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00:00:30Mmm.
00:00:51Festive yet subtle with hints of vanilla and pine.
00:00:56The perfect gift for the cognoscenti in every family.
00:01:00Hi, Mom. Hi, Dad.
00:01:07Hey, you haven't sent us a copy of your trip itinerary yet.
00:01:10I want to have you check the tire pressure in the car.
00:01:12Your father's going to send you a copy of all the weather reports
00:01:15from each of the states along the way.
00:01:17Oh, and packs of flares, and, uh, oh, kitty litter for traction.
00:01:20Don't worry. I have been planning this trip home for weeks.
00:01:23I leave tomorrow morning,
00:01:25and I'll be hitting all the festive stops along the way
00:01:27to review for the magazine.
00:01:28That's my girl. Writin' off every expense she can.
00:01:31We can't wait to have you home.
00:01:32Oh, speaking of, is James home for the holidays this year?
00:01:35I can set up the guest room.
00:01:37No, I don't think so.
00:01:38This tour keeps getting extended.
00:01:42I actually haven't spoken to him in months.
00:01:44Oh, that's too bad.
00:01:45We always love having him celebrate with us.
00:01:48Me too.
00:01:51Oh, that's my cookies.
00:01:52Oh.
00:01:53Gotta go.
00:01:54All right, we'll see you home soon.
00:01:55And call us from the road.
00:01:56Oh, but not when you're driving.
00:01:58I am dying for your baking.
00:01:59We'll see you Christmas Eve.
00:02:01Thanks.
00:02:17Seen your family for the holiday?
00:02:19I'm gonna ask my girl to marry me.
00:02:24Man, that's incredible.
00:02:26Congrats.
00:02:28We're gonna miss you around here.
00:02:30Thanks, brother.
00:02:31Merry Christmas and be well.
00:02:33Same to you.
00:02:34Hope coming!
00:02:55Thanks again for looking after the plans.
00:02:57I'm so glad that we won't be reliving the cactus incident of 2012.
00:03:01Hey, Jeff.
00:03:08Oh!
00:03:11Oh, hey!
00:03:13What are you doing here?
00:03:14I thought you weren't coming home for the holidays.
00:03:17Change of plans.
00:03:19Well, come in.
00:03:21You just caught me.
00:03:22Oh, I won't hold you up.
00:03:23I just needed to see you.
00:03:26It's been, what, like eight months?
00:03:28I miss you.
00:03:31The thing is, I've accomplished a lot in the last ten years.
00:03:41But it's time to start thinking about the next chapter.
00:03:45Moving on.
00:03:48Settling down.
00:03:49I'm not sure how to say this.
00:03:58Don't be nervous.
00:03:59It's me.
00:04:00Your best friend.
00:04:01Just say what you're trying to say.
00:04:06I'm ready for a real relationship.
00:04:09A family.
00:04:10It's so good to hear.
00:04:12And I think I found the woman I spent my life with.
00:04:15Finally.
00:04:17Her name's Ashley.
00:04:19We met overseas.
00:04:20Her father's one of my commanding officers.
00:04:21Tiff, you okay?
00:04:22Yeah.
00:04:23Uh.
00:04:24Okay.
00:04:25Um.
00:04:26Great.
00:04:27How long have you guys known each other?
00:04:28Six months.
00:04:29That's why I needed to see you.
00:04:30I'm planning to propose at Christmas.
00:04:31And I need my grandmother's ring.
00:04:32You still have it, right?
00:04:33Yes, of course.
00:04:34Yeah.
00:04:35But don't you think it's a little soon to propose?
00:04:36I mean, I've had my houseplants for longer than six months.
00:04:37And let's be honest, I won't be that upset if my neighbor forgets to water them.
00:04:38I know, it's fast.
00:04:39Yeah.
00:04:40But her family has a history of it.
00:04:41I know.
00:04:42I know.
00:04:43I know.
00:04:44It's fast.
00:04:45Yeah.
00:04:46But her family has a history of it.
00:04:47I know.
00:04:48I know.
00:04:49I know.
00:04:50I know.
00:04:51I know.
00:04:52I know.
00:04:53I know.
00:04:54I know.
00:04:55I know.
00:04:56I know.
00:04:57I know.
00:04:58I know.
00:04:59It's fast.
00:05:00Yeah.
00:05:01But her family has a history of proposals during Christmas.
00:05:04It's kind of tradition.
00:05:06Well, talk about pressure.
00:05:12Tiff, I hate to cut this short, but I have to report back to base.
00:05:17And you look ready to head out.
00:05:19So if I can just grab the ring, I'll be right on my way.
00:05:22Well, it's not here.
00:05:25It's back home.
00:05:26I put it in a time capsule.
00:05:28A time capsule?
00:05:29What?
00:05:30Buried my grandmother's ring?
00:05:31The family heirloom ring I gave you for safekeeping when I enlisted?
00:05:35Of course not.
00:05:36It's on a shelf in the basement.
00:05:38Perfectly safe.
00:05:42Okay.
00:05:44Well, uh, okay.
00:05:47Call your mom.
00:05:48Ask her to open the time capsule and just...
00:05:50No!
00:05:53That's not possible.
00:05:55I'm the only one who can open it.
00:05:57Why?
00:05:58Does it have some sort of biometrics technology or something?
00:06:01Like...
00:06:02No.
00:06:04It's just...
00:06:05It's got some really personal stuff in there.
00:06:07Tiffany?
00:06:09This is important.
00:06:10I'm sorry, but I'm not asking my mom to open it.
00:06:12I have been waiting ten years for this, JJ.
00:06:16I know you don't like being called that anymore.
00:06:17Yeah, not since I was like four.
00:06:19It slipped out.
00:06:24I assume you haven't gotten over your fear of flying?
00:06:27The last plane I was on had to emergency land in San Diego.
00:06:30Then I guess we're going on a road trip.
00:06:49Hey!
00:06:50Hey!
00:06:51Where are you?
00:06:52We were expecting you here hours ago.
00:06:53Yeah, I, uh, hit a bit of a snag.
00:06:57What do you mean a snag?
00:06:58I just have something important I need to do first, but I'll be there as soon as I can.
00:07:02What is it?
00:07:04It's...
00:07:05kind of a surprise.
00:07:08Uh, okay.
00:07:09I gotta go, but I will call you tonight.
00:07:11Oh, okay.
00:07:12Um...
00:07:13Miss you.
00:07:14I miss you, too.
00:07:19Ready to go?
00:07:20As soon as you put this on.
00:07:22I'm not wearing the...
00:07:28Oh, come on.
00:07:32Where's your Christmas spirit?
00:07:34Anxiety waiting for me.
00:07:36The military base.
00:07:51Smells like an elf died in here.
00:07:53What is that?
00:07:54It's ginger spice.
00:07:55I'm reviewing it for the magazine.
00:07:56Too much?
00:07:58Just a little.
00:07:59Yeah.
00:08:00Well, maybe it's just one of those scents that needs to grow on you.
00:08:03Well, it's grown on me.
00:08:04Now I have to have it surgically removed.
00:08:09Okay.
00:08:11Too much ginger, not enough spice.
00:08:13Hey, that's my holiday jam.
00:08:30We need to plot the route.
00:08:32Already ahead of you.
00:08:37Four days?
00:08:38No, we can make it in two if we take turns driving.
00:08:41I have been planning this trip home for weeks.
00:08:43Did you know that the world's largest Santa figurine collection is in Utah?
00:08:47I need to get the ring and get back to base as soon as possible.
00:08:54James.
00:08:56Fine, three days, one roadside attraction.
00:08:59But...
00:09:00No buts.
00:09:02I'm not the one who sealed a cherished family heirloom in a time capsule, remember?
00:09:06The first Noel the angels did say...
00:09:15Let's play a road trip game.
00:09:17Christmas words that start with...
00:09:19S.
00:09:20I'll go first.
00:09:23Snow.
00:09:26Um...
00:09:29Santa.
00:09:30Well, that was an easy one.
00:09:34Slay.
00:09:35As in Santa's ride, not a holiday massacre.
00:09:39Snowman.
00:09:40Technically piggybacked off my word, but I'll allow it.
00:09:45Um...
00:09:47Sack.
00:09:55Your turn.
