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00:00:00...evening of our seven-night Thanksgiving movie event.
00:00:03I'm so excited to share my brand-new Christmas movie with you.
00:00:06It was such a joy to tell this story with Tim Rosen,
00:00:08and I know you're going to love it.
00:00:10Wow.
00:00:11Wow yourself.
00:00:13Grab a cup of Christmas cheer and tweet along using the hashtag Christmastown.
00:00:17And now, I'm so proud to present the premiere of Christmastown.
00:00:21I'll see you a little later during the movie.
00:00:27Open this one next, Laura.
00:00:29All right.
00:00:34My Christmas wish.
00:00:36Thank you, Daddy.
00:00:37It's so beautiful.
00:00:38Yeah.
00:00:39It's just like the one that your mama had.
00:00:43Wow.
00:00:44It's magic.
00:00:46Shall we put it on the tree?
00:00:47Yes.
00:00:48Up on top to watch over us.
00:00:49Oh, that's a pretty good idea.
00:00:51You hold the angel.
00:00:52I'll go get the ladder.
00:00:56Okay.
00:00:57Here we go.
00:00:59Oh, no.
00:01:05Daddy?
00:01:06Are you okay?
00:01:08Yeah, just a little dizzy again.
00:01:09Oh, I'm sorry, honey.
00:01:17I've broken your angel.
00:01:20Oh.
00:01:25Oh, I'm fine, honey.
00:01:27I'm fine.
00:01:28You know what?
00:01:29We'll send her back to Granin Falls, and they can fix her right up.
00:01:38Sometimes angels need a little help, too.
00:01:41I'm sorry.
00:01:43Come here.
00:01:43I'm okay.
00:01:43Thank you, honey.
00:01:45Thank you, honey.
00:01:45I'm happy.
00:01:45I'm sorry.
00:01:45Thank you, honey.
00:01:46Thank you, honey.
00:01:46Good morning.
00:02:16You're really doing it.
00:02:19I really am.
00:02:20Oh, I feel like it happened so fast.
00:02:22Oh, I feel like it's been a lifetime in the making.
00:02:25Permanent teaching position.
00:02:27You earned it.
00:02:28I just wish you didn't have to move to Springfield.
00:02:31Yeah, I know.
00:02:32But I have to go where the job is.
00:02:34And there aren't that many openings in Boston.
00:02:36And I have been waiting for this for so long.
00:02:38You really have.
00:02:39No more substitute teaching for you.
00:02:42Right?
00:02:43It's my dream.
00:02:44I can finally settle in and maybe find a house with a yard and a white picket fence.
00:02:50You know, all of it.
00:02:51Just like what you and Mark have.
00:02:53And how does Eric feel about that?
00:02:56Um, no.
00:02:58I just...
00:02:59Lauren.
00:03:00Yeah, we haven't talked about him yet.
00:03:02Because?
00:03:04Because he's in London and he's been so busy and really hard to get a hold of on the phone.
00:03:09Is this about what you were talking about before he left?
00:03:13Everyone knows how much I love children.
00:03:15I'm a teacher for heaven's sake.
00:03:17And Eric and I, we talked about this from the very beginning.
00:03:21And I thought that we were on the same page.
00:03:23I'm sorry you're going through this.
00:03:25Well, you know what I always say when God closes a door...
00:03:30Somewhere he opens a window.
00:03:32And I think that window could be Springfield.
00:03:47Oh, dad letters.
00:03:48Hmm.
00:04:09Okay, Sassy.
00:04:11You ready?
00:04:13Yeah.
00:04:14Let's do this.
00:04:18Okay.
00:04:21Let's just be a sec.
00:04:33Lauren?
00:04:35Eric.
00:04:37Hey.
00:04:38How did you know I was coming home early?
00:04:39I didn't.
00:04:40I'm sorry.
00:04:41I know I should have texted the second I got back, but...
00:04:43I want to get a quick nap in.
00:04:44You know how I am with my jet lag.
00:04:46Hmm.
00:04:47Yeah, it's okay.
00:04:48No, it's not.
00:04:49Look, I've been off the radar for the last three weeks.
00:04:52I'm really sorry about that.
00:04:53No, I get it.
00:04:54You had a big networking opportunity.
00:04:56I did.
00:04:57And I got a new job.
00:04:59Come on in.
00:05:00I'll tell you about it.
00:05:01Uh, I can't.
00:05:02I have a cab waiting.
00:05:03I can't.
00:05:04Lauren, what's going on?
00:05:06I wrote you a letter.
00:05:07It's in the mailbox.
00:05:09Hold on.
00:05:10Are you about to do something rash?
00:05:11I landed a full-time teaching position in Springfield.
00:05:15I shipped all my stuff there.
00:05:16I got a new apartment, and I start in January.
00:05:19Like that.
00:05:20That's rash.
00:05:21It's really not.
00:05:23Not if you've been paying attention.
00:05:28Gotta go.
00:05:31Wait, Lauren.
00:05:32I can drive you?
00:05:33The train is fine.
00:05:34Bye.
00:05:51What are you doing?
00:05:55Hey, Jim.
00:05:56Great to have you back on the train.
00:05:57Sorry.
00:05:58The train needs to make an unexpected stop.
00:05:59Oh.
00:06:00Wait.
00:06:01We're stopping?
00:06:02Yes.
00:06:03There's an obstruction on the tracks up ahead.
00:06:04You're not sure how long it's going to take to clear, so we have to stop here tonight.
00:06:05Oh.
00:06:06Well, where's here?
00:06:07Grandin Falls.
00:06:08Another train to be along tomorrow to take you on to Springfield.
00:06:09I'm not sure how long it's going to take to clear, so we have to stop here tonight.
00:06:10Oh.
00:06:11Well, where's here?
00:06:12Grandin Falls.
00:06:13Grandin Falls.
00:06:14Another train to be along tomorrow to take you on to Springfield.
00:06:15Wait.
00:06:16Where are we going to stay?
00:06:17The railroad will give you a voucher for this charming little inn they have here.
00:06:18I'm sure you'll love it.
00:06:19Hmm.
00:06:20Hmm.
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00:06:42Hmm.
00:06:43Grandin Falls.
00:06:58No.
00:07:06Excuse me.
00:07:07Excuse me, I need to get a ride into town.
00:07:12town. I'm sorry. Oh, ride. I can't seem to get my rideshare apps to work. Yeah, oh, we
00:07:20don't have those here. So I'll just get a ride with you. Sure. My luggage is right there.
00:07:32Looks like I don't need a cart.
00:07:42Oh, what's this? That's my truck. Well, actually, it's my grandfather's truck, but it looks so
00:07:57great. Decided to fix the engine, put a new carburetor. No, no, no. I meant you're not
00:08:01a cab driver. I'm sorry. You were under the sign. I thought I got that. No, I'm not. Herb
00:08:09is our local cabbie. I'll just wait for Herb. You're going to be waiting a while. Herb's
00:08:14going to be having dinner around now, so he's in for the night. Yeah, I don't want to inconvenience
00:08:20you. It's no inconvenience. I was done. No, it's just I don't know you. I'm Travis. Well,
00:08:33it's nice to meet you, but I still don't know you. Got it. Safety first. Hey, Farley,
00:08:39you vouch for me. Travis is a really good guy. Thank you. Yeah, I don't know him either.
