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00:00:00Standing here with you feels like the right place to begin.
00:00:05No, Mom. They're perfect.
00:00:08Not too rambly.
00:00:10They're short and sweet.
00:00:11Not too...
00:00:12They're perfect.
00:00:14He's gonna love them.
00:00:15Why am I so nervous?
00:00:17Uh, maybe because the last time you tried this you used the limo as a getaway car.
00:00:22Don't remind me.
00:00:25I wish you were coming.
00:00:27I know. Me too.
00:00:29But duty calls and my annual report with the school board has been in the books for the last six months.
00:00:34But this is it, right?
00:00:36Yeah, I think so. I mean, his family is perfect.
00:00:41You're marrying Ryan, not his family.
00:00:43But you've been dating less than a year. I just want to make sure you really feel it this time.
00:00:48Listen, he has wanted an intimate Christmas wedding for a long time, just like me.
00:00:54So, yeah. Yeah, this feels right.
00:00:58Oh, boy. I gotta pee.
00:01:01Again?
00:01:02The nerves.
00:01:03Oh, I wish I could be there to support you.
00:01:05Oh, I know. But last-minute weekday weddings are tough.
00:01:10Well, just don't use the bathroom window as an escape route this time.
00:01:14Very funny.
00:01:16All right, sis. Wish me luck.
00:01:20Good luck, hon. I'm there in spirit.
00:01:22I know. You always are.
00:01:24And Ryan and I will visit first thing after our honeymoon.
00:01:27You promise?
00:01:28Promise.
00:01:29I love you.
00:01:30I love you, too.
00:01:31You know, it's just like something doesn't feel right, you know?
00:01:38Like, do I love Emma?
00:01:39Yeah, she's coached me through some tough times.
00:01:42But are we just doing what people expect us to do?
00:01:44I mean, we live together. We work together.
00:01:46This seems like the next logical step.
00:01:48But I don't know, why does it feel like I'm marrying a glorified roommate?
00:01:52What?
00:01:53Oh, hey. Emma, what you doing there? You didn't...
00:01:58You didn't happen to hear any of that. Did you?
00:02:02All of that?
00:02:04Right.
00:02:05Yeah. I think I've heard enough.
00:02:07No, no, no, no, no, please.
00:02:09Just... don't.
00:02:12Look, sorry if that sounded harsh, but let's not make any rash decisions here, okay?
00:02:18Look, my parents are gonna be here any moment,
00:02:21and there is no way that I can face them this close to Christmas if this wedding doesn't happen.
00:02:25I don't want to disappoint everybody.
00:02:27You can't be serious.
00:02:30This was all your idea.
00:02:33I thought this was what you wanted.
00:02:35Yeah.
00:02:37Yes.
00:02:38You don't...
00:02:40I don't really think I meant any of that.
00:02:42Right?
00:02:44Baby, listen to me.
00:02:46Our flight to France leaves tonight.
00:02:49So let's do this thing.
00:02:51Let's get married.
00:02:53I think you meant exactly what you said.
00:02:59And I can't marry someone who's not sure.
00:03:02Look, it's perfectly normal to have doubts on your wedding day.
00:03:06Look, you should know this more than anybody.
00:03:08You had no problem walking away from your last one.
00:03:14That... that came out wrong.
00:03:16Please stay.
00:03:18No.
00:03:22For telling me exactly how you feel.
00:03:28Before we both made a big mistake.
00:03:30Emma.
00:03:32Give me one last Christmas kiss.
00:03:34Give me one last Christmas kiss.
00:03:36Give me one last Christmas kiss.
00:03:38Don't leave me out in the cold.
00:03:40If you still love me let me know.
00:03:42We're awake here in the snow.
00:03:44Don't leave me out in the cold.
00:03:46If you still love me let me know.
00:03:48We're awake here in the snow.
00:03:52I'm still out in the cold.
00:03:54If you still love me let me know.
00:03:56We're awake here in the snow.
00:03:58I'm still waiting in the cold.
00:04:00If you still love me let me know.
00:04:01We're awake here in the snow.
00:04:14I'm still waiting in the snow.
00:04:22We'll get them next time boys.
00:04:23You just gotta shake it off okay?
00:04:24See you next practice.
00:04:26Lucas, you ready to get going?
00:04:31Actually, I'm going to go hang out with some of the guys, if that's okay.
00:04:34Oh, yeah, yeah, of course, sure.
00:04:36Thanks, Dad. I'll be home kind of late.
00:04:38Okay. Love you, too.
00:04:40Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
00:05:11Actually, I'd rather not.
00:05:15Yeah. So, how you been?
00:05:18Great.
00:05:19I don't really buy that, the whole...
00:05:23Can we just ignore this?
00:05:27No. It's too much poof.
00:05:32It's called tool.
00:05:33Okay. Tool.
00:05:35You sure there's no wedding flash mob I don't know about?
00:05:39Some kind of surprise, a dare?
00:05:43No. None of the above.
00:05:46Okay.
00:05:47I guess I've just never seen a bride break into my car before.
00:05:51Your car?
00:05:52Yeah. Unless that's your cup of coffee and gym bag.
00:06:02Well, my rental car app says that my gray SUV would be waiting right here.
00:06:08Oh, what agency?
00:06:12You mind? Yeah.
00:06:16Oh, yeah, yeah, there's a gray SUV waiting for you in St. James, Montana.
00:06:21Would you look at that?
00:06:28I mean, I'm sure stuff like this happens all the time when you're rushing to get someplace in a dress like that.
00:06:34And not exactly.
00:06:37Look.
00:06:40I think maybe you could give me a ride.
00:06:43Please?
00:06:45Sure. Where are you headed?
00:06:47Mickey McGregor's.
00:06:49I should have guessed that. You were heading to Mickey's.
00:06:51She's always talking about her favorite sister.
00:06:54Hop in. I'll grab your bag.
00:06:55So, uh, how long are you in town for?
00:07:10Not sure.
00:07:12Hopefully through the holidays I'm gonna spend a little time with Nikki.
00:07:16That's good.
00:07:17If anything, I know about your sister. She's a really good listener.
00:07:20Hmm.
00:07:21Hopefully she can help you with whatever all this is.
00:07:24I have no idea what you're talking about.
00:07:28I've never been better.
00:07:31I'll help you with your bag.
00:07:32No. No, I've got it. Really.
00:07:34You sure?
00:07:35Yes.
00:07:36You've done more than enough. Thank you.
00:07:39Thank you for the ride.
00:07:41You're welcome.
00:07:50Yeah, coming. Coming.
00:07:54Hey, Mickey.
00:07:55Emma! What are you doing here?
00:07:57Where's Ryan?
00:07:59I didn't expect you this soon.
00:08:02Oh, no.
00:08:04Come here.
00:08:07Tell me everything.
00:08:08I think his exact words were,
00:08:14we're like glorified roommates.
00:08:19Ouch.
00:08:20Hmm.
00:08:21Yeah, I don't blame you for bolting.
00:08:22I would have been right there with you.
00:08:25You'll get him next time.
00:08:26Hmm.
00:08:27I don't think there's gonna be a next time, Nikki.
00:08:29Don't say that.
00:08:30You just haven't found the right guy yet.
00:08:33And next time, I promise, I will be there no matter...
00:08:35It'll be amazing.
00:08:37And you know what?
00:08:39You'd think after the last time I ran out,
00:08:42I'd be sure about this guy.
00:08:46And I'm a life coach.
00:08:48And I don't even have a clue.
00:08:51Hey, we all have our own journeys.
00:08:53Yours is just a little more complicated.
00:08:55How did you even get here?
00:09:01I took the bus.
00:09:03And then I hitched a ride from the station.
00:09:06You hitched a ride?
00:09:08Mm-hmm.
00:09:08With who?
00:09:11Mitch Holden.
00:09:14Well, that is actually Coach Holden now.
00:09:18At your high school?
00:09:20Yeah.
00:09:21Yeah.
00:09:21Back from the big leagues.
00:09:22And here is our head coach.
00:09:25Joined about a year ago.
00:09:26He treated in media scrums and first class
00:09:28to chasing down permission slips
00:09:30and kids who forgot their sneakers.
00:09:32So from college star to professional coach,
00:09:36and now high school.
00:09:38Well, I think his college injury cut his career short,
00:09:41but he always cared more about building players.
00:09:44Hmm.
00:09:45I mean, that's nice.
00:09:47Getting back to the place where it all began.
00:09:50You mean where we all began?
00:09:52Mm-hmm.
00:09:53Yeah.
00:09:53I remember you two making eyes all throughout high school.
00:09:58We had gym together and we trained together.
00:10:04I don't think that I would call that dating.
00:10:06But you do remember that we shared a room, right?
00:10:08Yeah.
00:10:08And don't be mad,
00:10:09but I may have snuck a peek at your diary.
00:10:12Oh, my gosh.
00:10:15Nikki?
00:10:15What?
00:10:16What else was I supposed to do around here?
00:10:19Plus, I know you thought he was a hottie.
00:10:22Oh, ew.
00:10:23That was so very long ago.
00:10:27Well, you know what they say.
00:10:29Where there's smoke, there is a smokin' hottie.
00:10:32No one even talks like that now.
00:10:38Yeah, you're right.
00:10:39Oh, God.
00:10:44You know,
00:10:47I'm actually really glad that you still live here.
00:10:50I always loved this place.
00:10:52Yeah.
00:10:55Me, too.
00:10:55Mm-hmm.
00:10:56You know, when Bea and Jonah decided it was time to retire,
00:11:00they moved down south and loved it to me.
00:11:03They always wanted to end up somewhere warmer.
00:11:05Yeah.
00:11:07You know, we were really lucky to have them as foster parents.
00:11:10Best I ever had.
