstairs.
00:29:40Real quick, if anyone asks, we're pretend married.
00:29:44If they ask, we're really married, but it's just for pretend, okay?
00:29:49Pretend married.
00:29:51Copy that?
00:29:56Jeez.
00:29:56Hey, Kate, do you have any more of those allergy pills?
00:29:59Oh, sure.
00:30:00I drive them west to the Moonlight for Animal Control or something.
00:30:03Keep it up.
00:30:03Hey, thank you so much.
00:30:06Hello, I'm Maria.
00:30:10Hi, Maria.
00:30:11I'm Phil.
00:30:14Oh, you must be the owner of this lovely property.
00:30:18Yeah, but I'm mostly the cook.
00:30:20And I hope you're all hungry.
00:30:23Well, I certainly am.
00:30:26Okay.
00:30:27Would you guys like to have a little tour?
00:30:29That would be fantastic.
00:30:30Yes, please.
00:30:31I'll see you all for dinner.
00:30:33Yes, you will.
00:30:34And here's the porch that overlooks the whole property.
00:30:42This really is so beautiful.
00:30:45I don't hate it.
00:30:46Can you just imagine the sun streaming behind the two of you?
00:30:51And a beautiful arch over your heads.
00:30:55And, ooh, the band to the left.
00:30:58And the pond glistening.
00:31:00And the guests all in their white chairs.
00:31:03And, oh, maybe we can get one of those pop-up gazebos.
00:31:05And over there, a big reception tent.
00:31:10Absolutely.
00:31:10So, that's the property.
00:31:15Like I said, there's more than enough space for you and all of your wedding guests.
00:31:19And if there's anything else you need, I'm sure we can figure it out.
00:31:23It's lovely.
00:31:24Rustic, cozy.
00:31:26But it's nice.
00:31:29So, how many other weddings have you guys hosted?
00:31:31Actually, we haven't had one in a long time.
00:31:34We took a break to do some repairs on the house.
00:31:37Oh, perfect.
00:31:39Hey, everyone.
00:31:39Yeah, um, dinner's going to be ready in about 20 minutes.
00:31:43So, if you want to come in, get cleaned up.
00:31:45I also have wine on the table for you.
00:31:48Okay.
00:31:49Oh.
00:31:50Okay, I can't shake it.
00:31:51I'm not sure what's going on.
00:31:52Oh, hi.
00:31:53A second time?
00:31:54Listen, we got to get you inside, okay?
00:31:56Thank you guys so much.
00:31:58You're good.
00:32:01You two are cute.
00:32:03How long have you been married?
00:32:05Four?
00:32:06Five years?
00:32:07It's four and a half.
00:32:08I just, I like to round up.
00:32:12Well, I think it's so refreshing to have a young couple like you running a family business.
00:32:18And it's so nice to have people who really understand love steering the ship.
00:32:25I know exactly what you mean.
00:32:27So, so much love.
00:32:33Okay, then.
00:32:35I'll see you at dinner.
00:32:37Well, two hours down, seven, eight hours away.
00:32:50Phil, that was splendid.
00:32:54Will you cater the wedding?
00:32:55I don't see why not.
00:32:58Awesome.
00:32:59Awesome.
00:33:00You know, it's truly amazing that Vic found you all so last second.
00:33:04After our last place fell through, I was starting to get worried.
00:33:08Yeah, it really feels like this was meant to be.
00:33:10How did you two meet?
00:33:13Oh, well, we started working in the same office in Philadelphia right after college.
00:33:18I knew I liked her instantly.
00:33:19And I might have had just a little bit of a crush on him.
00:33:23And of course, you know, naturally, neither one of us said anything.
00:33:26So, you know, that goes.
00:33:27Then, um, after six months, Mia got an offer for her dream job in the city.
00:33:34But I thought of never seeing her again.
00:33:37It just couldn't do it.
00:33:40So, so that Christmas, I told her how I felt.
00:33:44And two weeks later, I had my stuff packed and we were headed to New York together.
00:33:49So Christmas is always just a little special for us.
00:33:53What about you guys?
00:33:55Well, um, yes.
00:33:57Drew, tell us how you met.
00:34:01Oh, uh, Kate tells it better than I do.
00:34:04No, no, no, Drew.
00:34:06I want to hear from you, my man.
00:34:07Educize me.
00:34:09I'll give it a shot.
00:34:12We actually, uh, we went to high school together.
00:34:14No way.
00:34:15High school, sweetheart.
00:34:16No, no, anything but, really.
00:34:18I was the shy, quiet kid.
00:34:21And Kate was way cooler than me.
00:34:25She actually did this mural our senior year and it is still up today.
00:34:29It's, it is gorgeous.
00:34:31Wow.
00:34:33I would love to see some of your paintings sometime.
00:34:36Yeah, maybe.
00:34:37Well, anyway, Drew, go on.
00:34:40Well, I actually had a massive crush on her, but I was too shy to say anything.
00:34:46I don't even think she would have known who I was.
00:34:49And then, after we graduated, you know, she moved away and I stayed here.
00:34:57One day, years later, I'm walking my dog, Bob, through the park like I do every day.
00:35:02And there she is.
00:35:04She was, she was standing on this bridge that goes over the river.
00:35:07And I didn't think she would notice me, but she did.
00:35:12And we, we got to talking and she, well, she didn't remember who I was, but it didn't matter.
00:35:19And we went out that night and, uh, it was it.
00:35:24You know, not a lot of guys get a second shot at the perfect.
00:35:35I'm sorry, uh, Kate makes it way more exciting than me.
00:35:40Well, that was perfect.
00:35:45I just think it's beautiful that you found your way back to each other.