00:08:48I'm sorry. I just, I can't. Travis, can I catch a ride into town with you? We had another
00:08:54delay, so I'm staying at my cousin's. Sure thing, Gary. Great. Thanks. How's Dylan? Oh,
00:08:59he's staying out of trouble. Oh, excuse me. Thank you. Hello there, Kitty. Thank you. Come on,
00:09:18I'm sorry about the delay. You'll be on your way tomorrow. Good. I can't wait to get
00:09:22to go.
00:09:22Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas! Thanks, Travis. Anytime. Merry Christmas. And that is how
00:09:43Grandin Falls got our nickname, Christmastown. Really? Oh, yes. We are very serious about
00:09:50our Christmas. If you get a chance, just check out the Christmas festival. Last two weeks,
00:09:54there's a new event practically every day. There is ice skating and dance. There's tree lighting.
00:09:59And then there is the Christmas cafe. Nice. It's a unique experience. Yeah, sounds fun. But I'm
00:10:13going to Springfield tomorrow. Where I'm moving, I got a new job. Congratulations. Thank you.
00:10:18Travis! Travis! You give away another coat, Dylan? I gave it to one of the kids from Rockland. I'm not
00:10:25even a little cold. Hi. Hello. Why don't you head home, okay? Dinner's in 20 minutes. Yes, sir.
00:10:32Beep, beep, coming through. Your son's adorable. He is. Although Dylan's the boy I'm foster.
00:10:41You're a foster parent? Yep. Ow. Kid has a heart of gold. Some of the folks are staying around here
00:10:49temporarily after a nearby fire destroyed a lot of homes in Rockland. Well, Dylan,
00:10:55keeps giving away his coats to other kids. Says they need him more than he does.
00:11:02So, uh, what do you want to do with all these bags? Oh, the conductor mentioned an inn?
00:11:10Oh. Oh? All the families from Rockland that we've been hosting are being housed at that inn.
00:11:17It's packed. Completely? There are no rooms at the inn.
00:11:22Well, that's thematically on point. But incredibly inconvenient.
00:11:29Oh, what am I going to do?
00:11:31Why don't you come with me? I have an idea.
00:11:33I'm right in the middle of converting it into a spare room. There's not much up there other than a bed and an old dresser and a bit of my stuff.
00:11:46The help and Rod renovate, it's not finished, but it's warm.
00:11:49No, it's great. I'll only be one night. I really appreciate it. And thank you for everything.
00:11:55Well, I'm happy to help. I'd better hurry back if I'm going to be doing harm.
00:11:59We'll see you, Trav.
00:12:02Oh, that's a lot of luggage.
00:12:05Oh, maybe we'll just leave those there.
00:12:08Oh.
00:12:09Well, up we go then.
00:12:11Oh, this is amazing.
00:12:23Well, I've always loved old things, especially the ones that needed a little love.
00:12:29Some people call it junk, but for me, they're treasures.
00:12:37Just need a little repair.
00:12:42This whole town is like stepping back in time.
00:12:46Well, it's Grandin Falls. It's the best place in the world.
00:12:53Enjoy your stay, miss.
00:12:54If you need anything, just holler. I'll be just downstairs with all the other antiques.
00:13:00And I have more quilts, too, if you need them.
00:13:08Oh, come here, sassy.
00:13:12Oh.
00:13:15This is so much better than a hotel, huh?
00:13:19Yeah, it is.
00:13:22Morning.
00:13:28Oh, good morning.
00:13:58Welcome to the Christmas Cafe.
00:14:01Anything strike your fancy?
00:14:03Oh, well, just about everything.
00:14:06Well, try one of these.
00:14:11Mmm.
00:14:12Oh, that is delicious.
00:14:14I hope so.
00:14:15After 30 years, I better know how to bake them.
00:14:18Oh, no, no.
00:14:19It's on the house.
00:14:20It's how I lure in my new customers.
00:14:32Oh, good morning, Karen.
00:14:34Hi, Betty.
00:14:35I'll take another dozen of those Christmas cookies, please.
00:14:38Are you okay?
00:14:55Are you okay?
00:14:57that's my dad really oh that photo must be 25 years old he was a traveling salesman
00:15:08oh i knew it i i knew i'd heard of grandon falls before oh he loved this town in fact he he bought
00:15:18me that christmas angel here oh well what was your dad's name maybe i met him i doubt it he um
00:15:26he passed away when i was six just after christmas i'm sorry that must make this time of year pretty
00:15:33hard for you how about a nice cup of cocoa thank you i like to think of the cafe as the heart of
00:15:41our community there's a story behind every toy every decoration every photo i wonder where he got
00:15:49it my dad with the christmas angel we had sent it back after the wing broke well try old rod loomis's
00:15:59shop what's old is new that's where i'm staying no he cleared a space in the attic oh well you should
00:16:06ask him he might be able to help you well i'm it's been so many years i'm sure it's long gone
00:16:14well you never know until you try and grandon falls has a way of making miracles happen you take
00:16:19marshmallows lots
00:16:22hello there travis hello to you lauren of the luggage took your advice about it the christmas cafe
00:16:49i loved it you have one of betty's cookies does she ever let people leave without them
00:16:55no no thankfully not so you heading back to the station not yet my train doesn't leave for a few
00:17:03more hours and the weirdest thing there's a photo of my dad in the cafe from like 25 years ago
00:17:11really yeah crazy right sounds like a little bit of fate brought you to grandon falls
00:17:17maybe so it was really great to meet you lauren nice to meet you too travis
00:17:23thanks for all your assistance what'd i do
00:17:27ready for springfield sassy
00:17:49a christmas angel with a broken wing i know it's a long shot but i think my dad mailed it back
00:18:02here to have it fixed and well he wasn't able to follow up but i still have the wing
00:18:07it got separated somehow and you've you've kept it this whole time
00:18:12i've kept it with all my dad's letters after he passed so it's incredibly special to me
00:18:18i understand
00:18:20i feel like i've seen something like this recently
00:18:25really maybe unfortunately i i don't know where
00:18:31but but but it could be here could be somewhere
00:18:37my dear lauren the world can be a magical place
00:18:58always be open to the potential surprises it can offer especially the ones that come when
00:19:05you least expect it i so wish i could be there with you happy sweet 16 love always dad
00:19:12grandon falls what a beautiful little town
00:19:27any luck
00:19:41oh not yet
00:19:43i think i'm gonna pause and uh
00:19:46go get something to eat at betty's
00:19:48her cookies are the best
00:19:51oh i'm aware
00:19:52oh you're still here all the other train folk left yesterday
00:20:00yeah i decided to stay a couple extra days
00:20:03you would
00:20:04excuse me
00:20:06it's really busy today