00:11:12Yeah, me, too.
00:11:13It meant so much to them that we took their last names.
00:11:16They were always so supportive,
00:11:18helping us through college so we could forge our own paths.
00:11:21It's funny how that path just led me right back here.
00:11:27Isn't it?
00:11:43Morning, Sleeping Beauty.
00:11:45Morning, Overture.
00:11:47Where are you off to?
00:11:49Work.
00:11:49Where else?
00:11:50I thought the last few weeks you could slack off before Christmas.
00:11:55For students, yes.
00:11:56Principles, not so much.
00:11:58Right.
00:11:59Principal.
00:12:01Congratulations on the promotion.
00:12:03Yeah, thank you for coaching me through that, by the way.
00:12:05Although there is way more admin work than I ever could have imagined.
00:12:09I haven't even started planning that charity basketball game.
00:12:11Oh, yeah.
00:12:12The St. James Holiday Fundraiser.
00:12:14Yeah.
00:12:14What did we used to call that?
00:12:16The jingle balls?
00:12:17Yes.
00:12:18Yeah.
00:12:19Well, we call it slam dunk for Christmas now.
00:12:21Okay.
00:12:21And it is so important to our sports department with enrollment numbers up and ticket sales down.
00:12:27So, I guess what you're telling me is there's no Coco and Bad Holiday movies today.
00:12:34Like, I'm afraid not.
00:12:36Hey, why don't you come to work with me?
00:12:39I mean, I could definitely use the help and you could maybe use the distraction.
00:12:44Yeah.
00:12:46I'd like that.
00:12:47Yeah.
00:12:47Great.
00:12:49Go change.
00:12:50So, what can I do?
00:12:56Sell tickets?
00:12:57Help with the bake sale?
00:12:58More like ideas.
00:13:00These kids are counting on this fundraiser to get new gear and cover travel costs for away games.
00:13:04They need these donations more than ever.
00:13:06I hear you.
00:13:08Well, I'm happy to help brainstorm.
00:13:09So, what you got so far?
00:13:11Honestly, between finals, facility repairs, teachers going on parental leave, I haven't even had a second to even start planning.
00:13:18Oh, but I do have Mitch helping.
00:13:20Mm, right.
00:13:22Mitch.
00:13:23Yeah.
00:13:23Head coach.
00:13:25Oh, sorry.
00:13:26This will be quick.
00:13:27I promise.
00:13:28No.
00:13:28No rush.
00:13:29I'll just wander.
00:13:31Mr. Stevens.
00:13:33What's the way I like to talk to you?
00:13:41Hmm.
00:13:48Always the main character, huh?
00:14:02No, no, you're not supposed to be at the top of the key.
00:14:22You're cutting to it.
00:14:23Why are we even doing this drill?
00:14:25It's not working.
00:14:26Because we don't just quit when things get hard.
00:14:28Okay?
00:14:29Whatever.
00:14:33Huh.
00:14:34Twice in two days.
00:14:37To what do I owe the pleasure?
00:14:39Guys, take five.
00:14:41It came with Nikki.
00:14:42She said she needed a little help.
00:14:44Oh, nice.
00:14:44Mm-hmm.
00:14:45I like the outfit today.
00:14:46It's a little less poofy than last time.
00:14:48Yeah, well, I like to mix it up.
00:14:51Yeah?
00:14:52Nikki says you're an executive coach.
00:14:54Mm-hmm.
00:14:54So am I to assume you're here to criticize or to observe?
00:14:57No.
00:14:57You are the legendary sports coach.
00:14:59I am just here to observe.
00:15:02Lucky you.
00:15:03Sold out crowd of one.
00:15:06So, what do you think?
00:15:11Honestly?
00:15:12Yeah, of course.
00:15:13Well, don't forget to make room for fun.
00:15:18You know, you don't want to lose them.
00:15:21Yeah, okay.
00:15:22Fine.
00:15:22But sports mentality is different.
00:15:26It's very different.
00:15:27You got to have drive, you have to have focus,
00:15:28and you have to learn the plays.
00:15:30Well, okay.
00:15:30Well, my clients may be high-powered CEOs and A-listers,
00:15:34but they still have to lighten up and find joy.
00:15:37And actually, I think my skills translate really well
00:15:41to a varsity team.
00:15:44Yeah?
00:15:44Mm-hmm.
00:15:46Okay.
00:15:49Why don't you take a shot?
00:15:51Hey, team!
00:15:52Gather around.
00:15:55Huddle up.
00:15:56Come on in.
00:15:58You two.
00:16:02Guys, everyone, this is Emma.
00:16:05She is my friend, and she is a special coach.
00:16:09They're all yours.
00:16:10Hi, everybody.
00:16:12Nice to meet you all.
00:16:14Um, what's your name?
00:16:16Lucas.
00:16:17Hi, Lucas.
00:16:18Uh, Lucas, do you think on the next play
00:16:20that maybe you could find more fun?
00:16:26Fun?
00:16:28You sure?
00:16:29Well, yeah, I mean, you're holding back.
00:16:32You're playing like you expect something to go wrong.
00:16:38Okay, so?
00:16:40So, whatever's weighing you down, don't let it.
00:16:44Trust yourselves to let go and find the fun.
00:16:48What are you telling us to do exactly?
00:16:50Next time, don't play safe.
00:16:54Play free.
00:16:54All right, guys, you heard her.
00:16:58Let's run the, uh, fun play.
00:17:01Come on.
00:17:04All right, let's go.
00:17:08Drive hard.
00:17:08Come on.
00:17:09Watch the trailer.
00:17:16Nice.
00:17:18Beginner's luck.
00:17:18Mm, thanks.
00:17:21All luck.
00:17:22Good hustle, boys.
00:17:24Well done.
00:17:27It's crazy about and you romance his mother.
00:17:31That's not how this happened.
00:17:33Just a kiss, right?
00:17:35It's just that I had the most amazing night.
00:17:38We have to tell them.
00:17:40This is a joke, right?
00:17:41Dad, tell me you're kidding.
00:17:42What?
00:17:42Look at their hands.
00:17:43Mom, are you guys doing it?
00:17:46Oh, no.
00:17:47Why did I tell?
00:17:48Oh, no.
00:17:48Terry McMillan presents His, Hers, and Ours.
00:17:52Watch now.
00:17:53Only on Lifetime.
00:17:56Payroll's running.
00:17:57State registration added.
00:17:59Team's growing.
00:18:00Hi, Daryl.
00:18:01Hi.
00:18:02I'm you, but with more gusto.
00:18:04You look so relaxed.
00:18:06Benefits, payroll, done.
00:18:07And we signed that lease in New Jersey.
00:18:10Am I seeing double?
00:18:11Just me.
00:18:12Us.
00:18:13But with teams in two states.
00:18:15So I don't need stronger glasses.
00:18:17Yeah, you do.
00:18:18Check your pocket.
00:18:20Magic.
00:18:21For a limited time, get 50% off your first six months at gusto.com.
00:18:26Chris, what just happened?
00:18:28Party like it's 1959!
00:18:33I'm living my best life.
00:18:36You can't erase the past no matter how hard you try.
00:18:38Who do you think you're talking to?
00:18:41The two of you lost touch.
00:18:43Merry Christmas to all!
00:18:49Deck the Hallways.
00:18:51Watch now.
00:18:53Part of It's a Wonderful Lifetime.
00:18:55I don't think so, Nicky.
00:19:01Yeah, no, I think we're good.
00:19:03Well, you know what they say.
00:19:04Two negatives make a positive.
00:19:06We know you both can deliver results, so.
00:19:08Nicky?
00:19:09What?
00:19:11What do you want me to say?
00:19:12I need all the help we can get.
00:19:13You're currently available, and Mitch has a lot on his plate right now.
00:19:17Not to mention, he wants to bring our team to nationals.
00:19:19I can handle the fundraiser planning on my own.
00:19:22Oh.
00:19:23Like you handled Coach Tanner's going away party when you forgot to invite the guests.
00:19:28Look, I'm not saying being head coach is easy, not to mention being a full-time dad.
00:19:33And I'm sorry I haven't been as helpful recently, but Emma's home for the holidays.
00:19:38I'm sure she can life coach us into success.
00:19:40But I wouldn't even know where to begin.
00:19:43Planning, fundraising.
00:19:45You know that I work with people, not events.
00:19:48You know what gets people to tick, and that's what gets people engaged to give.
00:19:51Okay, and I'm, what, just gonna smile and nod while she hires the jugglers in the snow machine?
00:19:57No, you two balance each other out.
00:20:00You're the game, she's the event.
00:20:02And unless you want this to be a complete disaster, I need you both in the zone.
00:20:06Plus, I know you can go for a little distraction after your recent incident.
00:20:11I'm sorry, I shouldn't have brought it up.
00:20:12But sometimes, the best way to get through something is to pour your heart into something bigger.
00:20:16Seriously, I really need you guys.
00:20:19I am drowning in audits and reports.
00:20:23And we know how important St. James High, how much they count on our basketball game on Christmas Eve.
00:20:28Please.
00:20:33Okay.
00:20:34We'll figure it out.
00:20:35Yeah, somehow.
00:20:37That's the spirit.
00:20:38Now, why don't you take the day to percolate, and we can regroup tomorrow.
00:20:41Thanks, Emma.
00:20:49Pie eating contest.
00:20:52Mm, too messy.
00:20:55Christmas karaoke.
00:20:58Absolutely not is right.
00:21:01I brought reinforcements.
00:21:02Oh, is that?
00:21:04Tie from Juniper Garden.
00:21:05Yep.
00:21:06You are an angel.
00:21:08Just a little thank you for diving headfirst into the madness.
00:21:11Well, it's not like I really had a choice.
00:21:13Oh, please.
