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USS Christmas (2020) – A heartwarming Hallmark Channel holiday romance set aboard an aircraft carrier! Maddie (Jenna Michno), a determined journalist for a Norfolk newspaper, is chasing the story of the year when she hears that a Navy aircraft carrier, the USS Allegiance, will be returning home just in time for Christmas. Determined to interview the crew and capture the emotional homecoming, she charms her way aboard the ship during its final days at sea. There, she meets Commander Ted (Trevor Donovan), the ship's handsome and dedicated executive officer, who initially sees her as an intrusion. As Maddie documents the crew's traditions, hardships, and the anticipation of reuniting with loved ones, she discovers the true meaning of service, sacrifice, and holiday magic—and finds her own heart captured along the way.
🔹 Starring: Jenna Michno, Trevor Donovan (Dolly Parton's Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love), Barbara Niven (Chesapeake Shores), Brenda Strong (Desperate Housewives)
🔹 Director: Michael Robison
🔹 Writers: Nancy Bond, Tippi Dobrofsky, Neal Dobrofsky
🔹 Genre: Holiday Romance, Drama
🔹 Network: Hallmark Channel Original
🔹 Production Company: Hallmark Media
🔹 Release Year: 2020
🔹 Runtime: 84 minutes
🔹 Notable Fact: Filmed on location aboard a decommissioned aircraft carrier for authenticity
💬 Why Watch?
✓ A unique Hallmark setting aboard a Navy aircraft carrier—a refreshing change from the usual small-town Christmas backdrop.
✓ Trevor Donovan brings warmth and charm as the dedicated Commander.
✓ A heartfelt tribute to military families and the sacrifices they make during the holidays.
✓ Features beautiful scenes of Christmas traditions at sea.
🔹 Starring: Jenna Michno, Trevor Donovan (Dolly Parton's Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love), Barbara Niven (Chesapeake Shores), Brenda Strong (Desperate Housewives)
🔹 Director: Michael Robison
🔹 Writers: Nancy Bond, Tippi Dobrofsky, Neal Dobrofsky
🔹 Genre: Holiday Romance, Drama
🔹 Network: Hallmark Channel Original
🔹 Production Company: Hallmark Media
🔹 Release Year: 2020
🔹 Runtime: 84 minutes
🔹 Notable Fact: Filmed on location aboard a decommissioned aircraft carrier for authenticity
💬 Why Watch?
✓ A unique Hallmark setting aboard a Navy aircraft carrier—a refreshing change from the usual small-town Christmas backdrop.
✓ Trevor Donovan brings warmth and charm as the dedicated Commander.
✓ A heartfelt tribute to military families and the sacrifices they make during the holidays.
✓ Features beautiful scenes of Christmas traditions at sea.
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00:00:06The End
00:01:13Want to grab drinks tonight?
00:01:14There's a singles jingle mingle happening at O'Donnell's.
00:01:17Sorry, my sister just invited me to our Christmas maybe ball this morning.
00:01:20Kind of her last minute date.
00:01:22Mark had to go out of town for work.
00:01:23Maybe you'll meet a handsome sailor in uniform.
00:01:26I'll count on it, Sarah.
00:01:27Morning, Maddie.
00:01:29Morning.
00:01:30So, It's a Wonderful Life is Plan and the Rialdo.
00:01:33I love that movie.
00:01:34Great.
00:01:34It's a date.
00:01:36It's a date.
00:01:37You didn't even say yes.
00:01:39Wait, what exactly are you two anyway?
00:01:41We've been on a couple of dates.
00:01:43There's nothing serious yet.
00:01:45Yet?
00:01:46I don't know what you see in him.
00:01:48You know what I'm getting with Roger?
00:01:50It's easy conversation and we have a lot in common.
00:01:53Newsflash.
00:01:53The only thing you two have in common is the news.
00:01:56Hey, good morning, Maddie.
00:01:58Look, I just got a tip from a friend in the DA's office.
