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A Christmas Spark (2022) - New Movie Hallmark romance 2025
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00:00:00For the hundredth time, Cass, I am not selling the house.
00:00:08Look at this.
00:00:11Carefree living in a community loaded with amenities and single men.
00:00:15Do you know how many Christmases I've spent here?
00:00:18And look at all the renovations that Greg and I did together.
00:00:21I mean, why would I ever want to leave here?
00:00:24For a marble-encased, crystal rock-filled fireplace?
00:00:26I know you love this house, Molly, but it's too much for one person.
00:00:31It's not bad.
00:00:33Okay, but I'm just saying, maybe you want to try something new.
00:00:36New is a great deal.
00:00:37You spent the last five years taking care of Greg, and before that it was your students, and before that it was Kristen.
00:00:42I like taking care of people.
00:00:43It's time to take care of Molly.
00:00:45I do take care of myself. I do.
00:00:48You do Zumba.
00:00:50Well, the other day I bought a new lipstick.
00:00:53Chapstick.
00:00:54It's a wild cherry and organic.
00:00:56I've got it. We should go on a girls' trip.
00:01:00I found this great house on Verbo. I've been dying to book.
00:01:04Look at this.
00:01:06Just you, me, a couple of gal pals.
00:01:09All together for a week of fun.
00:01:11Look at this place.
00:01:13I mean, it's gorgeous.
00:01:14But I'm going to have plenty of frivolity with my girls.
00:01:18Especially my little Tofino.
00:01:20Fine.
00:01:20But don't come looking for me when you're sitting in this big old house bored out of your mind while I'm out living my best life.
00:01:27I won't.
00:01:29Cass, I know you mean well.
00:01:31And I know what you're trying to do.
00:01:32I just want you to be happy.
00:01:34And Greg would want that too.
00:01:36I know.
00:01:40But I'm going to be fine.
00:01:42I mean, this is going to be a great Christmas.
00:01:44Trust me.
00:01:46This Christmas
00:01:54All I want is you
00:01:59Cause in you
00:02:04I found a love so true
00:02:09Kissing you under the mistletoe
00:02:15And slay your eyes
00:02:17Santa is bringing to me my
00:02:20Baby tonight
00:02:21This Christmas
00:02:23All I want is you
00:02:28Hey honey bear
00:02:35Hi
00:02:35I just found the most amazing sparkly unicorn roller skates on ebay for 30 bucks
00:02:40And the wheels light up
00:02:41Tofino's going to love them
00:02:44Mom, they're for me
00:02:45You know I can't resist sparkly things
00:02:46You'd never even learned how to roller skate
00:02:48Well, maybe I would have if I had had sparkly unicorn light up skates
00:02:52I cannot wait for you guys to come here for Christmas
00:02:54I've already got the tree up
00:02:56I've got all your favorite ornaments
00:02:58And I've got all the ingredients for s'mores
00:03:00It's going to be just like old times
00:03:02Almost
00:03:04Mom, um, that's actually why I was calling
00:03:07Oh, you didn't call to tell me about the roller skates?
00:03:10Not exactly
00:03:11Um
00:03:11You know what, can you guys come a week early instead of two days before Christmas
00:03:15Because
00:03:15The thing is
00:03:16We've got ice skating downtown
00:03:18And we can see the Nutcracker
00:03:20We missed that last time
00:03:21Mom
00:03:21And I have got another Scrabble board
00:03:24Stevie's going to be so happy
00:03:26You know how much he loves his Scrabble
00:03:27Mom, we're not coming home for Christmas
00:03:29You guys are hilarious
00:03:34You almost got me there
00:03:36You guys, you're always joking around
00:03:38I'm not joking
00:03:40You know, the position that Steve was up for
00:03:42Um, at the
00:03:44Big
00:03:45The really big, really
00:03:47Cool
00:03:48Cool
00:03:48Awesome
00:03:49Awesome
00:03:50Yeah, awesome
00:03:51Tech company
00:03:52Well, he got the job
00:03:54He got it
00:03:55I got it
00:03:56Yay
00:03:56Yay
00:03:57It's a big company
00:04:00So, because he got the job
00:04:04Um, he's the new guy
00:04:06And he has to work over the holidays
00:04:09So, um
00:04:10I do
00:04:10We can't come back
00:04:12I'm sorry
00:04:14Well, what about Christmas?
00:04:16Hey, uh
00:04:17Molly, Stevie here
00:04:19Hi
00:04:19Uh, we were thinking
00:04:21Maybe you could
00:04:23Come here for the holidays
00:04:25Oh, no, but we always have it here
00:04:27I mean, it's a tradition
00:04:28I know
00:04:29But a change of scenery
00:04:32Could be really fun
00:04:33Don't you think?
00:04:34No
00:04:34Mom, we really do want to spend Christmas with you
00:04:41But it's just
00:04:43It's
00:04:43It's not gonna work this year
00:04:45I'm sorry
00:04:47No, no, I understand
00:04:50So
00:04:52So
00:04:55I guess we're having Christmas in
00:04:57New Hampshire
00:04:58I mean, I thought for sure there'd be snow on the ground
00:05:13No, we might not even have any for Christmas
00:05:15Oh, well
00:05:16Oh, you know what I brought at the top of your tree?
00:05:19What?
00:05:21Dad's Christmas star
00:05:22Oh, awesome
00:05:23Did you remember to get a box that saltwater taffy from Roy's?
00:05:27Uh, yeah, yeah
00:05:29Right on it
00:05:30Great, thank you
00:05:32I'll see you soon
00:05:33Oh, last one
00:05:35Oh, I need this
00:05:36So do I
00:05:37It's for my granddaughter, it's her favorite
00:05:40Oh, it's for my friend
00:05:41It's her favorite
00:05:43But my granddaughter's only nine years old
00:05:44How old's your friend?
00:05:46Nine
00:05:47Two
00:05:47Two
00:05:48Can she even choose or order taffy?
00:05:50She sucks on it, okay?
00:05:52It's the last joy in her sad
00:05:54Toothless
00:05:55Life
00:05:56You know
00:05:57I taught drama in high school for 30 years
00:05:59And that is one of the best sad sighs I have ever heard
00:06:03It just about broke my heart
00:06:05So I get the taffy?
00:06:06No
00:06:06Your friend may be on her deathbed
00:06:08But my granddaughter is going to kill me
00:06:10If I don't bribe with this box
00:06:12Sugar isn't good for children
00:06:13That's why I never had any
00:06:14Ah
00:06:15So this is for you
00:06:16I just maybe was going to have a couple pieces before I gave it to her
00:06:21But
00:06:21What kind of a person steals candy from a child?
00:06:25I was going to pay for it
00:06:27Well, why don't you and your friend suck on those?
00:06:35Hank Marshall
00:06:35Molly Foreman
00:06:38So you coming or going?
00:06:40Coming
00:06:41To spend Christmas with my daughter
00:06:43And you?
00:06:45Of returning
00:06:45I was visiting my sister
00:06:47No
00:06:48It's not me
00:06:50Why would you buy candy from her as strangers?
00:06:54Strangers?
00:06:56After what we just experienced?
00:06:58Yeah
00:06:59But, you know, still
00:07:00It's just a season
00:07:01Right?
00:07:15How many taffies did you give her?
00:07:18Just one
00:07:18At a time
00:07:20Mom
00:07:21It's Christmas
00:07:23Well, you know
00:07:24Maybe I just gave her
00:07:26Four or five
00:07:26No, no
00:07:27Make that four and a half
00:07:28Because she didn't really like the ginger cinnamon one
00:07:31Well, since we're on the subject of taffy
00:07:36Do you want to hear my new great idea?
00:07:38Sure
00:07:38You are going to make taffy?
00:07:46Yeah
00:07:47And I can come up with all kinds of cool flavors
00:07:49And then we can give it to the neighbors
00:07:50What did the neighbors ever do to you?
00:07:52Mom
00:07:52I'm serious
00:07:53I know you are
00:07:55I think eventually
00:07:56I can probably sell it at the Christmas fair
00:07:58And then
00:07:59It may be so popular
00:08:00That I would open a shop
00:08:01And then we would be rich
00:08:02This isn't going to be like the
00:08:04Candle making incident, is it?