00:21:14As if you can resist a challenge.
00:21:16Especially one that involves Mitch Holden.
00:21:18Would you let that go?
00:21:20You know, seeing him actually reminds me, if I ever did have a crush on him, why it was short-lived.
00:21:26And why is that?
00:21:27Because he just walks around like he owns the place, like he's better than everybody else.
00:21:32Well, he was the golden boy, state records, college scouts.
00:21:38Exactly.
00:21:39And the rest of us were just background noise.
00:21:41He is driven, I'll give him that, but he's not that guy anymore.
00:21:46Trust me, life humbled him.
00:21:49Things didn't exactly go to plan.
00:21:51What happened?
00:21:53His son Lucas lost his mom a little over a year ago.
00:21:56Parents were separated, but they were on good terms.
00:21:59Mitch stepped up.
00:22:00He moved back, gave up his career for a varsity coaching job.
00:22:05I mean, he is committed to his son and this community.
00:22:09I didn't know that.
00:22:11Well, he's not exactly the oversharing type.
00:22:13Why don't you give him a chance?
00:22:15He might surprise you.
00:22:19Hey, Lucas, it's Dad.
00:22:21I'm not sure if you're getting any of my texts, but we were supposed to have dinner tonight.
00:22:25Maybe even decorate the tree.
00:22:26Um, yeah, give me a call back.
00:22:32Hey.
00:22:33Hey.
00:22:34I tried calling you.
00:22:35Where were you?
00:22:36Just out.
00:22:37Cool.
00:22:38I texted you, too.
00:22:39Sorry.
00:22:41Phone died.
00:22:42Look, I know I'm new at this whole full-time dad thing, but you just, you need to keep me in the loop, okay?
00:22:47You can't keep disappearing like this.
00:22:49I didn't disappear.
00:22:50I just didn't check in every five minutes.
00:22:52Lucas?
00:22:52I'm home now, aren't I?
00:22:55I just want a heads up.
00:22:58That's all.
00:22:59Okay.
00:23:00Sorry.
00:23:02Hey, um, I actually got us a real tree this time.
00:23:07I was thinking maybe you and I could tackle the decorating tonight.
00:23:11Sure.
00:23:12Maybe later.
00:23:16Sounds good.
00:23:16Good.
00:23:16Good.
00:23:22Oh, that outfit is a little casual, don't you think?
00:23:33Casual?
00:23:34I mean, I'm going for a run later.
00:23:36Yeah.
00:23:37Just saying.
00:23:37You know, maybe you could wear your hair down or put a little lip gloss on.
00:23:41Shake things up.
00:23:43Oh, you want me to glam it up for a fundraising talk with Mitch?
00:23:47I know.
00:23:48Of course not.
00:23:49Just, you never know who you're going to run into.
00:23:51Hmm, you're a little obvious.
00:23:52I'm very supportive.
00:23:54Well, I appreciate the support, but I am fresh off a broken engagement.
00:23:58Which, according to my calculations, makes you right on schedule for a rebound.
00:24:01The only rebounds I'm getting today are on the basketball court.
00:24:05Ha ha, gotta go.
00:24:06We're going to the same place.
00:24:07Wait, wait, hold on.
00:24:08All right, guys.
00:24:17That's it for today.
00:24:18Good practice.
00:24:20Good hustle.
00:24:22Hey, has anyone actually seen Lucas today?
00:24:24No, not today.
00:24:27Skipping practice now.
00:24:28Great.
00:24:29Just great.
00:24:29Great.
00:24:29Great.
00:24:29Great.
00:24:29Great.
00:24:29Great.
00:24:30Great.
00:24:30Great.
00:24:31Great.
00:24:31Great.
00:24:32Great.
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00:24:32Great.
00:24:33Great.
00:24:34Great.
00:24:35Great.
00:24:36Great.
00:24:37Great.
00:24:39Okay, should we get this over with?
00:24:43Well, hello to you too, sunshine.
00:24:48I'm sorry.
00:24:49Mm-hmm.
00:24:50Bye.
00:24:51It's, it's, it's just been a morning.
00:24:54Hmm, everything okay?
00:24:55I'm fine.
00:24:56You want to talk about anything, or?
00:24:59No, I'm fine.
00:25:00Let's just get into this.
00:25:02What do you got?
00:25:02Okay, well, this is my brainstorming list.
00:25:07For you.
00:25:11This is elaborate.
00:25:11Mm-hmm.
00:25:16Whatever happened to an old-fashioned bake sale?
00:25:18Oh.
00:25:18Well, Nikki said attendance has been down, and that we need to do something special so people
00:25:24will come.
00:25:25Horse-drawn carriages, food trucks, carolers.
00:25:28Mm-hmm.
00:25:28Maybe even a silent auction, or a tree lighting.
00:25:31This is not a holiday movie, Emma.
00:25:34These kind of social media spectacles are a massive amount of work.
00:25:38Well, who said anything about a spectacle?
00:25:40You know what I mean.
00:25:42We're going to need a fundraiser to fund the fundraiser.
00:25:45Look, I am just trying to give people a reason to care.
00:25:50A reason to show up.
00:25:53This is a charity game, not a winter carnival.
00:25:56Well, why don't we get a little holiday spirit and have a little fun?
00:25:59We just need to raise enough money to get the teams to nationals.
00:26:04That's what we're trying to do here.
00:26:05Well, listen, with enrollment up, you're going to need more programs for kids.
00:26:09And parents are not buying tickets to the game, so we've got to do something different
00:26:14for a change.
00:26:15Yes.
00:26:16This is why we're making the game watchable.
00:26:18Well, that is what I'm trying to do.
00:26:21But you act like fun and fundraising are mutually exclusive.
00:26:24I'm acting like I'm within reality, like I'm connected to this community.
00:26:32Fine.
00:26:33I don't think you need my help.
00:26:35Look, like, I'm sorry, I just...
00:26:36No, no, no.
00:26:38You seem to think you know better, so why don't you just handle it?
00:26:44Look, what I mean is that you haven't lived here since you went off to college.
00:26:48Hmm.
00:26:49Do you really know us?
00:26:51Us?
00:26:52And when did you move back?
00:26:57A year ago.
00:26:58Hmm.
00:26:59But I coach these teams.
00:27:02I know these kids.
00:27:03I know this town.
00:27:05Does this town even matter to you anymore?
00:27:10Well, that is a great question, Mitch.
00:27:13I'll have to get back to you on that one.
00:27:17Oh.
00:27:18And here.
00:27:19Just in case you need more than a game and a bad attitude.
00:27:30I mean, who does he think he is?
00:27:33I'm happy to help you, Nikki, but pairing me with Mitch?
00:27:36That is a mistake.
00:27:39I just need to focus on my goals and where I'm going next.
00:27:44And there it is.
00:27:45What?
00:27:46The great Emma McGregor escape plan.
00:27:49The only time I ever see you is when you're running from one life to the next.
00:27:52And it's Christmas.
00:27:53Where are you planning on going?
00:27:54I don't know.
00:27:56Australia.
00:27:57Canada.
00:27:58Anywhere.
00:28:00I am gone after Christmas.
00:28:02So what's the point in caring so much?
00:28:05Okay.
00:28:05So you had one bad meeting with Mitch.
00:28:08That doesn't mean you ditch me and the entire town.
00:28:11You coach people.
00:28:13Communicate.
00:28:14Resolve conflicts.
00:28:15Fostering personal growth.
00:28:17Ringing any bells?
00:28:18Yes.
00:28:20Great.
00:28:20Because actually taking your own advice would make too much sense, right?
00:28:25Okay.
00:28:26Message received.
00:28:28Yes.
00:28:29Christmas holidays and a fundraiser are a solid distraction from my train wreck of a life.
00:28:35But really, what other business do I have here in St. James?
00:28:39Uh, I don't know.
00:28:40What about me?
00:28:41I just got you back.
00:28:43You're not getting away that easy.
00:28:45I'm sorry, Nikki.
00:28:47I didn't mean for it to sound like that.
00:28:49You know that I have missed you.
00:28:52Look, I know what it's like burying yourself in work.
00:28:56But maybe business isn't what you're meant to be doing right now.
00:29:01You know me so well.
00:29:04My instinct is to run.
00:29:06Even if it means leaving behind the people that I care about.
00:29:10So you'll stay and help me?
00:29:12Hear Mitch out?
00:29:14Me?
00:29:14Hear him out?
00:29:16He's the one who pushed me aside when I was just trying to help.
00:29:20Making me feel like an outsider.
00:29:22I know.
00:29:22All I'm saying is maybe there's more going on that we don't know about.
00:29:26Right?
00:29:27Just that.
00:29:28Hey.
00:29:31Oh, look who's back.
00:29:35I reread your proposal.
00:29:38And I've got to say there are some really solid ideas here to build around the game.
00:29:42Like the local vendors, the student art, and even the tree raffle.
00:29:46I think it's going to help bring the community together and make a difference.
00:29:51And?
00:29:54And I'm sorry if I maybe acted a little bit like a Scrooge.
00:29:59And?
00:30:02And I really need you to help me plan this.
00:30:07Well, please say you'll do it.
00:30:09Okay.
00:30:14I'll do it.
00:30:15Yes.
00:30:16You will not regret it.
00:30:17You better not make me.
00:30:19I promise.
00:30:20Scout's honor.
00:30:21Yes.
00:30:22I knew you two could work it out.
00:30:24Now.
00:30:26Chop chop.
00:30:26Don't you push it.
00:30:28Yeah, I know.
00:30:29That was too much.
00:30:29I was just joking.
00:30:30Sorry.
00:30:30Okay, so leading up to it, we can host an Arts and Crafts Day where we will get people
00:30:39making cards, decorations, and stocking stuffers that they can sell.
