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00:00:51Festive yet subtle with hints of vanilla and pine.
00:00:56The perfect gift for the cognoscenti in every family.
00:00:59Hi, 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 from each of the states along the way.
00:01:16Oh, and pack some 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 to review for the magazine.
00:01:28That's my girl. Writin' off every expense she can.
00:01:30We 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. This chair keeps getting extended.
00:01:41I actually haven't spoken to him in months.
00:01:44Well, that's too bad. We always love having him celebrate with us.
00:01:48Me too.
00:01:48Oh, that's my cookies.
00:01:52Gotta go.
00:01:53All right, we'll see you home soon.
00:01:54And calls from the road.
00:01:56Oh, but not when you're driving.
00:01:57I am dying for your baking.
00:01:59We'll see you Christmas Eve.
00:02:00Bye.
00:02:01See you in your family for the holiday?
00:02:22I'm gonna ask my girl to marry me.
00:02:25Man, that's incredible. Congrats.
00:02:28We're gonna miss you around here.
00:02:29Thanks, brother.
00:02:32Merry Christmas and be well.
00:02:33Same to you.
00:02:55Hope coming!
00:02:56Thanks again for looking after the plans.
00:02:58I'm so glad that we won't be reliving the cactus incident of 2012.
00:03:03Hey, 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!
00:03:20You just caught me.
00:03:22Oh, I won't hold you up.
00:03:23I just needed to see you.
00:03:26I know.
00:03:26It's been what?
00:03:27Like, eight months?
00:03:28I miss you.
00:03:32The thing is,
00:03:36I've accomplished a lot in the last ten years.
00:03:41But it's time to start thinking about the next chapter.
00:03:43Uh, moving on.
00:03:47Settling down.
00:03:48Uh...
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.
00:04:02I'm ready for a real relationship.
00:04:08A family.
00:04:10It's so good to hear.
00:04:11And I think I found the woman I spent my life with.
00:04:15Finally.
00:04:16Her name's Ashley.
00:04:18We met overseas.
00:04:19Her father's one of my commanding officers.
00:04:25Tiff, you okay?
00:04:27Yeah.
00:04:29Huh?
00:04:29Okay.
00:04:33Um, great.
00:04:35How long have you guys known each other?
00:04:38Six months.
00:04:40That's why I needed to see you.
00:04:41I'm planning to propose at Christmas,
00:04:43and I need my grandmother's ring.
00:04:46You still have it, right?
00:04:49Yes, of course.
00:04:51But don't you think it's a little soon to propose?
00:04:53I mean, I've had my houseplants for longer than six months,
00:04:55and let's be honest,
00:04:56I won't be that upset if my neighbor forgets to water them.
00:04:58I know, it's fast.
00:05:00Yeah.
00:05:00But her family has a history of proposals during Christmas.
00:05:03It's kind of tradition.
00:05:05Well, talk about pressure.
00:05:13Tiff, I hate to cut this short,
00:05:15but I have to report back to base,
00:05:17and you look ready to head out,
00:05:18so if I can just grab the ring,
00:05:19I'll be right on my way.
00:05:20Well, it's not here.
00:05:25It's back home.
00:05:26I put it in a time capsule.
00:05:27A time capsule?
00:05:28You what?
00:05:29Buried my grandmother's ring?
00:05:31The family heirloom ring I gave you
00:05:33for safekeeping when I enlisted?
00:05:34Of course not.
00:05:36It's on a shelf in the basement,
00:05:37perfectly safe.
00:05:42Okay.
00:05:42Well, uh,
00:05:46okay.
00:05:47Call your mom.
00:05:49Ask her to open the time capsule and just...
00:05:50No!
00:05:52That's not possible.
00:05:55I'm the only one who can open it.
00:05:57Why?
00:05:57Does it have some sort of biometrics technology or something?
00:06:01Like...
00:06:02No.
00:06:04It's got some really personal stuff in there.
00:06:06Tiffany?
00:06:08This is important.
00:06:10I'm sorry,
00:06:10but 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
00:06:28had to emergency land in San Diego.
00:06:30Then I guess we're going on a road trip.
00:06:48Hey!
00:06:49Hey!
00:06:50Where are you?