00:20:08oh hon you can leave that
00:20:15oh don't worry about it help your customers
00:20:18i've done my fair share of waitressing
00:20:20i'll just clean up a bit
00:20:21thank you
00:20:22you're a lifesaver
00:20:23oh the dishwasher's on the fix-it list so we're just stacking them on the sink
00:20:29you know you got a job here if you want it
00:20:37think of the perks
00:20:38such as free cookies
00:20:42well hello mr fix-it
00:20:47hi betty
00:20:48lauren
00:20:51travis
00:20:53you two know each other
00:20:54we met the other day
00:20:56so you're fixing the dishwasher
00:20:58actually the problem with this charming establishment is behind the walls
00:21:02for the umpteenth time betty
00:21:04you need new wiring
00:21:05not a new dishwasher
00:21:06such a big job
00:21:08that's only gonna get bigger if you don't deal with it now
00:21:10fine fine
00:21:13wire away
00:21:14yeah i will attempt fix it for today and get the dishwasher back up
00:21:17and i'll come by between my other jobs and bring the rest of this place up to speed
00:21:21thank you travis
00:21:23dylan
00:21:24i would like to introduce you to
00:21:27lauren
00:21:28gabriel
00:21:29miss gabriel
00:21:31and lauren this young man is
00:21:34dylan
00:21:35hi
00:21:36hi
00:21:37nice to formally meet you dylan
00:21:39travis said i could have a cookie while he works
00:21:42oh well you came to the right place
00:21:44may i have a cookie for dylan
00:21:46absolutely
00:21:47thank you
00:21:51there's liam
00:21:52i'm gonna go say hi
00:21:53liam and his mom are one of the families that lost their homes over in rockland
00:21:59so now liam's in dylan's class
00:22:01he's a good kid
00:22:03he's a good kid
00:22:03so uh
00:22:06are you staying
00:22:08yeah for a couple of days
00:22:11yeah well i should i'm gonna get started
00:22:18oh i wonder what's inside
00:22:35i like this one
00:22:37good choice
00:22:38you know some folks still think it's strange that i sell these boxes to people without them even knowing what's inside
00:22:45but that's the fun
00:22:47i'm taking a chance
00:22:48finding hidden treasures
00:22:49my sentiments exactly
00:22:51i just have a feeling that betty's gonna love this one
00:22:54sure you're right
00:22:55have a great day rod
00:22:57okie doke
00:22:58hello hello
00:23:01oh i'm working you're gonna have to wait your turn
00:23:04even if i come bearing gifts
00:23:06oh
00:23:08as much as i want to see what's inside
00:23:11i can't
00:23:12i'm the only one on
00:23:13uh
00:23:14well and lauren
00:23:15and she's sort of
00:23:16recruited for the day
00:23:17nice to meet you
00:23:19gloria
00:23:19this is my best friend
00:23:22and silent partner
00:23:23though i'm seldom silent
00:23:24that is true
00:23:25gloria has been teaching at our local elementary school since well longer than anyone can remember
00:23:30including me
00:23:31oh i i'm a teacher too
00:23:33i'll be starting springfield northern in january
00:23:35well it's always nice to meet fellow teacher
00:23:37the world's most important profession
00:23:39if i do say so myself
00:23:40and i did
00:23:41hey it's really calmed down
00:23:44if you want me to watch the front while you take a break i can
00:23:47oh hon you've already been too generous
00:23:48oh no one's too generous
00:23:50we'll just be a sec
00:23:51thank you
00:23:52come on i want to see what's in your
00:23:54okay
00:23:55i guess i do too
00:23:56you boys look like you could each use another cookie
00:24:01thanks
00:24:02thank you
00:24:05i'm jill
00:24:07this is liam
00:24:07hi
00:24:08i'm lauren
00:24:09travis told me what happened in rock then
00:24:12i'm so sorry
00:24:13oh
00:24:14thank you
00:24:15yeah that's um
00:24:16that's a lot to process
00:24:18but
00:24:19god bless grandin falls for welcoming us
00:24:21and
00:24:22liam is joining our hockey team
00:24:24oh
00:24:25dylan
00:24:26you're an angel
00:24:28mom
00:24:29come on liam let's go
00:24:32it's you too
00:24:33nice to meet you
00:24:36nice to meet you too
00:24:37bye
00:24:38come on bud
00:24:38are you missing your coat again
00:24:44did you give it to liam
00:24:47was that wrong
00:24:48it was kind
00:24:50which is never wrong
00:24:53those guys from rockland
00:24:56they need a lot more stuff
00:24:58i wish i could find them a bunch of clothes
00:25:00because you know what it's like to lose everything don't you
00:25:04i do too
00:25:06you do
00:25:07i was a foster kid too
00:25:10like me
00:25:11just like you
00:25:13welcome to the club
00:25:15oh
00:25:21oh he's so cute
00:25:22look
00:25:23aww
00:25:23keep her
00:25:24what do you think
00:25:27i think the 70s are calling that one back to them
00:25:30yeah
00:25:31afraid so
00:25:33oh
00:25:34oh
00:25:35oh she's almost pretty
00:25:37except for the broken wing
00:25:38yeah
00:25:39oh that's too bad
00:25:40who is this little guy
00:25:43lauren has a cat
00:25:45she put it on his collar
00:25:47okay that's it
00:25:49i think the rest of this has to go in the trash
00:25:51i wanted more
00:25:53you always want more
00:25:55you paid five dollars for it
00:25:57what were you expecting
00:25:58priceless treasures
00:25:59all right well thanks
00:26:01i love you
00:26:02i'll see you soon
00:26:02all right bye honey
00:26:03bye
00:26:04no no i don't want your money
00:26:25it's only fair
00:26:27and i really appreciate you helping me out today
00:26:29i needed it
00:26:30you know the closer we get to christmas
00:26:33the busier it gets around here
00:26:34and i'm having no bites
00:26:36on hiring anyone
00:26:37sure you don't want to stay around a little longer
00:26:40i mean
00:26:40maybe this was meant to be
00:26:42i have to get to springfield
00:26:46eventually
00:26:47eventually
00:26:48think about it
00:26:51all right
00:26:52and um
00:26:57yeah
00:26:59it's going to be like
00:27:01for you
00:27:02i get here
00:27:03you
00:27:04this is a great thing
00:27:06so
00:27:06it's this is a great thing
00:27:07I'm sorry
00:27:07oh
00:27:08me
00:27:08go
00:27:09i'm sorry
00:27:09Oh, my God.
00:27:39A charity drive.
00:27:53Um, a what?
00:27:54What Dylan was talking about earlier.
00:27:57Wanting a bunch of coats for the Rockland families?
00:27:59We could have a charity drive and encourage people to donate a whole bunch of stuff, not just coats.
00:28:04Doing the most good.
00:28:06That's a great idea.
00:28:07Um, did you say we?
00:28:09Well, yeah.
00:28:11Of course, I would help.
00:28:13What happened to having to get back to Springfield?
00:28:16Well, my new position doesn't start until the new year.
00:28:20I want to stay here in Grandin Falls for a couple of weeks helping.
00:28:24I'm going to ask Mr. Loomis if I could stay a little while longer.
00:28:27Well, I'm sure Rod won't object to that.
00:28:29I will make sure he doesn't.
