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00:00:05i love this place every twinkling light every tray of sugar cookies but love doesn't pay the
00:00:12rent if something doesn't change soon sweet claire's bakery won't make it to the new year
00:00:17i could really use a christmas miracle
00:00:27oh my god are you okay
00:00:38i'm fine don't bother calling an ambulance the roads are packed
00:00:44sorry i didn't mean to crash here
00:00:49this is holly creek and we don't leave anyone in the snow one moment of peace that's all i wanted
00:00:56one moment where i wasn't nicholas rudolph the air the sun the puppet when i asked for a christmas
00:01:04miracle i meant one to save my bakery but instead a gorgeous stranger is in my lap not that i'm
00:01:14complaining
00:01:18you still haven't told me your name or what you're doing in holly creek
00:01:23well i'm nick rudolph
00:01:25i was just passing through on business but the storm had other plans for me
00:01:30they tend to do that around here thanks for not leaving me out there
00:01:35oh i could never
00:01:38you're welcome to hang out until the storm passes
00:01:42but keep in mind um everyone watches everyone in this small town so
00:01:47folks already know that i brought you here
00:01:50and the sheriff lives next door
00:01:52great well don't try anything funny okay
00:01:58claire oh my god look what i found taped to the bakery door
00:02:03you don't come up with the rent money asap sweet claire's bakery is gone
00:02:10but forget pesky foreclosure for a second who's the christmas cookie
00:02:17i'm nick claire rescued me tonight
00:02:20oh it's a christmas miracle
00:02:23what nick you can rescue claire right back by entering the christmas couples contest with her
00:02:29i mean winning would pay the bakery's rent for a year
00:02:32tessa be serious okay i'm not parading around town faking a relationship with a stranger
00:02:38i mean claire you did rescue me tonight i really don't mind repaying the favor
00:02:44i don't like having unpaid debts kindness isn't a debt
00:02:49besides how would i explain to my daughter that her mother's boyfriend is actually a scam to win a
00:02:55contest you want to save the bakery don't you
00:03:01fine okay that's settled then um and according to the contest rules you technically have to be
00:03:07married so congratulations wait what
00:03:19married why did i agree to this
00:03:24oh yeah
00:03:30not exactly the ring i was expecting hello why aren't you answering
00:03:38i will look after you and sophie i promise
00:03:42okay uh well the contest ends on christmas eve so you just have to be fake married for 12 days
00:03:5012 days of christmas
00:03:51yes of course luckily i work remote so i have nowhere to be right oh
00:04:04sweetie this is my friend nick um we kind of entered the christmas couples contest together and
00:04:12well now we're sort of married i know that it's not honest but um
00:04:20uh mom stop you're doing it to save the bakery aren't you
00:04:26i can't lose it so i know me neither i'm keeping an eye on you
00:04:33fair enough what's your credit score
00:04:41listen before you sleep here i need to make sure you're not a serial killer
00:04:47absolutely okay uh you said your name is nick rudolph type nicholas instead of nick and you'd see the weight
00:04:54i left behind
00:04:55the company the company the fortune the fiancee nothing suspicious
00:05:03guess you passed the test fake husband
00:05:06i was worried there for a minute
00:05:11so what do you do mr rudolph
00:05:16i do consulting finance you know a little this a little that it's you know a little uh guiding
00:05:23santa sleigh on christmas eve okay that's the one rudolph joke you get
00:05:29why would you even agree to this it's been a minute since i've done something kind for
00:05:35someone else so i figure fake marriage beautiful woman there are definitely bigger crosses to bear
00:05:45what about you no matter how hard i fight i can't save my bakery it's my whole world
00:05:57we don't win i'm gonna lose it
00:06:07hey we're gonna win
00:06:21where are you call me
00:06:29what are you hiding nick rudolph
00:06:38oh sorry i uh didn't see you good morning to you too bye
00:06:50good morning we're married now sweetheart there's no harm in looking i wasn't looking at
00:06:56i was forced to look when you planted yourself into my view with your
00:07:03body and towel i mean i can take it off if you want no
00:07:10uh no there will be none of that my daughter will be up soon sir if you will excuse me
00:07:18i have laundry to do
00:07:25i have laundry to do this way
00:07:35if it isn't holly creek's newest sweethearts
00:07:38mayor betty welcome in what can i get for you oh no i'm just browsing of course
00:07:45uh so tell me how'd you two meet hmm i thought i knew all the goings on around here but
00:07:52oh wow this was a big surprise
00:07:55um
00:07:58we met at the christmas market of course our uh hands touched reaching for the same gingerbread cookie
00:08:06he's good too good sounds like fate sure does you two are gonna win the contest
00:08:27oh wow it smells amazing in here thank you so much what can i get for you oh uh i'd
00:08:34love a dozen
00:08:35sugar cookies and i'd like six of your candy cane cookies please well and i'll take six of each of
00:08:40those cookies too darling sounds great um those will be ready in just a minute this is the busiest
00:08:46i've been in months maybe people are starting to remember this place exists i can help you don't need
00:08:53to uh how did you even okay we need to get you an apron you are a disaster but a
00:09:04charming one right
00:09:04what if this wasn't just pretend we'll add some wedding cookies to my order too uh of course
00:09:18she stole my fiancee oh she'll pay for it
00:09:32damn i mean darn i gotta take this i'll be right back i'm so sorry no no sure yeah your
00:09:39phone is
00:09:40obviously important
00:09:49i thought i smelled sulfur in the air end this charade before you ruin us us no you mean the
00:09:56empire
00:09:57the name the brand that's all you've ever cared about of course and you would throw it all away
00:10:04the status the power the billions of dollars all for what some small town baker for a real life