00:09:57I think I should focus on driving.
00:09:59Try me.
00:10:19Sorry, I'm just feeling guilty for not being completely honest with Ashley.
00:10:25She's really special to you, huh?
00:10:27She's one of the most compassionate people I've ever met.
00:10:30And she's the daughter of one of your commanding officers?
00:10:33Yeah.
00:10:35Sergeant Dave has been my mentor for years.
00:10:40They have a huge family, and everyone gets together on the base for the holidays.
00:10:43It's really nice.
00:10:45Does sound nice.
00:10:51What's her astrological sign?
00:10:54I'm not sure.
00:10:55Well, when's her birthday?
00:11:00March the 20th.
00:11:03Or 22nd.
00:11:06You're gonna ask her to marry you, and you don't know when her birthday is?
00:11:10I know it's in March.
00:11:11Well, that means she could be an Aries or a Pisces.
00:11:15I don't put much stock in all that.
00:11:17Obviously.
00:11:18So you're a Capricorn.
00:11:19Okay, well, is she a dog person or a cat person?
00:11:25Dog person.
00:11:27Wrong.
00:11:29You Googled her.
00:11:31Luckily, I did.
00:11:32You're deathly allergic to cats.
00:11:34I just saved your life.
00:11:35You're welcome.
00:11:35Tiff.
00:11:36All I'm saying is that six months is not a long time to know someone before making a commitment this big.
00:11:42It's long enough.
00:11:44Nobody wants to wait forever.
00:11:54Okay.
00:11:55Easy one.
00:11:58What do you love about her?
00:12:00That's an easy one.
00:12:01Isn't it?
00:12:03As I said, she's compassionate.
00:12:07She's smart, caring, and funny.
00:12:09Yes, yes.
00:12:10I'm sure she's delightful.
00:12:11But what is uniquely her that makes you believe that she's the one?
00:12:16She just gets it.
00:12:18Gets me.
00:12:20This military life.
00:12:22That's important.
00:12:27Okay, then.
00:12:31We wish you a merry road trip.
00:12:47We wish you a merry road trip.
00:12:51We wish you a merry road trip.
00:12:55And we are going home.
00:13:01Scrooge.
00:13:02What?
00:13:03I am not a Scrooge.
00:13:05Another S-rooge.
00:13:06Your turn.
00:13:08Oh.
00:13:23This is your one stop?
00:13:25This shop was listed as one of the top must-see holiday attractions by Sci-Fi Fanatics magazine.
00:13:31Well, if it's a must-see...
00:13:34No.
00:13:36I am not on the clock.
00:13:37If I only get one stop, I'm going to enjoy it.
00:13:41And so are you.
00:13:43Did you just throw an object at an officer in uniform?
00:13:46Come here, Tiff.
00:13:51Let's have a feast.
00:13:53Let's celebrate.
00:13:54This time of year, that's special day.
00:13:58We got a treat.
00:13:59We're feeling good.
00:14:01It's all lit up in the neighborhood.
00:14:04We can really sleep.
00:14:05Can't wait no more.
00:14:07Yeah, that's how it feels on the 24th.
00:14:10We're all together.
00:14:12That's the greatest gift.
00:14:13So let's celebrate.
00:14:15Because it's the 25th.
00:14:17Come together.
00:14:18Now I'm forever.
00:14:20I have to admit, this is pretty cool.
00:14:36Right?
00:14:37Non-traditional, but definitely an experience.
00:14:40Yeah.
00:14:41Christmas on base isn't all that traditional either,
00:14:43but Ashley's family helps to organize a few events
00:14:46to make it feel a bit more like home.
00:14:47I guess you wouldn't consider spending the holidays
00:14:50in Chicago instead?
00:14:52No, I don't think so.
00:15:07Take your time.
00:15:08I should look around for the review.
00:15:17Hi.
00:15:18Hi.
00:15:19What names would you like written on this, dear?
00:15:21James and Tiffany.
00:15:22I mean Ashley.
00:15:24James and Ashley.
00:15:28But if that's your final answer, I'll get this going.
00:15:31It sure is.
00:15:32Five dollars, please.
00:15:36What do you think?
00:15:42Oh, this one really suits you.
00:15:43It brings out your inner alien.
00:15:53Oh.
00:15:53Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
00:15:55Oh, yeah.
00:15:56I don't think they have mistletoe on other planets.
00:15:59Plus, it's an archaic tradition that fails to take into consideration
00:16:02an important thing called consent.
00:16:03Yeah, besides, we're just friends.
00:16:04Best friends?
00:16:05So, yuck.
00:16:07Yuck.
00:16:09I mean, right?
00:16:12I don't know.
00:16:13We've never done it before.
00:16:15Well, you know that mistletoe isn't only for lovers, right?
00:16:17I mean, why don't you just have a friendly, consensual kiss then?
00:16:21Unless you want a year of cosmic bad luck.
00:16:28Well, I don't want cosmic bad luck, do you?
00:16:31Yeah, not particularly.
00:16:32It's Ashley.
00:16:45I should grab this.
00:16:47Hey.
00:16:50Hey.
00:16:51Hey.
00:16:51I've been trying to call you.
00:16:53Uh, yeah.
00:16:54You know, the reception on the road's been pretty sketchy.
00:16:56It doesn't sound like you're on the road.
00:16:58Yeah, um, I'm at this alien Christmas bazaar thing.
00:17:04Look, I'm sorry I didn't mention this earlier, but Tiffany was driving home to her parents
00:17:10for Christmas, and while I just didn't want her driving home alone, so I offered to tag
00:17:14along.
00:17:15Christmas alien bazaar.
00:17:19Okay.
00:17:20Well, that's sweet of you, but are you still coming?
00:17:23Yeah, of course.
00:17:24Yeah, as soon as she's home safe and sound, I'll be right on my way.
00:17:26Just hurry up and get here already.
00:17:28You're missing all the holiday fun.
00:17:30I have mistletoe.
00:17:31Oh, well, I'll be there soon.
00:17:38Okay.
00:17:39See you soon.
00:17:40Bye.
00:17:44I think that ornament should be ready by now.
00:17:46Yeah, we should probably hit the road.
00:17:51Happy intergalactic Christmas.
00:17:54Yeah, you too.
00:18:01So, yes.
00:18:14Snoring.
00:18:16Slumber.
00:18:22Sleep while you can, James.
00:18:25At sunrise, you steer my snooze.
00:18:31So, what's the deal with this time capsule, anyway?
00:18:43Well, I got a beautiful stainless steel case, and I put it together the Christmas before
00:18:48you enlisted, which is why I put the ring in there.
00:18:55Other than my ring, what else is in it?
00:18:58I'm not telling you that.
00:18:59It's private.
00:19:00Oh, come on.
00:19:01It's just stuff that was important to me back then.
00:19:08Okay, why not just store everything in a box?
00:19:12A box?
00:19:13No.
00:19:14This is way more special.
00:19:15Time capsules are a historic cache used as a method of communicating with future people.
00:19:20In this case, my future self.
00:19:21And you set a date for it to be opened this Christmas, and it should mark an important
00:19:25life event.
00:19:25I guess it's kind of cool.
00:19:26I guess it's kind of cool.
00:19:30Yes, it is.
00:19:31You figured it would appeal to your historian side.
00:19:33I'll grab snacks.
00:19:47I'll grab snacks.
00:19:49Sounds good.
00:20:00Happy holiday road trip day.
00:20:02James is driving with me.
00:20:04Oh, that's wonderful.
00:20:05Why aren't you more excited?
00:20:07He's not staying.
00:20:08He's spending the holidays on base.
00:20:10Oh, and he plans to propose to a woman he met six months ago.
00:20:14What?
00:20:14Huh?
00:20:15Exactly.
00:20:16He's only long for the ride to get his grandmother's ring.
00:20:18You know the one I put in the time capsule?
00:20:19Hey, well, don't panic.
00:20:23I mean, anything can happen in the next few days on the road, right?
00:20:26Well, that's the other thing.
00:20:28He needs the ring as soon as possible, so we're cutting the drive short.
00:20:31Only one fun stop.
00:20:33Okay, darling.
00:20:34Love you.
00:20:36Try and tuck some sense into that boy.
00:20:39We'll try.
00:20:39Okay.