00:08:06Experiment
00:08:07The candle making experiment
00:08:09And it's okay
00:08:10Because we have fire insurance now
00:08:12I know what you're thinking
00:08:13Kristen going off on another one of her whims
00:08:15Is going to fall flat on her face
00:08:16No, of course not
00:08:18We can't all be
00:08:19The perfect mom like you
00:08:21I am not perfect, Kristen
00:08:24It's not an insult, mom
00:08:25You are pretty darn close to perfect
00:08:29When I was a kid
00:08:31You made every meal from scratch
00:08:33You sewed my Halloween costumes
00:08:37And you coached my soccer team
00:08:40And you made amazing Christmas s'mores
00:08:43Well, I can teach you how to do all of this
00:08:46But to Fina
00:08:47Perfect
00:08:49Give me
00:08:50Congratulations on your new job
00:09:01Thank you
00:09:02We are so stoked to have you here for Christmas this year
00:09:05Well, I mean, this is going to be
00:09:06Oh, the first time in a long time
00:09:08That I haven't hosted Christmas
00:09:09But great news
00:09:11We can do everything that I do at home
00:09:13Right here
00:09:14Yeah
00:09:15Sure
00:09:16And because you're going to be so busy
00:09:17I can help out
00:09:18Just tell me if there's anything that I can do
00:09:20Well, the back patio needs to be painted
00:09:23The door to the attic squeaks like crazy
00:09:25And how are you with taxes?
00:09:27Are you all good with small business regulations?
00:09:30You're not here to work, Molly
00:09:32You're here to relax and enjoy the holidays
00:09:35You got everything?
00:09:37Yep
00:09:37Gotta drop Tofino at school
00:09:42And run a few errands
00:09:44Oh, do you want me to come?
00:09:46No, I'll be back in a few hours
00:09:47And remember what Steve said
00:09:49Relax
00:09:50Yeah
00:09:52Bye, Danny
00:10:00Um...
00:10:06I'm...
00:10:08I'm...
00:10:10I'm...
00:10:23I'm...
00:10:24You, Mom, add essential oils to your tea, but rather I have Baileys to my coffee.
00:10:42It doesn't matter, there are places for everything.
00:10:49There's way too many toys here.
00:10:52Hi, sorry I'm late.
00:10:55Mom, what are you doing?
00:10:56It's so much better, isn't it?
00:10:58Do you see the complementary colors?
00:11:00Please come down from there.
00:11:02Oh, and I sorted out your pantry.
00:11:04I cleaned your laundry room, I really did.
00:11:06Mom, you don't have to do all that.
00:11:07I can clean my own house.
00:11:09I have a system.
00:11:10It may be a little unique, chaotic, totally insane, but it works for me.
00:11:14I'm sorry, darling, but I'm just so used to taking care of you.
00:11:17I know, but I can take care of myself.
00:11:20And you.
00:11:20Oh.
00:11:21Why don't you let me take care of you?
00:11:22Mm-mm.
00:11:23Well, let somebody take care of you.
00:11:25I will.
00:11:25When Brad Pitt finally comes to his senses and realizes that women are like fine wine,
00:11:30and that our flavors mature with age.
00:11:32Um, well, I have to head back out.
00:11:38You know, he has an art class at the center.
00:11:40Why don't you join me?
00:11:41Oh, no, I'm going to stay here.
00:11:42No, no, you're not.
00:11:43Just one more thing.
00:11:44I just...
00:11:45Are you going to come?
00:11:53Ah, I think I'll look around.
00:11:54Nice to be back in a theater again, huh?
00:11:58You give me a hug.
00:12:00Oh, I'm on my edge.
00:12:02I'll see you in a bit.
00:12:04I'll just be a minute.
00:12:05Don't go re-carpeting the lobby while I'm done.
00:12:07Well, if it isn't the airport taffy bend.
00:12:19Oh, I'm glad I ran into you.
00:12:21That makes two of us.
00:12:22Here.
00:12:29What's this?
00:12:30Change.
00:12:31From the candy store.
00:12:34I'd hate you to think that I was stealing your money, too.
00:12:38Molly, right?
00:12:40Good memory.
00:12:41What man in his right mind would forget someone like you?
00:12:46Oh.
00:12:49Yeah.
00:12:50Hey, Mom.
00:12:51Tofina wants me to hang out in her class for a minute.
00:12:53Can I meet you in the community room?
00:12:55Ah, sounds good.
00:13:00Well, it's nice to see you again, Hank.
00:13:02I'm very.
00:13:07That's the part where you're supposed to say,
00:13:08I'm unforgettable, too.
00:13:10Oh, M.G.
00:13:24Twinsies.
00:13:25Well, I'm glad I'm not the only one around here with good taste.
00:13:28Hi, I'm Bunny.
00:13:29Molly.
00:13:30Are you new in town?
00:13:31I'm visiting my daughter, Kristen Valdi.
00:13:34Oh, I love her.
00:13:35She has been so helpful organizing all the town's Christmas events.
00:13:39Ladies.
00:13:40Oh.
00:13:41Ladies, this is Molly.
00:13:42Her daughter runs that blog that I'm always telling you about,
00:13:45boo-boos and bubbles.
00:13:46I'm Ayako, and this is my wife, Leanna.
00:13:48It's nice to meet you both.
00:13:50Nice to meet you.
00:13:50Please, have a seat.
00:13:53We're known around these parts as the Christmas cookies
00:13:56because we, well, we run most of the activities here.
00:14:00And guessing by your sweater, you are also a fan of the season.
00:14:04I have candy canes in my veins and tinsel in my toes.
00:14:07Oh, I knew she was one of us.
00:14:10How long are you in town?
00:14:11The whole month.
00:14:12Are you retired?
00:14:13Uh, yes.
00:14:14I taught English and drama until about a couple of years ago,
00:14:17but right now I am planning...
00:14:19You taught drama?
00:14:21Yes.
00:14:23Why?
00:14:24One of the events we're in charge of is the town Christmas play.
00:14:27The show is in three and a half weeks, and our director quit.
00:14:30Yeah, for personal reasons.
00:14:31I heard he was getting hip replacement surgery.
00:14:33I heard he met someone on Tinder.
00:14:35We need a director.
00:14:37Well, I can't do it because I promised my daughter
00:14:39to come here for Christmas for her and her family, so...
00:14:42Hey, you met the Christmas cookies.
00:14:44I knew that you guys would hit it off.
00:14:46We need your help.
00:14:47Okay.
00:14:48No, we need your mother to direct the Christmas play.
00:14:51I told them that I'm here to help you put Christmas together.
00:14:55No.
00:14:55I mean, yes, of course I need your help,
00:14:58but this is for the greater good,
00:15:00so I can share you if I must.
00:15:03Well, I don't know.
00:15:05I just...
00:15:05Come on.
00:15:06You love directing plays.
00:15:07It'll be fun.
00:15:08Maybe you can even cast yourself in a role.
00:15:11Oh, no.
00:15:12I'm not going to do that.
00:15:13I mean, directing is a very big job as it is.
00:15:16So you'll do it?
00:15:18Look, if you start reorganizing the garage,
00:15:20Steve might divorce me.
00:15:23You reorganize the garage?
00:15:25I...
00:15:26I couldn't sleep.
00:15:28She'll do it.
00:15:30I'll do it.
00:15:31Oh, yeah.
00:15:32There's so much to do.
00:15:33Get my furniture.
00:15:33I'll do it.
00:15:34Yeah, yeah, yeah.
00:15:34He's got it.
00:15:35He's got it.
00:15:35He's got it.
00:15:36He's got it.
00:15:36I wonder if the kids are at auction.
00:15:38I mean, the parents...
00:15:39He's not even.
00:15:40I mean, look, he's not even.
00:15:41Yes, but...
00:15:42But the Christmas play is the center's biggest fundraiser.
00:15:46And the town cut her funding.
00:15:47So we need a big win.