00:10:16i am done being your puppet i don't need the company i don't need hunter and i sure as hell
00:10:22don't
00:10:23need a fortune if it means living a life that's not mine you will marry hunter the date is set
00:10:30the press
00:10:31this is waiting and this ring belongs on her finger and you will put it there son or else
00:10:45no that choice was never mine and it never will be and maybe i'll regret it but at least then
00:10:52it'll
00:10:52be my choice and not yours mother then you are a bigger fool than i feared
00:11:02no that's the last time you touch me
00:11:06what the hell was that about mom are you okay okay honey why don't you go brush your teeth and
00:11:15get
00:11:15into bed i'll tuck you in to bed i'll tuck you in soon fine
00:11:22nicholas
00:11:30but there aren't any photos of this nicholas could he really be my nick that's ridiculous
00:11:36he can't be why would he lie about who he is
00:11:47claire
00:11:50who are you really nick
00:11:53who keeps blowing up your phone who is that woman outside i borrowed a suitcase for my friend nicholas
00:11:59this is his luggage tag what is going on you just happen to somehow be best friends with the
00:12:05billionaire who shares your exact name no he's nicholas i'm nick it's a pretty common first name and
00:12:11rudolph is a pretty standard last name too is it now yeah trust me wouldn't want anyone mistaking me for
00:12:17a billionaire what about the rest of my questions okay the woman outside and the phone calls and text
00:12:26messages it's all work related i didn't tell anyone i was leaving town or that i'd be staying through christmas
00:12:32well if you need to go no no no claire come here i want to be here i want you
00:12:40to win the contest
00:12:42i promise there's nothing you need to worry about can i help you clean up yeah thanks
00:13:06now i know where you live
00:13:07bitch mom mom honey what's wrong there was a lady outside my window she was watching us what
00:13:20i don't see anybody she was there i saw her i believe you sweetie okay but don't worry
00:13:28i'm right here sophie stay with your mom i'll go make sure it's safe
00:13:47you miss me hunter don't oh stop how long is this joke gonna go on for
00:13:56oh i'm not joking we're doing business my way now wow whoever she is he shot her down fast but
00:14:04they look so good together if nick has a chance with someone who looks like that i wouldn't blame
00:14:10him i'm a mess oh really yes really now i told you to back off i know we have a
00:14:19plan but i just i need
00:14:20some time to think okay she's relentless maybe nick could use some backup
00:14:30huh you excuse me oh you must be the owner of this little shop it's cute shame about the decor
00:14:41and
00:14:41that yeasty smell triple chocolate turnovers freshly baked care to try one oh i wouldn't
00:14:50eat a thing from this podunk town let alone your bakery well then perhaps you don't have any business
00:14:56here you're welcome to leave oh gladly sweetie you know you couldn't pay me to get out of here fast
00:15:04enough oh are you serious this coat is mark jacobs it's dry clean only
00:15:19i'm so sorry she's a lot everybody's got that one person yeah she and i have closed a lot of
00:15:29deals
00:15:29together and she's had it bad for me for years lucky you no no i'm not interested at all
00:15:40i should have told her the truth about hunter but i'm trying to forget all about that life just for
00:15:45a little while meet me tomorrow night no excuses
00:15:59all right what first all right uh hand me the gingerbread cookies
00:16:03only if i get to try one first you get one it's supposed to be pretend
00:16:09so why does it feel real she makes me forget why i ever had to lie
00:16:18be here all day if you do this you know
00:16:29if only other messes were this easy to clean up
00:16:36perfect almost perfect
00:16:48well sorry to interrupt don't be sorry we weren't doing anything uh huh sure
00:16:58Uh, I should get home anyway and tuck Sophie in.
00:17:04You want to maybe tuck her in with me?
00:17:08I actually have some phone calls I have to make.
00:17:12But I'll be there later.
00:17:14Right, of course.
00:17:16I want my real husband who got business to do.
00:17:18That was a silly idea.
00:17:25I like Nick, Mom.
00:17:27I know, sweetie.
00:17:30Just remember, he's not really a part of our family.
00:17:33But you're married.
00:17:35I know that it's complicated.
00:17:38Um, we just can't get too attached, okay?
00:17:41Because at some point, he's going to have to leave.
00:17:46But what if I want him to stay?
00:17:49That's up to him.
00:17:51You want him to stay, right?
00:17:54Like I said, it's complicated.
00:17:58I love you, sweetie.
00:18:01Love you.
00:18:09Welcome in!
00:18:12I just had to come back to see your charming little shop and check if things got any better.
00:18:18It's good to see you.
00:18:19You look a little less powdery today.
00:18:24You know, none of this is Nick, by the way.
00:18:28He's on a break from his real life, but that's all this is.
00:18:32A break.
00:18:33I'm not holding him hostage.
00:18:35Oh, no, of course you're not.
00:18:36But once he's tired of this little charade, he'll leave.
00:18:40And you'll go back to your small, dull life.
00:18:43I love my life.
00:18:46It's a spot.
00:18:48You really got to cut back on the yeast.
00:19:03Stay away from Claire.
00:19:05Stop coming to the bakery.
00:19:06Or what?
00:19:07You'll give everything up for a small-town loser?
00:19:10Oh, God, no.
00:19:13I gave you up.
00:19:14Oh, please.
00:19:16You've always been so dramatic.
00:19:18This is not you, Nick.
00:19:20Stop pretending.
00:19:22I'm telling you, stop this right now.
00:19:25Oh, we both know there's no way out for you.
00:19:28And soon enough, you'll come crawling back
00:19:33right where you belong with me.
00:19:39Boo.
00:19:43Oh, no, Claire.
00:19:47So, how's your business?
00:19:50I mean, it seems like you've got a lot going on.
00:19:54I'd rather not talk about it, if that's okay.
00:19:57Oh, sure.
00:20:00Yeah.
00:20:02It's just very stressful.
00:20:04And to be honest, it's not the best date conversation.
00:20:09It's really kind of a mood killer, you know?
00:20:12Is this a date?
00:20:15I don't know.