00:20:49Kind of interesting holiday-centered air freshener.
00:20:54It's a ginger spice.
00:20:55Um, no thanks.
00:20:57Fair.
00:20:58It actually smells like an elf diet.
00:21:05Ready to go?
00:21:07I think you have enough sugar.
00:21:09No such thing.
00:21:12It's Christmas time
00:21:14It's Christmas time
00:21:16It's Christmas time
00:21:18I think we should stop for the night.
00:21:27Oh, yeah.
00:21:28I am not spending another night on the road.
00:21:35Oh, wow.
00:21:36Look at this place.
00:21:38This hotel has some Christmas spirit.
00:21:41Yeah, you can say that again.
00:21:48The front desk said this was the only room available.
00:21:55This works.
00:21:57As long as you're okay with it.
00:21:58Yeah, of course.
00:22:00Oh, did you want this one?
00:22:02No, no, no, no.
00:22:03It's all yours.
00:22:03Oh, wow.
00:22:27Oh, yeah, I thought you might like some privacy.
00:22:32A little trick I learned from co-ed platoon tents overseas.
00:22:39Nice PJs.
00:22:41Laugh all you want, but these are the softest PJs I've ever worn.
00:22:44They are definitely getting a five-star review.
00:22:46Yeah, they're cute.
00:22:47What is it, uh, puppies and Christmas clothes, yeah?
00:22:53Well, I was supposed to be alone when I packed for this trip.
00:22:57Why is that?
00:22:59Why is what?
00:23:01Why are you single?
00:23:03I can't remember the last time you dated someone.
00:23:07I don't know.
00:23:08It just hasn't really been a priority.
00:23:11And dating in L.A. is a nightmare.
00:23:14Hard to tell genuine interest from someone who thinks I can help advance their career somehow
00:23:18because I work for the press.
00:23:20Yeah, but you meet people at work and networking events, right?
00:23:26I like to keep my professional and personal life separate.
00:23:29Roger that.
00:23:59You good?
00:24:29Yep.
00:24:29I, uh, saw your release papers.
00:24:38I wasn't snooping or anything.
00:24:40They were just kind of out in the open.
00:24:42I was going to tell you.
00:24:43I've, uh, decided to apply for a civilian position.
00:24:46No more active duty.
00:24:47That must have been a big decision.
00:24:49It was, but I've served ten years.
00:24:51Four tours overseas.
00:24:54They take their toll.
00:24:56Your grandfather would be really proud.
00:24:58You think so?
00:25:00Yeah.
00:25:01Oh.
00:25:02Yeah, following in his footsteps was always important to me.
00:25:05And the military gave me a great education.
00:25:10I've seen the world.
00:25:11I've seen the world.
00:25:11Are you having second thoughts?
00:25:19Part of me feels like I'm letting people down, or will be.
00:25:28Like Ashley?
00:25:28Like Ashley?
00:25:31Her father, mostly.
00:25:34The family's been on six different bases on three different continents.
00:25:37And her mom actually served two before she had Ashley, so...
00:25:41Well, I'm sure they'll support your decision.
00:25:45Yeah.
00:25:47I hope so.
00:25:48So what's next?
00:25:57Yeah, I'm not sure yet.
00:26:01I want to do something with my military history degree and stay active in the community.
00:26:10I know whatever you decide to do, you'll be great.
00:26:13And I will sleep better at night knowing you're not overseas.
00:26:15You haven't never had any trouble sleeping.
00:26:28I'm sorry.
00:26:29Did you say something?
00:26:30I fell asleep.
00:26:38Oh, night, Tiff.
00:26:41Night, James.
00:27:00I'm really sorry about the ring and this detour.
00:27:12I know you're in a rush to get to Ashley.
00:27:14It's cool.
00:27:17I'm actually happy we get to spend time together before I...
00:27:24Before your next chapter begins?
00:27:30No.
00:27:37No.
00:27:39No, no, no.
00:27:43No.
00:27:46Here.
00:27:48James?
00:27:49Get away.
00:27:51James.
00:27:52No.
00:27:55No.
00:27:56No!
00:27:58Hey, James?
00:27:59James.
00:28:03James.
00:28:05Hey.
00:28:06Hey.
00:28:07Hey.
00:28:07Hey.
00:28:09You okay?
00:28:10Yeah.
00:28:12Uh, it's just a nightmare.
00:28:15Uh, sorry to wake you.
00:28:16It's okay.
00:28:17Holiday pajamas, though comfy, evoke night terrors.
00:28:21I'll be sure to mention it in my review.
00:28:23I'll be sure to mention it in my review.
00:28:27Ooh.
00:28:32Movie?
00:28:33You sure you don't want to go back to sleep?
00:28:37No.
00:28:37If I only get you for a few days, I'd rather stay awake.
00:28:43You good?
00:28:44Save my first rodeo.
00:28:46Okay.
00:28:46Uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh
00:29:16I don't know.
00:29:46Oh, good morning.
00:30:01What time is it?
00:30:04Oh, 700 hours.
00:30:06We're a bit behind schedule, so we should get going.
00:30:10Yeah, of course.
00:30:16So, life in L.A.
00:30:25How's that going?
00:30:26Good.
00:30:27It's different.
00:30:29Kind of lonely, actually.
00:30:32Lonely in L.A.?
00:30:33Yeah, well, having a lot of people around doesn't really mean anything.
00:30:36Plus, I work from home, so...
00:30:38That can be kind of isolating.
00:30:42I really miss my parents.
00:30:44Then why not move back home to be near them?
00:30:47Maybe.
00:30:48You can do your job from anywhere, right?
00:30:50Yeah.
00:30:52Still want to work for a big newspaper?
00:30:54Wasn't that the dream?
00:30:56Community college only got me so far, I guess.
00:30:59You could always go back to school.
00:31:00You were so great at asking those deep, piercing questions.
00:31:04Not always a positive trait.
00:31:06Yeah.
00:31:07Well, I actually have a big question of my own to ask.
00:31:11Oh, yeah?
00:31:12It sounds ominous.
00:31:15Will you be my best man?
00:31:17I mean, best woman?
00:31:18Are you okay?
00:31:25Are you okay?
00:31:36Great.
00:31:37Just great.
00:31:42That came out of nowhere.
00:31:44You're already behind schedule.
00:31:45I'm sorry, this is my fault?
00:31:48Well, you were the one who peeled off the road.
00:31:50Okay, well, maybe don't drop a bomb like that on someone when they're driving on slippery roads.
00:31:54A bomb?
00:31:55I asked you to stand beside me at my wedding.
00:31:57She hasn't even said yes yet.
00:31:59Aw, Tiff.
00:32:00James, I haven't spoken to you in months.
00:32:02You just show up out of the blue and tell me that you're marrying someone you barely know
00:32:06and ruined my road trip, and now I'm expected to be your, like, what, a third wheel in your life?
00:32:10No, I expect you to be my best friend.
00:32:12An important part of my life.
00:32:14Oh, Tiff, what?
00:32:17You don't think we can be friends after I get married?
00:32:20Oh, come on.
00:32:21Marriage changes things.
00:32:23Well, it doesn't have to.
00:32:25You can't have the best of both worlds, James.
00:32:27Why?
00:32:35It's Ash.
00:32:37Hello?
00:32:38That's why.
00:32:38Yeah, this is not good.
00:32:41We should be there in a few hours.
00:33:04Why don't you take it out?
00:33:05You'll feel better when we get there.
00:33:09You okay.
00:33:10Okay.
00:33:10What's wrong with the, way I can not fly?
00:33:25I don't wanna go I don't wanna go up
00:33:32Down the hill
00:33:33Snow is falling down the street
00:33:41Lights are up, a place in the leaves
00:33:45I just want to be outside
00:33:49Cut a tree from our backyard
00:33:56Snowball fights till it gets dark
00:34:00Warming up by the fire
00:34:05It's Christmas time
00:34:08It's Christmas time
00:34:30Hey, we're here
00:34:34Put on the table, mistletoe
00:34:38For a moment, all
00:34:41Bundle up, we're going to town
00:34:49Carols bring us all around
00:34:53Let's get you that ring
00:34:54Right
00:34:57Let's go
00:34:58It's Christmas time
00:35:00It's Christmas time
00:35:03Mom!