00:28:30And I could help you and work here while I'm in town.
00:28:35Well, I would love that.
00:28:37We should, uh, meet tomorrow and talk about it.
00:28:42That sounds good.
00:28:43Well, you were going to get the Christmas tree tomorrow while I'm at hockey practice.
00:28:48That is exactly right.
00:28:51I was.
00:28:51I am.
00:28:52Uh, maybe you can join me and you can talk while I cut it down.
00:28:56Oh, cut it down?
00:29:00No, it's in the woods.
00:29:02I find that's a good place to get trees.
00:29:06Yeah, well, um, I mean, I'm not really an out-in-the-woods type person.
00:29:14I, I mean, I like trees.
00:29:16I, I, they're beautiful.
00:29:17Who doesn't?
00:29:17But I'm, I'm more of a stay in the cabin, sipping hot cocoa kind of girl.
00:29:23As opposed to walking in the woods.
00:29:26Hmm.
00:29:29Well, you could do it.
00:29:31I'll teach you.
00:29:44Have you always been Mr. Fix-It?
00:29:48Uh, sort of.
00:29:49I got my degree in architectural engineering from Syracuse.
00:29:54Oh, wow.
00:29:55After five years at a firm in Boston, I realized that my favorite part is when I got to do the things that I envisioned for myself instead of hiring subcontractors.
00:30:04I always liked working with my hands.
00:30:07But what about you?
00:30:08Did you always love Boston?
00:30:11Oh.
00:30:12Well, in a lot of ways, I did.
00:30:14But I just ended a relationship and got a new job, which meant moving.
00:30:21That is the big three stressors right there.
00:30:24Yeah, well, I like to go for the hat trick.
00:30:28Huh.
00:30:30This is really lovely, but it's, it's a long way to go for a Christmas tree.
00:30:34Well, it's sort of a family tradition.
00:30:37I brought Dylan out here last summer. He just loved it.
00:30:41How long has Dylan been with you?
00:30:43Eight months.
00:30:46Is that when his parents...
00:30:49No, that was four years ago.
00:30:51He's had a couple of foster families, but they all moved.
00:30:54There was one that came close to adopting him, the Conrads.
00:30:57They wound up moving to North Carolina because of a job transfer.
00:31:02Dylan...
00:31:02He wants to stay here in Grandy Falls.
00:31:05It's his home.
00:31:08He's been really hard on him.
00:31:10Yeah.
00:31:13I know how it feels.
00:31:15I remember what that was like.
00:31:17Did you...
00:31:18Did you grow up in foster care?
00:31:24I did.
00:31:26After my dad passed.
00:31:28For how long?
00:31:30The whole way.
00:31:32Wow.
00:31:37Oh.
00:31:37So, tell me more about your ideas for the charity drive.
00:31:55Well, I was thinking we could put barrels out.
00:31:59And then people could donate everything.
00:32:02Shoes, toys, clothes.
00:32:04That's good.
00:32:05I mean, the family's from Rockland.
00:32:06They need lots of everything.
00:32:07And Salvation Army is going to deliver everything we collected on Christmas Day.
00:32:11So, I was thinking, how about the name Restore Rockland for the charity drive?
00:32:17What about Repair Rockland?
00:32:20Hmm.
00:32:21Or Rebuild Rockland?
00:32:25Rebuild Rockland.
00:32:26Sold.
00:32:26Oh, yes.
00:32:31This is your house?
00:32:34Uh, well, I'm still painting and doing some fixtures and a few other things.
00:32:39Listen, Dylan and I have been living here while I've been working on it.
00:32:41So, it's taking a little longer to finish.
00:32:45Previous owner, he got transferred to Florida.
00:32:47So, he had to sell fast.
00:32:48And I just couldn't pass up the deal.
00:32:52Why do you pick a fence?
00:32:54Too cliche?
00:32:57No, it's...
00:33:08Oh, it needs to settle.
00:33:10Let the branches fan out before decorating it.
00:33:13It seems gigantic in here.
00:33:15Oh, don't worry.
00:33:15I brought my ladder, so you'll have no problem reaching the top.
00:33:19Me?
00:33:20Yes.
00:33:20You helped cut it down.
00:33:21That means you have to help decorate it.
00:33:23It is the law.
00:33:24Oh, it's the law.
00:33:25Article 24, paragraph 2 in the Grand and Falls Charter.
00:33:28Travis!
00:33:29You're going to have to trust me on this.
00:33:31Travis!
00:33:33Awesome!
00:33:34Now, does this meet with your approval?
00:33:36Of course.
00:33:36That's the tallest tree I've ever had.
00:33:40Are you going to help us decorate?
00:33:41Well, yeah.
00:33:42It's the law.
00:33:43Jane, I don't agree when summer's here, but also when it is cold and dry.
00:33:51Oh, Christmas tree.
00:33:53Oh, Christmas tree.
00:33:55That leaves us so unchanging.
00:33:58Oh, thank you.
00:34:05Can we get this one?
00:34:06Okay.
00:34:06Yeah, you're good.
00:34:08Yeah, right up there.
00:34:11Perfect.
00:34:13Do us the honor.
00:34:17Oh, it's all yours.
00:34:19Thanks.
00:34:20Go ahead.
00:34:21Oh, you need a ride?
00:34:22Yeah, yeah.
00:34:24Okay.
00:34:25Got it?
00:34:28Yeah.
00:34:28Okay.
00:34:29Oh, Christmas tree.
00:34:31Oh, Christmas tree.
00:34:33That can't look shine so brightly.
00:34:36That can't look shine so brightly.
00:34:38Great job.
00:34:39That's awesome.
00:34:40Yeah.
00:34:40Oh, that is so bright.
00:34:42Oh, oh, oh.
00:34:46That is one good-looking star.
00:34:48Yeah.
00:34:48We're good at this.
00:34:55Good night.
00:35:09Good night.
00:35:12It was fun.
00:35:13Mm-hmm.
00:35:13Here's your rebuild Rockland barrel.
00:35:34Good job, boys.
00:35:36Yeah, right there, so nobody can miss it.
00:35:40Ah, perfect.
00:35:42You're welcome.
00:35:44Also, can you take this out back for me?
00:35:47I'll see you later.
00:35:48I've got cookies in the oven.
00:36:05Let me see.
00:36:10Broken.
00:36:11So, it was the house before you bought it, and you fixed it up.
00:36:14Isn't that what you do?
00:36:16Fix things?
00:36:18Maybe I could fix it.
00:36:21Okay, buddy.
00:36:25Dearest Lauren, happy 18th birthday.
00:36:29Soon it'll be time for you to graduate.
00:36:31You still have a few more weeks before you cross the stage and move into the next stage of your life.
00:36:37So, take a moment to think about where you've been, where you are, and where you could be.
00:36:43And don't be afraid.
00:36:45And don't be afraid.
00:36:46Change is inevitable.
00:36:48Change is how we grow.
00:36:51Love always.
00:36:53Dad.
00:36:53Hello?
00:37:09Hello?
00:37:11Eric, hi.
00:37:12Hi.