00:15:49Otherwise, we're going to have to cut programs.
00:15:51We've been doing the same show for ten years,
00:15:54so it's pretty straightforward.
00:15:55Oh, I love a good tradition.
00:15:57Do we have a cost?
00:15:58Mm, sort of.
00:15:59The director played Santa, so we need a new one.
00:16:02Someone with star power.
00:16:04Well, we should have some auditions.
00:16:06We are tonight, but...
00:16:09We have a prospect in mind if we can get him.
00:16:12Like a local celebrity?
00:16:14You can say that.
00:16:15We want to ask him, but we're afraid he'll say no.
00:16:17Maybe you can convince him.
00:16:19With him playing Santa, we'll definitely sell out the show.
00:16:23Let's get him on board.
00:16:25When do I get to meet him?
00:16:26Well, right now.
00:16:28Molly, meet Hank Marshall.
00:16:36Ladies.
00:16:37Hank, we need you to play Santa in the Christmas pageant.
00:16:41No.
00:16:42Hank!
00:16:42I'm sorry, ladies.
00:16:44I wish I could help.
00:16:46But it's not my thing.
00:16:49Excuse me?
00:16:51Miss Foreman?
00:16:56Oh, no, don't worry about it.
00:16:58We'll find someone at the auditions tonight.
00:17:00Silent night, all is bright.
00:17:14Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle...
00:17:27Jingle all the way...
00:17:33I need more coffee. I'm going to get some. Anyone want anything when I'm out there?
00:17:45Earplugs? Whiskey?
00:17:47I'm making a double.
00:17:51Good luck.
00:17:53No, no, no.
00:17:55It was amazing.
00:17:57Are you stalking me?
00:18:25Because I don't mind if you are.
00:18:28First I'm a taffy bandit and now I'm a stalker.
00:18:31Don't forget, director of the Christmas play, even though you've only been in town for five minutes.
00:18:37Well, the cookies seem set on having you as Santa.
00:18:40I know I've been eating too many cupcakes lately, but I didn't realize that I had reached Santa proportions.
00:18:45Well, as a director who's only been in town for five minutes, you are our only option.
00:18:51You sure not make a guy feel welcome?
00:18:54Oh, okay. Well, how's this? We have been holding auditions and everyone is really horrible.
00:19:00So we figured you couldn't be any worse.
00:19:03That's better.
00:19:04So you'll do it?
00:19:05No, I'm not much of an actor.
00:19:07Oh, well, you seem like someone who enjoys attention.
00:19:11I do love attention, but I'm normally the guy writing the words, not necessarily reciting them.
00:19:16So you're a writer?
00:19:17Mm-hmm. Retired journalist.
00:19:19I, uh, teach a class here.
00:19:22Oh, what better way to use your voice than to be in a Christmas play?
00:19:26Helping to raise money for arts programs for precious little children.
00:19:30Well played. But I'm more of a Grinch than a Santa.
00:19:35What do you have against Christmas?
00:19:37You sure are persistent, aren't you?
00:19:38Yes. What's your price?
00:19:40Uh, ten boxes of taffy?
00:19:45Uh, no.
00:19:47Twenty.
00:19:49Twenty boxes of taffy?
00:19:51Yeah.
00:19:52Deal.
00:19:59So, um, rehearsals are at noon tomorrow.
00:20:03Uh-huh.
00:20:05He'll be there.
00:20:07With the jingle bells on.
00:20:10Oh.
00:20:11Well, um, yeah.
00:20:13I-I'll be there.
00:20:14I mean...
00:20:15Look.
00:20:16Yeah.
00:20:17Look out.
00:20:18Well, I'll see you there.
00:20:19Yeah.
00:20:20Yeah.
00:20:33What are you making, sweetie?
00:20:42Making taffy.
00:20:43Ugh.
00:20:45Can I help you?
00:20:46Nope.
00:20:47I got it.
00:20:48I just need to...
00:20:49Oh!
00:20:54Oh.
00:20:56Oh, well.
00:20:58Mistakes is how we learn, right?
00:21:00Oh, well, that must be why I'm so smart then.
00:21:03Thank you for helping out with the show.
00:21:05You know me.
00:21:06I-I can't help helping.
00:21:07I just...
00:21:08I know you didn't plan on coming for Christmas,
00:21:10but, um, it may be for the best, right?
00:21:16I've been a little worried about you, Mom.
00:21:21Why?
00:21:23Well, since Dad died, you just seem...
00:21:27a little lost.
00:21:29Oh.
00:21:31I-I'm fine, sweetie.
00:21:36Fine.
00:21:38Fine is fine, but you deserve better.
00:21:40You deserve amazing.
00:21:42Hm.
00:21:45It's been really nice seeing you do what you love.
00:21:52Speaking of which, I have a script to read.
00:21:54I've got so much work to do.
00:21:58Um...
00:21:59Be careful with that spell, darling.
00:22:05Hello, everyone.
00:22:06I am Molly Foreman,
00:22:07and I am very excited because I'm going to be directing your new show.
00:22:11As you know, we only have three weeks,
00:22:13but I figure if we all work together,
00:22:15we're going to make this the best Christmas show
00:22:17the town of Abbott has ever seen.
00:22:19Yes.
00:22:21So...
00:22:22to get started...
00:22:24Oh.
00:22:26Is this really the story?
00:22:29I mean, because Santa just sits there,
00:22:32and everyone comes in and tells them their Christmas wish,
00:22:35and then he makes them come true,
00:22:36and then they all go and sing a bunch of old Christmas carols?
00:22:40Well, what's wrong with that?
00:22:41Yeah, granting wishes.
00:22:42That's kind of Santa's thing.
00:22:44It's boring.
00:22:45It's the same one we've done for ten years.
00:22:47And we already have all the sets and costumes.
00:22:49Can't we just spice it up a bit?
00:22:51I mean, add some new songs, or...
00:22:55Or maybe we give Santa some sort of mission?
00:22:59Like, an alien creature is landed at the North Pole,
00:23:03Santa has to go there to rescue the elves before they get abducted.
00:23:07Ooh! Alien! The Christmas story!
00:23:12I could get on board with that!
00:23:14And then an alien elf baby would explode from my stomach, and...
00:23:19We are not going to have an alien kill Santa Claus.
00:23:22Well, of course not.
00:23:24Because Santa would be healed by the magic of Christmas, I guess.
00:23:32No, we are going to do the play exactly as it is.
00:23:35It's a town tradition.
00:23:36I know, but...
00:23:37We don't mess with traditions, Hank.
00:23:40Why not?
00:23:42Because traditions keep us grounded.
00:23:46They remind us that when circumstances change and...
00:23:51You feel lost.
00:23:54And alone.
00:23:58There are always traditions there to hold onto.
00:24:04It's like, um...
00:24:07It's like old memories...
00:24:09Giving you big hugs.
00:24:11It was a productive day.
00:24:12Yeah, but we did have to hear some kind of crazy ideas.
00:24:22Tradition is still important.
00:24:23Yes.
00:24:24I agree.
00:24:25Well, see you tomorrow.
00:24:26Bye.
00:24:27I like the alien thing.
00:24:28Bye.
00:24:35Molly.
00:24:37How did I do?
00:24:39Well, you weren't kidding when you said you weren't much of an actor.
00:24:42Wait till you see me dance.
00:24:44Oh, luckily for us, you don't have to dance in this show.
00:24:47But if you do want to do a little extra rehearsal, how about, uh, over coffee tomorrow?
00:24:52Well, I would like that.
00:24:55You can help me get in touch with my inner child.
00:24:57I think you're already in touch with that.
00:25:00Well, then you can help me get in touch with my inner Santa.
00:25:03Your inner biker Santa.
00:25:08You're right?
00:25:10Oh, no.
00:25:11No, I'm more of a, uh, four wheels on the road type of girl.
00:25:15Wouldn't want to mess with tradition, would we?
00:25:18No.
00:25:20See you tomorrow.
00:25:46The artist is very talented.
00:25:50Plus.
00:25:51Quite handsome and charming, I've been told.
00:25:53You made this?