00:35:04Dad!
00:35:05Hey!
00:35:05Hey!
00:35:08Oh!
00:35:09Oh!
00:35:11Oh, honey!
00:35:12What's this, the matching outfits?
00:35:15Oh, well, we're training for the Christmas Eve 5K Santa scooch
00:35:18The one on Christmas Eve morning?
00:35:20Yeah
00:35:20That's ambitious
00:35:21Yeah, well, it's mostly downhill
00:35:23Okay
00:35:24It's good to see you, son
00:35:27How's the drive?
00:35:28A blur
00:35:29How fast were you driving?
00:35:30My fault, I gotta get back to base
00:35:32What?
00:35:33You're not staying for Christmas?
00:35:35I got out all your favorite board games
00:35:37I told you guys, James is seeing someone
00:35:40He's spending the holidays with her family on base
00:35:42Well, you can't leave until you try my new ginger spice cookies
00:35:46Okay, maybe just one?
00:35:50Get in there
00:35:51Come on, try these
00:35:54I have been dreaming about holiday cookies for the last 12 months
00:35:57Everything in L.A. is, like, gluten-free and carb-free
00:36:01Ah!
00:36:09Oh, my...
00:36:11It lingers
00:36:12Well, I tried something different
00:36:14Um, sugarless
00:36:15Why?
00:36:17Your dad and I are trying to eat healthier
00:36:19So now we have to be punished?
00:36:21Yeah, don't New Year's resolutions start in January?
00:36:23Well, we want to get a head start on things
00:36:24Speaking of
00:36:25You know I'd love to stay
00:36:27But I really should be getting on the next flight out
00:36:29Oh, you look so tired
00:36:31Maybe you should have a nap
00:36:33Or a good meal, at least
00:36:34I'm really sorry, but I can't stay
00:36:38Can we get that ring?
00:36:41Yeah, of course
00:36:42One family early ring coming right up
00:36:45Yeah, and I'll just stay here and I'll, uh, do some warm-ups
00:36:49Oh, son of a gun
00:36:52Whoa!
00:36:58What happened to the basement?
00:37:01Surprise!
00:37:02It's our new wellness center
00:37:06I mean, it's still, uh, under construction, but fitness starts here
00:37:11That looks great, Mom
00:37:13Oh, good
00:37:14So where'd you put all my stuff?
00:37:17It's gone
00:37:17Well, I donated most of it to charity
00:37:20It was a bunch of old clothes that are out of style
00:37:23And books that you're never gonna read again
00:37:24Based on my recipe book sales, nobody reads paperbacks anymore
00:37:28I'm actually thinking of starting a blog
00:37:30Or maybe doing that Tic Tac thing
00:37:32Uh, Mom?
00:37:33Yeah?
00:37:34Mm-hmm
00:37:34Please tell me that you kept my time capsule
00:37:36Oh, yes, darling, of course I kept that
00:37:40I just can't remember where I put it
00:37:42But don't worry
00:37:44I'll think of it
00:37:45Well, we'll help you look
00:37:47Oh, no, no
00:37:48Actually, you and Tiffany are gonna have to search for it
00:37:51Frank and I are getting ready to go for a run
00:37:53We need to train
00:37:55Mom
00:37:55I'm coming, Frank!
00:37:57I need to catch up to your father
00:37:59He got a head start
00:38:00Don't slow down at Academy
00:38:01I'm the one that's the sprinter in the family
00:38:04Hey, if I was you, I'd start at the back of the wellness center
00:38:06Good luck
00:38:07I'm coming, Frank!
00:38:10I...
00:38:12Oh...
00:38:13You've got to be kidding me
00:38:18I thought you said you knew where it was
00:38:22I did know exactly where it was
00:38:24I had no idea that my mom was gonna declutter and make a home gym
00:38:27Okay, what does it look like?
00:38:28It's a metal tin, like this big, and it has an open-by date sticker on it
00:38:32Which isn't until Christmas Eve, by the way
00:38:34Well, thank you for breaking the International Time Capsule Society rules for me
00:38:40Aw, remember your ninth birthday party?
00:38:47Do you remember how terrified you were of the clowns that mom hired?
00:38:52You wouldn't go near them
00:38:53No, I would not
00:38:55I'm so lucky your parents even threw me a party
00:38:58My little grandma appreciated it
00:39:01Her hands were full after mom left
00:39:03I know they love doing it
00:39:05Ah-ha!
00:39:11Proof you didn't always hate Christmas PJs
00:39:13I didn't say I hated yours last night either
00:39:18Oh, look
00:39:27Oh, our Christmas sweaters
00:39:30Oh
00:39:31Keep these out for the big day
00:39:34You were accepted into Nation York?
00:39:54Yeah
00:39:55This came right after Grandma died
00:39:58You stayed behind for me
00:40:02Of course I did
00:40:04I wasn't going to leave you when your grandmother just died
00:40:06And you were getting ready to enlist?
00:40:08If you should have told me, I'd have told you to go
00:40:10Which is exactly why I didn't tell you
00:40:12Anyway, it doesn't matter
00:40:13It's not here
00:40:30Yeah, it's getting late
00:40:33I doubt you'll be able to get a flight out tonight
00:40:34You want me to set up the guest room?
00:40:37No
00:40:37Uh, a guy separate lives in town
00:40:39I should stop in and see him
00:40:41Right
00:40:42I'll crash at his place tonight
00:40:44Well, keep looking
00:40:45Text you when I find it
00:40:52Hey
00:41:06Hey
00:41:07You on your ride?
00:41:10Unfortunately, not yet
00:41:11Soon
00:41:11Wait, I thought you arrived back home this morning
00:41:14Well, we did, but
00:41:16We got tied up at Tiffany's parents' house
00:41:19They're like family to me, so
00:41:20I didn't want to be rude
00:41:21Do you have a flight out tonight?
00:41:25I'm still working on that
00:41:26What is going on, James?
00:41:29You were supposed to be here days ago
00:41:31It's almost Christmas
00:41:33I know, I'm sorry
00:41:34Look, there's just something I need to do before I can get there
00:41:38How much longer is it going to take?
00:41:40Hopefully not long
00:41:41Hurry up
00:41:42Be right there
00:41:44Look, they're doing the holiday turkey giveaway now, so I have to go
00:41:49Just promise me you'll be on your way soon
00:41:53This is our first Christmas together
00:41:55I just
00:41:57Want it to be special
00:41:59Yeah, me too
00:42:00Just trust me, okay?
00:42:01I want to be there
00:42:02I will be there
00:42:03Okay
00:42:05Talk soon
00:42:07Hey, good to see you, buddy
00:42:20Thanks for letting me crash at your place tonight
00:42:22Trouble in paradise, I get it
00:42:25Well, technically I have two women annoyed at me for different reasons, so
00:42:29Two women, huh? Double trouble
00:42:31Not like that
00:42:33I'm planning to propose to my girlfriend this Christmas
00:42:37But my best friend has my grandmother's engagement ring
00:42:40Long story, huh?
00:42:43How are you?
00:42:44Good
00:42:45Real good
00:42:46Yeah, at first it was tough not being in active duty, but
00:42:49The past few months have been better
00:42:51Hmm
00:42:52Yeah, well
00:42:53What are you doing now?
00:42:55Well, I'm heading up the veteran transition program
00:42:57You know?
00:42:59Helping others find jobs and housing and any other support groups they may need
00:43:03That's why I work here
00:43:04Lots of vets drop by to have coffee with their buddies
00:43:08It's a good place to talk
00:43:09You know, I'm, uh
00:43:10I'm transitioning into civilian life for the new year, so
00:43:15I could definitely use some advice
00:43:17Really? What kind of position are you looking for?
00:43:20Well, I have a degree in military history, so
00:43:23I'd like to use it for something other than good grammar
00:43:26Good, so you saw the opening for a historian at our war museum
00:43:29You applied and you want me to put in a good word for you
00:43:32I, uh, I have no idea what you're talking about
00:43:36Okay, so there's an opening for a historian here at the war museum
00:43:41I get the updated available position list every day in case I have someone looking for work
00:43:47Who fits the job description
00:43:48Go apply, I'll put in a good word for you
00:43:51Thanks, man, but, uh, I mean, I'll need to think about it
00:43:56I'm not sure if Ashley will want to move out here in the Midwest
00:43:59And which one's Ashley again? Is that the girlfriend or the best friend?