00:20:16We have some lovely wine.
00:20:19We have candlelight.
00:20:21I'm sitting here getting to know a beautiful woman
00:20:23whose company I'm thoroughly enjoying.
00:20:25Feels like a date to me.
00:20:26Okay, but I mean, like, um...
00:20:30Is this a date?
00:20:31Because we're, you know, married, or...
00:20:35Is this, like, a real date date?
00:20:39You tell me.
00:20:46So you've been staying here with me and my daughter?
00:20:49Do you want kids someday?
00:20:51Oh, I would love kids.
00:20:52Yeah?
00:20:52Yeah.
00:20:53Mm-hmm.
00:20:54If only to break the cycle of how I grew up.
00:20:56Yeah.
00:20:58Oh.
00:20:59What happened?
00:21:00Well, when I was 12, my father passed away.
00:21:04After that, it was all responsibility.
00:21:05I had to be the man of the house.
00:21:07I had to hold up the family name.
00:21:09It was just...
00:21:10Wow.
00:21:11That sounds like a lot for a kid.
00:21:15Yeah.
00:21:17It was a crown I never wanted,
00:21:19and my mother made sure I never forgot about it.
00:21:23Sounds like you kind of needed a break.
00:21:26And maybe a fake marriage to help you forget.
00:21:32I did.
00:21:33To tell you the truth,
00:21:34this is the most at home I've felt in years.
00:21:41Well, that's just sad.
00:21:44It is, isn't it?
00:21:46Yeah.
00:21:52I think that it is time for more wine.
00:21:55I think so.
00:21:56Okay.
00:21:56Mm-hmm.
00:21:57Okay.
00:22:10Who are you, Nick Rudolph?
00:22:35What are you doing?
00:22:38What are you doing?
00:22:40Your coat looked like it was going to fall off.
00:22:44Thanks.
00:22:46You need any help with the wine?
00:22:48Nope.
00:22:49Nope.
00:22:50Why don't you go sit back down?
00:22:53I'm a perfectly capable business owner.
00:22:55I've gotten this far on my own.
00:22:57You know we're fake married to help save your bakery, right?
00:23:01Okay, sir.
00:23:02I think I can get some wine on my own.
00:23:06Okay.
00:23:08Okay.
00:23:19Come on, Claire.
00:23:21Keep it together.
00:23:22This is a fake marriage.
00:23:24He's just acting.
00:23:26He's just really good at acting.
00:23:29And at buying engagement rings way too fast.
00:23:33God, I want it to be real.
00:23:35God, no, no, no, no, you don't.
00:23:37Your life is great as it is.
00:23:38You have everything you have ever wanted.
00:23:42Except maybe like a gorgeous husband who is kind with a smile and abs and...
00:23:48Are you sure you don't want my help?
00:23:49Yes!
00:23:50I...
00:23:51No!
00:23:52Whatever it means that I don't need you.
00:23:59I know you don't need me.
00:24:03The question was...
00:24:06Do you want me?
00:24:15Dammit.
00:24:17I'm sorry.
00:24:18I...
00:24:20Sorry.
00:24:32How am I supposed to get through six more days knowing he's hiding something?
00:24:40It's not working.
00:24:42We were supposed to expose them as a fake couple, but look at how in love they look.
00:24:48Look at this.
00:24:49We'll have to adjust our strategy.
00:24:51Uh...
00:24:52Because come hell or high water, you will be marrying myself.
00:24:57I'll just have to destroy her another way.
00:25:02Be careful.
00:25:04My son still has a legacy waiting.
00:25:06If you crush anyone, let it be Claire.
00:25:22So, what do you think?
00:25:24It's amazing.
00:25:26Cookie butter hot chocolate.
00:25:27I'm thinking I'm serving it at the bakery.
00:25:29Stop thinking about it and start doing it.
00:25:31I mean, this would go viral.
00:25:33You think so?
00:25:35Claire!
00:25:38Speaking of things you should stop thinking about and start doing...
00:25:42Stop it.
00:25:47And I thought this cocoa was the only thing hot and steamy in here.
00:25:53It's only a few days to Christmas, and I realized we don't have a tree.
00:25:58I know.
00:25:59I've just been so busy with the bakery and everything, I haven't even had time to think about it.
00:26:03Well, luckily for you, you don't have to.
00:26:06And I was thinking that the three of us...
00:26:08Well, me, Claire, and Sophie could decorate it together.
00:26:13Oh, what a cute and fun Christmasy thing to do together as a family.
00:26:20Just so cute and fun and Christmasy and family.
00:26:23Are you finished?
00:26:25Well, I know it's been a while since you finished.
00:26:29Leave!
00:26:30Oh, my God!
00:26:32Have fun.
00:26:33Have tons of Christmasy family fun.
00:26:38So, it's been a while.
00:26:39Nope.
00:26:40Nope.
00:26:41Nope.
00:26:42Okay.
00:26:48You know you're putting all the candy canes on one side, right?
00:26:51That's the best side.
00:26:52We'll fix it later.
00:26:54Yeah.
00:26:57Wow.
00:26:58I'm on my street.
00:27:00Claire!
00:27:03You caught me.
00:27:05Of course.
00:27:06I'd never let you fall.
00:27:13Let's put it on!
00:27:15Let's put it on.
00:27:17Ready?
00:27:18All right.
00:27:20One, two, three.
00:27:25Yes, great job.
00:27:28It's perfect.
00:27:32Night, Mom.
00:27:33Night, Nick.
00:27:34Night, honey.
00:27:36Brush your teeth.
00:27:46Nick.
00:27:48How much of this is real?
00:27:52Claire.
00:27:54I...
00:28:01I'm so sorry.
00:28:02I have to take this.
00:28:05Of course.
00:28:13What is this?
00:28:18Hosted by Lillian Rudolph and Hunter Davis for the future Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Rudolph.
00:28:24It's tomorrow night?