00:30:44That sounds good.
00:30:44Mm-hmm.
00:30:45And then we'll put a big Christmas tree up in the gym where people can hang ornaments
00:30:49with good luck messages of hope and inspiration.
00:30:52That seems a little sentimental for a basketball game, doesn't it?
00:30:55Well, exactly.
00:30:57Because it's not just a game.
00:30:59It's an experience for the whole town.
00:31:03Okay.
00:31:03I'm listening.
00:31:04And then for every ornament that they buy and hang on the tree, they can be entered
00:31:09into a raffle to win the tree.
00:31:11You'll see that.
00:31:12Yes.
00:31:12Yes.
00:31:13Okay, that I love.
00:31:13Yeah.
00:31:14See?
00:31:15Nice.
00:31:15Boom.
00:31:16Holiday magic for all and funds raised.
00:31:20Um, what?
00:31:22Yeah, what's next?
00:31:23Handmade posters.
00:31:25Handmade.
00:31:26We could just make them online in ten minutes.
00:31:29And get them done and move on with our lives.
00:31:33Mitch Holden, you did not just say that.
00:31:37We are going full glue stick on this.
00:31:43Like full on?
00:31:44Like full on.
00:31:46That sounds intense.
00:31:47Because it's not just signage.
00:31:50It's heart.
00:31:51And handmade equals effort.
00:31:54Effort equals charm.
00:31:56And charm equals money.
00:31:59The whole town will notice the difference.
00:32:02Well, okay.
00:32:04Uh, leave the wig there, gal.
00:32:06You know, no matter what place I'm in for the holidays, nothing beats St. James or Christmas.
00:32:19Agreed.
00:32:20You know, it is the place that I lived the longest.
00:32:23It's the closest that I ever came to calling somewhere home.
00:32:27Can I ask you a question?
00:32:29Hmm.
00:32:31Depends.
00:32:34The wedding dress.
00:32:36Oh.
00:32:37I was afraid that's where this was going.
00:32:40What happened?
00:32:40It just didn't fit.
00:32:44No, you have to give me more than that.
00:32:47Come on.
00:32:49All right.
00:32:49Truth is, we just weren't meant to be.
00:32:53He knew that it wasn't right.
00:32:55And fortunately, it always seems to take me a little more time to figure that out.
00:33:02Always?
00:33:04Like, I know you ran track in high school, but you're telling me that you've run from more than one wedding?
00:33:08I just meet these guys, right?
00:33:11And they offer me a forever stable home.
00:33:15But then I realize that I don't want my forever home to be with them.
00:33:20So what is it that you're looking for?
00:33:22A place?
00:33:24A feeling?
00:33:25Both.
00:33:27I've been looking for it ever since I left St. James.
00:33:30Different jobs, different cities, different versions of me.
00:33:35Just hoping something would stick.
00:33:37Yeah, I get it.
00:33:39You know, being away most of my life to coach pro ball, I thought once I came home and got my feet on solid ground that everything would be better.
00:33:46How so?
00:33:48Well, I mean, for one, my athlete career was cut short.
00:33:52Mm-hmm.
00:33:53And I just, I thought going from coaching pro ball to coaching a high school basketball team was going to be easy.
00:34:00But boy, was I wrong.
00:34:01But boy, was I wrong.
00:34:03Growing pains.
00:34:05Yeah.
00:34:07I think you just need a little time to settle.
00:34:10I think there are a few things that need to settle.
00:34:13Yeah.
00:34:13But the one thing that really, really gets me is I wish things were better with Lucas.
00:34:21I love the kid.
00:34:22I just wish he would let me in, you know?
00:34:25Yeah.
00:34:26You know, it seems like we're both trying to find our place again.
00:34:30And with Lucas, you just keep showing up.
00:34:36Even when it gets tough.
00:34:39Trust me.
00:34:39That's what sticks with a kid.
00:34:54You sure we need those?
00:34:56Never underestimate the value of a googly eye.
00:35:00Okay.
00:35:01Googly eyes it is.
00:35:03Yes.
00:35:04Oh my gosh, you're Mitch Holden.
00:35:07The coach Holden.
00:35:08Yeah, that's me.
00:35:10Hi.
00:35:11The year you took us to stay, that was one for the books.
00:35:15Thanks.
00:35:17That means a lot to me.
00:35:18So, what's all this for?
00:35:20We are making posters for the fundraiser.
00:35:24Slam dunk for Christmas.
00:35:26We're going to see you there, right?
00:35:27Anything for Coach Holden and St. James High.
00:35:31That's the spirit.
00:35:33You know, we should probably set up a website.
00:35:34Yeah, that's definitely going on the poster.
00:35:36Okay.
00:35:38Guess where you did it?
00:35:39We do work well together.
00:35:40We do work well together.
00:35:53Is that a call you're trying to avoid, or?
00:35:55Yeah.
00:35:57Let's get back to you, Mr. Big Town Hero.
00:36:01Let me tell you, I left this town a star.
00:36:05No, but I mean, I did get a great coaching career out of it.
00:36:08You know, I just feel like sometimes people don't really want this version of me.
00:36:14They want the old me.
00:36:15Hmm.
00:36:16And honestly, I miss them too sometimes.
00:36:21It's got to be hard.
00:36:22I feel like I'm living with someone else's highlight reel.
00:36:25I forgot how good this street smells, especially in December.
00:36:33It's the Coco Lounge.
00:36:37Oh my gosh, this place is still here.
00:36:41Yep.
00:36:42We used to come here every holiday, and we would get that fancy hot chocolate.
00:36:46Oh, that stuff was like heaven in a mug.
00:36:49Okay, now we need to go in.
00:36:51It smells so good in there.
00:36:52Well, you look familiar.
00:36:54Aha, Jared, very funny.
00:36:55Not you, Mitch.
00:36:57You.
00:36:58You're the McGregor's kid.
00:36:59Emma, right?
00:37:00It's been a long time.
00:37:02It has.
00:37:03How did you remember?
00:37:04I never forget a face.
00:37:05How are Bea and Jonah doing?
00:37:07You know, my mom used to love it when they would come into the store.
00:37:10They would chat up a storm.
00:37:11You know, they finally retire.
00:37:13They're doing really well.
00:37:14Thank you for asking.
00:37:16And how about you?
00:37:16Well, my mom's taking more time for herself these days.
00:37:19So, you'll find me here running the shop.
00:37:21Why don't you two grab a seat, and I'll start whipping up two of our signature cocos on the house.
00:37:26Wow, that's really nice of you.
00:37:30Thanks, man.
00:37:32You still owe for last week.
00:37:33I know.
00:37:34Okay.
00:37:40Ooh, good.
00:37:41Enjoy.
00:37:42Thanks, Jared.
00:37:43Oh, look at this.
00:37:49Belgian hot chocolate with coconut cream.
00:37:52Mm-hmm.
00:37:53It takes me right back.
00:37:56You know, this was our weekend ritual.
00:37:58It was hot chocolate in the winter and milkshakes in the summer.
00:38:02And on special occasions, Jonah would buy us those special, um, handmade truffles.
00:38:10Oh.
00:38:11You know, you remember a lot of things for someone who hasn't been here in a while.
00:38:16Well, I mean, this was my home for a very long time.
00:38:21And I miss that feeling.
00:38:24What about your home with your fiancé?
00:38:26It was...
00:38:27It was comfortable.
00:38:30Comfortable's good, right?
00:38:33You know, he started off as one of my executive clients, and he really depended on me to keep
00:38:38him on track.
00:38:39And also, his mother and father just really opened their arms to me.
00:38:45But?
00:38:45But, when I look back, I wonder, was I just shaping my life around his?
00:38:56You know, so that he felt better, and I felt like I belonged.
00:39:03He made you feel needed.
00:39:05Sure.
00:39:07But I need more than someone who just needs me.
00:39:11I need someone who really wants me, and loves me.
00:39:17You know, someone that I can build a life around.
00:39:21Yeah, there's no time like the present.
00:39:32Cheers.
00:39:33Cheers.
00:39:41Huh.
00:39:48Nice sweater.
00:39:49Thanks.
00:39:51Why are you looking at me like that?
00:39:53I don't know.
00:39:53Just...
00:39:54Maybe you're taking my fashion advice?
00:39:57It's just a sweater.
00:39:58Mm-hmm.
00:39:58Just a sweater?
00:40:00Then why are you blushing?
00:40:01I'm not blushing.
00:40:02You're crushing.
00:40:03It's just a sweater, Nikki.
00:40:05I own many.
00:40:06I try one on.
00:40:07I like it.
00:40:08End of story.
00:40:10Mm-hmm.
00:40:11What's going on with the audits?
00:40:12Oh, don't change the set.
00:40:13No!
00:40:14I want to know all about the reports and the things.
00:40:17You deflect like a pro.
00:40:19Years of practice.
00:40:20Mm-hmm.
00:40:21Come on, I'll tell you all about it on the way to school.
00:40:23Mm-hmm.
00:40:27So, I had to reformat all of the attendance logs.
00:40:30They wouldn't add support, so I had to enter them manually.
00:40:32And then, the district changes our reporting system again.
00:40:35And I'm just...
00:40:37Are you even listening to me?
00:40:38I think that's Lucas.
00:40:42Yeah, I think you're right.
00:40:44Anyway, I am just so overwhelmed, I can't even...
00:40:46You know what?
00:40:46I'm going to meet you later, okay?
00:40:48You sure?
00:40:48Yeah.
00:40:49And good luck with your audits.
00:40:51Oh, thanks.
00:40:52Hey.
00:40:54Emma.
00:40:56That's really good.
00:40:59Thanks.
00:40:59So, what are you doing here?
00:41:01Hmm, I'm headed to the gym.