00:44:03Yeah, the girlfriend
00:44:03Got it
00:44:04Well, have a look around at least, we're proud of our displays
00:44:08Yeah, huh
00:44:10My grandfather's medals
00:44:13Family history could help with your application
00:44:16If I decide to apply
00:44:19Ha!
00:44:43I knew you weren't on board with this health kick
00:44:46I thought you were your mother
00:44:48I'm gonna need something to stay quiet
00:44:53Okay
00:44:57So why are you sneaking around, hiding treats?
00:45:04Listen, I know marriage is all about supporting the passions of your partner
00:45:07But I don't know how much more of this natural sugar I can take
00:45:10You know, sometimes the search for lost items takes just the right amount of time
00:45:32Hmm, hold out your dreams
00:45:34Your mother and I, we met years ago
00:45:39When we used to live in the same apartment building
00:45:41A few of us were decorating the courtyard Christmas tree
00:45:45And your mother appeared with a box of garland
00:45:47She was wearing this beautiful red scarf
00:45:53And had matching hat and gloves
00:45:55And I tried to talk to her, but she was so shy
00:46:00I still don't believe that mom was ever shy
00:46:03Mom wasn't always so feisty
00:46:07But anyway
00:46:09As soon as the tree was lit up, she was gone
00:46:11But I found one of her gloves in the snow
00:46:15So I went and I knocked on every apartment in that building
00:46:20Until I found the owner
00:46:21Cinderella
00:46:23So when I did find her, she invited me in to taste her holiday baking
00:46:30And ever since, I have been her official taste test chair
00:46:33I love that story
00:46:36But what you didn't know is that on our wedding day
00:46:40She admitted that she had left the glove in the snow on purpose
00:46:44Because she felt our connection
00:46:46And she knew that I would come find her
00:46:50Now that sounds like mom
00:46:53You see
00:46:55Lost glove
00:46:58Lost ring
00:47:00Your mother left the glove in the snow on purpose
00:47:05Because she knew I'd come find her
00:47:07James
00:47:09Left that ring with you
00:47:11Because he knew he'd have to come back to you to get it
00:47:15Before he married anyone else
00:47:17Good night, sweetheart
00:47:25Don't stay up too late
00:47:29Hey, Dad
00:47:31Yeah
00:47:34Hey, Elise
00:48:00Hey, gotta go
00:48:02Strike training
00:48:04If I don't move it, I lose it
00:48:07With a bag of groceries?
00:48:29Morning
00:48:29Merry Christmas Eve
00:48:31Happy Christmas Eve
00:48:34I think Christmas Eve should have its own greeting
00:48:36Like, hey, it's Christmas Eve
00:48:38Or, what do you know?
00:48:40It's Christmas Eve
00:48:41Please tell me these have real sugar
00:48:45Sugar adjacent
00:48:46Getting better
00:48:52At least I can swallow it
00:48:56And it doesn't have that lingering aftertaste
00:48:58Is that your official review?
00:49:00Yep
00:49:00Swallowability has improved
00:49:02I'll take it
00:49:03So
00:49:04I looked in the new storage area
00:49:06Wasn't there
00:49:07Wasn't in my bedroom
00:49:08Wasn't in the shed
00:49:09Do you have any idea where else it could be?
00:49:11It could be in the spare guest room closets
00:49:13Or maybe the desk drawer in the den
00:49:16I can't believe I can't find his grandmother's ring
00:49:18I'm sure it'll turn up
00:49:20And what if it doesn't?
00:49:23I wouldn't blame him if he never speaks to me again
00:49:25Not that he's going to after he gets married anyway
00:49:27Why haven't you told him how you feel?
00:49:32I have no idea what you're talking about
00:49:33Oh, honey
00:49:34I've seen the way you've always looked at him
00:49:37And how you've made important life decisions based on him
00:49:41Now that goes deeper than friendship
00:49:43I can't just tell my best friend of 20 years that I'm in love with him
00:49:48Why not?
00:49:50For a woman that's direct about her feelings on just about everything
00:49:53You've always held back when it comes to James
00:49:55Fear of losing him, I guess
00:50:00What if he doesn't feel the same way?
00:50:04Oh, you'll never know if you don't tell him
00:50:06Well, it's too late now
00:50:11I should keep looking
00:50:14You're on the right track
00:50:15Yeah, but what am I missing?
00:50:23Hello?
00:50:30Why did you run away from me this morning?
00:50:32What?
00:50:34Oh
00:50:34Was that you?
00:50:37Oh, darling
00:50:38I thought it was one of those pesky kids
00:50:40Wanting to get me to donate recyclables to their hockey team
00:50:43If it was a better team
00:50:45Maybe
00:50:46Uh, Tiff around?
00:50:50Yeah, she's searching the guest rooms and the den
00:50:53Oh, wow
00:50:58This is a great photo
00:50:59Oh, it was the last Christmas
00:51:01Before you went off for basic training
00:51:03Yeah, every summer we biked up there
00:51:05And every winter
00:51:05It was the best place in the city to see the lights
00:51:08You kids used to call it your secret spot
00:51:11You thought nobody else knew
00:51:13How's the bacon coming along?
00:51:24Oh, gosh
00:51:25I can't seem to get them to simultaneously taste good
00:51:29Without having that texture of chalk
00:51:31Hey
00:51:33Your grandma was a great baker
00:51:36I must have rubbed off on you
00:51:38Come on, give me a hand
00:51:39Oh, no, I should probably be helping Tiff research some more
00:51:42Tiff can handle it
00:51:44Come on
00:51:45Roll up your sleeves
00:51:47I, okay, yeah
00:51:51Can I lick the spoon at least?
00:51:52Yes
00:51:53I will let you lick the spoon
00:51:55Oh, JJ
00:51:58That was worth keeping
00:52:02Just to see the look on your face
00:52:04Come on, let's go
00:52:06Okay
00:52:06Okay, what should I do next?
00:52:13Moment of truth
00:52:14I believe in you, Elise
00:52:16Got this
00:52:18Ooh
00:52:19Perfect timing
00:52:21Mm-hmm
00:52:22Really good
00:52:35Like, really
00:52:37That's my official review
00:52:43You can publish it if you like
00:52:44Did you give up?
00:52:47Nope
00:52:47I just had some unexpected help
00:52:50And a holiday baking miracle
00:52:51Thank you
00:52:52Oh, I don't have time, Elise
00:52:54So, any luck?
00:52:59Sorry, James
00:53:00I looked everywhere
00:53:00Oh, look, you guys
00:53:03Come watch the race
00:53:04And as soon as it's done
00:53:06We'll come back to the house
00:53:07And we'll tear it apart
00:53:07Looking for that ring
00:53:08I promise
00:53:09What do you think?
00:53:11Okay
00:53:15Okay, but, uh
00:53:18I really need to be on a plane
00:53:20By tonight
00:53:21It's now and ever, sweetheart
00:53:26While the universe is handing out
00:53:27Holiday miracles
00:53:28Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
00:53:52James, I have to tell you something
00:54:02You know where the time capsule is?
00:54:05No
00:54:05What does it, Tiff?
00:54:11Say it
00:54:11We've been friends a long time
00:54:16For ever
00:54:17And sometimes
00:54:19When two friends are really close
00:54:23It's hard to distinguish love from
00:54:25Love, love
00:54:28What I'm trying to say
00:54:36I'm saying is
00:54:39I love you
00:54:40Uh, uh, I didn't hear you
00:54:43Uh, never mind
00:54:46Ashley?
00:54:54Yes, I know
00:54:55You have to get back to Ashley
00:54:56No, Ashley, over there
00:54:58Ashley, are you okay?
00:55:09What are you doing here?
00:55:11I came to surprise you
00:55:12It doesn't matter
00:55:15Where we spend the holidays
00:55:16As long as we're together
00:55:17Hey
00:55:18Oh
00:55:19I'm Ashley
00:55:21Right
00:55:21Introductions
00:55:22Ashley, this is my
00:55:23Friend, Tiffany
00:55:25Hi
00:55:28What are you doing here?