00:28:26This couldn't be for anyone else.
00:28:30How long is this joke going to go on for?
00:28:36Man, there's like a thousand candy canes on here.
00:28:39I don't know how she does it.
00:28:43Are you okay?
00:28:45Are you okay?
00:28:46Just...
00:28:47Tired.
00:28:53About earlier.
00:28:53No, we don't need to talk about it.
00:28:56This is a fake marriage.
00:28:58Nothing is real.
00:28:59Claire, that's...
00:29:00I...
00:29:01Please, I just...
00:29:01I need a few minutes to myself...
00:29:03I'll leave you to it.
00:29:12Hey.
00:29:13I need you.
00:29:15Now.
00:29:22Meet Lillian Rudolph.
00:29:24Mother to Nicholas Rudolph.
00:29:27That woman was here the other day.
00:29:30Nick said she was someone from his office.
00:29:32Come on.
00:29:33There's gotta be a reason why he'd say that.
00:29:40I knew he was hiding something, but...
00:29:43Engaged?
00:29:44And he's here pretending with me?
00:29:47God, no wonder his fiancé hates me.
00:29:49He's pretending like he doesn't...
00:29:50...day in the alley.
00:29:51They were...
00:29:53More than friendly.
00:29:55Oh, my God.
00:29:56I didn't want to tell you because I know how much you need the prize money.
00:29:59Wow.
00:30:01I am...
00:30:02Really stupid.
00:30:05I've just been taking his word when the truth was in front of me all along.
00:30:08You're not stupid.
00:30:10You like him.
00:30:11Of course you wanted to believe him.
00:30:14I'm confronting him.
00:30:16No.
00:30:16You can't blow up now.
00:30:18Not before the contest is over.
00:30:20Trust me.
00:30:21It's right.
00:30:27Hey.
00:30:30The post office sent a letter for your friend, Nicholas.
00:30:36Yeah, that...
00:30:38That'll happen from time to time.
00:30:43Oh.
00:30:45This is an invitation to a holiday gala.
00:30:50Would you want to go with me?
00:30:53Sure.
00:30:55I didn't think you were going to ask me.
00:30:58Why not?
00:30:59You are my wife.
00:31:03What's your game?
00:31:09This is ridiculous.
00:31:11I'll stick out like a candy cane in a sea of diamonds.
00:31:27Wow.
00:31:29I got it from a thrift store.
00:31:32I look ridiculous, don't I?
00:31:35Claire.
00:31:37You look the farthest thing from ridiculous.
00:31:45You look perfect.
00:32:05Where's Nicholas?
00:32:07You know, I think he stepped out for a second.
00:32:09Big crowds can kind of make him nervous.
00:32:12Damn.
00:32:13Well, I can't wait to meet him.
00:32:15Nick looks like he was born for this.
00:32:19Because he was.
00:32:21So, how did he meet all these fancy people?
00:32:25Well, all these people are from my old life.
00:32:27A world I don't belong to anymore.
00:32:31Great.
00:32:32A contest, Judge.
00:32:34I can't blow this now.
00:32:35Not when I'm so close to saving my bakery.
00:32:39Claire.
00:32:39Nick.
00:32:40How good to see you again.
00:32:42Hi.
00:32:43Uh, what are you doing here?
00:32:45Not that I, I mean, I'm just surprised.
00:32:48Well, it's the darndest thing.
00:32:50I got this last minute invitation.
00:32:52All the judges did.
00:32:54And I'm so glad I came because this party is the fanciest thing I've ever seen.
00:32:58Wait.
00:32:59You're all here?
00:33:00Oh, yeah.
00:33:01Now, don't tell anyone.
00:33:03But you two are my favorites.
00:33:05You're Holly Creek's picture-perfect Christmas couple.
00:33:09You keep it up.
00:33:10And you're a shoo-in.
00:33:13Thanks.
00:33:14Someone invited all the judges here tonight?
00:33:17What's going on?
00:33:20Something's wrong.
00:33:21She knows.
00:33:22She has to know.
00:33:24Claire, can I talk to you for a second?
00:33:26Oh, now you want to talk?
00:33:27You sure your phone's not about to ring?
00:33:29Claire, I know you're angry.
00:33:30Yeah, of course, I'm angry.
00:33:32I'm done taking your lies.
00:33:33Nick, fake marriage or not, you owe me some real honesty.
00:33:42Nick, darling.
00:33:44Yes, baby.
00:33:49Oh, no.
00:33:51She had fabric, I suppose.
00:33:54Hunter, apologize to her right now.
00:33:56For walking into a crowded room?
00:33:58Be serious.
00:34:00Where's my champagne?
00:34:02You do not touch her.
00:34:03You do not go near her.
00:34:04Do you understand me?
00:34:07You know, everyone's been whispering about this little arrangement.
00:34:12Why keep pretending?
00:34:14Nick is mine.
00:34:15Hunter, it's enough.
00:34:18This charade has gone on long enough.
00:34:21A girl like you from a town like this,
00:34:24you will never be good enough for my son.
00:34:28Leave him, Claire.
00:34:29You will never, ever belong in our world.
00:34:35Claire, please don't listen to them.
00:34:37You belong with me.
00:34:38It shouldn't hurt this much, but it does.
00:34:42I can't stay.
00:34:52Claire, wait.
00:34:53I am done waiting.
00:34:56I'm over your lies, Nick.
00:34:59Let me tell you the truth.
00:35:01I fell for you the moment we met.
00:35:03I did.
00:35:04Claire, you're a good person.
00:35:05And I don't have very many good people in my life right now.
00:35:10There you are.
00:35:12Claire, you saved me.
00:35:14You literally opened your home for a stranger.
00:35:17And you didn't have any agendas or ask questions or even care about who I really was.
00:35:22You just saw a person in need and helped them.
00:35:30Claire, you made me believe that you were someone I could see myself with.