00:25:54Oh, so you didn't it?
00:25:55You think I'm handsome and charming?
00:25:56No.
00:25:57What, I mean, you just said-
00:25:58Yes.
00:26:00I made those.
00:26:02I, uh, needed a creative outlet when I retired from journalism and I just kinda like fixing things.
00:26:08Ooh.
00:26:09This is, uh, a style I learned when I was traveling the world. It's, it's a Japanese technique called kensuki.
00:26:17It's beautiful.
00:26:19Yeah.
00:26:21Wanna sit down?
00:26:22Okay.
00:26:23So, what was your favorite place?
00:26:29Well, if I had to choose, uh, I would say Egypt. All that ancient history. So many untold stories and so much they have to explore.
00:26:40I always dreamed of going to the pirouettes.
00:26:43Why haven't you?
00:26:45It was never the right time.
00:26:47It's always the right time to chase your dreams, Molly.
00:26:50Hey, Hank. The usual?
00:26:52Yes. Thanks, babe. This is Molly Foreman. She is directing me in the Christmas play.
00:26:57Oh. Is he a diva?
00:26:59Now, why would you say that?
00:27:01His usual is a double chocolate cappuccino with extra marshmallows.
00:27:06I like sweet things.
00:27:08You know what? That sounds delicious.
00:27:09I'll have one too.
00:27:10You got it.
00:27:11Thanks.
00:27:13You seem pretty happy here.
00:27:14Being a journalist can be exciting, but it can also be very lonely.
00:27:19And when I retired, I decided to settle down here so I could finally put down some roots.
00:27:24How about you? What's your story?
00:27:28Oh, I'm the opposite.
00:27:30I dug my roots early.
00:27:31I came here from the UK to go to school.
00:27:34I, um, married my college sweetheart.
00:27:39We had a baby.
00:27:40And I taught English and drama at a local high school for 30 years.
00:27:47Sounds like a good life.
00:27:48It was.
00:27:49Until my husband was, um, diagnosed with Parkinson's.
00:27:57But even then, it was still good.
00:27:59I was lucky enough to be able to take care of him.
00:28:03Until he passed about two years ago.
00:28:06I know what it's like to this partner.
00:28:09My wife died very young.
00:28:11We were both just 30.
00:28:13I'm so sorry.
00:28:16Taught me a lot about life, though.
00:28:18And that's why I always go after the things I've wanted.
00:28:22I can't remember when I last thought about what I wanted.
00:28:25I have no idea what the next chapter holds for me.
00:28:30Oh.
00:28:33Look, I'm so sorry.
00:28:34I shouldn't be dumping on you like this.
00:28:38What's something you've always wanted to do, but you've never had a chance?
00:28:42Well, there is one thing.
00:28:45I thought you were more of a four wheels on the road kind of girl.
00:28:48I have been.
00:28:50But I've always been intrigued by motorcycles.
00:28:53And the men who ride them.
00:28:55Maybe.
00:28:56You sure you want to do this?
00:28:57No.
00:28:59I can do it anyway.
00:29:01All right.
00:29:02Remember what I said.
00:29:05Brake.
00:29:06Gas.
00:29:08Keep it steady.
00:29:09Start slow.
00:29:10Stay calm.
00:29:11Got it.
00:29:12Keep it steady.
00:29:13Start slow.
00:29:15Oh!
00:29:16Got it!
00:29:24Letting her ride without a license.
00:29:26You know better, Hank.
00:29:28Mom?
00:29:29Are you okay?
00:29:30What's going on?
00:29:31Just a ticket for driving without a motorcycle license.
00:29:34Well, a warning.
00:29:36You're gonna get one, right?
00:29:38Promise.
00:29:39You were driving a motorcycle?
00:29:40We only went around the block.
00:29:42We?
00:29:43She's fine.
00:29:44It was my fault.
00:29:45Doug?
00:29:46Can I get you a coffee?
00:29:47Oh, I'm good.
00:29:48Wife has me on this keto thing.
00:29:49I'm sorry.
00:29:50Who are you?
00:29:51Who is he?
00:29:52Hank.
00:29:53No, he's the star of the Christmas show.
00:29:55And this is your bike, Hank?
00:29:57Yes, ma'am.
00:29:59Okay.
00:30:00Time for me to go, folks.
00:30:01I promised the wife I'd take her and the kids Christmas caroling.
00:30:03Merry Christmas, Doug.
00:30:04Merry Christmas, Molly.
00:30:05And remember that license.
00:30:06I will.
00:30:07What?
00:30:08I'm ready for cookies.
00:30:09Me too.
00:30:10Mom's got some delicious ones in the oven that should be ready any minute.
00:30:14Yum.
00:30:15Yum.
00:30:16How great is it having Gammy here?
00:30:17It's the best.
00:30:18Mom, did I tell you that Gammy let me use her lipstick?
00:30:20Mom?
00:30:21It was chapstick.
00:30:22Could've been worse.
00:30:23Could've been mascara.
00:30:24So, uh, how's the show going?
00:30:25Uh, good.
00:30:26It's good.
00:30:27Well, it's a little dull, but I'm hoping that I can liven it up a bit.
00:30:28Speaking of livening things up, I already have a boyfriend.
00:30:29Ooh, Gammy?
00:30:30No.
00:30:31I mean, he's not a boyfriend.
00:30:32You should see the way he looks at her.
00:30:45I know.
00:30:46He's just a friend.
00:30:47Just a friend.
00:30:48you should see the way he looks at her oh he's it's just right just well if you decide it's
00:30:59more than that that's okay too that is one heck of a storm sure is too bad it's not snow hmm
00:31:10is it something burning my cookies the cookies no well you know something about grandpa gray
00:31:17he loved burnt cookies why watch this oh wow they're hot
00:31:23listen you hear that yeah well burnt cookies are the best because you don't just taste them
00:31:34you hear them and besides there's nothing wrong with being a little burnt around the edges
00:31:40as long as you're sweet inside
00:31:42you know owls taste really good burnt what marshmallows dad burns them all the time when
00:31:50we go camping hey and then he tells me to make a wish you know you don't need burnt marshmallows
00:31:56to make a wish especially at christmas time
00:31:58uh-oh cookies cookies they're surprisingly good actually and crunchy
00:32:10try this i had a great idea what if i made savory taffies that has never been done before
00:32:19um there may be a really good reason for that i'm serious
00:32:23it's like when they came up with those maple bacon donuts those were huge so this is maple
00:32:28bacon taffy no that's been way overdone this is bacon cheeseburger taffy try it
00:32:35is that real hamburger in there yeah did you get to the squirty ketchup center yet
00:32:56you were warned oh it's gross isn't it
00:33:05it was a very creative idea darling okay well i'm just going to have to keep trying
00:33:13because foreman women don't give up exactly exactly
00:33:18gammie are you coming to my swim meet this afternoon
00:33:21i wouldn't miss it of course i have to go to the rehearsal first but i should be finished
00:33:27by three no more joyriding and getting stopped by the cops young lady
00:33:31no ma'am i'll be good pinky promise pinky promise
00:33:37the dog didn't give you a ticket did he i mean he's my nephew i can talk to it was just a warning
00:33:44you're such a bad influence hank me this one's not so innocent
00:33:50what happened what happened if i had to guess i'd say a backed up waterman
00:34:00oh our sets our props our costumes oh ruined we can't afford new ones
00:34:10well i don't know how we're gonna put the show on now
00:34:16you know folks this might not be such a bad thing
00:34:20what no don't look at me like that just hear me out
00:34:22i know you guys have been doing this show for years but it's the script
00:34:26it was horrible this is our chance to spice it up start fresh
00:34:32it's a town tradition every tradition has a beginning molly
00:34:36everything old was once new well that doesn't mean that you just throw it away because it's old
00:34:41no i mean don't misunderstand me i love tradition traditions keep the past
00:34:46alive but it's the new things it's the new things that keep us alive
00:34:50right
00:34:51maybe we should give this town something new to talk about
00:35:00hank you and i were gonna write a new show
00:35:05cookies we're gonna get new costumes sets oh and uh maybe bake sales something to raise enough
00:35:11money yeah but we only have two weeks i know so what are you doing go
00:35:15okay well let's see what we can salvage here okay
00:35:18yes
00:35:19so where do we start you want me to type yeah please
00:35:29okay uh christmas
00:35:32all right i've never done this type of writing before but
00:35:39every story works basically the same way it's about asking a question and then searching for
00:35:45the answers so what question do we want to answer
00:35:50if a christmas tree falls in the forest and there's nobody there to hear it does hank still get
00:35:57presents oh come on don't be so silly we don't have time for this okay okay uh
00:36:04and i have a confession i don't usually celebrate christmas yeah i uh i figured that one out why not
00:36:14work mostly i was usually on a silent during christmas so is that the only reason
00:36:23look at you probing like a journalist searching for answers touche
00:36:32with claire gone and no kids christmas was just another day no big deal
00:36:38it's very sad hank funny thing i was i never thought so honestly until i met you
00:36:47christmas brings you so much joy so for me what i would want to ask is