00:55:30James said that you were spending
00:55:31Christmas on face
00:55:32I mean, what a great surprise
00:55:35Welcome to our hometown
00:55:36It's so lovely to meet you
00:55:38I've heard so much about you
00:55:40Likewise
00:55:41It's been like Ashley this
00:55:43And Ashley that
00:55:44And I can't wait to get to Ashley
00:55:45And Ashley, Ashley, Ashley
00:55:46Well, that's sweet
00:55:49I didn't realize how cold it would be here
00:55:53I don't think I packed anything suitable for this weather
00:55:55If you want to grab some warmer clothes
00:55:57There's plenty of shops along Main Street
00:55:59Yeah, if we're going to be stuck here for Christmas
00:56:01Probably a good idea
00:56:02Um, will you come shopping with me?
00:56:06Me?
00:56:07I could use a female opinion
00:56:08This guy thinks camo is a color
00:56:10Yeah, guilty there
00:56:13What was that noise?
00:56:14My laugh
00:56:15Since when?
00:56:16It might take long
00:56:17No, no way
00:56:19This will be my opportunity
00:56:20To, uh, get all the insider info on you
00:56:25Okay, uh, I thought you wanted to spend Christmas Eve with me
00:56:29Oh, there will be plenty of time for that tonight
00:56:31I checked into the B&B on Oak
00:56:33See if we can get some last-minute dinner reservations
00:56:36Alright
00:56:37You guys can't have Christmas Eve dinner at a restaurant
00:56:40Oh, Tiff
00:56:41That's so sweet of you
00:56:43We would, we would love to join you and your family for dinner
00:56:45Yeah
00:56:48Okay
00:56:49Yeah
00:56:53I'm seriously going to turn into a snowman if we don't get out of here soon
00:56:56So, I'll see you later
00:56:58Yeah
00:56:58Oh, sounds good
00:57:00Alright, well, uh
00:57:03Just have fun and, uh, I guess I'll see you both later then
00:57:08Oh boy
00:57:16Hey
00:57:19Hey
00:57:21You came to apply for the job
00:57:23Uh, not yet
00:57:24Just needed somewhere to go to decompress
00:57:27What's going on?
00:57:29Well, still no luck finding the ring
00:57:31And now Ashley's in town
00:57:32Ashley's the girlfriend?
00:57:34Yes
00:57:34Why is that a bad thing?
00:57:36Well, because she's shopping with Tiffany
00:57:38The best friend?
00:57:40Yeah
00:57:40But you and Tiffany are just friends, right?
00:57:44Yes
00:57:44But
00:57:45Things have somehow gotten complicated
00:57:49Complicated how?
00:57:50I had feelings for Tiffany for a very long time
00:57:55Okay
00:57:57Over time I
00:57:58Learned to push them down because they were never reciprocated
00:58:03But
00:58:03Earlier today
00:58:04I don't know
00:58:06There was, uh
00:58:07A thing
00:58:09A spark
00:58:10Or
00:58:11Connection or something
00:58:12Maybe
00:58:14I think
00:58:15What about Ashley?
00:58:19A life with Ashley makes sense
00:58:20She understands this life
00:58:22Just because Tiffany doesn't have a military background
00:58:25Doesn't mean that she doesn't sympathize with you
00:58:27Or
00:58:27What you're going through
00:58:29Or will go through
00:58:30You're not helping
00:58:34Listen
00:58:35Lots of service members are afraid about the transition into civilian life
00:58:40Afraid of losing the family and the camaraderie that they've had within the military
00:58:46The support system
00:58:50You think
00:58:51I want to marry Ashley
00:58:54Is some sort of safety net
00:58:55Only you can answer that
00:58:57All I can tell you is that
00:58:59You won't be alone in this
00:59:01Whatever you decide
00:59:02I have a lot to think about and
00:59:07Maybe I need to take more time to do that
00:59:10You're making a lot of life changes all at once
00:59:14Maybe take a breather
00:59:17You're right
00:59:22We've only been together for six months
00:59:23There's really no need to
00:59:25Rush to propose
00:59:26Thanks man
00:59:29No problem
00:59:32I think I'll add relationship counselor to my job description
00:59:41Would you like anything?
00:59:47No thank you
00:59:48I should probably bring something back for James
00:59:50I feel kind of bad for abandoning him
00:59:52Hi
00:59:56Can I get
00:59:57Two
00:59:59Oh
01:00:01Two
01:00:03Let me guess
01:00:07Two peppermint mochas
01:00:09Yes
01:00:10That's perfect
01:00:11How did you know?
01:00:12I'm really really good at my job
01:00:14James hates peppermint
01:00:16And caffeine in the afternoon
01:00:17Makes him jittery
01:00:18Oh
01:00:19I guess in that case
01:00:20Just one peppermint mocha
01:00:23And
01:00:23A
01:00:26Decaf latte
01:00:28Extra foam
01:00:28Extra hot
01:00:29Please
01:00:29Sure
01:00:31One peppermint mocha
01:00:34And one decaf latte
01:00:35Keep the change
01:00:39Well
01:00:43You know so much about him
01:00:46Known him forever
01:00:48Right
01:00:49He's different around you
01:00:53Different now
01:00:55I don't know
01:00:57He just
01:00:57Has a different energy around you
01:00:59Comfortable familiarity
01:01:02That's all
01:01:03You two have been best friends
01:01:07Since elementary school
01:01:08Right
01:01:08Yeah we met in recess detention
01:01:12What
01:01:13I was in trouble
01:01:15For writing a critical review
01:01:16Of the English teacher's
01:01:18Expected choice of reading
01:01:19Instead of a review
01:01:20Of the actual book
01:01:21And James had gotten into a fight
01:01:23With an older kid
01:01:23For bullying a first grader
01:01:25That sounds like James
01:01:26He's always had a protective streak
01:01:29Yeah
01:01:31I mean
01:01:31That's why he insisted
01:01:33On driving home with you
01:01:33He didn't like the idea
01:01:35Of you driving alone
01:01:36On the highway
01:01:37He's just
01:01:38So considerate
01:01:39That's James
01:01:42I bet you have
01:01:48A lot of great stories
01:01:49From when you two were kids
01:01:50If you need any funny ones
01:01:52For the wedding
01:01:53I'm your girl
01:01:54Wedding
01:01:57Wait
01:01:58Is James
01:01:59Gonna propose
01:02:01Is that what
01:02:03All of this
01:02:05Has been about
01:02:06Oh
01:02:07I don't know
01:02:09Maybe
01:02:12Such a relief
01:02:15I feel really foolish
01:02:18Right now
01:02:18For being
01:02:18So jealous of you
01:02:20Jealous of me
01:02:22You were all
01:02:23James talked about overseas
01:02:24For a long time
01:02:26I thought maybe
01:02:26He was in love with you
01:02:27And then this road trip home
01:02:29During the holidays
01:02:30I just
01:02:30Don't worry
01:02:35I'll still act surprised
01:02:37When he pops the question
01:02:37I have to get something else
01:02:42So I'll see you later
01:02:43Okay
01:02:44Bye
01:02:45Bye
01:02:45Hey
01:02:48Hey
01:02:48Decaf latte
01:02:50Extra hot with extra foam
01:02:51Oh
01:02:53Yeah
01:02:53Just give me a sec
01:02:55Tiff
01:02:57Wait up
01:02:57Tiff
01:03:03Wait up
01:03:03I'm gonna find the ring
01:03:06I won't stop searching
01:03:07Until I find it
01:03:08Actually
01:03:08I was thinking
01:03:09I can wait on the proposal
01:03:12I just want you to enjoy
01:03:14This time with your parents
01:03:15And whenever you find the ring
01:03:17It's fine
01:03:17And thanks for the call
01:03:18Wait what
01:03:19But you said
01:03:21Her family tradition
01:03:22Is to propose on Christmas
01:03:23This was a big deal
01:03:24I know
01:03:25But you were right
01:03:26It's only been six months
01:03:28And what Ashley really wants
01:03:30Is to spend the holidays
01:03:30With her family
01:03:31So
01:03:31That may not be all
01:03:35She wants
01:03:36Anymore
01:03:37What are you talking about
01:03:38I may have let slip
01:03:39That you're gonna propose
01:03:40You what
01:03:41I know
01:03:41It was an accident
01:03:42I just said something
01:03:43About a wedding
01:03:43And then she inferred
01:03:44Kind of like how she inferred
01:03:45Her invite to dinner tonight
01:03:46She does that a lot
01:03:47And I talk a lot
01:03:48I can't believe this
01:03:48You were gonna propose
01:03:50To her an hour ago
01:03:51What changed
01:03:51Besides the fact
01:03:52That I don't have a ring
01:03:53I said
01:03:55I'll find it
01:03:55Gigi
01:03:56Well I guess
01:03:57You don't have any other choice
01:03:58Now
01:03:58Do we
01:03:59I'm sorry
01:04:06It's okay
01:04:07Even in this warmer coat
01:04:09I am still freezing
01:04:10I have no idea
01:04:11How people live in cold places
01:04:13Yeah
01:04:15I don't know
01:04:15It doesn't truly feel like Christmas
01:04:17Being surrounded by sand and palm trees
01:04:19Oh
01:04:19Give me a fake pine smell
01:04:20And that
01:04:21That yule log
01:04:21And the fireplace loop on the TV
01:04:23And I'm all set
01:04:24Are you happy I came
01:04:30Yeah
01:04:31Yes
01:04:33Yeah
01:04:34I do feel bad
01:04:36You're missing time
01:04:36With your family
01:04:37Oh
01:04:37It's okay
01:04:38They understand
01:04:39And I know
01:04:41I've been pressuring you
01:04:41To tell me
01:04:42What all of this is about
01:04:43But I promise
01:04:45I won't bug you anymore
01:04:46Whenever you're ready
01:04:47To tell me
01:04:48It's totally fine
01:04:49Well
01:04:53Well let me show you
01:04:56You're on town first
01:04:57Okay
01:04:57Mom
01:05:11Hey
01:05:12Where'd you go
01:05:13I didn't see you at the finish line
01:05:14The cat's out of the bag
01:05:15We need to find that ring
01:05:16What do you mean?