00:35:54Man, thank you for helping. You really don't have to.
00:35:59Ah, it's my pleasure.
00:36:00Like I always say, if you don't do the cooking, you do the cleaning.
00:36:03That's what I was taught.
00:36:04Who does the cooking at home for you?
00:36:06Uh, lately, we've been going out a lot.
00:36:08But this is nice, you know, I feel, I feel at home again.
00:36:12And where's home?
00:36:13Oh, right outside Atlanta.
00:36:15I grew up with almost nothing.
00:36:17So this life with me is, it's pretty new to me.
00:36:20I'm still getting used to it.
00:36:21I have no idea if my mom would say if she knew the numbers being thrown off for this wedding.
00:36:27Seems like it's, uh, pretty important to your mother-in-law.
00:36:31Oh, yes, it definitely is.
00:36:34This hot cocoa is delicious.
00:36:37It's my dad's special mix.
00:36:39You know, I have to say, this place looks amazing.
00:36:43Kate, do you have any recommendations for activities to...
00:36:46Honey, I just got an email from the florist, and she wants to know if we can do a call in the morning.
00:36:51Sure.
00:36:54Um, Kate, any recommendations for activities that we could do tomorrow?
00:36:58Sure.
00:36:58We could go into town if you like.
00:37:01Or there's hiking.
00:37:03Or we could bake some Christmas cookies.
00:37:06Now we're talking.
00:37:07Well, ladies, I'm, uh, headed off to bed, and I just wanted to check in and see if you wanted any cocoa before I did.
00:37:14Oh, I think I'm good, but this was delicious, Mr. Miller.
00:37:19And please, Phil.
00:37:20Well, everything has been outstanding, Phil.
00:37:23Well, if you do need anything non-food, just ask my daughter.
00:37:29She'll be more than happy to help you.
00:37:31So you all have a good night, and you too, sweetheart.
00:37:34Good night, Dad.
00:37:34Night.
00:37:35Good night.
00:37:35Oh, well, I think we're about to call it, too.
00:37:39Mm-hmm.
00:37:40All right, good night, guys.
00:37:42Again, if you need anything, just let me know.
00:37:45Will do.
00:37:45Good night, honey.
00:37:52Wine?
00:37:53Yes, please.
00:37:57So, how do you think it's going?
00:38:00Honestly, I don't think it could be going any better.
00:38:03Right?
00:38:03We're pretty good at this.
00:38:05We might actually pull this off.
00:38:07And I haven't seen your dad this happy in a long time.
00:38:09I know.
00:38:10It's great.
00:38:11Also, did you see the way Maria was looking at him?
00:38:14Yeah, I saw him.
00:38:15We do not need to talk about that.
00:38:18All right, fine.
00:38:19You know, for someone who hates lying, that was a pretty stellar performance you put on
00:38:26at dinner.
00:38:26Yeah.
00:38:27It was kind of a fight or flight situation.
00:38:30You made all that up on the spot.
00:38:32I don't remember us reconnecting on a bridge, do you?
00:38:36And what about that stuff in high school?
00:38:38Still, I don't think you knew who I was.
00:38:40I knew.
00:38:42Yeah, well, we definitely weren't on the same level.
00:38:45And the other stuff?
00:38:47Did you really have a big old crush on me?
00:38:49Yeah, wouldn't you like to know?
00:38:51I knew you weren't that good at lying to you.
00:38:52I'm right.
00:38:53It was a long time ago.
00:38:54Really?
00:38:55Because right now it doesn't really seem that way.
00:39:04Um, that might be that job.
00:39:07Take it.
00:39:09Okay.
00:39:10I should get back to Bob.
00:39:13Uh, I'll see you tomorrow?
00:39:15Sure thing.
00:39:18Great job today.
00:39:19You too.
00:39:55Hello?
00:39:58Kate?
00:39:59Kate, can you hear me?
00:40:00Stephen?
00:40:01Kate, listen, I've been trying to get a hold of you and...
00:40:04For some reason, my phone isn't working in this country.
00:40:06I had to buy a new one.
00:40:07Can you hear me?
00:40:08Kate?
00:40:09Man, the service is rough.
00:40:11Kate, where are you?
00:40:12I'm at my dad's inn.
00:40:14Why are you calling me?
00:40:16Listen, I've had a lot of time to think about our decision.
00:40:19Our decision?
00:40:20I've had lots of time to think and I want to talk, okay?
00:40:23I've got lots of things I'd like to say.
00:40:25And I think it'd be best if I just did that in person.
00:40:27Oh, no.
00:40:27No, no, no.
00:40:28Don't come here.
00:40:29Things are a little bit hectic.
00:40:30I think maybe we just...
00:40:31Kate?
00:40:32Kate, listen, I can't hear you at all.
00:40:34Listen, I'm going to be flying out tomorrow.
00:40:35I'm going to fly up north to see you.
00:40:37I'll be there in the morning, okay?
00:40:38So, listen, I'm just really sorry that...
00:40:41Stephen?
00:40:42Stephen, Stephen.
00:40:43Stephen?
00:40:44Stephen?
00:40:44Hey, I saw your 46 texts to get here early.
00:41:01What's going on?
00:41:02Is everything okay?
00:41:03There's been a slight complication.
00:41:04Um, remember that ex that I told you about?
00:41:07Fresh wound guy.
00:41:07Yeah, well, he called last night and, um, he's going to be here any second.
00:41:13Oh.
00:41:23That does complicate things.
00:41:24Um, does he know about it?
00:41:27I tried to tell him, but his service was terrible and he couldn't hear me.
00:41:30What do you want to do?
00:41:32Oh, he's here.