00:36:54what is it about christmas molly that you love so much well there are so many things i love about
00:37:01it like the sound of carols everywhere the the shimmer of the tinsel in the trees
00:37:10spending time with my family
00:37:14at christmas everything just feels like a gift
00:37:19every moment shines a little brighter and love just
00:37:25wafts through the air like the smell of cinnamon and ginger and it just fills you
00:37:35with the love
00:37:37it makes you warm and fuzzy
00:37:40like you made a believer out of me
00:37:42what's that good love
00:37:44are you writing a christmas play or a harlequin romance novel no i was just whatever listen we
00:37:54can't do anything with sets and costumes until we have a script so whatever your creative process is
00:38:01chop chop okay gotcha um well uh we will have it ready by when tomorrow tomorrow no no i think you
00:38:11you two will figure it out
00:38:15as you were
00:38:21busted
00:38:25all right okay let's do this
00:38:30we did it don't sound so surprised i had complete faith in us me too
00:38:35i'm still gonna need a polish but i think it's good we make a good team
00:38:50but a lot of work to do you know something i'm glad your plans got upended and you have to come
00:38:57here for christmas you're the best gift i've had in a long time
00:39:04i'll walk you out
00:39:13mom okay i know it's late but we were writing the new script got completely
00:39:18carefully no um you missed stefino's swim meet
00:39:24oh i completely forgot oh i'm sorry it happens no no it's not happened to me oh no i'm so sorry mom
00:39:32it's okay really it's okay it's just that she's um she's waiting out for you
00:39:48hey sweetie
00:39:49gammie i'm sorry i missed your swim meet i won the race
00:39:55i am so proud of you my little sugar plump oh i wish i'd been there i was a little sad at first
00:40:03but then mommy told me that even if people aren't there physically they're always there inside our
00:40:08hearts gammie you're in my heart and you're in mine
00:40:13do you want to know what my christmas wish was what that you could stay with us forever and a
00:40:24sparkle rainbow unicorn a real one well that's a very big wish we might have to rely on santa for
00:40:30that one okay did mom really say that yep she has her moments
00:40:42yeah
00:40:47so everyone here's a new script it's about an old elf played by me who has lost his christmas spirit and
00:40:54in order to find it again he has to make his wish on a christmas star played by me and he makes a few
00:41:00friends along the way and when he finally reaches the christmas star she tells him that he has all the
00:41:05love he's ever needed inside and that he doesn't need to make a wish because he's his own christmas
00:41:10star oh it's called a christmas spark this sounds fantastic well i know it's going to be a lot of work
00:41:18but i know you can pull it off we're going to raise so much money well that's a good thing because that
00:41:23roof leak caused a lot of damage this all sounds wonderful but what are we going to do about costumes
00:41:28and props i got more donations oh the townspeople really came through i knew they would it's about
00:41:39all i could salvage in the storage room and i'm not sure about this old heck smells like cheese
00:41:45oh you covered the war in iraq you slept in mud huts in the amazon you went undercover for the
00:41:52backstreet boys fan convention and you can't handle a little stinky elf hat it's not
00:41:59you're getting soft hank you're going to be an adorable elf hank very elfy you are going to be a
00:42:06pretty pretty princess i want you to go back in there and see what else you can salvage what um
00:42:12i was wondering if i could cook you dinner tonight guys and thank you for all your help on the play
00:42:18you cook yeah molly i'm a modern man i cook i clean i follow chrissy teague on an instagram oh me too
00:42:27i don't really we we still come
00:42:34yeah i'll bring to set
00:42:38seven o'clock
00:42:41see you then
00:42:50spill
00:42:51what woman your cheeks are blushing more than a bottle of rosette
00:42:54we've known hank a long time and i've never seen him like this with anyone the director and the
00:43:00star so cliche it's so poetic there is nothing going on oh look i mean he's fun to be around and
00:43:11he's cute but i'm only gonna be here for a few more weeks which is why it's perfect holiday fling
00:43:17just for fun just for you careful though ayaka was supposed to be my rebound 20 years later we're
00:43:24still bouncing do you want to know the truth i haven't dated anyone since greg died and i can't
00:43:34imagine being with anyone else but i also can't imagine being alone for the rest of my life
00:43:40after my divorce i thought i would never get over it yeah it took a while but now i am living my life
00:43:51for me again oh it feels so good well that's the thing about getting older i don't have time to live
00:43:59by other people's rules i live by my home yesterday she made a rule she gets to eat ice cream sundays
00:44:06for breakfast sundays on sundays how is this not a thing it should be a thing and whatever your thing
00:44:14is molly now is the time to just go for it
00:44:30whatever you're making smells delicious it's an argentinian stew part of what i loved about my job
00:44:36is i got to really learn about the places that i traveled what else did you learn besides hadcock
00:44:44come on i'll show you show me what
00:44:54how did tango i thought you told me you couldn't dance i can't
00:44:59well i can so why don't you just follow my lead
00:45:14you look creepy
00:45:21where did you lead sure
00:45:24austin
00:45:28this is
00:45:41yes it is
00:45:42that's the bread oh
00:45:53you make your own bread too
00:45:57is there anything you can't do
00:46:00i can't stop looking at you
00:46:01this was delicious i don't often get a chance to cook for other people
00:46:09oh don't you do this for all of the ladies
00:46:12you're not just any lady oh you're right about that
00:46:17didn't you say something about bringing dessert yes i did
00:46:22i always keep my promises
00:46:27whoa
00:46:28and there's more
00:46:38aren't you in share
00:46:39this is so good
00:46:41here we go
00:46:42don't tell kristen she's got this crazy idea about starting a taffy making business
00:46:49what's so crazy about that
00:46:51she doesn't know how to make taffy
00:46:53molly molly molly there's nothing wrong with trying new things
00:46:57ah but there's also nothing wrong with enjoying the old and classic once in a while
00:47:01yeah right now
00:47:02what do you have in mind uh why don't you tell me
00:47:08your favorite christmas memory something from your childhood
00:47:13really
00:47:16all right on one condition
00:47:22this
00:47:26and this
00:47:30there we go
00:47:32aren't you forgetting something
00:47:40your christmas memory story
00:47:44uh okay
00:47:49here it is
00:47:50i was five years old and my sister was teasing me because she said that i was the only kid on the
00:47:57block who still lived in santa
00:47:59so i decided to prove to her that year that santa was for real good for you
00:48:06yeah so on christmas eve i stayed up all night long waiting with my trusty little camera
00:48:13to catch that jolly old elf as you shimmy down the chimney and i fell asleep
00:48:19but when i woke up everything that i had wanted for christmas was under that tree
00:48:26wow
00:48:28wow so did your sister change her mind yeah she said she was unimpressed but i know otherwise
00:48:34i didn't believe
00:48:37but you still believe yeah i did till i didn't
00:48:41you know what
00:48:47when i look at you
00:48:48i feel like five-year-old hank waking up on christmas morning and finding everything
00:48:53you wanted under that tree all over again
00:49:07where have you been young lady
00:49:27me um i was with hank until midnight why didn't you answer any of my texts i left my phone in the car
00:49:39i didn't want to worry you well i was worried
00:49:44i should have checked in sorry
00:49:47well did you at least have a good time i did
00:49:54you didn't christian no no of course not don't be ridiculous
00:50:02you are a gorgeous sexy woman it's okay to get out there and live a little
00:50:10dad would have wanted you to you would have wanted me to go out with other people he would
00:50:16have wanted you to be happy and if hank makes you happy then that's all that matters
00:50:23he's always going to be with you
00:50:27no matter what you do
00:50:31so will i
00:50:34i love you honey bear
00:50:38i love you too
00:50:40now get to bed it's past your bedtime
00:50:46oh
00:50:55one
00:50:56i love you
00:50:57deck the halls with boughs of holly
00:51:00fa la la la la la la la la la la la
00:51:02Tis the season to be jolly
00:51:05Something's off
00:51:12Oh, we've been rehearsing all day
00:51:15Oh, no, no, no, it's not you guys
00:51:17You guys sound great
00:51:18No, it's, um, something's missing
00:51:21I'm gonna have to figure something out
00:51:25Why don't you guys take a ten-minute break?