01:05:17Ashley's here
01:05:18In town
01:05:19And I accidentally let slip
01:05:20That James was gonna propose
01:05:21What?
01:05:22I thought you were gonna tell him
01:05:23How you felt
01:05:24Yes
01:05:24I tried to
01:05:25And then Ashley showed up
01:05:26And everything kind of
01:05:26Went in slow motion
01:05:27And then the next thing I know
01:05:28I'm helping her shop
01:05:29And inviting her
01:05:30To our Christmas Eve dinner
01:05:30Actually she kind of
01:05:32Invited herself
01:05:32And I can't breathe
01:05:33Okay
01:05:34Slow down
01:05:35Take a breath
01:05:37James is going to murder me
01:05:42If we don't find that ring
01:05:43And now Ashley is expecting
01:05:45A Christmas proposal
01:05:46This is a nightmare
01:05:47Calm down
01:05:48Go over there
01:05:50Go sit down
01:05:51Wait here
01:05:54I guess I'm gonna have to
01:06:00Hand this over
01:06:01You knew where it was
01:06:03This whole time?
01:06:05Maybe
01:06:06Mom
01:06:08James has been going
01:06:09Out of his mind
01:06:10Ashley flew all the way here
01:06:12Well I just thought
01:06:13That if I'd give the two of you
01:06:14More time
01:06:14I feel bad
01:06:16Honestly
01:06:17I do
01:06:18But I think James
01:06:20Is making a mistake
01:06:21And I've known that boy
01:06:22A long time
01:06:23Well if he is making a mistake
01:06:24That's his to make
01:06:25Yes but I'm also thinking
01:06:27About you
01:06:27And about your happiness
01:06:29Look
01:06:30I know what it feels like
01:06:32To feel like you may be
01:06:33Losing the love of your life
01:06:34How?
01:06:37Look
01:06:38Look at this kitchen
01:06:40All this holiday baking
01:06:42It's because of your dad's health
01:06:45What?
01:06:48His dad's sick
01:06:49Pre-diabetic
01:06:50Well why didn't you tell me?
01:06:53Well we didn't want to worry you
01:06:54But last year he was really sick
01:06:57And the blood work came back
01:06:59With the results
01:07:00So
01:07:00But the doctor says
01:07:02He's doing great now
01:07:03As long as he watches
01:07:04His sugar intake
01:07:05Well this is different
01:07:09James isn't sick
01:07:10He's in love
01:07:11You risk losing him
01:07:13And that pain is the same
01:07:15No matter what the cause
01:07:16Look
01:07:18I think James
01:07:19Is just blinded
01:07:20By what he thinks he wants
01:07:21Raised by his grandparents
01:07:23He's always wanted
01:07:24A large family
01:07:25And that supportive unit
01:07:26I wish he knew
01:07:28He had that with us
01:07:29And he always will
01:07:31Wow
01:07:36That is a beautiful ring
01:07:39Here we go
01:07:46Looks amazing
01:07:48That's what he said
01:07:49Oh James
01:07:51You look so lovely
01:07:53I'm so glad you guys
01:07:55Found the old Christmas sweaters
01:07:57Oh girl
01:07:58Yeah
01:07:58Thank you so much
01:08:02For having us for dinner
01:08:03Oh well of course
01:08:04James and any friend of his
01:08:05Is always welcome
01:08:06So you two
01:08:09Met overseas
01:08:10Right
01:08:10Mm-hmm
01:08:11Mm-hmm
01:08:11My father is his commanding officer
01:08:16Oh
01:08:16Oh wow
01:08:17I was volunteering
01:08:20With the Peace Corps
01:08:21At the time
01:08:22Wow
01:08:24Well
01:08:25That's so interesting
01:08:27So noble
01:08:28It truly changed my life
01:08:30In more ways
01:08:30Than I could have imagined
01:08:32And then I met
01:08:34James
01:08:35And I feel like
01:08:36Nothing's been the same
01:08:37Ever since
01:08:37Oh
01:08:38Oh we love James
01:08:39I have a toast
01:08:40Oh
01:08:41Okay
01:08:42To a very memorable Christmas
01:08:51Cheers
01:08:53Merry Christmas
01:08:54Cheers
01:08:55Merry Christmas
01:08:55Cheers
01:08:59Hey
01:09:12I'm sorry
01:09:17I took so long
01:09:18To find it
01:09:18It was actually
01:09:21Really nice
01:09:24Spending time here
01:09:25With everyone
01:09:25It's good having you home
01:09:27Well
01:09:31What do you think of her
01:09:35Ashley
01:09:36She's wonderful
01:09:37That's it
01:09:41Come on
01:09:43From the woman
01:09:44Who can write a thousand words
01:09:45On holiday scented cat litter
01:09:46I'm not product
01:09:48Reviewing your girlfriend
01:09:49How about an honest opinion
01:09:53From my best friend
01:09:54She is refined
01:10:01But approachable
01:10:03She has an amazing
01:10:06Sense of style
01:10:07And a genuine openness
01:10:09That's hard to find
01:10:10And she loves you
01:10:14Which is the most important part
01:10:16You think this is the right decision
01:10:28You don't need my approval James
01:10:31Yeah but I'd like your support
01:10:33You know you have it
01:10:36Always
01:10:37You know before at the race
01:10:40You were going to tell me something
01:10:41What was it
01:10:41You know I don't even remember
01:10:47You should probably get back inside
01:10:49With Ashley
01:10:49My parents are probably going to
01:10:51Make her play Christmas charades
01:10:53Are you coming inside?
01:10:59Yeah in a sec
01:11:00Can you feel the magic
01:11:10A hint of spark
01:11:12Electric
01:11:13Okay
01:11:14Holding me
01:11:16Into
01:11:17Your eyes
01:11:21Like snowflakes
01:11:24Floating from the sky
01:11:26Drifting down
01:11:28In a lullaby
01:11:29Dear Tiff
01:11:51You've been best friends for as long as I can remember
01:11:54You've never let me down
01:11:57And
01:11:57The love that I have for you
01:11:59Goes deeper than friendship
01:12:00I haven't had the courage to say this out loud
01:12:03So
01:12:04I'm doing it this way
01:12:06You see
01:12:08There's a difference
01:12:10Between love
01:12:11And love
01:12:12Love
01:12:13I feel the second one for you
01:12:16Now this may be a lot for you to take in
01:12:20And
01:12:20If you don't feel the same way
01:12:23You don't have to say anything
01:12:24And I'll respect your decision
01:12:25And pretend this never happened
01:12:27I'll be your best friend forever
01:12:30And move on with my life
01:12:32But if you do feel how I feel
01:12:36Just let me know it Tiff
01:12:38Write me back
01:12:39Text me
01:12:41Call me
01:12:42It's always been you
01:12:44Love, James
01:12:46Whoa
01:13:05Hi
01:13:13You came back
01:13:16Ashley
01:13:20You forgot her scarf
01:13:21Oh
01:13:23Yeah, where were you rushing off to?