00:41:34Um, you keep them company and I'm going to go talk to Stephen.
00:41:38Yeah.
00:41:40Okay.
00:41:40Okay.
00:41:50Hey.
00:41:52That is so good to see you.
00:41:55Okay.
00:41:55Ah, real quick.
00:41:56Yeah.
00:41:57You're an old friend.
00:41:59Drew in there is my husband.
00:42:00Okay?
00:42:01I have to lie.
00:42:03No, you know what?
00:42:04I'm terrible at lying.
00:42:05My hands get really sick.
00:42:06Sweaty, I get really loud and really Scottish.
00:42:08Goodbye.
00:42:09Just calm down.
00:42:09I'm going to go with it, okay?
00:42:10Okay.
00:42:11Kate, darling.
00:42:13Um, hello.
00:42:14Hello there.
00:42:16Maria, this is Stephen.
00:42:18He's an old friend.
00:42:19And Stephen, this is Maria.
00:42:21She's a guest here this weekend.
00:42:22Nice to meet you, Stephen.
00:42:24It's a pleasure.
00:42:25I see you have a suitcase.
00:42:28Are you planning on staying for Christmas?
00:42:31Yes, if you have room for one more.
00:42:34Lovely.
00:42:36So, Kate, about dinner.
00:42:38I've been thinking since last night of this dish that I think would go wonderfully.
00:42:41Do you think your father would mind if I helped?
00:42:43I think he would love that.
00:42:45He's at the store right now.
00:42:46Do you want me to ask him to pick up any extra ingredients?
00:42:48Oh, fabulous.
00:42:49I'll go make a list.
00:42:50Great.
00:42:53What is that?
00:42:54I'm really sorry.
00:42:55I get really sorry.
00:42:55I am Scottish.
00:42:56But you don't sound like that.
00:42:58Well, I do.
00:43:00Well.
00:43:00Okay.
00:43:01Okay.
00:43:01Yeah.
00:43:02Okay?
00:43:02Okay.
00:43:03Okay.
00:43:03Okay.
00:43:03Okay.
00:43:04Okay.
00:43:04I'm good.
00:43:05I'm good.
00:43:06I think.
00:43:07Good morning.
00:43:09Morning.
00:43:10Really?
00:43:10Coffee?
00:43:11Oh, yes.
00:43:12Please.
00:43:13How are your allergies?
00:43:15Better.
00:43:15A lot better.
00:43:16The shower helped.
00:43:17Yeah.
00:43:18Although at one point, the water was like scolding hot.
00:43:21It went from scolding hot to freezing cold.
00:43:24Oh, I'm sorry.
00:43:25I'll check on that.
00:43:26No, no, no.
00:43:27It's funny.
00:43:28I kind of liked it.
00:43:29Made me feel alive.
00:43:31You know what I mean?
00:43:32Yeah, really woke me up.
00:43:34Matter of fact, I don't even think I need any coffee.
00:43:36Hi, everyone.
00:43:37This is Steven.
00:43:39He's an old friend who will be joining us.
00:43:42Hi, everyone.
00:43:42Thank you for letting me crash your little soiree.
00:43:45You must be true.
00:43:47I've heard so much about you.
00:43:48Oh, no, no.
00:43:49I'm Eric.
00:43:51I've also heard about you.
00:43:57You want some coffee?
00:43:59Yes.
00:44:00Oh, um.
00:44:01Um, you weren't at their wedding?
00:44:03Oh, no.
00:44:04Uh, Steven is an old, old, old, old, old, old, old friend.
00:44:08Um, and he's been living in Antarctica, studying for the last 10 years.
00:44:14So, you just, you couldn't make it.
00:44:16That's so cool.
00:44:18Antarctica?
00:44:19Man, what's it like there?
00:44:21Um, sorry, Kate misspoke.
00:44:25Um, you see, no one actually lives in Antarctica.
00:44:31Not like the rest of the world, anyway.
00:44:33There's no towns or cities, no permanent residence.
00:44:37Cheers.
00:44:37And when we stayed there, we lived in settlements, you see.
00:44:41Strictly for scientific purposes, of course.
00:44:43And the rest of the year was spent between Chile and Argentina.
00:44:47So.
00:44:49That's amazing.
00:44:51Hey, you ever seen a polar bear?
00:44:53Actually, I have.
00:44:57Yeah, just before I left.
00:44:59And the appearance of a polar bear in those cultures represents a fresh start.
00:45:04Second chance.
00:45:06That is so beautiful.
00:45:08Oh, I know.
00:45:08Man, that is really, really cool.
00:45:10So, what's on the docket for today?
00:45:14Well, I think Kate and I were going to decorate some Christmas cookies.
00:45:18Yeah, yeah.
00:45:18And Mia said you mentioned something about hiking around here.
00:45:21And listen, after all this talk about bears and everything, I think I want to go outside
00:45:25and do some hiking.
00:45:25I'm going to see one for myself.
00:45:27Are there bears around here?
00:45:29Um, yes.
00:45:31Grizzlies, big brown creature.
00:45:33There's no brown bears or grizzly bears.
00:45:36There's black bears, but they're pretty skittish.
00:45:38And, oh, they're probably in their dens by now.
00:45:41But, either way, hiking sounds good.
00:45:45Say a 15?
00:45:46Fantastic.
00:45:49Steven?
00:45:51Great.
00:45:52Kate, can I have a wee word with just a second?
00:45:55Yeah.
00:45:55Perfect.
00:45:56How do you like that, baby?
00:45:58I'm going to be a bear maid.
00:45:59I love it, honey.
00:46:00That's a good look for you.