00:35:39As stupid as this fake marriage is, my feelings for you became real.
00:35:49I'll take you home.
00:35:50Okay?
00:35:55Nick!
00:35:56What are you even doing with her?
00:35:59Come back to the party.
00:36:00It's where you belong with me.
00:36:02Come.
00:36:02I don't belong to you, Hunter.
00:36:04I never did.
00:36:11Claire, wait.
00:36:13Tell me the truth.
00:36:14All of it.
00:36:16Yes.
00:36:17I was engaged to Hunter, but it was never love.
00:36:21It was a deal my mother forced on me.
00:36:23It was a duty, security.
00:36:25It was a prison.
00:36:27So, what?
00:36:28You just forgot to mention that you already belonged to someone else?
00:36:36Is that what the engagement ring was in your coat pocket?
00:36:39Engagement ring?
00:36:40Oh, God.
00:36:42Claire.
00:36:43That ring was never mine.
00:36:46It's something my mother gave me to try to force me back to Hunter.
00:36:49I never belonged to Hunter.
00:36:51I never belonged to anyone.
00:36:52And that's the point.
00:36:54For the first time in my life, I feel free with you.
00:36:58Don't say things like that.
00:36:59Oh, my God.
00:37:00You think I want this?
00:37:01You think I'm not tearing myself apart every second I'm near you?
00:37:06I left my old life because I couldn't breathe.
00:37:09My father had passed away.
00:37:11My mother's grip was iron.
00:37:12And Hunter was at least around my neck.
00:37:16Then why do you still let them control you?
00:37:20Because until you, I never knew what it felt like to want more.
00:37:22Look, every smile with Hunter was staged.
00:37:26Every word was rehearsed until I stumbled into your bakery.
00:37:30And you changed everything.
00:37:33I want to believe him.
00:37:35But if I do, I'll lose everything when he breaks me again.
00:37:39Claire, you are kind and loyal.
00:37:45And you fight for what's right, even when it's difficult.
00:37:48You are everything Hunter isn't.
00:37:50Everything my family isn't.
00:37:52You're saying the words that I've waited my whole life to hear.
00:37:57But how can I trust you when you've been lying to me?
00:38:05You embarrassed me.
00:38:07Time to ruin your hick wife.
00:38:14I'll leave you to your phone, Nick.
00:38:18Claire.
00:38:26You're pushing away the one thing that makes you happy.
00:38:28This isn't about happiness.
00:38:30Nick lied.
00:38:31You were ready to torch him for it too, remember?
00:38:33I know, but maybe...
00:38:36What?
00:38:36Why should I fix things with a liar?
00:38:39Because I've seen the way he looks at you.
00:38:41Like you hung the moon.
00:38:43And I've never seen you happier than when you're with him.
00:38:45And I'm not letting you give that up without a fight.
00:38:48He doesn't want Hunter.
00:38:49He wants you.
00:38:52Then he needs to prove it.
00:38:54I hope he does.
00:38:55For both of your sakes.
00:39:09Sorry, we're actually closed for the night.
00:39:20Claire!
00:39:23Claire!
00:39:23Let her go!
00:39:36Claire!
00:39:36Claire!
00:39:41Look at me!
00:39:43I'm fine, I'm okay.
00:39:44But you, he had a knife.
00:39:46You shouldn't have attacked him.
00:39:47I had to.
00:39:47I could have let her hurt you.
00:39:51Your arm!
00:39:52No, I'm fine.
00:39:53It's fine.
00:39:53Besides, it's okay.
00:39:54I know that you're safe, all right?
00:39:55Claire, I do it a thousand times, okay?
00:39:58Nick.
00:39:58But you can count on me.
00:40:00Always.
00:40:02If this is what it feels like to be loved by him,
00:40:05how could I ever let it go?
00:40:07Thank you, officer.
00:40:09If I think of anything else, I'll let you know.
00:40:15Hey.
00:40:17I should stay.
00:40:19Figure out what's next.
00:40:21Okay.
00:40:22Then, I'm staying too.
00:40:25Nick.
00:40:26Don't make me need you.
00:40:28Not tonight.
00:40:30Need me.
00:40:31Let me in.
00:40:33You should go.
00:40:35I've got this.
00:40:41Okay.
00:40:42Well, if you need me, then...
00:40:44I won't.
00:40:52Come home by Christmas Eve, or you lose everything.
00:40:59You don't scare me.
00:41:00Don't play the hero.
00:41:01I don't just want you married in the new year.
00:41:04I want you married to Hunter.
00:41:06She has proof, Nicholas.
00:41:08Proof that your little marriage is fake.
00:41:10Enough to ruin her.
00:41:12Unless something unfortunate happens first.
00:41:16This town used to be so safe.
00:41:18What is this world coming to?
00:41:20You could have killed her.
00:41:21As if anyone would care.
00:41:23She's just a nobody from some dead-end town.
00:41:26You touch her again, and I swear you'll be sorry.
00:41:29Dad isn't here to protect you anymore.
00:41:32You try it.
00:41:33Your father will be rolling over in his grave.
00:41:36Try me.
00:41:39Every step feels heavier.
00:41:41I finally found someone who sees me.
00:41:44The man, not the name.
00:41:46And now I have to walk away.
00:41:48From her.
00:41:49From Sophie.
00:41:51From a life that could have been mine.
00:41:54Nick!
00:41:55How are ya?
00:41:58I've been better.
00:42:00Well, one of the judges said he saw you and Claire having a spat with someone at the gala.
00:42:07What?
00:42:08I told him that you and Claire are solid.
00:42:11I'm not so sure.
00:42:13You love her, don't you?
00:42:15Yeah.
00:42:16I do love her.
00:42:18Good.
00:42:19Just lean into that, huh?
00:42:21And you'll surely win.
00:42:23Huh?
00:42:25Hey, I'll see you on Christmas Eve.