00:06:51We were expecting you here hours ago.
00:06:52Yeah, I, uh,
00:06:54hit a bit of a snag.
00:06:56What do you mean a snag?
00:06:58I just have something important
00:06:59I need to do first,
00:07:00but I'll be there as soon as I can.
00:07:02What is it?
00:07:04It's...
00:07:04kind of a surprise.
00:07:08Uh, okay, I gotta go,
00:07:09but I will call you tonight.
00:07:11Oh, okay.
00:07:12Um, miss 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...
00:07:29Oh, come on.
00:07:32Where's your Christmas spirit?
00:07:34Anxiety waiting for me
00:07:35from the military base.
00:07:39Oh, shit.
00:07:40Smells like an elf
00:07:52died in here.
00:07:53What is that?
00:07:54It's ginger spice.
00:07:55I'm reviewing it for the magazine.
00:07:57Too much?
00:07:58Just a little.
00:07:59Yeah.
00:08:00Well, maybe it's just one of those scents
00:08:01that needs to grow on you.
00:08:03Well, it's grown on me.
00:08:04Now I have to have it surgically removed.
00:08:05Okay.
00:08:11Too much ginger,
00:08:12not enough spice.
00:08:29Hey, that's my holiday jam.
00:08:30We need to plot the route.
00:08:32Already ahead of you.
00:08:35Four days?
00:08:38No, we can make it in two
00:08:39if we take turns driving.
00:08:41I have been planning
00:08:42this trip home for weeks.
00:08:43Did you know
00:08:44that the world's largest
00:08:45Santa figurine collection
00:08:46is in Utah?
00:08:47I need to get the ring
00:08:48and get back to base
00:08:49as soon as possible.
00:08:53James.
00:08:56Fine.
00:08:56Three days,
00:08:57one roadside attraction.
00:08:59But...
00:09:00No buts.
00:09:01I'm not the one
00:09:02who sealed
00:09:02a cherished family heirloom
00:09:04in a time capsule,
00:09:05remember?
00:09:05Let's play a road trip game.
00:09:17Christmas words
00:09:18that start with
00:09:18S.
00:09:20I'll go first.
00:09:22Snow.
00:09:27Um...
00:09:27Santa.
00:09:30Well, that was an easy one.
00:09:31Slay.
00:09:35As in Santa's ride,
00:09:36not a holiday massacre.
00:09:39Snowman.
00:09:40Technically piggybacked off
00:09:41my word,
00:09:42but I'll allow it.
00:09:45Um...
00:09:47Sack.
00:09:54Your turn.
00:09:55I think I should focus
00:09:58on driving.
00:09:59I think I should focus on driving.
00:10:03I think I should focus on driving.
00:10:03I think I should focus on driving.
00:10:04I think I should focus on driving.
00:10:04I'm sorry.
00:10:19I'm sorry.
00:10:19I'm just feeling guilty
00:10:21for not being completely honest
00:10:22with 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.
00:10:34Sergeant Dave has been my mentor for years.
00:10:40They have a huge family,
00:10:41and 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.
00:10:56When's her birthday?
00:11:00March the 20th.
00:11:03Or 22nd.
00:11:06You're going to ask her to marry you,
00:11:07and 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.
00:11:21Okay.
00:11:22Well, 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.
00:11:45Okay.
00:11:55Easy one.
00:11:58What do you love about her?
00:12:00That's an easy one.
00:12:02Isn'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.
00:12:23Okay, then.
00:12:28We 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 us-rooge.
00:13:06Your turn.
00:13:08Oh.
00:13:08This 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.
00:13:35No.
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?
00:13:50Come here, Tiff.
00:14:07I have to admit, this is pretty cool.
00:14:36Right?
00:14:37Non-traditional, but definitely inexperienced.
00:14:40Yeah.
00:14:41Christmas on base isn't all that traditional either, but Ashley's family helps to organize
00:14:45a few events to make it feel a bit more like home.
00:14:48I guess you wouldn't consider spending the holidays in Chicago instead?
00:14:51No, I don't think so.
00:15:08Take your time.
00:15:08I should look around for the review.
00:15:11Hi.
00:15:12Hi.
00:15:13Hi.