00:51:29You're doing a great job
00:51:31The show is gonna be amazing
00:51:33Thanks
00:51:33Tell me, it feels really good to be back in the game again
00:51:38Speaking of games, I see things with you and Hank are getting livelier
00:51:44Oh, no, it's so serious
00:51:46Oh, never is with Hank
00:51:48What does that mean?
00:51:51I love Hank, I mean, he's charming, he's kind, he's got his real hair and teeth
00:51:56No, he is never gonna settle down
00:52:00Oh, who's talking about settling down?
00:52:03I'm only here for another week
00:52:05I mean, there's no way that ever
00:52:09That could ever turn into anything real
00:52:11Not that I even want to do
00:52:12That's great
00:52:14Just keep it loose and light with him and you'll be fine
00:52:17Loose and light? Works for me
00:52:19And a girl
00:52:19Have fun
00:52:21Yeah, because I think things cool
00:52:23Like, you know
00:52:24It's nothing like stepping out of your comfort zone
00:52:28I'm sure
00:52:28I'm sure
00:52:29I'm sure
00:52:30I'm sure
00:52:31I'm sure
00:52:32I'm sure
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00:52:43I'm sure
00:52:44I'm sure
00:52:45I'm sure
00:52:46I'm sure
00:52:47Look at you.
00:53:10Look at you.
00:53:11Your steed awaits.
00:53:18Got it.
00:53:21Remember what I taught you, right?
00:53:24Yep.
00:53:26You ready?
00:53:40I was born ready.
00:53:47I know.
00:53:49I think you've got it.
00:53:51Well, I know it's close to Christmas, but I need to change your mind.
00:53:56Cause I know I've been a troublemaker.
00:54:00I want to make things right.
00:54:02Well, I misbehaved in April, and I broke a heart in May.
00:54:09September wasn't all that good, but I hope I'm not too late.
00:54:15I try...
00:54:20I try to be good.
00:54:24I try to be good.
00:54:26it's really beautiful isn't it relaxing isn't it let's go you have sure been a pile of energy
00:54:40these past few days i can barely keep up i think life is meant to be lived and motorcycles are
00:54:47meant to be driven now i just figured out what's wrong with that last scene it just doesn't drive
00:54:53home the message of the play you know what might make it pop what an alien so i've been playing with
00:55:04this new monologue well let's hear it oh no no it's not quite there yet well maybe i could help you
00:55:11you already have meant it you'll hear it soon does that mean you'll perform it at rehearsal today
00:55:19absolutely not no i don't perform anymore why not
00:55:23i used to be an actor when i was in college but uh i was never satisfied with anything that i did
00:55:32i always felt i could do it better you're a perfectionist but i've heard about people
00:55:37like you that's what christian always says yeah well okay i admit it or at least i try to be
00:55:44well that explains a lot you're afraid to try new things because you worry that you won't be able
00:55:50to perfect them so it's easier to stick to the things that you've mastered am i right
00:55:56you know what i just believed that if there's nothing wrong why change it true but the only problem
00:56:21with that is that you cheat yourself out of so many new things new opportunities new
00:56:26relationships new feelings you cheat yourself out of yourself there's more to you molly than what
00:56:35you've already done more than your traditions what about you what what have you cheated yourself out
00:56:45you're a grumpy elf come on let's get him late
00:56:51see it rehearsals tomorrow
00:57:03mom come on it's time to put the star on
00:57:08hank would you like to join us
00:57:12well i would love to
00:57:17i have a surprise what's that i made you a stocking
00:57:24well thank you that is so sweet thank you you're welcome all right hot chocolate all around
00:57:35yes
00:57:37hey uh i don't want to get too formal or or be too maudlin here folks but can i can i say something
00:57:46uh sure
00:57:47um
00:57:48it's been a long time since i celebrated the holidays and
00:57:52i was a bit like the old elf in the play and i um i guess i just lost the christmas spirit
00:57:59but you molly um
00:58:06i've never met anyone who spreads as much joy as you
00:58:10and i want to thank you for helping me remember what christmas magic feels like
00:58:15thank you
00:58:16thank you
00:58:16wow
00:58:31cheers
00:58:33i like him
00:58:38even though he's a bad influence
00:58:41i like him because he's a bad influence
00:58:43you like him too
00:58:46well there is something about him
00:58:49is it the motorcycle
00:58:51it's so sexy
00:58:56selfies come on get in here get closer oh no you're not in here
00:59:05let me take it let me take it let me take it
00:59:08okay you ready all right three two say cheese
00:59:11cheese
00:59:12that's cute
00:59:14oh it's gorgeous
00:59:16thank you
00:59:17not you hey the tree
00:59:20oh of course right i guess it looks all right
00:59:23the only thing missing is dead star
00:59:25hank
00:59:28over there on the table can you get it it's in a box
00:59:31my dad made it for my first christmas
00:59:32he took ages to make that
00:59:35and we put it on the tree three days before christmas every year right
00:59:40and you kept that tradition
00:59:42yes
00:59:43i'm sorry
00:59:56i'm so sorry
00:59:58it was an accident
01:00:00no i know but i'm just
01:00:02it's okay
01:00:03i had a really good time tonight
01:00:22minus the whole dropping of the star thing
01:00:27i'm really sorry about that
01:00:29tonight was fun
01:00:30even if you did cheat at charise
01:00:33i did not cheat
01:00:36i'm just really good at reading people
01:00:38really
01:00:38yeah
01:00:39then you must be a good book because i can't stop checking you out
01:00:42how did you ever become the town playboy with lines like that
01:00:49who said i'm a playboy
01:00:51everyone
01:00:52really
01:00:53yeah
01:00:53oh i guess if you define playboy as someone who likes to have fun then i guess i am
01:00:58because we're having fun aren't we
01:01:00yeah we are
01:01:02yeah
01:01:03can i molly
01:01:09good night hang
01:01:13who the heck is hank
01:01:20don't get all giddy he's just a friend
01:01:23i'm not the one who's giddy
01:01:25and glowing and blushing molly
01:01:28tell me more about this hank a hank of burn in love
01:01:31is it serious
01:01:33no
01:01:34we live in different states remember
01:01:36you're making excuses
01:01:37you're right cash
01:01:38i should sell the house
01:01:40marry hank and live happily ever after
01:01:42what
01:01:43um
01:01:45cas i gotta go
01:01:46it's a joke
01:01:49cas wants me to
01:01:53she thinks i should
01:01:56sell the house
01:01:57and live a little
01:01:58but don't worry honey
01:02:01i told her no
01:02:01why
01:02:02because i'm not ready
01:02:04not ready for what
01:02:06mom i know you're not one to let go
01:02:09what's that supposed to mean
01:02:12well you hold on to things
01:02:13and people
01:02:14like dad
01:02:16like me
01:02:17you
01:02:18well i'm your mom
01:02:20i'm supposed to hold on to you
01:02:21mom
01:02:22i love you so much
01:02:23but i am not like you
01:02:25i know that
01:02:26well then let me be who you raised me to be
01:02:29independent and fearless and a little off the wall
01:02:32you gotta let go of me
01:02:36let go of dad and grab onto your own life
01:02:40but you are my life
01:02:41you and dad
01:02:44okay well you can let us go
01:02:47and keep us in your heart
01:02:49make room for new people
01:02:52and new experiences
01:02:53okay
01:02:55well when you are ready to light that fire again
01:02:58i will be here to help you strike the match
01:03:00good night
01:03:05beautiful
01:04:16Where's Hank?