00:42:27Thank you, Mary.
00:42:28All right.
00:42:28Good night.
00:42:35I could have lost everything tonight.
00:42:38All that I built.
00:42:40For myself.
00:42:41For Sophie.
00:42:43All of it.
00:42:44We're still here.
00:42:46Still standing.
00:42:52Well, you're resilient.
00:42:54I'll give you that.
00:42:57But resilience won't protect you from what's coming.
00:43:01We're closed.
00:43:03Let's not waste time.
00:43:05You want money?
00:43:07I can make you comfortable.
00:43:09Very comfortable.
00:43:10I don't want your money.
00:43:13Everyone wants money, darling.
00:43:17Especially single moms with struggling bakeries.
00:43:22You think you can buy me off like you buy everything else?
00:43:25As if Nick were a thing to own, not a man, not the man.
00:43:30Nick and I are not for sale.
00:43:33Nick will never choose you over his real life.
00:43:37Do you know what it costs to be a Rudolph?
00:43:41Nick's never lived without it.
00:43:43He doesn't know how.
00:43:44He will resent you for making him lose everything.
00:43:50And he will blame you for it when the glitter fades.
00:43:53I don't scare easily, Lillian.
00:43:58We'll see.
00:44:01Last chance.
00:44:02Be smart.
00:44:05Take the money.
00:44:06He deserves so much better than the life you caged him.
00:44:10I'm in.
00:44:10And I deserve better than your bribes.
00:44:13So be it.
00:44:18Nick will hate you.
00:44:20Blame you for losing everything.
00:44:27Clean this up.
00:44:28It's disgusting.
00:44:31She's wrong.
00:44:32She has to be wrong.
00:44:34But why...
00:44:35Why does her voice sound so certain?
00:44:40We were lucky.
00:44:41If Nick showed up one minute later, I wouldn't be here.
00:44:45Sophie wouldn't have a mother.
00:44:47Nick saved us.
00:44:48But how do I trust a man who lies?
00:44:53I want to tell her everything.
00:44:55But every time I try, I'm interrupted or I say the wrong thing and I just end up pushing her
00:45:00further away.
00:45:09I should report you to the police for sending the attacker.
00:45:12I only heard about the attack after the fact and honestly, I was horrified.
00:45:17Yeah.
00:45:18Horrified it didn't work.
00:45:19That's a disgusting accusation.
00:45:22And one you would need proof in a court of law.
00:45:25Oh, I know.
00:45:26Just like I know it would never get traced back to you.
00:45:30It seems you haven't lost all your smarts after all.
00:45:33Okay, enough games.
00:45:35If you and Hunter back off just long enough for Claire to win the contest, I will do what you
00:45:41want.
00:45:42Come home for Christmas Day.
00:45:45Marry Hunter in the new year and then Claire's little bakery will be safe.
00:45:51It was never about Hunter, was it?
00:45:53It was about destroying Claire.
00:45:56Destroying Claire?
00:45:57That girl will destroy you.
00:46:00She will take everything.
00:46:02And when the lights fade, you will resent Claire, just like I warned her.
00:46:09You want me home Christmas Day?
00:46:11Fine.
00:46:12I'll be there.
00:46:13But do not mistake this for obedience.
00:46:16Because the second Claire is safe, I will tear down everything you've built.
00:46:19And when I do, it won't be Hunter standing next to me.
00:46:23It'll be Claire.
00:46:24We'll see about that.
00:46:26She thinks she's won?
00:46:28She has no idea how far I'll go for Claire.
00:46:31Hello, Holly Creek.
00:46:34And welcome to the annual Holly Creek Merrily Married Christmas Couple Contest.
00:46:40The attack?
00:46:41Hunter smirk in my bakery?
00:46:43That ring box?
00:46:44I can't unsee any of it.
00:46:46I can't stop wishing none of it was true.
00:46:49So, our first competition is the three-legged race.
00:46:52So, I want you to give it up for our couples, Mike and Michelle, and Claire and Nick.
00:46:59She doesn't know the truth, but I'm playing along with my mother only to shield her.
00:47:04Are you almost done?
00:47:07Yeah.
00:47:08On your mark, get set, and go!
00:47:30You are enjoying this way too much.
00:47:34Guilty.
00:47:34I shouldn't want this.
00:47:36I shouldn't want him.
00:47:38But I do.
00:47:39I want to fix this.
00:47:40You deserve better than all this.
00:47:42And I swear, I'm going to make it up to you.
00:47:45All right.
00:47:46Is it Nick and Claire?
00:47:51Or Mike and Michelle?
00:47:53Michelle?
00:47:57I can't let myself want him again.
00:48:00Not when he's tangled too deep in their world.
00:48:03And this is all I get?
00:48:04These stolen moments?
00:48:06I'll make every one of them count.
00:48:08And that was the last time we ate shellfish.
00:48:11I love you.
00:48:17Yes, well, thank you, Mike.
00:48:19That was beautiful.
00:48:22How do you tell the truth in front of the world when you don't even know if it's real anymore?
00:48:28I won't let her stand up here alone.
00:48:31Um, now for our last couple, they will now share their love story.
00:48:41When Nick showed up, I didn't believe in love.
00:48:46I believed in working hard, keeping my head down, and making Sophie's life brighter than mine ever was.
00:48:57Then, this mysterious stranger turned everything upside down.
00:49:05He made me laugh when I wanted to cry.
00:49:09He made me believe that I deserved more than just survival.
00:49:14I hate him.
00:49:15I hate him for lying, but I can't lie to myself.
00:49:19I love him.
00:49:26I had a life that looked perfect, but felt hollow.
00:49:30And then I met Claire, and she saw me.
00:49:33Not what was in my bank account, just...
00:49:35me.
00:49:39And I never knew I could feel this alive.
00:49:41And if I could only carry one Christmas memory with me forever,
00:49:45it would be seeing Claire's smile through that bakery window.