00:15:14Hi.
00:15:15What names would you like written on this, dear?
00:15:15James and Tiffany.
00:15:16I mean Ashley.
00:15:17James and Ashley.
00:15:18James and Ashley.
00:15:19James and Ashley.
00:15:20But if that's your final answer, I'll get this going.
00:15:22It sure is.
00:15:23Five dollars, please.
00:15:26What do you think?
00:15:27What do you think?
00:15:28What do you think?
00:15:30This one really suits you.
00:15:31It brings out your inner alien.
00:15:33Oh!
00:15:34thank you thank you what do you think oh something really suits you it brings out your inner alien
00:15:53oh oh no no no no no no i don't think they have mistletoe on other planets plus it's an archaic
00:16:00tradition that feels to take into consideration an important thing called consent yeah besides
00:16:04we're just friends best friends so yuck yuck i mean right i don't know we've never done it before
00:16:15well you know that mistletoe isn't only for lovers right i mean why don't you just have
00:16:19a friendly consensual kiss then unless you want a year of cosmic bad luck
00:16:23well i don't want cosmic bad luck do you yeah not particularly
00:16:37it's ashley i should yeah
00:16:50hey hey i've been trying to call you uh yeah you 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 bizarre thing look i'm sorry i didn't mention this earlier but
00:17:08tiffany was driving home to her parents for christmas and while i just didn't want her
00:17:11driving home alone so i offered to tag along christmas alien bizarre okay well that's sweet
00:17:20of you but are you still coming yeah of course yeah as soon as she's home safe and sound i'll be right on
00:17:25my way just hurry up and get here already you're missing all the holiday fun i have mistletoe
00:17:33oh well i'll be there soon okay see you soon bye
00:17:44i think that ornament should be ready by now yeah we should probably hit the road
00:17:48happy uh intergalactic christmas yeah you too
00:18:08so yes
00:18:11i think that's
00:18:14snoring slumber
00:18:23sleep while you can james at sunrise you steer my snooze
00:18:29so what's the deal with this time capsule anyway well i got a beautiful stainless
00:18:46steel case and i put it together the christmas before you enlisted which is why i put the ring
00:18:50there other than my ring what else is in it i'm not telling you that it's private oh come on
00:19:01it's just stuff that was important to me back then
00:19:06okay why not just store everything in a box box no this is way more special time capsules are a
00:19:16historic cash to use it as a method of communicating with future people in 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 life
00:19:25event i guess it's kind of cool yes it is you figured it would appeal to your historian side
00:19:46i'll grab snacks sounds good
00:19:50happy holiday road trip day james is driving with me oh that's wonderful why aren't you more excited
00:20:07he's not staying he's spending the holidays on base
00:20:09oh and he plans to propose to a woman he met six months ago what huh exactly he's only long for
00:20:17the ride to get his grandmother's ring you know the one i put in the time capsule hey well don't panic
00:20:22i mean anything can happen in the next few days on the road right well that's the other thing he
00:20:28needs the ring as soon as possible so we're cutting the drive short only one fun stop okay darling
00:20:34love you i'm trying to tuck some sense into that boy we'll try
00:20:39kind of interesting holiday centered air freshener ginger spice
00:20:54um no thanks fair it actually smells like an elf died
00:20:59ready to go i think you have enough sugar no such thing
00:21:10i think we should stop for the night
00:21:26oh yeah i am not spending another night on the road
00:21:30oh wow look at this place this hotel has some christmas spirit
00:21:40yeah you can say that again
00:21:42the front desk said this was the only room available
00:21:55this works as long as you're okay with it
00:21:58yeah of course
00:21:59oh did you want this one
00:22:02no no no it's all yours
00:22:03oh wow
00:22:13yeah i thought you might like some privacy
00:22:30a little trick i learned from co-ed platoon tents overseas
00:22:36thank you
00:22:38nice pjs
00:22:40laugh 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
00:22:49puppies and christmas shows yeah
00:22:52well i was supposed to be alone when i packed for this trip
00:22:56why is that
00:22:58why is what
00:23:00why are you single
00:23:03i can't remember the last time you dated someone
00:23:06i don't know
00:23:08it just hasn't really been a priority
00:23:10and dating in la is a nightmare
00:23:12hard to tell genuine interest from someone who thinks i can help advance their career somehow
00:23:18because i work for the press
00:23:19yeah but you meet people at work and networking events right
00:23:25i like to keep my professional and personal lives separate
00:23:29roger that
00:23:33will jean
00:23:37will jean
00:23:42your
00:23:47will
00:23:49you
00:23:52I don't know.