00:41:04Shouldn't you be at practice?
00:41:06I'll get there.
00:41:08I sound like my dad.
00:41:10I won't take that as a compliment.
00:41:13But did you try that?
00:41:15Yeah, but I'm just messing around.
00:41:18It helps me clear my head, so...
00:41:19Well, it's beautiful.
00:41:23Thanks, but...
00:41:25I don't think my dad will be too thrilled to see me doing art instead of practicing ball.
00:41:29Why?
00:41:30Because basketball's always been the main focus.
00:41:33Everything else is a distraction.
00:41:35Listen, Lucas.
00:41:37If that's your outlet, you don't have anything to feel guilty about.
00:41:42Yet, somehow I do.
00:41:45Listen, you don't have to choose between drawing and basketball.
00:41:50You're just a kid.
00:41:51You're supposed to try a bunch of different things to find out what it is you love.
00:41:56You can care about more than one thing.
00:42:00What if your dad is the Coach Holden?
00:42:02Well, Coach or not.
00:42:05Your dad loves you.
00:42:06He may care about this game, but you're what really matters to him.
00:42:12Maybe.
00:42:13Trust me.
00:42:15Parents mean well, but sometimes they just don't understand the pressures that they put on their kids.
00:42:22Come on.
00:42:23I'm gonna walk you to the gym.
00:42:24Let's go.
00:42:28Okay, that was just okay.
00:42:30Let's run it again.
00:42:30Touch and go.
00:42:31Faster.
00:42:33Come on.
00:42:35Faster.
00:42:36Now get in there.
00:42:38Remember, this is supposed to be a fun game.
00:42:43How did you do that?
00:42:45Do what?
00:42:46Get him to come.
00:42:48He's been skipping the last two practices.
00:42:50Well, I just reminded him that basketball is supposed to be fun and that it's just a game.
00:42:57You could remember a little bit of that.
00:42:59Yeah, I'll remember that.
00:43:00Mm-hmm.
00:43:02Hey, before you go, you want to share some words of wisdom with the gang?
00:43:07What do you want me to say?
00:43:08Whatever you want.
00:43:09The floor is yours.
00:43:10Okay.
00:43:14Hey, team.
00:43:16Um, you guys know that tomorrow is Arts and Crafts Day for the fundraiser, right?
00:43:21So you're going to be making holiday cards and ornaments.
00:43:24And look, we all have a love for this school.
00:43:27So I just want us to remember, no matter what, to have fun doing the things that make us happy.
00:43:32Yeah?
00:43:34Anything else, Coach?
00:43:35Show up.
00:43:36Pitch in.
00:43:37Let's make this holiday game the one to remember.
00:43:40Yeah.
00:43:40Okay?
00:43:41Nationals, here we come.
00:43:42Yeah!
00:43:43Yeah, let's go.
00:43:44Let's run it again.
00:43:45Keep going.
00:43:45Touch and go.
00:43:46Faster this time.
00:43:47That was weak.
00:43:47Let's go.
00:43:51Look at the way they were high-fiving.
00:43:53Yeah.
00:43:53The kids are so excited.
00:43:55Ooh.
00:43:56What is this?
00:44:02It's a donation from the Cocoa Lounge.
00:44:04And they want us to taste test everything in the basket before we decide what to sell at the game.
00:44:11This is incredible.
00:44:12Yeah, well, I guess it paid that your family were loyal customers.
00:44:17How about that?
00:44:18What is this?
00:44:20I mean, how am I even supposed to choose?
00:44:23This one here?
00:44:24Well, she's too pretty to eat.
00:44:28And this, I think it might be too rich.
00:44:31And then you know I love milk chocolate, but is it too basic?
00:44:35Okay, your commitment to indecision is actually impressive.
00:44:39Well, I ought to be committed to something.
00:44:44Here, put those down for a second.
00:44:50Now.
00:44:51Close your eyes.
00:44:53Why?
00:44:53Just trust me.
00:44:54Take a bite.
00:45:05And tell me what you taste.
00:45:08Mmm.
00:45:09Well, that's milk chocolate.
00:45:12With a creamy filling.
00:45:14Mm-hmm.
00:45:16It's...
00:45:16It's...
00:45:18It's like...
00:45:19You got this.
00:45:20What is it like?
00:45:22Coconut?
00:45:22Exactly.
00:45:27See?
00:45:27Mmm.
00:45:28When you take the time to savor every flavor and...
00:45:32Indulge in each bite...
00:45:35It helps you find the right thing.
00:45:37Mmm.
00:45:40Should we try another?
00:45:42Okay.
00:45:44Eyes closed.
00:45:45Yeah.
00:45:50Go ahead.
00:45:50Mmm.
00:45:54Yeah.
00:45:55That is dark chocolate.
00:45:58With a little...
00:46:00With a little hint of sea salt.
00:46:03Something's...
00:46:05Gooey and messy, but...
00:46:08Mmm.
00:46:09It's delicious.
00:46:11What do you think it is?
00:46:13Mmm.
00:46:16Salted caramel.
00:46:17That's the one.
00:46:18You sure?
00:46:18Yeah, definitely.
00:46:20You see?
00:46:21You can make a decision.
00:46:24Yeah.
00:46:28I think we better stop before we go into sugar shock.
00:46:33And actually, a run would be really good right about now.
00:46:37Um, if you're looking for some company, I'd know a great spot.
00:46:43Really?
00:46:44Yeah.
00:46:47Okay.
00:46:48I like that.
00:46:49Just let me get my things.
00:46:50I'll see you later.
00:47:05I'm going to be worse.
00:47:06I'll see you later.
00:47:08I'll see you later.
00:47:12I know you're soisches.
00:47:13That was fun.
00:47:28Yeah.
00:47:30I know a spot where we can catch our breath.
00:47:32Come.
00:47:36Oh.
00:47:36Oh, thank you for sharing this spot with me.
00:47:44Nothing like a good run to keep you grounded.
00:47:47It was my pleasure.
00:47:49And thank you again for getting Lucas to come to practice today.
00:47:53I'm happy to help.
00:47:55I just, I wish I could get him to listen, you know?
00:48:01Have you ever thought about maybe listening to him for a change?
00:48:07I mean, do you guys ever talk about anything other than basketball?
00:48:11I don't know if I have anything else to talk to him about.
00:48:15Hmm.
00:48:17What do you suggest?
00:48:18Maybe try asking him about his other interests.
00:48:22You know, just take a little bit of the pressure off basketball.
00:48:26Is that what he said to you?
00:48:28I just think that he may have some other interests that could help you guys connect.
00:48:34Sometimes I feel like I'm failing him, you know?
00:48:41Like, he's struggling.
00:48:43But I am the last person he wants help from.
00:48:48Hmm.
00:48:48You know, trying to figure out who you are at that age is not easy.
00:48:54And especially if you've just lost a parent.
00:48:58Yeah, that has been tough.
00:49:00Hmm.
00:49:00But I just want him to be happy.
00:49:03And you guys have got to figure this thing out together.
00:49:08And there's no better time to do that than the holidays.
00:49:12You got a good heart, Emma.
00:49:15Keep that to yourself.
00:49:17I got a rep to protect.
00:49:20You're not foolish.
00:49:21I see you.
00:49:29Probably better get going and go change.
00:49:34Yeah, I got to get going.
00:49:37Thanks again for the run.
00:49:40Good night.
00:49:42Good night.
00:49:43Okay, everybody.
00:50:03This is the big day.
00:50:05Are you excited?
00:50:06Come on.
00:50:08Yes, yes, yes.
00:50:10All right.
00:50:11Everybody take a seat, wherever you like.
00:50:13We have got cards to write, ornaments to make, and tickets to sell.
00:50:22Emma.
00:50:26Hey.
00:50:27This is great, right?
00:50:28Yeah, we need to cancel this right now.
00:50:30What?
00:50:31Why?
00:50:32We need to get back to practice.
00:50:34Got a call last night.
00:50:36Uh-huh.
00:50:36There's a scout coming to the charity game.
00:50:39This could be their shot, Emma.
00:50:41I need their heads in the...
00:50:41Hold on, hold on.
00:50:42Hold on.
00:50:45Have you ever thought that maybe their heads should be somewhere else every once in a while?
00:50:52That'll follow.
00:50:54Okay.
00:50:55In all the years that you were a pro coach, did you ever do anything different with the team
00:51:00other than just drills and game tape?
00:51:03I mean, things like team dinners and bus karaoke or, like, secret handshake.
00:51:09Yeah.
00:51:12Yeah, exactly.
00:51:13I mean, it's team spirit.
00:51:16It's bonding.
00:51:17It's team building.
00:51:20This is just another version of that.
00:51:23These kids, let them enjoy their Christmas memories.
00:51:27You know, they're going to create memories that are going to carry on to the court.
00:51:30Come on.
00:51:34Where's your Christmas spirit, Mitch?
00:51:39All right, fine.
00:51:40We'll try it your way.
00:51:41Good choice, Coach.
00:51:42Okay, everybody, who wants to hear Coach sing Jingle Bells?
00:51:46Yes.
00:51:46Yes.
00:51:46Something about this holiday.
00:51:50Something about this holiday.
00:51:53I feel it in the air.
00:51:55It's not a bit of magic.
00:51:57Something about this holiday.
00:52:00Something about this holiday.
00:52:03I don't know what it is.
00:52:05It's really something special.
00:52:07Whoa.
00:52:09Wow.
00:52:11That is amazing.
00:52:14But you know, there's just one very important thing missing from this.
00:52:20What?
00:52:21Your signature.
00:52:23People need to know who did this.
00:52:26You have a gift, Lucas.
00:52:29And I have to say, if you were honest with your dad, I think he'd listen.
00:52:33I don't think my dad cares about his basketball.