00:37:13Hi, ah
00:37:17Hi, yeah, no, I called yesterday, and I just didn't leave a message I
00:37:23Read your letter
00:37:25So many times and I just keep reading it
00:37:32Or I didn't want to disappoint you that's why that's why I never brought up the kid things sooner
00:37:38But eventually I had to tell you that things had changed for me
00:37:43You know how I feel about you and it's not like I don't ever want to have kids. I
00:37:53Thought you admired my ambition
00:37:56I do but that's not the point I know I know
00:38:03How about this I know how crazy you are about letters why don't I write you one
00:38:08Yeah, it sounds nice
00:38:10Great, I just text me your address in Springfield
00:38:14I'm not in Springfield
00:38:17You're not where are you Grandin Falls took a little detour
00:38:23Where it's between Boston and Springfield. It's just for the holidays, so no need to worry. I'll text you the address
00:38:30Okay, great. Thank you
00:38:32I'm looking forward to your letter
00:38:35All right
00:38:37Bye
00:38:38Bye
00:38:48Lauren
00:38:50Hi
00:38:52We heard about the charity drive
00:38:55Dylan's been telling everyone about it
00:38:57It means so much to us all of us from Rockland
00:39:01We are proud people, but we sure could use some help right now
00:39:05Of course, so what can we do?
00:39:14Hi
00:39:16Can I have a cupcake?
00:39:17Sure
00:39:19Thank you
00:39:21Hi Lauren, I'm Karen List, Dylan's caseworker
00:39:26Oh, nice to meet you
00:39:27He's been going on and on about you and I just wanted to thank you for being so kind with him
00:39:32He makes it really easy
00:39:34He makes it really easy
00:39:38Okay, Lauren, let there be light
00:39:44Travis, why do Betty and I get the feeling the cost of this job is going up every day?
00:39:49Because you are a wise woman with keen intuition
00:39:52Well, I told Betty that maybe you and I can make a deal
00:39:55Maybe deal on what?
00:39:57In exchange for a discount on your excellent, although somewhat protracted, wiring services
00:40:04I could help you finish decorating your house
00:40:07Oh, really?
00:40:08Really?
00:40:09Okay, so let's negotiate
00:40:13Dylan and I were going to put up Christmas lights and give you your help
00:40:17Is that included in the deal?
00:40:19Just your house?
00:40:21Just ours
00:40:23Okay, included in the deal
00:40:30And?
00:40:32And?
00:40:33Wait, there's more?
00:40:35There is
00:40:37You've got to come with Dylan and I tonight to sing carols
00:40:39Tonight is the first night of the Christmas festival
00:40:41Oh, right, the 12 days of Christmas
00:40:44Exactly, every night something else happens to bring the town together to celebrate Christmas
00:40:50Christmas
00:40:51Because it's Christmas town
00:40:54So, included in the deal?
00:40:57Silent night
00:41:00Silent night
00:41:04Holy night
00:41:07All is calm
00:41:11All is bright
00:41:14Round young virgin
00:41:18Mother and child
00:41:22Holy infant
00:41:25So tender and mild
00:41:29Sleep in heavenly peace
00:41:37Sleep in heavenly peace
00:41:43You know what this feels like?
00:41:47What?
00:41:48We're making the house happy
00:41:49Christmas makes everyone happy
00:41:51Hmm
00:41:53Whoa!
00:41:55That was a look from down there
00:41:56Awesome
00:41:58Fantastic
00:42:00You know
00:42:01When I was your age
00:42:02My dad said that Christmas lights were like landing lights for those people up in heaven
00:42:06And they would look down at these lights every Christmas
00:42:09And they would know that their loved ones were okay
00:42:13I like that
00:42:15Time to finish my snowman
00:42:26So you coming ice skating with us tomorrow?
00:42:28Oh
00:42:29I don't have any skates
00:42:30Eh
00:42:32That's a terrible excuse
00:42:33You can rent them
00:42:36Well then I guess I'm going skating
00:42:38You are
00:42:39With us
00:42:43You're gonna miss him when he gets adopted
00:42:48Very much
00:42:49But uh
00:42:50It's not about me
00:42:52It's about him
00:42:53Finding his forever family
00:42:54That's what I want for him
00:42:56That's what I want for him
00:42:58And to be loved
00:42:59Oh
00:43:00He's loved
00:43:03Yeah, that's obvious
00:43:05Come on, come see my snowman
00:43:09Wow!
00:43:10Wow!
00:43:12That's the best snowman I've ever seen
00:43:14Okay, we need a picture of this
00:43:18The cap too
00:43:19Okay
00:43:21Ready?
00:43:24Best smiles
00:43:25Best smiles
00:43:54What's the matter buddy?
00:43:57What's the matter buddy?
00:43:59If someone wants to adopt me
00:44:01Am I gonna lose you?
00:44:03No
00:44:06Never
00:44:08No matter what I promise
00:44:10In your new life
00:44:11You're gonna have the best time
00:44:13And I'm gonna come visit
00:44:17Can you please fix this?
00:44:19It won't light up
00:44:20Light up
00:44:23Sure
00:44:28Still up for Lauren's surprise?
00:44:30It's a Christmas surprise
00:44:39Oh, it's beautiful
00:44:43Oh, she's here
00:44:44Hide that
00:44:46Oh, hi
00:44:47Good morning
00:44:48Good morning
00:44:50Good morning
00:44:52It is really beautiful in here
00:44:56You always wanted to own your own cafe
00:44:58Never crossed my mind
00:44:59Until my first day in this town
00:45:01A very long time ago
00:45:03I stopped by this cafe that morning
00:45:06And I fell in love with it
00:45:08And that night I dreamt that it was mine
00:45:10Next morning
00:45:11There was a for sale sign in the window
00:45:14You know, when I was a kid I dreamed of a Christmas and a big beautiful home
00:45:21Surrounded by family
00:45:23Kind of like this
00:45:25Oh, that's sweet
00:45:27So how are the donations coming along?
00:45:30Oh, they could be better
00:45:32You need some nudging?
00:45:34Betty's a good nudge
00:45:35We all have our talents
00:45:37That would be wonderful
00:45:38Well, you got it
00:45:39Oh, boy
00:45:40Time to open
00:45:46Time for the road
00:45:48Open
00:45:50So this is day two of our Christmas festival
00:45:53Tomorrow it's tobogganing
00:45:55But I'm working
00:45:56Who's watching me?
00:45:57Oh, I can't
00:45:59That'd be so helpful
00:46:00Thank you
00:46:01Night nine is a Christmas dance
00:46:03Wanna come with us?
00:46:05Oh, yes
00:46:06I would be honored
00:46:07Lauren, Lauren, watch me
00:46:10Woo!
00:46:11Yeah, I taught them that
00:46:13I told them one day girls would think it was...
00:46:15So how many women have skated away?
00:46:19Only one they counted
00:46:20Kayla
00:46:22Kayla
00:46:26It was a couple of years ago
00:46:28No, was it serious?
00:46:31Well, we were engaged
00:46:33Oh, so very serious
00:46:35Until she decided she wanted to live in Miami
00:46:37She couldn't stand the cold
00:46:39At least that's what she said
00:46:42And no one since then?