00:24:22You good?
00:24:29Yep.
00:24:29You?
00:24:31Yep.
00:24:35I, 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, I've, uh, decided to apply for a civilian position.
00:24:46No more active duty.
00:24:47That must have been a big decision.
00:24:48It was, but I've served ten years.
00:24:51Four tours overseas.
00:24:54They'd take their toll.
00:24:56Your grandfather would be really proud.
00:24:58You think so?
00:25:00Yeah.
00:25:02Yeah, following in his footsteps was always important to me.
00:25:06And the military gave me a great education.
00:25:10I've seen the world.
00:25:11Are you having second thoughts?
00:25:22Part of me feels like I'm letting people down.
00:25:26Or will be.
00:25:30Like Ashley?
00:25:31Her father, mostly.
00:25:33The family's been on six different bases on three different continents.
00:25:37And her mom actually served two before she had Ashley, so.
00:25:42Well, I'm sure they'll support your decision.
00:25:46Yeah.
00:25:47I hope so.
00:25:48So, what's next?
00:26:00I'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.
00:26:16You haven't never had any trouble sleeping.
00:26:26I'm sorry, did you say something?
00:26:30I fell asleep.
00:26:38Night, Tiff.
00:26:41Night, James.
00:26:46I'm really sorry about the ring and this detour.
00:27:11I 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...
00:27:22Before your next chapter begins?
00:27:26No, no, no, no, no.
00:27:43No.
00:27:46Here.
00:27:48James?
00:27:49Get away.
00:27:51James.
00:27:52No.
00:27:52Hey, James.
00:28:02James.
00:28:03James.
00:28:04Oh.
00:28:05Hey.
00:28:06Hey.
00:28:07Hey.
00:28:07Hey.
00:28:09Hey.
00:28:09You okay?
00:28:10Yeah.
00:28:12Uh, it's just a nightmare.
00:28:15Sorry to wake you.
00:28:16It's okay.
00:28:17Holiday pajamas.
00:28:19Though comfy, evoke night terrors.
00:28:21I'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?
00:28:43I'm going to save my first rodeo.
00:28:46Okay.
00:28:47Oh.
00:29:04And you just need to get back to sleep.
00:29:05Okay.
00:29:07We'll go back.
00:29:08Bye.
00:29:09Bye.
00:29:10Bye.
00:29:10Bye.
00:29:11Bye.
00:29:12Bye.
00:29:12Bye.
00:29:13Bye.
00:29:13Bye.
00:29:14Bye.
00:29:15Bye.
00:29:16Bye.
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.
00:33:09Okay.
00:33:10Okay.
00:33:10Why don't you take it?
00:33:10How do I not say?
00:33:11Why don't you stop 39 to 40?
00:33:14I don't know why.
00:33:14Why don't you take it out?
00:33:19I live in life.
00:33:21I live in life.
00:33:22Why don't you match me?
00:33:24Or do I not say?
00:33:26I'm not in my house.
00:33:28I live in life.
00:33:29Oh, come on.
00:33:30Go!
00:33:30Why don't you have to try?
00:33:32Snow 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
00:34:34Let's get you that ring
00:34:54Right, let's go
00:34:58It's Christmas time
00:35:02It's Christmas time
00:35:03Hey!
00:35:04Hey!
00:35:05Hey!
00:35:06Hey!
00:35:07Hey!
00:35:07Oh, honey
00:35:11What's with the matching outfits?
00:35:14Oh, well, we're training for the Christmas Eve 5K Santa Scoot
00:35:18The one on Christmas Eve morning?
00:35:20Yeah, that'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?
00:35:30Oh, my fault
00:35:31I 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
00:35:38James 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
00:36:01Oh, my, it 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 airline 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!
00:37:00What happened to the basement?