00:52:38Well, I have it on good authority that that is not true.
00:52:43He wants you to be happy.
00:52:49There you go.
00:52:53Hey, Luke.
00:52:55What do you say, bud?
00:52:56Ready to wrap it up?
00:52:57Yeah.
00:52:58Pretty much done here.
00:53:00Well, all right, then.
00:53:01You too.
00:53:02Good night.
00:53:03See ya.
00:53:05Wait.
00:53:06Do you want to come over tonight and help us decorate the tree?
00:53:11I'm pretty sure Emma's got other plans.
00:53:15Actually, I'd love to.
00:53:21See you later.
00:53:22Bye.
00:53:27What's the story on this one?
00:53:28I made that in second grade.
00:53:33It's a snowman, but I used glitter to make it look like it's melting.
00:53:36Hmm.
00:53:37Avant-garde.
00:53:39So you two knew each other in high school?
00:53:42Yeah.
00:53:42Yeah.
00:53:43Yeah, we did.
00:53:44We both played sports.
00:53:47Were you two ever like...
00:53:48I was just a new kid in town trying to fit in, and I loved to run.
00:53:57Your dad was way too popular for me.
00:54:00Hey, no.
00:54:01Come on.
00:54:02That is not exactly how it was.
00:54:04You had your own fan section.
00:54:06People made signs.
00:54:09It was grandma and her friends.
00:54:11Oh, come on.
00:54:13Everybody had a crush on the great Mitch Holden at some point or another.
00:54:19Everyone, huh?
00:54:22I mean...
00:54:23Not me.
00:54:25Yeah, Lucas.
00:54:26We were friendly in high school.
00:54:28I mean, she's an amazing athlete.
00:54:30So I definitely noticed her.
00:54:33Sounds like a yes to me.
00:54:37Yes.
00:54:39Yes, I love to run.
00:54:40And yes, I kind of liked your dad.
00:54:45But only for like five or ten minutes, and then it was just done.
00:54:50So are you planning to stay here?
00:54:52I'm not sure.
00:54:54You know, I knew I would be here through the holidays, but after that...
00:54:59After that...
00:55:00What?
00:55:03Well, who knows?
00:55:06It's been really nice to be back, but...
00:55:09Gosh, I haven't lived here in such a long time.
00:55:14So where is home for you?
00:55:15Well, that's the one thing I'm still trying to figure out.
00:55:20Maybe it could be here again.
00:55:23Yeah.
00:55:25Lucas, think fast.
00:55:31Well, I will see you tomorrow.
00:55:37Are you sure you don't need a lift?
00:55:38Nah.
00:55:39Nikki's place is just right down the road, and the fresh air will do me some good.
00:55:44But thank you.
00:55:46Actually, I should be the one thanking you.
00:55:49What?
00:55:50For helping me with the fundraiser.
00:55:52For tonight.
00:55:54For everything.
00:55:56I'm just happy to be involved.
00:55:59That Lucas, that's a great kid.
00:56:03He's gonna come around.
00:56:05Yeah, it was quite fun hanging out with him tonight.
00:56:09And that wouldn't have happened if it weren't for you.
00:56:12Just give it some time.
00:56:14If there's anything I can do for you, I'm here.
00:56:19Night, Mitch.
00:56:25Night.
00:56:26Night.
00:56:26Hey, bud.
00:56:34That was really fun tonight.
00:56:36I just wanted to say thanks.
00:56:37It means a lot.
00:56:38You're not gonna get all mushy on me again, are you?
00:56:42I promise.
00:56:45I just have been wanting to do a lot more family stuff with you,
00:56:49and lately it seems like you weren't all that interested until now.
00:56:53Right.
00:56:53I'm sorry, I...
00:56:56You don't have anything to apologize for.
00:56:59You're a teenager.
00:57:00You have your own life, you know?
00:57:03If anything, I should be the one apologizing.
00:57:05For what?
00:57:07For being gone so long.
00:57:09I understand.
00:57:10You did what you had to do.
00:57:13Well, I'm here now.
00:57:15And I want to be the best dad that I can.
00:57:17Which is why I want to ask you something pretty important.
00:57:20Am I putting too much pressure on you with basketball?
00:57:28That's what I've been thinking.
00:57:31Look, just because basketball is my thing doesn't mean it has to be yours.
00:57:35It's not that I don't like basketball.
00:57:37It's just...
00:57:38I don't know how I'm ever supposed to live up to you
00:57:41and the professional athletes you've coached.
00:57:44Can I tell you a little secret?
00:57:50Sometimes I don't feel like I can even live up to me.
00:57:53I mean, everyone in this town thinks of me as this sports hero
00:57:57that's got everything figured out.
00:57:59Well, spoiler, I don't.
00:58:02But what I am realizing
00:58:03is that as long as you're happy doing something you love
00:58:08with the people that matter,
00:58:10you don't have to prove anything to anyone.
00:58:14In that case,
00:58:16I've got something to show you.
00:58:21Yeah?
00:58:30You drew this, Lucas?
00:58:32Ever since we lost Mom,
00:58:36Art's made me feel like I can breathe again.
00:58:39And it makes me feel closer to her,
00:58:42so...
00:58:44that's why I've been skipping practice.
00:58:46I think you should keep doing that.
00:58:49Because you have her talent.
00:58:52And it's clear that she's inspiring you.
00:58:56Lucas, you are a great basketball player.
00:58:58But if your heart's not in it,
00:58:59I don't want you doing something
00:59:00that doesn't make you happy.
00:59:03It's not that.
00:59:04I like basketball.
00:59:07But...
00:59:08a wise woman once told me,
00:59:11I'm just a kid.
00:59:13I don't have to choose one thing to love and care about.
00:59:17You know?
00:59:20Well, then I support this.
00:59:24And whatever that wise woman is saying,
00:59:26it's...
00:59:27it's working.
00:59:29I love you, Lucas.
00:59:40I love you too, Dad.
00:59:41No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
00:59:51No, no, no, no, no.
00:59:52No, no, no, no, no, no, no.
00:59:53No, no, no, no, no, no, no.
00:59:55No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
01:00:05Uh, you baking or breaking in?
01:00:09Both.
01:00:10I didn't mean to wake you.
01:00:12It's okay.
01:00:13You're getting in late.
01:00:15Let me guess, spending the night with Coach Holden?
01:00:18Calm down.
01:00:20We were just helping Lucas decorate the tree.
01:00:23It was just good old-fashioned family holiday fun.
01:00:27Sounds like it.
01:00:28You know, I actually am sorry for waking you up.
01:00:31I just felt really bad about shutting down Mitch's idea for a bake sale,
01:00:35so I wanted to bake some cookies,
01:00:37and I thought I'd just knock some out before I went to bed.
01:00:40Or destroy my kitchen trying.
01:00:42Okay, move over. Let me help.
01:00:44It's the least I can do for making you help with the fundraiser.
01:00:47Well, you did nudge a little, but honestly, it's been kind of nice.
01:00:52Oh, what do you think I nudged in the first place?
01:00:55Okay, let me see.
01:00:57What do you have?
01:00:58Oh!
01:00:59Bees sugar cookies.
01:01:01Perfect.
01:01:02Full proof and bake sale approved.
01:01:04Okay.
01:01:05Okay.
01:01:06You ever think about sticking around?
01:01:08Here?
01:01:09Yeah, why not?
01:01:10I mean, you could do your life coach thing from a laptop,
01:01:13plus assistant coaching at the school.
01:01:15We sure could use your help.
01:01:17Me?
01:01:18With a whistle?
01:01:19Uh, I heard about your pep talks at the team, so...
01:01:21Mm-hmm.
01:01:22You know, Mitch, he's trying his best, but he's still finding his footing.
01:01:26You could balance each other out.
01:01:28Well, I mean, that's sweet, but I am nowhere close to figuring out what's next for me.
01:01:33Well, you don't have to run this time.
01:01:36Maybe your next is exactly where you are and need to be.
01:01:39You know, I've spent so much time just trying to fit in,
01:01:44and I never even thought to ask myself what home looks like for me.
01:01:48Well, yeah, that's because we're foster kids.
01:01:51Mm-hmm.
01:01:52Serial shapeshifters.
01:01:53We figure out real fast how to fit in.
01:01:55Mm-hmm.
01:01:56Survive.
01:01:57Yeah, it's funny, you know.
01:01:58I spend all day trying to teach people how to figure out what they want.
01:02:02And when it comes to me, it's like the compass broke.
01:02:06No.
01:02:07You've just always been the helper.
01:02:09Maybe this time, you need to help yourself.
01:02:12Focus on what you want.
01:02:16Start by focusing on these cookies.
01:02:17Hey, baby steps.
01:02:24Nothing like a good sugar cookie to say happy holidays.
01:02:27Irresistible.
01:02:30You know, I think you've single-handedly saved the whole bake sale portion of this fundraiser.
01:02:35Well, I can't take complete credit.
01:02:37Nikki was up till all hours right with me, elbow deep in cookie dough.
01:02:41Well, either way, I'm impressed.
01:02:45I'm impressed.
01:02:50You know, you're actually pretty amazing.
01:02:54Oh, I don't know.
01:02:57You know, sometimes I just feel like a big fraud.
01:03:01Why would you say that?
01:03:04Well, you know, growing up, I spent a lot of time going from place to place and just trying to adjust to wherever I fit in.
01:03:11And I still do that.
01:03:13And now, I have the nerve to try and tell people how to find their own path.
01:03:20Well, I don't think you should be so hard on yourself.
01:03:22Sometimes it's easier to fix someone else's map than to read our own.
01:03:25Mm-hmm.
01:03:26And don't forget all the great things that you've done to help me and Lucas and the team.