00:49:48Because the moment I saw that,
00:49:51I knew it was home.
00:49:55And I'll fight like hell not to lose her.
00:50:08Nick?
00:50:09It's you.
00:50:11It's always been you.
00:50:22I think that goes without saying.
00:50:24This year's contest winners are Claire and Nick.
00:50:34We got what we wanted.
00:50:37We won.
00:50:39I can't do this drama anymore.
00:50:43You can stay for Christmas morning.
00:50:45For Sophie's sake.
00:50:47And then you have to go home.
00:50:49Claire, listen to me.
00:50:50I don't want Hunter.
00:50:51I don't want any of this.
00:50:52I want you.
00:50:53If I let myself believe him, I'll burn.
00:50:56And I can't drag Sophie into the fire.
00:51:04Bye, bitch.
00:51:06Well, that was quite the kiss.
00:51:08I don't think you've ever kissed me like that.
00:51:11Because I never loved you.
00:51:13As if love had anything to do with us.
00:51:17Look, you got your deal.
00:51:20I played along for Mother, but don't mistake it as a victory.
00:51:24As soon as I can find a way, you both lose me for good.
00:51:28How do you tell someone they saved you?
00:51:30That they made you want to stay?
00:51:34Hey, I love how you wrinkle your nose when you taste the frosting.
00:51:38How you hum when you think no one's listening.
00:51:42How you see Sophie and really see her.
00:51:47And how you looked at me like I was worth something.
00:51:53She'll find it when I'm gone.
00:51:55And maybe she'll know.
00:51:59Yes, yes, I know.
00:52:01I will get carrots for the reindeer.
00:52:02I'll see you when you get home.
00:52:15Foolish, trusting little Claire.
00:52:17You never leave your spare key under your doormat.
00:52:21You're basically inviting an intruder.
00:52:24Not like anybody would want to come in.
00:52:39Oh, gotcha.
00:52:48Sophie will be awake soon.
00:52:50Let's just try to give her the perfect Christmas morning before you go.
00:53:18Time to go, Nicholas.
00:53:20Excuse me?
00:53:21Why are you here so early? We haven't had Christmas morning yet.
00:53:24To file that under things I couldn't care less about, you promised me.
00:53:28Now it's time to go.
00:53:29You can't just barge in here.
00:53:32I can, and I did.
00:53:34Come now, Nicholas, or I'll ruin Claire publicly.
00:53:38Right here, right now.
00:53:41Your time is up.
00:53:43Annulment papers.
00:53:45Sign them, and the bakery stays open.
00:53:48You two remain contest winners.
00:53:51No scandal, no mess.
00:53:53You still think you can buy me off?
00:53:55This is not about you.
00:53:57I'm saving my son from making a mistake.
00:54:01She is not a mistake.
00:54:03Don't ever say that again.
00:54:05Then prove it.
00:54:06By letting her keep her dream and walking away.
00:54:11You promised me you would marry Hunter, Nicholas.
00:54:13Do not go back on your word now.
00:54:15If I play this right, I can turn my mother's game back on her.
00:54:20Nick, don't do this for me.
00:54:24Do it for you if that's what you want.
00:54:27Claire, I need you to trust me, even if I can't say why.
00:54:31Be smart, Nicholas.
00:54:33One signature.
00:54:36Ink or ruin.
00:54:43Your choice.
00:54:45Your choice.
00:54:49This.
00:54:52This was a mistake.
00:54:58Just sign the damn papers, Claire.
00:55:04That's really what you want?
00:55:06It's not.
00:55:07God, it's not.
00:55:09Wise choice.
00:55:11No!
00:55:12No, don't go!
00:55:14Oh, baby.
00:55:19I thought you loved us.
00:55:22Idiot child.
00:55:26It was only for the contest.
00:55:30Tell her, Nick.
00:55:35It was only for the contest.
00:55:38See?
00:55:40As if he could ever love the two of you.
00:55:44No!
00:55:46Bastard.
00:55:48I will never forgive you for this.
00:55:50I don't need your forgiveness.
00:55:52Just your obedience.
00:55:55Come now, Nick.
00:55:57Back to where you really belong.
00:56:00It's okay.
00:56:03Okay.
00:56:11He was the first thing I ever...
00:56:14It's over.
00:56:16Stop calling.
00:56:20You don't speak for me.
00:56:21If you call her again, I will make sure that her bakery burns to the ground by morning.
00:56:28An unfortunate accident.
00:56:30Tragic.
00:56:33Hang in there, Claire.
00:56:34I'll figure this out.
00:56:39I love you.
00:56:42Please, Nick.
00:56:44Call me.
00:56:48Why doesn't Nick love us?
00:56:50Honey, it's complicated.
00:56:52You always say it's complicated.
00:56:54Does he love us or not?
00:56:57I think so.
00:56:59And do you love him?
00:57:02I think so.
00:57:04See?
00:57:04It's not complicated.
00:57:06She's got a point.
00:57:08I really wish it was that simple.
00:57:11If I trust him, I could lose everything.
00:57:15If I don't trust him, I've already lost him.
00:57:21That's weird.
00:57:28If you want the truth, meet me in New York City on New Year's Eve.
00:57:33He's still reaching for me.
00:57:34What is it?
00:57:37Mom?
00:57:40It's...
00:57:41a chance.
00:57:46So, why don't you go to your room for a little bit?
00:57:49I need to talk to Tessa.
00:57:51Mom?
00:57:51So.
00:57:52Fine.
00:57:53I'm taking this with me.
00:58:02Nick didn't want that annulment.
00:58:05You saw his face, Claire?
00:58:06This must be breaking him.
00:58:09This is crazy.
00:58:10Is he a chance?
00:58:12He signed the papers.
00:58:14I signed the papers.
00:58:15That's the end.
00:58:17Or maybe he was protecting you the only way he knew.