00:37:02Surprise!
00:37:02It's our new wellness center
00:37:06I mean, it's still, uh, under construction
00:37:09But 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
00:37:26Nobody 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
00:37:38Of 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!
00:38:08You gotta 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
00:38:30And 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?
00:38:49Do 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
00:39:10Proof you didn't always hate Christmas PJs
00:39:13I didn't say I hated yours last night either
00:39:18Oh, look
00:39:27Our Christmas sweaters
00:39:30Aw
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?
00:40:37Nah, uh
00:40:38A guy I 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
00:40:51Hey
00:41:06Hey
00:41:06Hey
00:41:07You on your way, Ed?
00:41:10Unfortunately, not yet
00:41:11Soon
00:41:11Wait, I thought you arrived back home this morning
00:41:14Well, we did
00:41:16But
00:41:16We got tied up at Tiffany's parents' house
00:41:19They're like family to me
00:41:20So I
00:41:20I didn't want to be rude
00:41:21Do you have a flight out tonight?
00:41:25I'm
00:41:25Still 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
00:41:34I'm sorry
00:41:34Look
00:41:35There'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
00:41:46They're doing the holiday turkey giveaway now
00:41:49So I have to go
00:41:49Just
00:41:51Promise 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
00:42:12Hey
00:42:18Good to see you, buddy
00:42:20Thanks for letting me crash at your place tonight
00:42:22Trouble in paradise
00:42:25I get it
00:42:25Well, technically I have two women annoyed at me for different reasons, so
00:42:29Two women, huh?
00:42:31Double 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?
00:43:18What 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?
00:43:33I, 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
00:43:58And which one's Ashley again?
00:44:01Is 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
00:44:07We'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
00:44:19I knew you weren't on board
00:44:46With 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, as 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 until 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?
00:46:57Lost 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
00:48:02Strict training
00:48:04If I don't move it, I lose it
00:48:07With a bag of groceries?
00:48:28Morning
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, I 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?
00:49:30I 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
00:49:43One 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?
00:50:04Well, 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?
00:50:25Why'd 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, maybe
00:50:46Uh, Tiff around?
00:50:50Yeah, she's searching the guest rooms and the den
00:50:53Oh, wow, this is a great photo
00:50:59Oh, it was the last Christmas before you went off for basic training
00:51:03Yeah, every summer we biked up there and 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, your 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
00:51:42Uh, Tiff 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?
00:51:53Yes, I will let you lick the spoon
00:51:55Oh, JJ, really?
00:51:59Oh, oh
00:52:00That was worth keeping just 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, perfect 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 to lose
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 by tonight
00:53:21It's now or never, sweetheart
00:53:26While the universe is handing out holiday 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? Say 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
00:54:44Yeah, 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
00:54:58Oh
00:55:01Ashley!
00:55:07Are you okay?
00:55:09What are you doing here?
00:55:10I came to surprise you
00:55:12It doesn't matter where 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 Christmas on base
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
00:55:59If we're going to be stuck here for Christmas
00:56:01Probably a good idea
00:56:02Um
00:56:03Will 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?
00:56:15My laugh
00:56:15Since when?
00:56:16It might take a long
00:56:17No, no way
00:56:19This will be my opportunity
00:56:20To, uh
00:56:22Get all the insider info on you
00:56:25Okay, uh
00:56:26Thought 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
00:56:33If 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-I'm seriously gonna turn into a snowman
00:56:55If we don't get out of here soon
00:56:56So
00:56:57I'll see you later
00:56:58Yeah
00:56:58Oh, sounds good
00:57:00Alright, well, uh
00:57:03Just have fun
00:57:05And, uh
00:57:06I 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?
00:57:30Well, 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?
00:57:53I had feelings for Tiffany for a very long time
00:57:55Okay
00:57:57Over time, I
00:57:58Learned to push them down
00:58:01Because 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?
00:58:19Life 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
00:58:26She 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
00:58:42The family
00:58:43And the camaraderie that they've had within the military
00:58:46The support system
00:58:47You think
00:58:51I want to marry Ashley
00:58:54Is some sort of safety net?