00:46:45I found that Grandin Falls is not for everyone
00:46:48But once you do get it
00:46:51It's not even we've forgotten
00:46:57See you tomorrow, guys
00:47:11See you tomorrow, guys
00:47:27Surprise!
00:47:30Surprise!
00:47:32I hope you don't mind
00:47:33Rod let us in
00:47:34And help us decorate
00:47:35Hope you like it
00:47:36Oh, I love it
00:47:37My own tree
00:47:39We wanted to do something special for you
00:47:41You've been so generous
00:47:42You've been a real delight
00:47:44And you deserved a good surprise
00:47:47A Christmas surprise
00:47:49What?
00:47:50Oh, I love surprises
00:47:52Thank you so much
00:47:53Well, you know how seriously we take our Christmas around here
00:47:55And this empty attic needed some decorating
00:47:58And a little holiday chair
00:48:00Well, that's for sure
00:48:01Are there any snacks?
00:48:02I'm hungry
00:48:03Well, you betcha there's snacks
00:48:05And hot chocolate
00:48:06Flashing through the snow
00:48:08In a one-horse open sleigh
00:48:10This is my favorite thing
00:48:12Over the fields we go
00:48:14Laughing all the way
00:48:16Bells on bow tails ring
00:48:19Just making spirits bright
00:48:22What fun it is to ride and sing
00:48:25That sleighing song tonight
00:48:28Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle bells
00:48:31Jingle all the way
00:48:32Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh
00:48:38Ho!
00:48:39Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way
00:48:43Senkalo, bundle bells, jingle bells
00:48:57Oh, sassy
00:48:59Nothing's ever simple
00:49:00vem swing bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bum bump
00:49:06Oh, good morning, Gloria.
00:49:18Hi.
00:49:18Enjoying your school break?
00:49:20Break? What break?
00:49:22Betty's put me to work. Now I'm bookkeeping.
00:49:24Well, I'm terrible at math.
00:49:26But I have cranberry muffin.
00:49:28So there are benefits.
00:49:31You know, can I have a couple?
00:49:32I'm babysitting Dylan tonight.
00:49:34After all you've done for me, I will bag up the whole bunch for you.
00:49:38Now let's not be hasty.
00:49:39I don't know where she puts it.
00:49:42So, you're giving any thought to our outfit for the Christmas day?
00:49:48Oh, I'm still weighing my options.
00:49:51And on that note, I'm just curious, Gloria.
00:49:56Do you know if there are any openings for teachers at your school?
00:50:00Uh, not often.
00:50:04But I'll check.
00:50:06Thank you. I'd appreciate that.
00:50:11Whoa!
00:50:11Whoa!
00:50:21Thanks for watching me tonight. I had a lot of fun.
00:50:24Oh, me too.
00:50:25Maybe you could watch me again.
00:50:27When Travis has to work late?
00:50:28Yeah, I'd like that.
00:50:31Even when you're in Springfield?
00:50:33Oh, well, that's kind of far for babysitting.
00:50:37Yeah.
00:50:40I wish you weren't leaving.
00:50:42I really like having you here.
00:50:46Oh.
00:50:47Well, I really like being here, too.
00:50:50So, what was it like for you when you were in foster care?
00:50:58It was a lot of things.
00:51:01Mostly good.
00:51:03Some challenges.
00:51:04But that's true for everyone growing up.
00:51:09Yeah.
00:51:11Did you ever have someone try to adopt you, but then stop?
00:51:16Twice.
00:51:19Are you thinking about the Conrads?
00:51:20I used to be sad they didn't adopt me.
00:51:25But now I'm glad.
00:51:27You were.
00:51:28Yeah.
00:51:29This way I get to be with Travis.
00:51:31And now you.
00:51:40You know,
00:51:41my father wrote me letters while I was growing up.
00:51:46Very special letters for each birthday.
00:51:48He found a way to have them delivered.
00:51:52And for my 10th birthday,
00:51:54when I was your age,
00:51:56he wrote,
00:51:58sometimes God closes doors for reasons we may never know.
00:52:03But where there's faith,
00:52:05there's hope.
00:52:07And we hang on to that hope.
00:52:09With hope,
00:52:11there's always another door that can open.
00:52:14Hope.
00:52:16Hope.
00:52:18Good night.
00:52:25Good night.
00:52:36Hi, God.
00:52:38Please,
00:52:39do anything you can.
00:52:41Keep Lauren from going to Springfield.
00:52:43Is he okay?
00:52:50Okay.
00:52:51Yeah.
00:52:52He's just got a lot going on.
00:52:56Well,
00:52:56you do too.
00:52:57So,
00:52:58thanks for watching.
00:53:00Yeah,
00:53:01we had fun.
00:53:03Wish I could have been here.
00:53:05It's a really nice night.
00:53:13I think I'm going to walk home.
00:53:15I think I'm going to walk home.
00:53:15I think I'm going to walk home.
00:53:40Sorry, buddy.
00:54:10My dearest Lauren, I'm writing you this letter from Grandin Falls to be delivered to you on your 21st birthday.
00:54:23What a beautiful, amazing person you must be.
00:54:27All these years, you are never alone.
00:54:32I hope you know that.
00:54:34On this special day, let me share one of my favorite quotes.
00:54:37We are not here for ourselves.
00:54:48Karen, hi.
00:54:50Hi.
00:54:50I was hoping to talk to you.
00:54:52About?
00:54:54Dylan's future and mine.
00:54:58Sure.
00:55:04I've been Dylan's caseworker all along.
00:55:07I know he likes you, and I can tell that you're sincere about this.
00:55:11But I need you to understand, there's no guarantee you'll be approved.
00:55:15I know how the process works, just from a different perspective.
00:55:20So you understand that, for now, we can't say anything to Dylan?
00:55:25I do.
00:55:26Or anyone else, really.
00:55:29It's a small community.
00:55:31We don't want to get anyone's hopes up.
00:55:33Especially Dylan's.
00:55:34Not a word, promise.
00:55:41This afternoon, 4 p.m. sharp.
00:55:44The school.
00:55:44You have an interview.
00:55:45What?
00:55:46Today at four?
00:55:48Really?
00:55:49That's like in an hour.
00:55:51Betty, let her off early.
00:55:52Lauren, you're off early.
00:55:53Don't be so bossy.
00:55:54So there's really an opening?
00:55:56There is.
00:55:57Wow.
00:55:58I don't know what to say.
00:55:59I do.
00:56:00Go in there and get the job.
00:56:01Yes.
00:56:02Okay.
00:56:03Gloria, thank you so much.
00:56:05And put on a nice dress.
00:56:07Okay.
00:56:08They're going to love you.
00:56:09Good luck, honey.
00:56:11Thanks.
00:56:16You did something, didn't you?
00:56:19I simply don't know what you're suggesting.
00:56:21So, I just got off the phone with your previous principal.
00:56:37He said he's sorry to lose you, but it seems like it's our gain.
00:56:41So if you pass the background check...
00:56:43Oh, I will.
00:56:44And you can start in January, looks like the job is yours.
00:56:49Really?