01:04:17Eggnog is not the same as egg whites.
01:04:19I'm sorry I'm late. Sorry I'm late.
01:04:22I had this thing I needed to do.
01:04:23This is our last rehearsal. There's no time for things.
01:04:30Oh, great. Something else is broken.
01:04:33I got it.
01:04:34Okay, everyone. First positions. Come on.
01:04:45You were amazing.
01:04:52I just want to thank you all for all your hard work.
01:04:56Directing this has been one of the most wonderful experiences in my life.
01:04:59And oh, thank you.
01:05:00Thank you for giving me this chance.
01:05:02So, uh, everyone, rest up. Big night.
01:05:08Okay?
01:05:10Good job. Good job, guys.
01:05:12Oh, amazing. Amazing.
01:05:14You did it. You did it. You pulled it off. Great.
01:05:17Thank you so much.
01:05:18Hey, Hank.
01:05:28I'm going to have Santa's sleigh here.
01:05:31Yeah, just around there. That should be good.
01:05:33Molly.
01:05:34Molly, we have a problem.
01:05:36Oh, I know. The last monologue, I'm still working on.
01:05:39No, no, no, no, not that.
01:05:40No, we've sold enough tickets to cover the costs of the new set pieces,
01:05:43but now we have to cover repairs on the roof,
01:05:46and even if we sell out, there's not enough.
01:05:50So what are we going to do?
01:05:51I don't know. We're going to have to cut arts programs and reallocate funds.
01:05:54No, there must be a better way.
01:05:56I'll think of something, I promise.
01:05:59Here, you go back and rest.
01:06:02Yeah, I'm a little run down.
01:06:04Yeah.
01:06:04Oh, I'm so glad to have somebody like you around to pick up the slack.
01:06:10See you tomorrow.
01:06:11See you tomorrow.
01:06:24Yeah, I like this one. It's much better.
01:06:27That's quite a look.
01:06:30It is, right?
01:06:31I, uh, I wasn't quite sure about the tights at first, but I got some really nice legs.
01:06:38Well, the pointy shoes help, too.
01:06:40Yeah.
01:06:42How are you feeling?
01:06:43I'm nervous, but, uh, I feel good. I'm ready.
01:06:46No, I mean, um, I'm really sorry about your ornament.
01:06:50Hank, you already apologized.
01:06:53I know, but I know how it feels to lose someone you love.
01:06:58You want to hold on to every piece of them.
01:07:01No pun intended.
01:07:02And I could tell that that star meant a lot to you.
01:07:06My daughter helped me realize that, uh, you can let things go and still hold them close to your heart.
01:07:22She's right.
01:07:22It also occurred to me that maybe sometimes you have to smash something into a hundred pieces before you can piece it back together into something new.
01:07:36Someone new.
01:07:37It's very poetic.
01:07:48Can you come over tonight?
01:07:51Last minute rehearsals?
01:07:53No, uh, I'm working on a story and I just need some help with the ending.
01:07:58Is this for the class you're teaching?
01:08:00No, this is, um, so impersonal.
01:08:03Hmm.
01:08:04Hmm.
01:08:07Are you always this mysterious?
01:08:12Maybe.
01:08:17Seven o'clock.
01:08:20Seven.
01:08:27So what was that story I wanted you to tell me about?
01:08:30Uh, once upon a time, there was this very charming,
01:08:37handsome,
01:08:38talented man.
01:08:40It's a fiction, right?
01:08:42And all he wanted was a box of taffy,
01:08:45a box of taffy,
01:08:46but some beautiful little elf stole it from him.
01:08:49I did not steal.
01:08:51And she didn't stop there?
01:08:52Oh, no, she didn't.
01:08:52She then stole his time by convincing him to be on her Christmas play.
01:08:56Oh, man.
01:08:57Next, she stole his motorcycle.
01:09:00No, no, no.
01:09:01You lent that to me.
01:09:02She even stole his grinchiness when she invited him over to her house to decorate a Christmas
01:09:07tree.
01:09:07Hmm.
01:09:08But there's one thing she didn't have to steal.
01:09:11His heart.
01:09:13Because he gave it to her.
01:09:16I've been all over this world, Molly Foreman.
01:09:18But there's no place that makes me feel like I do when I'm with you.
01:09:23And your dream come true.
01:09:26And I thought it was time that someone made your dreams come true.
01:09:28Just go outside.
01:09:31There's someone I want to show you.
01:09:40Hank.
01:09:44Greg always promised to take me to the pyramids when we retired.
01:09:50I'll take you.
01:09:52Stay here.
01:09:52Don't leave.
01:09:53We can go to Egypt.
01:09:55We can go anywhere.
01:09:56I thought we were just having fun.
01:09:58We are.
01:09:59So why stop?
01:10:01I'm ready for the next chapter, Molly.
01:10:04Are you?
01:10:15I can't.
01:10:18Please, just think about it.
01:10:20Please.
01:10:23Sorry, Hank.
01:10:28I've got to go.
01:10:28I've got to go.
01:10:44Are you waiting up for me again?
01:10:46No.
01:10:46I must have fallen asleep.
01:10:52I was researching how to sell things online.
01:10:56Selling what?
01:10:58Taffy.
01:10:59Right.
01:11:05Try it.
01:11:06I think I've finally figured it out.
01:11:08It's delicious.
01:11:26It tastes like a gingerbread house.
01:11:33And I have eggnog ones and candy cane and even burnt marshmallow.
01:11:39Christmas taffy.
01:11:40This is brilliant.
01:11:42Well, Taffy no likes it, so that's the important thing.
01:11:45I don't even know what to say.
01:11:47I'm shocked.
01:11:48No, no, honey.
01:11:49I didn't.
01:11:50I really didn't mean that.
01:11:51I just...
01:11:51Look, I know that you think I'm a bit of a mess.
01:11:56But I try.
01:11:58It's just really hard living up to you sometimes.
01:12:05Can I tell you a little secret?
01:12:08When I was younger, I felt that I did everything wrong.
01:12:11And I was sure that you could end up damaged for life.
01:12:18I had to teach myself how to be a mom in my own way.
01:12:24And not emulate my mom, my friends, or those perfect TV moms.
01:12:32I wasn't my mom.
01:12:36You're not me, and I wouldn't want you to be.
01:12:41Well, that's the last thing I expected to come out of your mouth.
01:12:47Oh, no.
01:12:48I'm sorry.
01:12:49I go on.
01:12:50It must drive you crazy.
01:12:52I'm always telling you how to do things and what to do.
01:12:57You don't need to agree quite so quickly.
01:13:04I...
01:13:05I guess I've been...
01:13:09trying to use your life to fill up my own life.
01:13:17And I'm sorry.
01:13:21You, you have the most beautiful, unique spark, Kristen.
01:13:30And I don't ever want to dim it.
01:13:32You have your own spark, too, Mom.
01:13:37You just have to use it.
01:13:42It's time.
01:13:50Hank...
01:13:50wants him to stay here.
01:13:53And travel around the world with him.
01:13:56And, um...
01:13:58starting new chapter together.
01:14:00Well...
01:14:06I've gone.
01:14:15Because of Dad?
01:14:19Do you remember a few years ago,
01:14:22Tiffino told you that
01:14:23she didn't want to have a little brother or sister
01:14:26because she was worried that
01:14:27Steve and I wouldn't love her as much.
01:14:32What did you tell her?
01:14:36That the heart grows to hold all the love that you put in it.
01:14:40You don't have to stop loving Dad in order to love Hank.