00:58:56Only you can answer that
00:58:57All I can tell you
00:58:59Is that
00:58:59You won't be alone in this
00:59:01Whatever you decide
00:59:02I have a lot to think about
00:59:07And
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
00:59:24Really 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?
01:00:10Yes
01:00:10That's perfect
01:00:11How did you know?
01:00:11I'm really
01:00:13I'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
01:00:21One peppermint mocha
01:00:23And
01:00:23A
01:00:26Decaf latte
01:00:28Extra foam
01:00:28Extra hot please
01:00:29Sure
01:00:31One peppermint mocha
01:00:34And one decaf latte
01:00:35Keeps changing
01:00:39Well
01:00:43You know so much about him
01:00:46Known him forever
01:00:48Right
01:00:49He's
01:00:51Different
01:00:52Around 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?
01:01:10Yeah
01:01:10We met in recessed attention
01:01:12What?
01:01:13I was in trouble for writing
01:01:16A 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
01:01:22Into 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
01:01:29A 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
01:01:59Is James
01:01:59Gonna propose?
01:02:02Is that what
01:02:03All of this
01:02:05Has been about?
01:02:07Oh
01:02:07I
01:02:08I don't know
01:02:09I
01:02:09Maybe
01:02:12Such
01:02:14A relief
01:02:15I feel
01:02:17Really foolish
01:02:18Right now
01:02:18For being
01:02:18So jealous
01:02:19Of you
01:02:20Jealous
01:02:21Of me?
01:02:22You were all
01:02:23James talked about
01:02:24Overseas
01:02:25For a long time
01:02:26I thought maybe
01:02:26He was in love
01:02:27With you
01:02:27And then
01:02:28This 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
01:02:45Hey
01:02:48Hey
01:02:48Decaf latte
01:02:50Extra hot
01:02:51With extra foam
01:02:51Oh
01:02:53Yeah
01:02:53Just
01:02:54Give 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 coffee
01:03:18Wait what?
01:03:20But 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
01:03:31Uh
01:03:33That may not be all
01:03:35She wants
01:03:36Anymore
01:03:37What are you talking about?
01:03:39I 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?
01:03:51Uh
01:03:51Besides the fact
01:03:52That I don't have a ring?
01:03:54I said I'll find it, Gigi
01:03:56Well I guess
01:03:57You don't have any other choice now
01:03:58Do we?
01:04:00Ugh
01:04:00Sorry
01:04:06Even 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?
01:04:31Yeah
01:04:31Yes
01:04:33Yeah
01:04:34I do feel bad you're missing time with your family, though
01:04:37Oh, it's okay
01:04:38They understand
01:04:39And I know I've been pressuring you to tell me what all of this is about
01:04:43But I promise I won't bug you anymore
01:04:46Whenever you're ready to tell me, it's totally fine
01:04:49Well
01:04:53Well, let me show you around town first
01:04:57Okay
01:05:09Mom
01:05:11Hey, where'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 that James was gonna propose
01:05:21What?
01:05:22I thought you were gonna tell him how you felt
01:05:24Yes, I tried to
01:05:25And then Ashley showed up
01:05:26And everything kind of went in slow motion
01:05:27And then the next thing I know
01:05:28I'm helping her shop
01:05:29And inviting her to our Christmas Eve dinner
01:05:30Actually, she kind of invited 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 if we don't find that ring
01:05:43And now Ashley is expecting a 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 hand this over
01:06:01You knew where it was this whole time?
01:06:05Maybe
01:06:06Mom
01:06:08James has been going out of his mind
01:06:10Ashley flew all the way here
01:06:12Well, I just thought that if I'd give the two of you more time
01:06:14I feel bad
01:06:16Honestly, I do
01:06:18But I think James is making a mistake
01:06:21And I've known that boy a long time
01:06:23Well, if he is making a mistake, that's his to make
01:06:25Yes, but I'm also thinking about you
01:06:27And about your happiness
01:06:29Look, I know what it feels like
01:06:32To feel like you may be losing the love of your life
01:06:34How?
01:06:37Look
01:06:38Look, this kitchen
01:06:40All this holiday baking
01:06:42It's because of your dad's health
01:06:45What?
01:06:48Is dad sick?