01:03:33Yeah, but what if I've led you all astray with all of this team building?
01:03:38What if it's just more of a distraction than any type of strategy?
01:03:42Well, there's only one way to find out.
01:03:45Game day.
01:03:46Now you have the scout coming.
01:03:49What if I have just tanked their futures?
01:03:52Calm down.
01:03:54How do you just say that, calm down, and mean it?
01:03:57It's actually just an act.
01:03:59But don't tell anyone.
01:04:00Seriously.
01:04:02How did you do it all those years?
01:04:04You know, the pressure of being a professional coach.
01:04:08Well, I mean, we had our little tips and tricks.
01:04:13You know, like meditation, yoga, affirmations.
01:04:17Not that different from what you do with your CEOs.
01:04:20But the one thing that really helped me was going for a skate.
01:04:27A skate?
01:04:29When?
01:04:31Where?
01:04:32Why didn't you just become a hockey coach?
01:04:34No.
01:04:35Basketball is my game.
01:04:36But I don't know.
01:04:37I love Missouri winners.
01:04:39When I was a kid, I looked forward to going skating all the time.
01:04:42And then, you know, we'd be on the road.
01:04:44Games would get heated.
01:04:45Things would be tougher.
01:04:46And so I would just seek out a local rink and go for a skate.
01:04:50Hmm.
01:04:51Well, I don't love the cold, but I get it.
01:04:56I run and you skate.
01:04:58Yeah.
01:04:59I mean, it clears my head.
01:05:00It kills the nerves.
01:05:02Keeps me grounded.
01:05:03Hmm.
01:05:04Can you skate?
01:05:05Nope.
01:05:06Never tried.
01:05:08Huh.
01:05:09I didn't really want a name drop, but I will.
01:05:12I know the backup Zamboni driver for the local rink.
01:05:15And he owes me a favor.
01:05:17You can't be serious.
01:05:18I am very serious.
01:05:20And I can guarantee we'll have the whole rink to ourselves.
01:05:23Are you really gonna make me do this?
01:05:27It's a date.
01:05:28It's a date.
01:05:29You are really pushing it.
01:05:39How about you go first and I'll watch.
01:05:43No.
01:05:44There's no chickening out here, okay?
01:05:46No buck buck buck.
01:05:47Okay?
01:05:48What if I fall?
01:05:49You get up again.
01:05:50I'll even hold your hand until you catch your stride, okay?
01:05:53I got you.
01:05:54Okay.
01:05:55What does a sports coach say to an executive coach to get her to trust him?
01:06:00Well, I guess I would say, take the leap.
01:06:04And trust the process.
01:06:07All in?
01:06:10All in.
01:06:11All in.
01:06:16Oh my gosh!
01:06:17Like this?
01:06:18Oh no!
01:06:19No?
01:06:22Oh!
01:06:30Oh!
01:06:31Oh, she lets go!
01:06:32I'm gonna fall!
01:06:33I guess I'm not needed.
01:06:34I don't know how to stop!
01:06:35Bye!
01:06:37Good job.
01:06:38I cannot believe I waited this long to try ice skating.
01:06:43It feels pretty good, huh?
01:06:45I'm just glad I didn't break my leg.
01:06:48Well, honestly, I'm really glad you enjoyed it.
01:06:52And also, I wanted to say thank you.
01:06:56For what?
01:06:57Well, for one, trusting me in this very treacherous adventure.
01:07:02But also, for helping me lighten up again.
01:07:05Hmm.
01:07:07Well, thank you for teaching me how to skate.
01:07:11Huh.
01:07:12I think I can do an entire lap by myself now.
01:07:15That's pretty cocky.
01:07:16Uh-huh.
01:07:18Actually, not I hear.
01:07:20If you can do one full lap skating backwards without falling on Christmas Eve,
01:07:26and if you make a wish by the time you get to the northern point right there,
01:07:31it'll come true.
01:07:33That is oddly specific and barely believable.
01:07:37Welcome to small-town folklore.
01:07:40So you're a believer.
01:07:41I wasn't at first.
01:07:43But...
01:07:45Sometimes...
01:07:46life forces you to be hopeful, you know?
01:07:52When I got home, I didn't really know who I was anymore.
01:07:55Hmm.
01:07:57So I...
01:07:58I came here last Christmas Eve with Lucas.
01:08:01And...
01:08:03I made a wish.
01:08:05What did you wish for?
01:08:07Something to ground me.
01:08:08To feel...
01:08:10valuable again.
01:08:12Hmm.
01:08:14To connect with Lucas.
01:08:18And then you...
01:08:19came along again.
01:08:20And I started to think maybe my wish was coming true.
01:08:29How about you?
01:08:30Any... any Christmas wish this year?
01:08:33I don't know.
01:08:35I mean...
01:08:37You know everything in front of me is just so foggy.
01:08:39I've had all these different versions of myself and...
01:08:44I don't even know which one I want to take into the future.
01:08:48Don't pick a version.
01:08:50Pick a life.
01:08:53One that you choose with your own heart.
01:08:58Because isn't that where home is?
01:09:00That is what they say.
01:09:02You know, home is...
01:09:06where the heart is.
01:09:12Emma.
01:09:13Emma.
01:09:16Hey, Nikki said I could find you here.
01:09:19Since when do you skate?
01:09:21Since when did you start caring?
01:09:24What are you doing here?
01:09:27Hey, I'm Mitch.
01:09:28Yeah, hey Mitch.
01:09:29Hope I'm not interrupting.
01:09:30I'm Ryan.
01:09:32You think you can give us a minute?
01:09:34Yeah, absolutely.
01:09:44So how did you know I was in St. James?
01:09:46Still had your locations on my phone.
01:09:48Guess I forgot to turn it off.
01:09:52Plus, I know how close you are to Nikki, so...
01:09:55Now look, Emma, I just came to see if you were moving out.
01:10:00I figured you'd want your stuff.
01:10:03Unless you're coming back.
01:10:05I could have called.
01:10:09I did.
01:10:11A few times.
01:10:13Well, no answer was my answer.
01:10:15Also, I had to see you.
01:10:16Look, do you think we could go somewhere and talk?
01:10:21Somewhere that's...
01:10:23warmer?
01:10:24Please?
01:10:26I don't even know what there is left to say.
01:10:29If you taught me one thing, it's to always show up and own your feelings.
01:10:34So...
01:10:36I still care about you, Emma.
01:10:38When you're ready, I'll be here.
01:10:40I don't know when I'll be ready.
01:10:44It's okay.
01:10:46I've got a room at the inn for a few days.
01:10:48So I'll be waiting.
01:10:49How about that?
01:10:51Thanks to you, Ryan just showed up.
01:10:53Right when we were about to kiss.
01:10:55No.
01:10:56No.
01:10:58I'm so sorry.
01:10:59I thought it would be okay to tell him where you were because I thought there would be a lot of people skating.
01:11:03I cannot believe he came.
01:11:05He said he still cares.
01:11:06Yeah, of course he does.
01:11:07You two were about to marry.
01:11:08Hold on.
01:11:09You're not considering getting back together with him, are you?
01:11:11No.
01:11:13But none of my exes have ever come back for me.
01:11:15Maybe that means something.
01:11:16Or maybe you should look at why you ran away with him.
01:11:17Maybe you should look at why you ran away with him.
01:11:18Maybe that means something.
01:11:19Because he was having the same doubts that I was.
01:11:20I know.
01:11:21But still, I think...
01:11:24What if I hadn't heard him?
01:11:25You're not considering getting back together with him, are you?
01:11:29No.
01:11:30But none of my exes have ever come back for me.
01:11:33Maybe that means something.
01:11:35Or maybe you should look at why you ran away in the first place.
01:11:38Because he was having the same doubts that I was.
01:11:41I know.
01:11:43But still, I think, what if I hadn't heard him?
01:11:49I would have gone through with the wedding.
01:11:51And today, I would be married.
01:11:53But you didn't.
01:11:54And now that you're on the other side of it, I mean, can you honestly say that's what you really want?
01:12:00I don't think so.
01:12:02Okay, so what did he say?
01:12:05Well, Mitch gave us room to talk.
01:12:07But we didn't really get into it.
01:12:09I was just too thrown.
01:12:12Sounds like you have some conversations to catch up on.
01:12:17I guess so.
01:12:23Oh!
01:12:24Sorry.
01:12:25Lucas!
01:12:26Emma.
01:12:27Hey, how's it going?
01:12:28It's going.
01:12:29How about you?
01:12:30Better than I've been in a while.
01:12:32Thanks for what you said about me, my dad, all of it.
01:12:36We talked.
01:12:37Like, actually talked.
01:12:40So?
01:12:41How'd it go?
01:12:42You were right.
01:12:43It wasn't scary and he wasn't even mad.
01:12:46And he actually listened.
01:12:50We were both very honest.
01:12:52See?
01:12:53I'm really happy to hear that.
01:12:56Anyway, I've been feeling inspired and I've been drawing a lot more.
01:13:01Maybe you want to use these for the fundraiser or just keep them.
01:13:07Whatever you want.
01:13:08Thank you, Lucas.
01:13:10Really.
01:13:11See you at the game?
01:13:16Yeah.
01:13:17See you at the game.
01:13:25Hey.
01:13:26Hey.
01:13:28So, I'm sorry that we didn't really get a chance to talk much the other night.
01:13:35And I'm sorry for putting you in that really weird position.
01:13:39You mean with Ryan?
01:13:40What did you say?
01:13:44We didn't really get into it.
01:13:46You came all that way.
01:13:48It can't be for nothing.
01:13:50I guess.
01:13:52But I'm not sure that I even want to go back to my former life.
01:13:56Can I be honest with you?
01:14:00I think you need to choose.
01:14:02Not for me or for him, but for you.