01:14:44Mom, your heart is so big.
01:14:47It can handle it.
01:14:48You just have to open it up to let the love flow in.
01:14:52And out.
01:14:57How did you ever get to be so wise?
01:15:02Well, I have my moments.
01:15:05And I had a pretty good teacher.
01:15:06Did you ?
01:15:07You
01:15:12worry, why, why, wire?
01:15:16Yeah.
01:15:17It can make you happen to a person's house who� is,
01:15:18well, you anšač,
01:15:19you don't have to hold home,
01:15:20you have to see who says can
01:15:21if he was dead,
01:15:22you're juist.
01:15:22You don't have to realize this.
01:15:24You're also going to have to roll ı ee
01:15:24Do hear you cold.
01:15:26Everything has the same time.
01:15:27You don't have to hold me to rhythm with my mind.
01:15:28You don't have to draw this line.
01:15:30No, never mind.
01:15:31I've listened to that.
01:15:32I don't think so much less.
01:15:33God bless you.
01:16:03Come in.
01:16:09Hi. It's a big day. Are you ready?
01:16:12I feel good about the show, but I'm worried it's not going to be enough.
01:16:15I thought it was sold out.
01:16:16It is, but Bonnie just told me that the estimate for the repairs exceeds what we can make, even with a sold out show.
01:16:23And the problem is the venue just doesn't hold enough people.
01:16:27Oh.
01:16:28What?
01:16:30Nothing. You just focus on the show.
01:16:33I have a feeling everything's going to work out.
01:16:34So many nights.
01:16:48So many nights.
01:16:51So many nights of watching this guy.
01:16:53Hi, there.
01:17:02Hi.
01:17:05I'm sorry about last night.
01:17:06No, no, no.
01:17:08No, I'm the one that's sorry.
01:17:11You offered me a dream, and I was too afraid to make it real.
01:17:14Well, I had a wonderful life with Greg.
01:17:19But my life isn't over yet.
01:17:22You make me feel like I could do anything.
01:17:25And for the first time in a long time, the future looks full of possibilities.
01:17:30I don't have to stop loving him to love you.
01:17:38Kristen made me realize that.
01:17:39Did you just say you love me?
01:17:44I guess I did.
01:17:48I love you, too.
01:17:52Mom.
01:17:54Sorry.
01:17:56I found a way to help us pay for the roof repairs.
01:17:59I sold more tickets.
01:18:00Kristen, we don't have enough seats to accommodate more people.
01:18:03We're sold out.
01:18:04I know.
01:18:04That's why I started a live stream.
01:18:06Steve and Tafino are already setting up the camera.
01:18:08Is it all tickets to a live stream?
01:18:10Yeah.
01:18:11To the tune of $2,000.
01:18:13Holy smokes.
01:18:14I'm also going to give a free sample of my Christmas taffy to the whole audience.
01:18:18Christmas taffy.
01:18:20Oh.
01:18:21I mean, they're going to love it.
01:18:22You're going to have customers lining up.
01:18:24I know.
01:18:26You're brilliant.
01:18:29Well, you've cleaned up enough of my messes.
01:18:31It was nice to help you out for once.
01:18:33How did I ever get lucky enough to have you?
01:18:36What about me?
01:18:38And you, too.
01:18:40We have an emergency.
01:18:42Honey lost your voice.
01:18:43I'm okay.
01:18:45I just need some honey.
01:18:49She can't go on like this.
01:18:52No.
01:18:54Well, what are we going to do?
01:18:56You're going to have to go on in her place.
01:18:58Oh, no, no, no.
01:18:59I can't.
01:18:59You're the only one who knows all the lines.
01:19:02Plus, the new monologue.
01:19:04Mm-hmm.
01:19:05Yeah.
01:19:05Mm-hmm.
01:19:08I haven't been on a stage in years.
01:19:11Then it's time for a comeback.
01:19:13No, I'm more of a behind-the-scenes kind of person.
01:19:16Oh.
01:19:17Oh.
01:19:20I don't have a costume.
01:19:22Oh, I'm sure that we could figure something out.
01:19:25Oh, yes.
01:19:25No problem.
01:19:26Yeah.
01:19:29I'm not a star.
01:19:30I can't do this.
01:19:45Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way.
01:19:49Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh.
01:19:53I'm Elf One.
01:19:53And I'm Elf Two.
01:19:54And we are here to bring joy to you.
01:19:56Full of joy, like elves should be.
01:19:57And Christmas spirit head to knee.
01:19:59We dance and play all day long.
01:20:02And sing our happy Christmas song.
01:20:03Time to show them what we got?
01:20:05Don't worry.
01:20:05We won't give up our day job.
01:20:08Out of my way.
01:20:11What's wrong with him?
01:20:13Didn't you hear?
01:20:14He lost his Christmas spirit.
01:20:16Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh.
01:20:21Hey!
01:20:21If you want to get your Christmas spirit back, you have to find the Christmas star and make a wish.
01:20:40But how do I find this Christmas star?
01:20:43You have to look for her in just the right place, at just the right time.
01:20:47But how would I know?
01:20:49Come with me.
01:20:50I know someone who could help.
01:21:00Are you lost?
01:21:02Yes, I am.
01:21:03We can help you find your way.
01:21:07Can these guys come with?
01:21:08Sure.
01:21:10Just don't ask the elves to sing.
01:21:13Hey!
01:21:27Every snowflake is unique.
01:21:29That's what makes us so wonderful.
01:21:32What does that have to do with me?
01:21:33What makes you wonderful is that there's a special star waiting just for you.
01:21:39And if I find her, I'll get my Christmas spirit back?
01:21:43Yes.
01:21:44You just have to believe.
01:21:59So many nights I've searched the sky, looking for that special star.
01:22:03But she's remained hidden from me.
01:22:06I've wished that I've waited night after night after night for someone to light my way.
01:22:14For someone to make me believe again.
01:22:17She's not here.
01:22:20And I fear that she never will come.
01:22:26I'm here.
01:22:27I've searched across the land for you.
01:22:35Why have you been hiding?
01:22:37I haven't been hiding.
01:22:39The sky was just too dark for you to see me.
01:22:42For years, my light has dimmed from fear and doubt.
01:22:47When people don't believe, when they forget how joyful and beautiful the world can be,
01:22:54when they let the cold of winter chill their hearts,
01:22:58that's when my glow begins to dim.
01:23:01But then, you came searching for me.
01:23:05You sent your wishes up into the night.
01:23:07And your love and faith gave me the spark to light up again.
01:23:14Now everyone can see me.
01:23:18It's time.
01:23:21Time for what?
01:23:26Time for us to shine.
01:23:31Merry Christmas to all, and to all good life.
01:24:01I told you, you're a star.
01:24:27This is the way Christmas is meant to be.
01:24:29Exactly.
01:24:31Oh, have you heard from Cass?
01:24:34Three offers already.
01:24:35All over the asking price.
01:24:37That's awesome.
01:24:39Ganny, I want to travel the world with you.
01:24:41Well, we'll bring back presents from everywhere that we stop, okay?
01:24:45Cool.
01:24:46Speaking of presents...
01:24:51Molly?
01:24:57This is for you.
01:24:58Okay.
01:24:58How did you do this?
01:25:17When you talked about taking old pieces and making something new, you just gave me an idea.
01:25:23So I asked Kristen for pieces of the star.
01:25:27Here you go.
01:25:32Like it?
01:25:32It's perfect.
01:25:39Kristen, will you do us the honors?
01:25:42Yes.
01:25:43Merry Christmas, my love.
01:25:59Merry Christmas, my love.
01:26:03Merry Christmas.
01:26:04Merry Christmas, Hank.
01:26:17Merry Christmas, Hank.
01:26:21Merry Christmas, Hank.
01:26:25Merry Christmas.
01:26:27Merry Christmas.
01:26:43Merry Christmas, my skin.
01:26:44Okay.
01:26:45Merry Christmas.
01:26:47Merry Christmas.
01:26:49Merry Christmas.
01:26:51First day, if you wish.
01:26:51You're welcome.
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