00:46:04Always saw myself as an outdoorsman.
00:46:07Really, yeah.
00:46:08Seriously.
00:46:09Now's time.
00:46:11Now's the time.
00:46:13Kate, what the heck is going on?
00:46:15Look, after you dumped me, I came home for Christmas and found out that my dad was selling the inn.
00:46:21But if I can get that couple to have their wedding here, the money will be enough to save the place.
00:46:26Okay, that makes sense.
00:46:27But what's the deal with you and this guy Drew being married?
00:46:30Where is he?
00:46:31We're not actually married.
00:46:32There's a big ring on your finger that says otherwise.
00:46:34The ring's fake.
00:46:35Well, it's a thing girls do.
00:46:36Just don't worry about it.
00:46:37Look, Drew works for my dad.
00:46:39And he agreed to help because the mom only really likes couples.
00:46:43Okay, that's crazy.
00:46:44Whatever.
00:46:45What are you doing here?
00:46:46And what was all that Antarctica polar bear stuff?
00:46:49I know, right?
00:46:50Can you believe I actually watched an entire documentary on the way here?
00:46:54It's like it was meant to be.
00:46:55What was meant to be?
00:46:56You and me.
00:46:58Stephen, you just...
00:46:59I'm sorry.
00:47:00Just let me explain, okay?
00:47:02I can't even think about this right now.
00:47:05We'll talk later, okay?
00:47:08Okay.
00:47:10Hiking time!
00:47:12I hope you don't mind me helping with dinner.
00:47:15It's just been so long since I've had this homey, Christmassy feeling.
00:47:19Of course not.
00:47:20Here.
00:47:20Oh, I love it.
00:47:24So, where do we start?
00:47:27You can start dicing.
00:47:46Eric, how you holding up?
00:47:47Man, this cold air, everybody takes it out of you, doesn't it?
00:47:55Stephen, you good?
00:47:57Never been better.
00:47:58Are your feet cold?
00:48:01I thought you should have taken Philip on that offer to borrow his boots.
00:48:04You probably got a tolerance from me in Antarctica, dude, when you went.
00:48:08Yeah, you're right.
00:48:10This is nothing.
00:48:12Guys, look at this.
00:48:13This is gorgeous.
00:48:14It's just, I mean, all the trees and open air.
00:48:20And the, listen, the silence.
00:48:24I love it, man.
00:48:26I love it.
00:48:28Boys, I've made a decision.
00:48:30No more Christmases in the city.
00:48:32Oh, come on, the city's not that bad.
00:48:34I'm actually, uh, moving there.
00:48:37Really?
00:48:37Yeah.
00:48:38Where?
00:48:39Upper East Side.
00:48:41Nice!
00:48:41Us too!
00:48:42Really?
00:48:43Yeah!
00:48:44Hey, hey, when we get back, we should get together.
00:48:46Absolutely!
00:48:46Oh, and Drew, you and Katie should join us.
00:48:49I know how much she loves the big city.
00:48:51How does she?
00:48:51Oh, yeah.
00:48:53Always talking about her dreams of the big city.
00:48:56Like dreams of painting in the big city?
00:48:59Painting?
00:49:00What, like houses?
00:49:02No.
00:49:02No.
00:49:03What was that?
00:49:10I heard it too.
00:49:11All right, guys.
00:49:11It was probably just a critter.
00:49:15You said there were bears out here, right?
00:49:17Aye.
00:49:19The infamous black bear.
00:49:25What is that?
00:49:26How do you like?
00:49:28Sneaky bear?
00:49:29Can be.
00:49:31Guys, it's one turk.
00:49:34Burn their dance hyper meat.
00:49:35Don't go.
00:49:36What are you?
00:49:36You're just a critter.
00:49:37There you go.
00:49:38What are you doing?
00:49:38We'll be playing.
00:49:39Let's get to the nice turk.
00:49:40You can't do that.
00:49:41You can't do it.
00:49:42I'll be eating.
00:49:42Let's get to the nice turk.
00:49:43It's a guy.
00:49:44You can't do it.
00:49:44You can't do it.
00:49:45Get to the nice turk.
00:49:45I'll be eating.
00:49:45Whoo! Yeah, of course. But in the spring we should be careful. See, that's Antarctica speaking right there. That's knowledge. That's experience. You can learn something from this guy, Drew.
00:50:04How did your call with the floresco?
00:50:06The floresco was... fine. Just spending way too much.
00:50:12I'm sure it will look beautiful.
00:50:15I know. It's just I...
00:50:20What?
00:50:22Well, I probably shouldn't be telling you this. It's fine. Off the record, I promise.
00:50:28The whole big wedding thing... that's my mom's thing. Eric and I... honestly, Eric and I would be fine anywhere.
00:50:38Our original plan was just to take off and elope, but my mom would never have that.
00:50:46The things we do for family, right?
00:50:49Right.
00:50:50Right.
00:51:06Hey.
00:51:07Hey.
00:51:09What are you doing out here?
00:51:11I'm just getting some air.
00:51:17This place looks splendid, by the way.
00:51:20Hurts all thanks to you.
00:51:23Steven...
00:51:24What are you doing here?
00:51:27Four days ago you dumped me out of nowhere, and now you show up like nothing happened?
00:51:31I know.
00:51:32But I'm so, so sorry.
00:51:35When I got on my flight the next day I just felt sick to my stomach about what I did.
00:51:40I think... I just felt... just for a moment I just felt trapped.
00:51:46Like...
00:51:48My career was going perfectly and everything was starting to take off and...
00:51:52I think I just...
00:51:54Worried that...
00:51:55I couldn't grow...
00:51:57With you.
00:51:59That was stupid.