00:58:20He's been fighting his family every step of this.
00:58:23He didn't want to walk away.
00:58:25I didn't want him to walk away.
00:58:28So don't let it end like this.
00:58:32What if I go and he's already with Hunter?
00:58:35Then at least you'll know.
00:58:37If I go, I could break all over again.
00:58:40If I stay, I already am.
00:58:45Come to me, Claire.
00:58:47Let me make this right.
00:58:48I'll fight for us if you walk through that door.
00:58:52Your car's here?
00:58:53This is crazy.
00:58:55You can't just go to New York on a maybe.
00:58:57Yes, you can.
00:58:59Because that maybe, that's the man you love.
00:59:05Do I?
00:59:06Or do I just want to believe in him?
00:59:08For once in your life, let yourself be crazy in love.
00:59:12And go get your accidental Christmas husband back.
00:59:14God, that's exactly what this feels like.
00:59:18Crazy in love.
00:59:20But Sophie, she loves him too.
00:59:24If there's even a chance, I owe her this.
00:59:29Okay, I'm going.
00:59:30For her.
00:59:32And for me.
00:59:33Good.
00:59:35I'll watch her while you're gone.
00:59:36But hey, when you're back, I want a fairy tale ending.
00:59:41Oh, my God.
01:00:03If I may say a few words.
01:00:06As you all know, it has been a very difficult year.
01:00:10My husband passing, company in chaos,
01:00:14and my son going off to find himself.
01:00:19But as every good mother knows,
01:00:22sometimes you need to let your children spread their wings.
01:00:26And as every good son does, my Nicholas returned home.
01:00:31With that said, please, help me welcome
01:00:36the future Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas and Hunter Rudolph.
01:00:45This isn't me.
01:00:47It never was.
01:00:49Smile.
01:00:50Pretend you're happy.
01:00:52We're so grateful you all came to celebrate our joy.
01:00:57All I see is her face.
01:00:59Even when she's not here.
01:01:01Especially when she's not here.
01:01:14I'm too late.
01:01:15He's already theirs.
01:01:17She came.
01:01:18Don't you dare remember what your father wanted.
01:01:22Dad would want me to be happy.
01:01:23Don't you dare.
01:01:27What's she doing here?
01:01:29Security, get her out of here.
01:01:33Touch her and you'll answer to me.
01:01:35Nick, my love, what are you doing?
01:01:37Nicholas, don't do anything you'll regret.
01:01:39I lost her once.
01:01:41I won't let her go again.
01:01:42He still wants me.
01:01:44Even now.
01:01:45Nick, if you walk towards her,
01:01:48you burn everything down.
01:01:49The empire, the fortune,
01:01:52your father's name.
01:01:56Maybe everything needs to burn.
01:02:04How dare you?
01:02:05You're all fired.
01:02:07Claire, my feelings for you have never been fake.
01:02:10You're the best thing that's ever happened to me.
01:02:12Nicholas,
01:02:13do not do something you will regret.
01:02:16You humiliated me, Nick.
01:02:18Nicholas,
01:02:19that's quite enough.
01:02:20I am telling you now.
01:02:21Come to your senses before you ruin everything.
01:02:24I ruined everything the moment I let you control my life.
01:02:29This is me trying to fix it.
01:02:32Claire, you saved me.
01:02:34Literally.
01:02:36You cared about me when you didn't think I had anything.
01:02:38I can't lose you again.
01:02:40Not to them.
01:02:41This nobody?
01:02:43She'll destroy you.
01:02:46Destroy me.
01:02:48She's the only one who's tried to put me back together.
01:02:51Do you feel the same way?
01:02:57Yes.
01:02:59I love you, Nick.
01:03:01As crazy as this all is,
01:03:03and as fast as it happened,
01:03:04I do.
01:03:05I love you.
01:03:10I choose her.
01:03:12I choose love.
01:03:13I choose my life.
01:03:14Not the one you tried to buy from me.
01:03:17You'll regret this.
01:03:23Nicholas.
01:03:24You are no longer a Rudolph.
01:03:27Get out of my sight.
01:03:30Gladly.
01:03:31But hear this, Mother.
01:03:32if you ever try to come after Claire again,
01:03:35I'll publish all our family's dirty secrets.
01:03:37And I know you don't want that.
01:03:39Get out of here.
01:03:40Get out, both of you.
01:03:43Let's go home.
01:03:45Yes, please.
01:03:50No, no, no.
01:03:51No, not...
01:03:52No, Erin, come back.
01:03:53Come back.
01:03:54It's not midnight yet.
01:03:55No, no, you can't leave.
01:03:57The ball hasn't dropped.
01:04:07I thought I lost you.
01:04:10You'll never lose me.
01:04:12Not again.
01:04:15Claire, I don't care about the money,
01:04:17the empire, or the name.
01:04:19The only life I want
01:04:22is one with you.
01:04:24You mean it?
01:04:26Even after everything?
01:04:28Especially after everything.
01:04:30You're the only thing
01:04:31that's ever been real.
01:04:33You chose me.
01:04:37And I choose you.
01:04:40You chose you.
01:04:48Happy New Year.
01:04:51I love you, Claire.
01:04:53I love you, too.
01:05:06It looks beautiful.
01:05:10Oh, thank you.
01:05:13Seriously?
01:05:15Relax.
01:05:16I just set an alert on my phone.
01:05:19You're going to want to see this.
01:05:20Mm-hmm.
01:05:30I have a question.
01:05:32Can I maybe call you dad?
01:05:36I had been chasing the wrong family my whole life.
01:05:39But now, I found it.
01:05:41Nothing would make me happier.
01:05:46This is it.
01:05:47The family I never thought I'd have.
01:05:50The life I never dared to dream.
01:05:53I love you, Nick Rudolph.
01:05:55I love you, Nick Rudolph.
01:05:59I love you, Nick Rudolph.
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