00:56:49Really.
00:56:50Your timing is perfect.
00:56:53My timing?
00:56:54Well, with Gloria announcing her early retirement.
00:56:58Oh.
00:56:59Wait, Gloria is retiring?
00:57:01Effective immediately.
00:57:03I never thought I'd see this day.
00:57:06I was in quite a pickle until she told me about you, and, well, here you are.
00:57:10Wait, Gloria told you about me specifically?
00:57:15For her class.
00:57:16She wanted someone she trusted to take over.
00:57:26Where is she?
00:57:28In the back, rolling dough.
00:57:30Why would she do this?
00:57:33Because it's time.
00:57:35Gloria, I don't want to take your job.
00:57:38You're not taking my job.
00:57:40After 30 years, I've earned this.
00:57:43Besides, I need to be here to protect my investment.
00:57:45You bet you do.
00:57:46And I plan to travel.
00:57:48Only in the summer.
00:57:49Really?
00:57:53Really?
00:57:55That's what I want.
00:58:00Okay.
00:58:01Okay.
00:58:02Yay!
00:58:02I have to call all the Springfield people.
00:58:06I have to call the superintendent.
00:58:07I'll call the superintendent right after you and smooth things over.
00:58:10Don't worry.
00:58:11Robert and I go way back.
00:58:14You're amazing.
00:58:15True.
00:58:17And we will help you find a place to live here.
00:58:19Well, the attic is nice, especially now.
00:58:21She is going to need an apartment or a house.
00:58:25You're right.
00:58:25You, too.
00:58:30You feel like family.
00:58:33It's because that's what we are here.
00:58:36Welcome to Grandin Falls.
00:58:48Sassy.
00:58:49I don't know why.
00:58:52I am so nervous.
00:58:54It's just a dance.
00:58:56Okay.
00:58:57Maybe I do.
00:59:00Lauren!
00:59:02Come on up.
00:59:14Wow.
00:59:16Wow yourself.
00:59:22Dylan's waiting in the truck.
00:59:24Shall we?
00:59:25We shall.
00:59:26We shall.
00:59:26We shall.
00:59:27We shall.
00:59:27We shall.
00:59:30We shall.
00:59:30this is fantastic you want to dance i'm not very good but i have some this oh well sure i've got
00:59:59some moves too
01:00:12do you remember your parents oh well yeah my dad i do my mom only in pictures in my dreams i still see
01:00:25mine you would have liked them they would have liked you
01:00:37okay i have something to tell you
01:00:41i'm not going anywhere i'm staying in grandon falls really
01:00:45i'm so excited yeah um i got a new new teaching position and i start here in january i'm so glad
01:00:57can i tell travis um well if it's okay i'd like to tell him sure i'm just glad you're staying
01:01:03yeah me too is it okay i think i'd get a cookie of course i'll get one
01:01:19my mom taught me to dance she taught you well
01:01:41how do you like your first christmas in grandon falls
01:01:50well you all made me believe in the magic of christmas thank you
01:01:57you're welcome and you are beaming i am all night
01:02:10actually i um i made a big decision a couple of them but i just can't tell anyone yet
01:02:18it's you isn't it me what do you mean when somebody applies to adopt a child that i'm fostering
01:02:35county lets me know that they're opening new file and they don't tell me anything
01:02:39but i'm aware of it i got that call today i'm right aren't i yeah you're adopted dylan
01:02:59what's going on i don't know you guys watch dylan for a second of course yeah
01:03:12hey travis what's going on
01:03:17i am not allowed to talk about the adoption if i were i would have told you of course
01:03:22you must know the protocol yeah i do well then what is it
01:03:26it's too soon you've only known for just two weeks this is a big decision
01:03:38yeah i'm aware more than most which is why i would never do anything to
01:03:44risk hurting dylan i know that you are a good person with a kind heart
01:03:51but i would hate for you to change your mind and for dylan to end up getting hurt again
01:03:56you know sometimes you meet someone and you don't have to know them for two weeks or a month to know
01:04:06that they belong in your life and that's how i feel about dylan i'm not going into this lightly or
01:04:13easily i know what it's like to be on dylan's side of the equation which is why i'm taking extra
01:04:18precaution not to get his hopes up and i also know what it feels like when no one is willing to step forward
01:04:24for you and if i can stop that from happening to dylan then i will i didn't mean to you know what i'm
01:04:30i'm gonna go
01:04:49dear lauren happy 13th birthday by now you know that life is full of ups and downs
01:04:56don't ever let that stop you from leading with your heart for it is always better to walk life's
01:05:04path with love and faith than to stand still in fear and inaction you'll come to a new corner sooner than
01:05:13you think i love you honey and i wish that i could be there with you
01:05:29i must have entered it wrong
01:05:33good morning ladies the salvation army just picked up another truckload of donations people are giving so
01:05:39so much it's great don't you think sure but the real question is what happened last night
01:05:46happened with travis you left after the two of you went outside and didn't stay for the rest of the dance
01:05:52right it's kind of a long story
01:05:55come bear your chocolate
01:06:07and an apology
01:06:12i never meant to imply that you weren't taking the idea of adopting dylan seriously
01:06:17we haven't known each other a long time but i know you're not the type of person
01:06:21that would enter into something this important lightly thank you
01:06:27and i realized later
01:06:31that's not what made me upset
01:06:34well then what was it
01:06:38i'm just not ready to lose him i know that you're going to make a great home for him in
01:06:42springfield you're going to be a great mom
01:06:46but i can't pretend to be happy about losing both
01:06:48no travis i'm i've been down this road before kayla hey i'm not kayla and i'm not moving to
01:06:57springfield you're not no so um
01:07:02you're returning to boston or i'm staying in grandon falls
01:07:11but what about teaching full-time i mean that's something that you always wanted i'm taking over
01:07:14for gloria she's retiring early she's going to help betty at the cafe and and travel
01:07:20so you're not going anywhere no i'm staying right here
01:07:29you okay with that i'm more than okay with that
01:07:39don't mind me i'm just going to the store i'm out of flower
01:07:42no i saw nothing i saw nothing
01:07:48come on hurry we're going to be late for the gingerbread challenge
01:07:51well i'm moving as fast as i can
01:07:58okay i'm all right
01:08:08i got you i'll get you
01:08:14it's like that huh
01:08:18take that
01:08:26eric hi lauren
01:08:29i i uh i thought you were writing you a letter
01:08:33yeah i tried but no one writes a letter like you do so
01:08:41i figured i would come out here in person instead to say all i had to say
01:08:47oh um sorry sorry eric this is dylan hi dylan i'm eric pittsgerald hi and this is travis
01:08:56mabry hey hi welcome to brandon falls
01:09:07um am i interrupting something we're going to a gingerbread contest but it's no big deal
01:09:14me and dylan we can handle it ourselves you sure yeah completely you guys probably got a lot to talk
01:09:21about it we do