00:52:02My meeting went... terribly.
00:52:04And the whole trip had to be called off.
00:52:07The thought of coming home...
00:52:10And spending Christmas without you...
00:52:11It just...
00:52:12Just killed me.
00:52:14The whole time...
00:52:15All I could think about was you.
00:52:19I thought I was following my heart, but sometimes...
00:52:21Your heart lies to you, you know?
00:52:25If you...
00:52:26Could forgive me...
00:52:28If we...
00:52:29Could go back home...
00:52:31And have a fresh start...
00:52:33You would make me the happiest man...
00:52:35In the world.
00:52:38Caitlin...
00:52:39I love you.
00:52:50How much do you need for this place?
00:52:52Don't worry about that.
00:52:54Come on.
00:52:55Tell me.
00:52:57Like...
00:52:5825,000?
00:53:03We could do that.
00:53:05As an investment.
00:53:09Say...
00:53:10Merry Christmas Eve!
00:53:11Just letting you know dinner's almost ready.
00:53:13I'm so hungry I can eat a beer.
00:53:19I've actually got a super important call in...
00:53:21Like two minutes.
00:53:24I'll see you later...
00:53:25My lovely.
00:53:35Yeah, I'm so hungry.
00:53:39I'm so hungry.
00:53:41Cool!
00:53:43You all right?
00:53:45Yeah, I'm right.
00:53:47Yeah!
00:53:49Honey!
00:53:51I don't know what's going on.
00:53:52I cannot shake this.
00:53:53Oh!
00:53:54Mmm!
00:53:55Honey!
00:53:56Baby, I don't know what's going on.
00:53:57I cannot shake this.
00:53:59I hope you're hungry.
00:54:01Oh yeah, I'm starving.
00:54:02Well, Maria showed me a brand new casserole recipe.
00:54:07Dig in.
00:54:09No doubt.
00:54:11So, Eric and I were talking, and we were thinking that after dinner maybe we could all play a little game.
00:54:18I think that's a great idea.
00:54:20This food is fantastic.
00:54:21This is incredible.
00:54:22Well, the credit is all Maria's.
00:54:28So, have you guys ever played the forehead game?
00:54:31I love the forehead game.
00:54:32No, I love the forehead game.
00:54:35Let's make it happen.
00:54:40What's the forehead game?
00:54:41Okay, everybody, write down something Christmas-related.
00:54:46It could be a thing, a person, a character, anything.
00:54:50So, once you write it down, I do not want you to show it to anyone else.
00:54:54Fold it up and we are going to put it in here.
00:54:57So, let's pass this baby around.
00:54:59Now, we are going to divide up into teams of two.
00:55:02It's going to be me and Eric, Kate and Drew, and then Mom and Phil, if that's all right.
00:55:08Sure.
00:55:09Sure.
00:55:10Okay.
00:55:11So, once you're done writing them up, pass it around and I want you guys to pick one out.
00:55:16Do not show it to the other person.
00:55:19When you take it out, you're going to stick it on your forehead and the game is going to start.
00:55:24Eric, do you have a timer?
00:55:26Yes, ma'am, I do.
00:55:27All right.
00:55:28Kate and Drew, you guys are going to start.
00:55:31So, when the timer starts, you can ask any yes or no question.
00:55:34And Drew, I want you to nod your head yes or shake your head no.
00:55:38And I would suggest starting with, like, am I a person, am I fictional, that kind of thing.
00:55:43You understand?
00:55:44Got it.
00:55:45All right.
00:55:46Each partner is going to have five minutes to guess.
00:55:48You guys got it?
00:55:49Yes!
00:55:50Okay!
00:55:55What?
00:55:56Nothing.
00:55:57Okay.
00:55:58Okay.
00:55:59Um.
00:56:00Am I a person?
00:56:02Am I a thing?
00:56:04Am I real?
00:56:06Am I in this room?
00:56:10Ready?
00:56:11Here we go.
00:56:12Am I a person?
00:56:13Am I decoration?
00:56:17Am I an inside thing?
00:56:21Am I an inside and an outside thing?
00:56:27Am I a tree?
00:56:28Yes!
00:56:29Hurry!
00:56:30Hurry!
00:56:31Hurry!
00:56:32Go!
00:56:33Oh, no!
00:56:34Um.
00:56:35Am I a Christmas ornament?
00:56:37No.
00:56:38No.
00:56:39No.
00:56:40No.
00:56:41No.
00:56:42No.
00:56:43No!
00:56:44I don't think we're going to win!
00:56:45Am I outside?
00:56:46Am I a car?
00:56:47Wait, no.
00:56:48Uh, Christmas?
00:56:49Um.
00:56:50Am I...
00:56:51Am I snow?
00:56:52Yes!
00:56:53Finally!
00:56:54Okay.
00:56:55All right, Smarty Pants.
00:56:56It's your turn.
00:56:57All right.
00:56:58Um.
00:56:59Am I a person or a thing?
00:57:00I don't think you can do that.
00:57:03Um.
00:57:04Am I a thing?
00:57:05Go, go, go, go, go, go!
00:57:09Am I a cookie?
00:57:10No.
00:57:11Uh.
00:57:12Am I a...
00:57:13Am I a wreath?
00:57:17Am I an elf?
00:57:19What?
00:57:20Um.
00:57:21Um.
00:57:22Am I a...
00:57:24Jingle Bell?
00:57:25No?
00:57:26Okay.
00:57:27Uh.
00:57:28Am I a person?
00:57:29No.
00:57:30Right.
00:57:31All right.
00:57:32Um.
00:57:34Am I a woman?
00:57:36Am I Santa?