01:14:06You told me that you have been running all of your life.
01:14:10Aren't you tired?
01:14:13Look, I don't want to just tell you what to do.
01:14:17It's not my position.
01:14:18But I just think deep down you already know.
01:14:22You got to know.
01:14:23Maybe I just need a little more time.
01:14:29Yeah.
01:14:31Yeah.
01:14:32Yeah, take the time you need.
01:14:34Get some distance from here.
01:14:35Yeah.
01:14:36Do whatever you got to do.
01:14:39But just be sure.
01:14:41Sure.
01:14:43How will I ever be sure?
01:14:45This is not like picking your favorite chocolate.
01:14:49I need someone who's going to be sure.
01:14:50About me.
01:14:51About Lucas.
01:14:52Someone who chooses us because they...
01:14:55They know.
01:14:57Not because something else fell apart.
01:15:00Is that what you really think I'm doing?
01:15:02What I really think is that you were almost married to him.
01:15:06And that's not nothing.
01:15:09And now he's showing up here.
01:15:12So that's it.
01:15:14Thank you for your help.
01:15:17All of it.
01:15:19And I really hope you find what you're looking for.
01:15:22I hesitated.
01:15:35Now it's too late.
01:15:37What do you mean?
01:15:39You're always the one telling me to go after what I want.
01:15:41Is this what you actually want?
01:15:44Mitch left.
01:15:46Ryan came back.
01:15:49I've never had anybody come back and fight for me before.
01:15:51But this isn't about what Mitch and Ryan want.
01:15:55It's about you.
01:15:58Ryan's just looking for closure.
01:15:59And Mitch...
01:16:01He's just scared.
01:16:02He's lost so much.
01:16:04I think it's easier for him to push you away than tell you how much he actually cares.
01:16:08So what do I do?
01:16:10Well, you don't have to leave just because you hit a bump in the road.
01:16:13But only stay because you want to.
01:16:16Do it for you.
01:16:17But what about Ryan?
01:16:19Ryan, don't I at least owe it to him to hear what he has to say?
01:16:23No.
01:16:24You owe it to yourself to figure out what you want and need.
01:16:28Just don't confuse familiar and easy with love.
01:16:33Hey.
01:16:35You don't have to make a decision tonight.
01:16:38Okay?
01:16:38Hmm.
01:16:49Got you your usual.
01:16:59Oh.
01:17:00Thanks.
01:17:01Thanks.
01:17:09Hmm.
01:17:11That's good.
01:17:13He always knows exactly what I need.
01:17:14I try.
01:17:18Do you know, Ryan, I'm very sorry that you drove all this way, but I can't go back with you.
01:17:26I'm not here to win you back.
01:17:28Excuse me?
01:17:30I mean, I was at first.
01:17:32I drove all the way here intent on having you forgive me and convincing you that it was a mistake and just wedding day jitters.
01:17:40But honestly, while I would love nothing more than for you to come home, deep down I know that you were right.
01:17:48Come again.
01:17:49You were right to leave.
01:17:51I don't think I would have been brave enough to pull the plug.
01:17:55And, uh, I think at the end of the day, you saved us both a lot of time and heartache.
01:17:59Wow.
01:18:00Mm-hmm.
01:18:03I thought you were coming back here to fight for me.
01:18:07Well, I am, in a way.
01:18:09I don't want to lose you as a friend or as my honorary life coach.
01:18:15I'll always love you, Emma.
01:18:18You will?
01:18:18Of course I will.
01:18:20You're one of my closest and truest friends.
01:18:22I mean, there's a reason that my family embraced you.
01:18:25You bring out the best to me.
01:18:27Hey, you are an incredible, wonderful woman.
01:18:32We're just not each other's soulmates is all.
01:18:35Well, um, I will miss them.
01:18:40Hmm.
01:18:42And you.
01:18:43Well, you don't have to.
01:18:45I'm always just a phone call or a bus ride away.
01:18:48Thank you for saying that, Ryan.
01:18:52You don't know how much that means.
01:19:04Please tell me you're not going to run again.
01:19:07Stay.
01:19:07Hey, can you just give this place a chance?
01:19:12Plus, Mitch is a really great guy.
01:19:14He's the one who pushed me away.
01:19:17You should have seen him.
01:19:19But did you actually tell him how you really feel?
01:19:21Sometimes it's just better to let things go.
01:19:29Letting go doesn't mean you can't honor your past or that you can't reinvent yourself.
01:19:35Sometimes it means just staying put.
01:19:37Listen to your heart.
01:19:38I am.
01:19:40But I don't want to break Mitch's.
01:19:43He's got a lot on his plate.
01:19:46Okay.
01:19:47You need to stop finding reasons to run and start finding reasons to stay.
01:19:52And don't forget about little old me.
01:19:55I'll always be here for you, sis.
01:19:57Truth is, I don't know what I would do without you.
01:20:06Hey, you do what you gotta do.
01:20:09Me, on the other hand.
01:20:11Better get to that charity.
01:20:12Yeah.
01:20:12Yeah.
01:20:13Hey.
01:20:29Mom, it's Holden.
01:20:30Thank you for coming.
01:20:31Yeah, I can't wait to see your team in action.
01:20:32Same here.
01:20:33It took us a bit to find our stride, but I think we're leading with our hearts a little bit more.
01:20:38Well, wow.
01:20:40Cookies taste just like my mom's.
01:20:42It's incredible, isn't it?
01:20:45They are.
01:20:46Hey, Dad.
01:20:48Where's Emma?
01:20:50I'm not sure.
01:20:52She's probably heading back to the city with her fiancé.
01:20:55Are you for real?
01:20:56I thought you guys were, like, into each other.
01:20:58Like, really into each other.
01:21:00It's not that simple.
01:21:02It's...
01:21:03Actually, it is.
01:21:04You're just making things complicated.
01:21:07You're both too afraid of getting hurt or hurting each other.
01:21:10She's still here, Mitch.
01:21:15She hasn't...
01:21:16She hasn't left yet.
01:21:18No.
01:21:19You better hurry.
01:21:20And not just because the game's starting in 15 minutes.
01:21:23Don't be afraid to tell her how you really feel.
01:21:25Okay.
01:21:26Yeah, I...
01:21:27Yep.
01:21:27What am I doing?
01:21:55I gotta get to the game.
01:22:05Hi.
01:22:06Hi.
01:22:07When I found out that you were still here, I...
01:22:09I was just on my way to the game.
01:22:12Emma, I'm sorry.
01:22:13I didn't mean to push you away.
01:22:15You didn't.
01:22:16I needed the nudge.
01:22:19And besides, it doesn't matter anymore now.
01:22:24I choose to stay and see where things go with you.
01:22:30I choose us.
01:22:34Thank you for staying.
01:22:35Thank you for making me feel like I belong.
01:22:48It's been such a long time since I felt like myself.
01:22:52Not just someone else's version of me.
01:22:56Now, come on.
01:22:57We've got a game to get to.
01:22:59You made it.
01:23:19Yes, I wouldn't miss it for the world.
01:23:21All right, team.
01:23:22Huddle up.
01:23:22Look, I know there's a scout here tonight.
01:23:29And I know this is what we're grinding towards, right?
01:23:32But think back to when we were planning this fundraiser.
01:23:35It's when we started seeing each other.
01:23:39Playing like a team.
01:23:40You all know the place.
01:23:42You know the drills.
01:23:44Now, you trust each other.
01:23:46And know when we get out on that court, we have each other's backs.
01:23:50Yeah?
01:23:54Do you have anything to add?
01:23:56Well, um, tonight is big.
01:23:59Not just for our school, but for each one of you players.
01:24:03So don't let the pressures steal your joy.
01:24:07Now, get out there and play your hearts out.
01:24:10What do you say about being the executive assistant coach?
01:24:17Well, somebody's got to keep you in check.
01:24:21Hey, Seth.
01:24:23You glad you're here.
01:24:25No, I wasn't going in.
01:24:28Less work.
01:24:36Come on, defense.
01:24:37Defense.
01:24:40Pick and roll.
01:24:46Come on.
01:24:52Come on, Lucas.
01:25:06Okay, we're down, but we are not out.
01:25:08Dig deeper.
01:25:09Find another gear.
01:25:10All right, everybody.
01:25:11Win on three.
01:25:12One, two, three.
01:25:14Win!
01:25:18Let's go, let's go.
01:25:20Try, try.
01:25:25Come on, Lucas.
01:25:26Yes!
01:25:36Yes!
01:25:36Yes!
01:25:38Yes!
01:25:38The hero of the game.
01:26:03I'm going to go celebrate with the guys.
01:26:04Go for it.
01:26:05Go for it.
01:26:05You earned it.
01:26:07That was quite the win.
01:26:09Yeah.
01:26:10You know, the scout was actually very impressed.
01:26:12You said some of the guys might be getting a call come January.
01:26:15Oh, really?
01:26:16Well, that is amazing.
01:26:18It looks like we actually got not just what we wanted, but what we needed.
01:26:23Hmm.
01:26:24Seems to be a lot of that going around these days.
01:26:26I saw you hang an ornament earlier.
01:26:30What did you wish for?
01:26:31Something that felt like mine.
01:26:35Something that I've chosen from the heart.
01:26:39Yeah, because that's where home is, right?
01:26:40Mm-hmm.
01:26:41And who knows?
01:26:42Maybe one day I'll get that Christmas wedding.
01:26:44I think that could be arranged.
01:26:48As long as you promise not to run.
01:26:49Oh, I'm done running.
01:26:51I came here thinking I was lost, and I found a home.
01:26:55I found a family.
01:26:57And I found you.
01:27:00I'm really glad you did.
01:27:01Merry Christmas, Emma.
01:27:11Merry Christmas, Mitch.
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