01:06:50Pre-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 with the results
01:07:00So
01:07:00But the doctor says he's doing great now
01:07:03As long as he watches his 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, I think James is just blinded
01:07:20By what he thinks he wants
01:07:21Raised by his grandparents
01:07:23He's always wanted a large family
01:07:25And that supportive unit
01:07:26I wish he knew he 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
01:07:47It looks amazing
01:07:48Seriously
01:07:48That's what he says
01:07:49Oh, James
01:07:51You look so lovely
01:07:53I'm so glad you guys found the old Christmas sweaters
01:07:57Oh, girl
01:07:58Thank you so much for having us for dinner
01:08:03Oh, well, of course
01:08:04James and any friend of his is always welcome
01:08:06So, you two met overseas, right?
01:08:11Mm-hmm
01:08:11Mm-hmm
01:08:11Um, my father is his commanding officer
01:08:16Oh
01:08:16Oh, wow
01:08:17And I was volunteering with the Peace Corps at the time
01:08:22Wow
01:08:24Well, that's so interesting
01:08:27So noble
01:08:28It truly changed my life in more ways than I could have imagined
01:08:32And then I met James
01:08:35And I feel like nothing's been the same ever since
01:08:37Oh
01:08:38Oh, we love James
01:08:39I have a toast
01:08:40Oh
01:08:41Hey
01:08:42Oh
01:08:42Um
01:08:46To a very memorable Christmas
01:08:51Cheers
01:08:53Merry Christmas
01:08:54Cheers
01:08:55Merry Christmas
01:08:56Cheers
01:08:58Cheers
01:08:59Cheers
01:08:59Cheers
01:09:00Cheers
01:09:07Cheers
01:09:09Cheers
01:09:10Cheers
01:09:12Hey
01:09:12I'm sorry I took so long to find it
01:09:18It was actually really nice
01:09:24spending time here with everyone.
01:09:26It's good having you home.
01:09:31Well, what do you think of her?
01:09:35Ashley? She's wonderful.
01:09:40That's it?
01:09:43Come on, from the woman who can write a thousand words
01:09:45on holiday-scented cat litter?
01:09:46I'm not product-reviewing your girlfriend.
01:09:51How about an honest opinion from my best friend?
01:10:00She is refined, but approachable.
01:10:04She has an amazing sense of style
01:10:07and a genuine openness that's hard to find.
01:10:13And she loves you,
01:10:14which is the most important part.
01:10:27You think this is the right decision?
01:10:30You don't need my approval, James.
01:10:32Yeah, but I'd like your support.
01:10:33You know you have it.
01:10:37Always.
01:10:39You know, before at the race,
01:10:40you were going to tell me something.
01:10:41What was it?
01:10:46You know, I don't even remember.
01:10:47You should probably get back inside with Ashley.
01:10:50My parents are probably going to make her play Christmas charades.
01:10:52Are you coming inside?
01:10:59Yeah, in a sec.
01:11:00And enjoying the night
01:11:04Can you feel the magic?
01:11:11A hint of spark of that chick
01:11:13Okay.
01:11:14Holding me into your eyes
01:11:21Like snowflakes floating from the sky
01:11:26Drifting down in a lullaby
01:11:29I'm falling, lullaby
01:11:32For you
01:11:35Dear 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 the love that I have for you goes deeper than friendship
01:12:00I haven't had the courage to say this out loud, so
01:12:04I'm doing it this way
01:12:06You see
01:12:08There's a difference between love
01:12:11And love, love
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 if you don't feel the same way
01:12:23You don't have to say anything
01:12:24And I'll respect your decision
01:12:26And 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
01:12:46I'm falling, I'm falling
01:12:50Into a wonderland full of breath
01:12:55Whoa
01:13:05Hi
01:13:13You came back
01:13:16Ashley, you 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?
01:13:40James, I'm in love with you
01:13:45I always have been
01:13:47I mean, eighth grade, you got a little annoying
01:13:50But ultimately for me, it'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?
01:14:10Okay
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, you can't deny that we're perfect for each other
01:14:21We've been best friends forever
01:14:23We share similar passions and 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 like the one you never had
01:14:33James, choose me
01:14:39Why didn't you say something?
01:14:44Why didn't you respond to my letter?