00:57:38Am I a...
00:57:40Shiny Jingle Bell?
00:57:42No.
00:57:43Okay.
00:57:44Uh.
00:57:45Am I a bear?
00:57:46Eric.
00:57:47Yes.
00:57:49Okay.
00:57:50It's not going with...
00:57:51Am I a star?
00:57:52Uh.
00:57:53Uh.
00:57:54Mistletoe?
00:57:55Am I mistletoe?
00:57:56Am I...
00:57:59A cup of cocoa?
00:58:01Am I a good person?
00:58:04Am I Scrooge?
00:58:05You definitely are.
00:58:08We did it!
00:58:09Ah!
00:58:10I'm sorry.
00:58:12Baby!
00:58:13You were a stocking.
00:58:16Why did you just immediately start guessing games?
00:58:18Baby!
00:58:19I started panicking.
00:58:20I'm sorry.
00:58:21You know I better guess in games.
00:58:22Are you kidding me?
00:58:23Yeah.
00:58:24I don't think that was ever going to happen.
00:58:25Oh, I think so.
00:58:27Look.
00:58:28Oh.
00:58:29You're a caveman!
00:58:31Yes.
00:58:34I'll go ahead and smooch you two.
00:58:37What?
00:58:38Yeah.
00:58:40Um.
00:58:41I should get that.
00:58:43Oh.
00:58:44Another beautiful moment ruined by technology.
00:58:48Very cute.
00:58:58Hello?
00:58:59Hi.
00:59:00Kate?
00:59:01Yeah.
00:59:02This is Amanda at PYX Publishing.
00:59:03Is this a good time?
00:59:04Sorry, I know it's Christmas Eve, but we're trying to finalize some things before everyone's gone for the week.
00:59:09Yes.
00:59:10Yeah.
00:59:11Of course.
00:59:12Hey.
00:59:13Hey.
00:59:14Sorry for taking it off.
00:59:15What did I miss?
00:59:16Oh, we were playing the forehead game.
00:59:17You ever played it?
00:59:18No.
00:59:19It's pretty cool, man.
00:59:20Having a good time.
00:59:21Have you ever seen Kate?
00:59:23Oh, she just steps outside for a phone call.
00:59:25Oh, cool, cool.
00:59:26Yep.
00:59:27Back to the game.
00:59:28Enjoy it.
00:59:29And, in short, we loved your portfolio.
00:59:33You seem like a great fit.
00:59:35So, we'd like to officially offer you a position here.
00:59:42Hello?
00:59:43Uh, yes.
00:59:44That's...
00:59:45That's amazing.
00:59:49So, are you accepting the offer?
00:59:51Um, yes, yes, of course.
01:00:00Thank you so much for this opportunity.
01:00:21Hey.
01:00:22Everything okay?
01:00:24Yeah, I, uh, I just got that job I interviewed for in the city.
01:00:30Wait.
01:00:31What?
01:00:32Yeah.
01:00:33That's amazing.
01:00:34It is amazing.
01:00:35Yeah.
01:00:36Congratulations.
01:00:37I'm so proud of you.
01:00:39You've worked so hard for this, and now we can go back and we can start fresh.
01:00:46I think this is...
01:00:48Meant to be.
01:00:50I think this is...
01:00:52Fate.
01:00:53Oh, I...
01:00:54What's wrong?
01:00:55I, uh...
01:00:56Whoa!
01:00:57Mia!
01:00:58What are you guys doing?
01:01:00Oh, it's not what it looks like.
01:01:02Really?
01:01:03Because I'm pretty sure that it looks like the both of you were just about...
01:01:07Hey!
01:01:08Baby!
01:01:09You know what we should do?
01:01:11You know what game we should play?
01:01:12We should play that game that we played when we...
01:01:14Uh...
01:01:15What's wrong?
01:01:16Oh, nothing is wrong.
01:01:17Steven was just giving me a hug because I just got off for a new job in the city.
01:01:24Oh, that's wonderful.
01:01:25Really?
01:01:26Because it looks like the both of you just kissed.
01:01:29No, no, no.
01:01:30Never.
01:01:31Kate...
01:01:32It's time.
01:01:33Time for what?
01:01:35The truth.
01:01:36I'm sorry, I can't do this anymore.
01:01:41Everyone...
01:01:43Kate and I are lovers.
01:01:47And we have been for quite some time.
01:01:50And recently I made the biggest mistake of my life and I immediately regretted it.
01:01:57But luckily Christmas and destiny has brought us back together.
01:02:04You made me the happiest man.
01:02:08Oh my god.
01:02:09If you forgive me.
01:02:11I love you Kate.
01:02:13Will you marry me?
01:02:17Kate?
01:02:18What is going on in here?
01:02:33Drew, wait!
01:02:34Congratulations on the job.
01:02:35I wish I could stay.
01:02:36I gotta get home to Bob.
01:02:37I am.
01:02:38Hey.
01:02:39I know to leave when I'm no longer needed.
01:02:40That's not what this is.
01:02:42What is it then?
01:02:43This is what you want, right?
01:02:44Look, you got a path in front of you and it's a good one at that.
01:02:49I will be happy.
01:02:50Drew.
01:02:51Drew.
01:02:52Drew.
01:02:53Drew.
01:02:54I am.
01:02:55I know to leave when I'm no longer needed.
01:02:56I'm not going to leave when I'm no longer needed.
01:02:58That's not what this is.
01:02:59What is it then?
01:03:00This is what you want, right?
01:03:04Look, you got a path in front of you and it's a good one at that.
01:03:09I am.
01:03:10And you'll be happy.
01:03:15Drew.
01:03:27Tell your dad to call if anything breaks.