01:13:30I was going to find you
01:13:32You were?
01:13:36Yeah
01:13:36Why?
01:13:43James, I'm in love with you
01:13:45I always have been
01:13:47I mean, eighth grade
01:13:49You got a little annoying
01:13:50But
01:13:51Ultimately for me
01:13:53It's always been you
01:13:55Why are you only telling me this now?
01:14:02Because our timing's never been right
01:14:04And it is now
01:14:07But I plan to propose to someone else
01:14:09Okay
01:14:11So maybe it's still not the right time
01:14:13But it's either tell you now
01:14:14Or lose you
01:14:15Tiff
01:14:16James
01:14:18You can't deny that we're perfect for each other
01:14:21We've been best friends forever
01:14:23We share similar passions
01:14:25And similar life goals
01:14:26I know you
01:14:27I know that you want to settle down here
01:14:31And I know that you want a big family
01:14:32Like the one you never had
01:14:33James, choose me
01:14:39Wait, why didn't you say something?
01:14:44Why didn't you respond to my letter?
01:14:46Why?
01:14:50I put it in the time capsule
01:14:52You put it in the time capsule
01:15:00Well, you told me to wait to read it
01:15:02To not open it right away
01:15:03Yeah, I meant wait until I left the room
01:15:05Tiff, like wait ten minutes
01:15:08Not in ten years
01:15:09You should have read it
01:15:11I know
01:15:13I read it now
01:15:17Do you still feel the same way?
01:15:35I'm with Ashley now
01:15:36It's too late, Tiff
01:15:40But all that I have left to give
01:15:47Only you will know
01:15:50Dancing slow to a Christmas song
01:15:59Until the day is done
01:16:06Hey, that's why you love me
01:16:07What kind of question is that?
01:16:12Because you're kind
01:16:14And caring
01:16:15And brave
01:16:17And adorably handsome
01:16:19But why me?
01:16:23Um
01:16:23Never mind
01:16:30Patch, I'm gonna tell you
01:16:35What's this?
01:16:47You're leaving active duty
01:16:50I want to apply for a civilian position
01:16:53When did you decide this?
01:16:57On my last tour overseas
01:16:59Why didn't you say something?
01:17:03I wanted to surprise you
01:17:05Surprise me
01:17:07Or afraid to tell me
01:17:09Well, maybe a bit of both
01:17:13I thought you were happy serving
01:17:19I am
01:17:20I was
01:17:22But
01:17:22I want other things too, Ash
01:17:26I want a different career
01:17:29Family
01:17:31You can have a family
01:17:32I mean, Daddy did
01:17:33He traveled around a lot
01:17:35I want to set down roots in one place
01:17:39I
01:17:41The military life is all I've known
01:17:43I've been planning a life like the one I've always had
01:17:46Traveling
01:17:47Seeing the world
01:17:49Being in a position of service
01:17:51I'm sorry, Ash
01:18:00I'm sorry, Ash, but
01:18:00I don't think I can give you the life you want
01:18:04Maybe we were rushing things a little
01:18:13Yeah
01:18:17And also
01:18:19You're in love with Tiffany
01:18:21Anyone can see how perfect you two are for each other
01:18:26You have a shared past
01:18:28You want the same things for your future
01:18:30I can't compete with that
01:18:33She's been in my life
01:18:38For as long as I can remember
01:18:39Then
01:18:41I don't want to stand in the way of that
01:18:43Look, I know you're a good guy
01:18:48And you want to do the right thing
01:18:49But
01:18:50Maybe the right thing is
01:18:52What makes you happy
01:18:53And if that's Tiffany
01:18:57And
01:18:57Life here in the Midwest
01:18:59Then that's what you should do
01:19:02Wow
01:19:11What about you?
01:19:18I'll be fine
01:19:18You know
01:19:19Maybe I'll enlist
01:19:21But right now
01:19:24I'm going to head to the airport
01:19:25And get out of this freezing Arctic of a city
01:19:28I'm sorry for dragging you away from your family like this
01:19:35Oh
01:19:36That was my impulsive decision
01:19:38Now it's time for yours
01:19:42See ya
01:19:54Yeah
01:19:55Yeah
01:19:55Yeah
01:19:56Yeah
01:19:57Oh
01:19:59See you dancing
01:20:09Around the tree
01:20:14I see you laughing, my family
01:20:25Cause I've been away for the whole year
01:20:34And you have been praying for some kind of miracle
01:20:40Take me back home on Christmas Eve
01:20:47It's gonna be a wonderful time of year
01:20:54It's gonna be a wonderful time of year
01:21:00It's gonna be a wonderful time of year
01:21:06It's gonna be a wonderful time of year
01:21:14It's gonna be a wonderful time of year
01:21:23Decadent and delicious without the guilt
01:21:27A perfect holiday treat for any family
01:21:30Hey, you did the right thing by telling him
01:21:36Yeah, a little too late
01:21:39I need some fresh air
01:21:43I think I'll head to the lookout, check out the lights
01:21:47Okay, love you, darling
01:21:49She's back
01:22:05You're still here?
01:22:12I've decided to apply for the position
01:22:14But tonight, I need your help with something else
01:22:19Name it
01:22:20Do you have any extra holiday lights?
01:22:23This for the girlfriend?
01:22:25Uh, the best friend
01:22:28Come on
01:22:32Snow is falling down the street
01:22:36Like the rock
01:22:38Placing the leaves
01:22:40I just wanna be outside
01:22:45Cut a tree from my backyard
01:22:51Snowball fights till it gets dark
01:22:55Warming up by the fire
01:23:00It's Christmas time
01:23:03It's Christmas time
01:23:07Thought you might come here
01:23:08What are you doing here?
01:23:18Best place in the city to see the lights
01:23:20Where's Ashley?
01:23:27She went home
01:23:28It's over
01:23:32Really, why?
01:23:36Because of you
01:23:37You see me
01:23:41What do you mean?
01:23:47You asked me how I knew Ashley was the one
01:23:49And I couldn't answer it
01:23:52Because she wasn't the right one
01:23:53You are
01:23:56Every good memory I have includes you
01:24:02And every bad one has you standing by my side
01:24:06You've never let me down
01:24:10And you've always been there for me
01:24:12But more importantly
01:24:17Uniquely
01:24:20You see me like no one has ever seen me before
01:24:27So what do you say?
01:24:31Can I kiss my best friend?
01:24:32Because it's Christmas time
01:24:36Yeah
01:24:37It's Christmas time
01:24:40It's Christmas time
01:24:48You kept us safe for a decade
01:25:04Can I keep you safe for a lifetime?
01:25:14Yes
01:25:14I love, love you
01:25:33I love, love you too, James
01:25:37Merry Christmas
01:25:38Merry Christmas
01:25:41I thought we could take another road trip for after the holidays
01:25:47I think I owe you a redo
01:25:50I do have to head back to L.A. so I can pack my things so I can move back here
01:26:11knowledge
01:26:14I don't think so
01:26:15I don't know
01:26:15I hope Jordans
01:26:16It's God
01:26:18I week
01:26:18I don't know
01:26:18I want to talk if he was about плюс
01:26:19James
01:26:21I don't know
01:26:22I don't know
01:26:23I don't know
01:26:24I don't know
01:26:24So
01:26:27I don't know
01:26:28I don't know
01:26:29I don't know
01:26:30I don't know
01:26:31I don't know
01:26:32I don't know
01:26:33I don't know
01:26:34Most people
01:26:35I don't know
01:26:36But in craft
01:26:38I don't know
01:26:38And that's crazy
01:26:39Fate
01:26:39I don't know
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