01:14:45Eric, why?
01:14:50You 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?
01:15:22You know
01:15:23Streetlights from the stars
01:15:27Plans for yet another year
01:15:31Never went that far
01:15:34I'm with Ashley now
01:15:36I'm with Ashley now
01:15:36It's too late, Tiff
01:15:40Filled with snow
01:15:42But all that I have left to give
01:15:47Only you will know
01:15:50Dancing slow to a Christmas song
01:16:00Until the day is done
01:16:06Hey, ass, why do you love me?
01:16:09What 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?
01:16:19Um
01:16:23Never mind
01:16:30Ash, I'm going to 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 or afraid to tell me?
01:17:12Well, 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
01:17:39The military life is all I've known
01:17:43I've been planning a life
01:17:45Like 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
01:18:00But
01:18:00I don't think I can give you the life you want
01:18:04Maybe we were brushing things a little
01:18:14Yeah
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 for 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
01:18:55Tiffany and
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
01:19:56Yeah
01:19:57Oh
01:19:59See you dancing
01:20:09Around the tree
01:20:14See you laughing
01:20:20See you laughing
01:20:21Yeah
01:20:22Oh
01:20:22Yeah
01:20:23See you laughing
01:20:23Is there a record of what you don't know?
01:20:28I don't know
01:20:33See you laughing
01:20:35Yeah
01:20:36You have been praying
01:20:37Some kind of miracle
01:20:40Take me back home
01:20:43On Christmas Eve
01:20:47It's gonna be a wonderful time a year It's gonna be a wonderful time a year
01:21:07Decadent and delicious without the guilt.
01:21:27A perfect holiday treat for any family.
01:21:33Hey, you did the right thing by telling him.
01:21:37Yeah, a little too late.
01:21:42I need some fresh air.
01:21:45I think I'll head to the lookout, check out the lights.
01:21:47Okay, love you, darling.
01:22:04She's back.
01:22:07You're still here?
01:22:12I've decided to apply for the position.
01:22:16But 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?
01:22:24The girlfriend?
01:22:24The best friend.
01:22:30Come on.
01:22:32Snow is falling down the street.
01:22:37Like the run, facing the lead.
01:22:41I just want to be outside.
01:22:48Cut a tree from my backyard.
01:22:52Snowball fights till it gets dark.
01:22:55Warming up by the fire.
01:23:01It's Christmas time.
01:23:04It's Christmas time.
01:23:07I thought you might come here.
01:23:08What are you doing here?
01:23:15Best place in the city to see the lights.
01:23:22Where's Ashley?
01:23:26She went home.
01:23:31It's over.
01:23:32Really, why?
01:23:36Because of you.
01:23:40You see me.
01:23:44What do you mean?
01:23:47You asked me how I knew Ashley was the one.
01:23:50And I couldn't answer it because she wasn't the right one.
01:23:53It's Christmas time.
01:23:55You are.
01:23:57It's Christmas time.
01:23:59Every good memory I have includes you.
01:24:02And every bad one has you standing by my side.
01:24:06It's Christmas time.
01:24:08You've never let me down.
01:24:11And you've always been there for me.
01:24:12You've always been there for me.
01:24:12You've always been there for me.
01:24:14It's Christmas time.
01:24:16But more importantly,
01:24:18It's Christmas time.
01:24:19You're uniquely
01:24:20It's Christmas time.
01:24:23You see me like no one has ever seen me before.
01:24:30So what do you say?
01:24:31Can I kiss my best friend?
01:24:37Yeah.
01:24:37It's Christmas time.
01:24:44It's Christmas time.
01:24:51I'm sorry.
01:24:53You've kept us safe for a decade.
01:25:10Can I keep you safe for a lifetime?
01:25:14Yes.
01:25:14Yes.
01:25:31I love, love you, Death.
01:25:35I love, love you too, James.
01:25:37Merry Christmas.
01:25:40Merry Christmas.
01:25:41I thought we could take another road trip for after the holidays.
01:25:48I think I owe you a redo.
01:25:51I do have to head back to L.A. so I can pack my things so I can move back here.
01:26:03I do have to head back to L.A. so I can pack my things so I can move back here.
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