01:03:40Thanks.
01:04:10okay so wait wait hold on a second now this whole thing was a lie this is so
01:04:17ridiculous how dare you oh no that's it hey there's a dog in here isn't there
01:04:27was mm-hmm yeah and you hey man tell me the truth you be a man about it to look
01:04:36me in the eyes have you ever seen a polar bear before no no no you haven't yeah
01:04:48see oh is Steven even your real name look I'm I'm sorry we really wanted to give
01:04:55you the best possible experience but we went too far I'm sorry we wasted your
01:05:03time oh we'll be leaving in the morning
01:05:21can you give me any kind of answer I can't even think about this right now I'm sorry
01:05:33I just wondered if you may want some cocoa
01:05:43thanks dad
01:05:53I'm sorry
01:05:56why I've been having a blast this week this whole idea was so stupid you know
01:06:03what I don't know but it does remind me a lot of your mother she had a little bit
01:06:11a schemer in her but she was smart she was clever I bet you didn't know that it was her idea that we
01:06:19turned this house into a bed and breakfast really yeah we came here we fell in love with it but we
01:06:27couldn't afford it but your mother she came up with a plan we didn't know anything we didn't know what
01:06:36we were doing but it didn't matter she'd find a way and that's why I never doubt a Miller woman
01:06:43I miss her
01:06:47I miss her too sweetheart I always remember how you two would go out on the porch on the weekends and paint
01:06:56do you have any of those paintings yeah I do can I tell you something sure baby since she died I I haven't painted once
01:07:15I just can't
01:07:16I can understand that I guess what when the time is right you'll know
01:07:28and it'll be easier than it ever was before
01:07:33and I have this great big blank space over the mantle it really needs something
01:07:39what do I do dad you are a smart amazing dependable woman you'll figure it all out
01:07:59what about Maria I saw you two being friendly um she's nice company okay
01:08:09and with that I think I should go get ready for bed
01:08:14good night dad good night another thing for the record
01:08:22lying to those people
01:08:26I don't like it but they'll move on
01:08:31as to you
01:08:34I only ask that you don't lie to yourself
01:08:39I love you bug
01:08:46love you dad
01:08:57hey can't sleep
01:09:01can I sit
01:09:09how's Eric you took another allergy pill
01:09:16can I at least try to explain what happened I don't expect you to forgive me or trust me so I
01:09:22understand if not
01:09:23my parents have run this inn for 25 years
01:09:32six years ago my mom passed away and I came home for Christmas two days ago to find out that
01:09:39my dad was selling the inn because he couldn't afford the repairs
01:09:43so I came up with this insane plan to convince you to have your wedding here to try to save the inn
01:09:53and then when I found out that your mom only trusts couples I got drew to pretend that we were married
01:09:59just know that every step of the way this was my crazy idea not theirs so if there is
01:10:11any chance that you would still want to have your wedding here
01:10:16I know that my dad and drew would do whatever it took to give you the most amazing elegant beautiful wedding
01:10:23thank you
01:10:29honestly
01:10:32I don't even know what we're doing here
01:10:35why we came
01:10:36I mean neither of us want the most pretty or elegant wedding we want our wedding doesn't really matter where
01:10:45eight years ago my dad passed away
01:10:52and ever since then I feel like my mom has been trying to live through me
01:10:58and after a string of really really bad breakups she got kind of down and that's when she started not trusting single people
01:11:06but after I met Eric and he passed all of her crazy tests and especially when we got engaged her spirits were lifted
01:11:18and I don't want to do anything to bring her down
01:11:24I can't
01:11:26but thank you for telling me
01:11:29I understand
01:11:32I hope you two get the wedding that you want
01:11:34I don't want to
01:11:36just
01:11:37don't settle
01:11:40thank you
01:12:05I don't want to
01:12:10so
01:12:11of
01:12:11so
01:12:23so
01:13:31A beautiful arch over your heads.
01:13:36The band to the left.
01:13:40The Pond Grisley.
01:13:43The guests all in their white chairs.
01:13:45Oh, maybe we can get one of those pop-up gazebos.
01:13:48And over there, a big reception tent.
01:13:51The Pond Grisley.
01:14:56One second.
01:14:58Hey.
01:15:00Hey.
01:15:02Can we talk?
01:15:04Absolutely.
01:15:06Go on.
01:15:07So there's no easy way to say or do this.
01:15:11It's okay.
01:15:13I know.
01:15:15I'm sorry.
01:15:17No, I'm sorry.
01:15:19I...
01:15:22I let you go.
01:15:25The second I came back yesterday I could see the change in your eyes.
01:15:31But he looked at me.
01:15:34He was gone.
01:15:40I'm also sorry that I ruined everything, so...
01:15:46I'm gonna pay for the repairs to the end.
01:15:49No.
01:15:50That's sweet.
01:15:51We'll figure it out.
01:15:53And if it's not meant to be, then it's not meant to be.
01:15:58Okay.
01:15:59I have to take this.
01:16:12Hey, Vic.
01:16:13I...
01:16:14Oh my god.
01:16:15I don't know what you did or said, but...
01:16:17Wow.
01:16:18What are you talking about?
01:16:19I...
01:16:20I just got off the phone with Maria, the mom.
01:16:22It's gonna be a little bit of planning because it's unconventional, but we...
01:16:27I'll call you back.
01:16:30What's going on?
01:16:32This is beautiful.
01:16:36It's exactly the way I imagined it.
01:16:39I love it.
01:16:41So...
01:16:42Uh...
01:16:43Me explaining to me what happened.
01:16:47What you guys talked about last night.
01:16:49And...
01:16:50After some talking...