01:09:28so are you and travis like
01:09:34sorry sorry my bad i just i really like for us to get back together again if that's even remotely
01:09:41possible well we made plans i thought we were on the same page i know i hurt you by holding back
01:09:51i was just i was afraid that if i shared that my goals had shifted i would lose you and i did
01:10:00you still have feelings for me
01:10:03yes which is why it makes this so hard
01:10:09there's no one else i want to eventually start a family with
01:10:13eventually well yeah you're going to be teaching full time i'm starting a new job
01:10:18do you really think now's the time to have a baby
01:10:23yeah there are things already in motion here that i i can't talk about yet but all i can say is this
01:10:30has nothing to do with having a baby okay well let's spend christmas together and then you can tell me
01:10:36whatever that is
01:10:40i'm ready to change for you i don't want you to change for me i want you to be you
01:10:49what about you i mean
01:10:53is this place really you
01:10:54yeah it is i found something here that i've always been wanting to experience
01:11:06a family
01:11:09i'm not going to springfield i started teaching position here in january
01:11:13that's a lot of change to go through but if you'll let me i'd like to go through that with you
01:11:23please just at least give us a chance don't we deserve that
01:11:26hey dylan you okay
01:11:44that's her boyfriend right
01:11:48i think at some point he was
01:11:50is he now
01:11:56i don't know
01:11:57can you fix it you have to fix it
01:12:01oh buddy um
01:12:07there are some things that i can't fix
01:12:12it's late why don't you get some sleep
01:12:20hi god it's me again
01:12:50let's go
01:12:58oh yeah buddy
01:13:00this is eric
01:13:01morning ladies
01:13:03good morning
01:13:05welcome to the christmas cafe thanks
01:13:08what a cool place
01:13:10come here i want to show you something
01:13:12this is
01:13:17this is my dad
01:13:21wow
01:13:22hey is that the christmas angel we gave you the one that broke
01:13:25you got it here
01:13:28well you and granite foster have a history
01:13:32okay i'm gonna get some coffee would you like something
01:13:34yeah
01:13:43well i'm done here betty
01:13:48you shouldn't have any more problems
01:13:50oh thank you travis
01:13:52what do i owe you
01:13:53nothing
01:13:56merry christmas oh you oh bless your heart
01:14:00merry christmas
01:14:09hey
01:14:14i'll be right back
01:14:18i'm sorry
01:14:27i'm sorry i i didn't plan on any of this
01:14:31i know
01:14:34things happen
01:14:43karen hi
01:14:52hi lauren
01:14:53i'm calling about the adoption
01:15:06well hi honey
01:15:12you coming to the tree lighting tonight
01:15:14um
01:15:17yeah
01:15:17yeah
01:15:18i'll i'll meet you there though
01:15:19there's something i have to do first
01:15:21well i'll save your spot
01:15:23good move
01:15:24see you there
01:15:25thanks for meeting me
01:15:33and for coming all the way to grandin falls i really do appreciate it
01:15:40can i go first
01:15:45i reread your letter last night and
01:15:49you're right
01:15:50and as much as i love you and
01:15:58i do i really do
01:16:04but ultimately our lives are
01:16:08taking us in different directions
01:16:09mine's leading me to manhattan
01:16:13and while yours
01:16:16just led you here
01:16:20you're gonna stay aren't you
01:16:27i am
01:16:32i just got some news that
01:16:36let's just say it it clarified a lot of things for me
01:16:41like
01:16:47i'm home
01:16:50where's eric
01:17:12where's eric
01:17:13he left
01:17:19and uh
01:17:20are you
01:17:22going with him
01:17:24my place is here
01:17:28and i got a call from karen
01:17:31and because of the holidays
01:17:33and dylan's age
01:17:36she got a quick decision
01:17:39they approved my application for adoption
01:17:43oh lord
01:17:45i'm so happy
01:17:52as soon as i knew
01:17:53what
01:17:55you were the first person i wanted to know
01:17:59all i wanted to do was find you
01:18:01i am right here
01:18:05and i'm not going anywhere
01:18:07and i'm not going anywhere
01:18:09either am i
01:18:10let's get a point
01:18:22so
01:18:23i want to know
01:18:24i want to know
01:18:24what the next one is
01:18:25so happy
01:18:26and then i want to know
01:18:27how to know
01:18:28what the next thing is
01:18:28and then i can find you
01:18:29i want you to see
01:18:30the next one is
01:18:30what i want to know
01:18:31and then i want you to know
01:18:32You made it.
01:18:37I wouldn't miss it.
01:18:38Or you.
01:18:42Hello, Grandin Falls and all our friends from Rockland.
01:18:47Hi!
01:18:48What a beautiful Christmas Eve, yes?
01:18:52Yes!
01:18:53That's the spirit.
01:18:54This year, we're inviting one of our newest townsfolk to do the honors,
01:18:59should she be amenable to that?
01:19:03Lauren, if you will, please.
01:19:07Yes.
01:19:07Let's give her a hand.
01:19:12What an honor.
01:19:13Thank you so much.
01:19:15Well, I'd like to take this moment to share that our campaign to help the families of Rockland
01:19:20has not only reached, but exceeded our goal.
01:19:24So, a very big, big thank you to Salvation Army.
01:19:30We couldn't have done this without you.
01:19:32And to everyone that's from Rockland, we wish you a very Merry Christmas.
01:19:39And let's hear it for Dylan Hart.
01:19:41He was the inspiration that started all of this.
01:19:44It's that kind of goodness and kindness that represents the very best of the Christmas spirit.
01:19:54So, thank you, Dylan.
01:19:57Now, are we all ready for the big moment?
01:19:59Yeah!
01:20:01Ready, miss?
01:20:02Okay, let's do this in five, four, three, two, one!
01:20:10Hey, Dylan, um, we'd like to talk to you about an adoption.
01:20:30Is it the Conrad's?
01:20:32No, it isn't, buddy.
01:20:35Actually, Lauren has something she wants to say to you.
01:20:40Dylan, if it's okay with you, I'd like to adopt you.
01:20:49I would like us to be a family.
01:20:51Really?
01:20:53Really.
01:20:56Only if it's okay with you.
01:20:58It's okay.
01:20:59It's more than okay.
01:21:01Um, but what about Travis?
01:21:05Travis?
01:21:10I'd like to be a part of this family, too.
01:21:17Oh, I want to give you something.
01:21:18All along, I have been designing the perfect home for the perfect Christmas and the perfect moment.
01:21:39I want to give you this.
01:21:55I love it, and I hope you will, too.
01:21:58Here.
01:21:58It's my angel.
01:22:12Where did you get...
01:22:15For so many years, this is the exact angel I've been looking for.
01:22:21Really?
01:22:22But it's missing a wing.
01:22:23Okay.
01:22:23It's true, but...
01:22:33Some angels just need a little bit of help.
01:22:37Look.
01:22:56Look.
01:23:26I love this tradition.
01:23:31It's been so wonderful to spend this week with you.
01:23:34The 10th anniversary of Countdown to Christmas continues.
01:23:37There's an all-new original holiday movie premiere every Saturday and Sunday night in December.
01:23:42Go to HallmarkChannel.com for the full schedule, games, and more.
01:23:46From all of us at Hallmark Channel, we wish you and yours the happiest holiday season.
01:23:51Good night.
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