01:16:52And...
01:16:53After some compromising...
01:16:56We've decided that...
01:16:58If you have us...
01:17:00Uh...
01:17:01We'd love to spend Christmas here.
01:17:03And...
01:17:04Malope.
01:17:05Here.
01:17:06Today.
01:17:07Really?
01:17:08I know that it's a little last minute, but...
01:17:12It's what we want.
01:17:14And after seeing this...
01:17:16I think it needs to be...
01:17:18Here.
01:17:19Okay.
01:17:20Uh...
01:17:21We can't do what's in the painting.
01:17:23Oh, yeah.
01:17:24We know.
01:17:25That's fine.
01:17:26Um...
01:17:27We figured we'd do it right here.
01:17:28Right by the fireplace.
01:17:29Really?
01:17:30Yeah.
01:17:31And, uh...
01:17:32We were also wondering...
01:17:33Um...
01:17:34I don't mean to sound like a penny pincher, but...
01:17:36Since we're not doing the full wedding thing...
01:17:38Uh...
01:17:39Is the initial deposit enough?
01:17:41Uh...
01:17:42Dad, did you hear that?
01:17:48Yes, sweetheart.
01:17:49I did.
01:17:50Never underestimate...
01:17:52The power of a Miller woman.
01:17:54Oh, my.
01:17:55There's so much to do.
01:17:56We don't even have an officiant.
01:17:58Oh.
01:17:59Um...
01:18:00Well, I'm certain we can...
01:18:02Figure out something, right?
01:18:03Excuse me, everyone.
01:18:10Um...
01:18:11I could actually do it.
01:18:15I recently officiated for a really good friend of mine...
01:18:18At their wedding a few years ago.
01:18:20And my flight is super delayed.
01:18:22And I've ruined everyone's Christmas Eve.
01:18:25Um...
01:18:26So, it would be my absolute honour...
01:18:29If I could...
01:18:31Marry the two of you.
01:18:32If you'd have me, that is...
01:18:35Kidding?
01:18:36I wanna?
01:18:37Who's the man?
01:18:40Oh!
01:18:41Oh!
01:18:45The poor person.
01:18:49Kate...
01:18:53This is beautiful.
01:18:55First...
01:18:56I wanna buy it from you.
01:18:58So...
01:18:59Just tell me what you usually charge.
01:19:02And...
01:19:03I sent it to some people in the city.
01:19:05And I have a lot of friends who would like to commission you for more paintings.
01:19:10If you're interested.
01:19:11Yes!
01:19:12Absolutely!
01:19:13Fantastic.
01:19:15And...
01:19:16By the way...
01:19:17I can't believe...
01:19:19You and Drew were faking it.
01:19:21I mean, you should be professional actors.
01:19:23Yeah.
01:19:24Yeah.
01:19:25The way he...
01:19:26Looked at you...
01:19:27And...
01:19:28You looked at him.
01:19:30I just don't know...
01:19:31How you fake something like that.
01:19:37Wait, you weren't faking, were you?
01:19:40I don't think so.
01:19:41So...
01:19:43Where is he?
01:19:46Well, I think you need to go find him.
01:19:48Oh, no.
01:19:49There's so much to do around here.
01:19:50Yes.
01:19:51You go get him.
01:19:52We'll take care of all this.
01:19:54It looks good because we won't take its fate.
01:20:00Yes.
01:20:01Well, no.
01:20:02It looks great.
01:20:03We will talk a little bit we'll be at this.
01:20:04neverall.
01:21:13I'm walking my dog, Bob, through the park like I do every day.
01:21:26She was standing on this bridge that goes over the river.
01:21:32And I didn't think she would notice me, but she did.
01:21:43Well, if it isn't my fake ex-wife.
01:21:55Hey.
01:21:56Hi.
01:21:57How did it go with me and Eric?
01:22:02We are getting married today at the inn.
01:22:05Wow.
01:22:06Yeah.
01:22:07Congratulations.
01:22:09It's like everything worked out for you.
01:22:11Well, almost everything, I guess.
01:22:16Look, Drew, I wanted to come and find you because I needed to tell you that I'm not marrying Stephen.
01:22:25I'm not anything with Stephen anymore because I don't love him.
01:22:30And I'm not taking that job in the city because I don't love that either.
01:22:34A week ago, I thought I knew exactly what I wanted.
01:22:39And then last night, it was all right there in front of me.
01:22:43And suddenly, I didn't want that anymore.
01:22:48Because I met you.
01:22:50And I don't know if we feel the same way.
01:22:53And I know we were just pretending.
01:22:54But I had to come and find you and tell you that I'm not pretending anymore.
01:22:58And I don't know.
01:22:59Hey.
01:23:01I feel the same.
01:23:17Um.
01:23:19I know we were just pretend married.
01:23:22But to want to be my date to a real wedding.
01:23:26I wouldn't like it so.
01:23:28Or the magical, cheerful atmosphere.
01:23:35So light up the fire.
01:23:37Hang the mistletoe high.
01:23:39Enjoy this moment.
01:23:42Feel it all around.
01:23:44And sing this joyful song aloud.
01:23:48Christmas, Christmas.
01:23:50A very special time.
01:23:54Christmas, Christmas.
01:23:55Christmas.
01:23:56When you hear the sound of chants.
01:23:59It's the night for wishes.
01:24:02It's the night for dreams.
01:24:06Christmas time is here.
01:24:09A man dressed in red is on his way
01:24:15He's carrying the gifts upon his sleigh
01:24:21So light up a tree, decorate it with glee
01:24:27Cause Santa's coming
01:24:29Let's gather round and sing this joyful song aloud
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