00:02:01President of the Norfolk Bank and Trust was indicted on fraud charges this morning.
00:02:05I'm on it, Mr. Bailey.
00:02:06This is where you shine.
00:02:07Bring me back an exclusive, Maddie.
00:02:12Hey, what's wrong?
00:02:13That's a really great scoop.
00:02:14Yeah, I know.
00:02:15It's just, it's Christmas time, you know?
00:02:17I mean, who wants to read about corruption and bankers behaving badly?
00:02:20I would give anything to get off the fluff beat.
00:02:22My last piece was the more bacon wedding announcement.
00:02:25Hmm.
00:02:26That sounds like my kind of wedding.
00:02:28What?
00:02:28No, seriously, Sarah.
00:02:29I mean, come on.
00:02:30You get to bring joy to people.
00:02:31I remind them about the harsh realities of this world.
00:02:35Well, someone's got to do it.
00:02:36And you're so good at it.
00:02:44Oh, I feel like we should be standing at attention.
00:02:47Relax.
00:02:48Even the most disciplined sailors know how to have fun.
00:02:50You just wait until this dance floor fills up.
00:02:52Hi.
00:02:53Um, I'll go get her a table number.
00:02:56Okay.
00:02:56I'll give drinks.
00:02:59Hi.
00:03:00Hi.
00:03:00Uh, two red wines, please.
00:03:06I totally beat up with him.
00:03:07He's up at the spot.
00:03:10Thank you so much.
00:03:13I'm so sorry.
00:03:14We have literally been here for three minutes.
00:03:17I, I, I, I, I, I'm...
00:03:19I'm going to get your dress dry cleaned.
00:03:22Actually, you know what?
00:03:22I'm going to go get you a new dress.
00:03:24I'm going to actually go to the mall right now.
00:03:26I finally find a flattering white dress.
00:03:28Of course this happens.
00:03:29I'm so sorry.
00:03:31If you'll excuse me, I'm headed to the restroom.
00:03:38I'm so sorry.
00:03:39Red wine, the enemy of flattering white dresses everywhere.
00:03:42Yeah, it's a fashion emergency if I've ever seen one.
00:03:46She'll survive.
00:03:48Although you might want to have your date and grab your drinks for the next time.
00:03:50Oh, no, I'm not, um...
00:03:54We'll do, sailor.
00:03:56It's lieutenant.
00:03:59Grinch.
00:04:00Long time no see, buddy.
00:04:03Not a fan of Christmas.
00:04:05It's overrated.
00:04:10I better get back to my date.
00:04:12Nice meeting you.
00:04:20Maddie, over here.
00:04:23Merry Christmas.
00:04:24Well, it's so good to see you again.
00:04:26It's good to see you too, Captain Jenkins.
00:04:28Oh, no, no, no, no, no.
00:04:29You're a civilian.
00:04:30Call me Chet.
00:04:31I cannot believe how grown up you are.
00:04:34Hey, I haven't seen you since Dad's funeral.
00:04:36You gave such a beautiful speech, sir.
00:04:39John was one of the finest pilots.
00:04:41And a great wingman out at sea.
00:04:43He was the best.
00:04:45You know, he would have been proud of you girls.
00:04:47Your story's in the paper, Maddie.
00:04:49And, of course, you following in his footsteps on the Polaris, Amelia.
00:04:53It's my honor to serve, sir.
00:04:56It's a shame, however, that you didn't sign up for the Christmas Tiger Cruise
00:04:59along with your mom this year.
00:05:02You could have seen your sister in action.
00:05:04I just have so much work right now.
00:05:06Big stories percolating.
00:05:08A chance to watch Amelia launch a $65 million jet off the deck of a carrier.
00:05:13Why, that's a big story.
00:05:16Not to mention, we're going to make a stop in New York City this year.
00:05:19Isn't it too late, sir?
00:05:21The cruise leaves Norfolk day after tomorrow.
00:05:24We carry 6,000 people on this ship.
00:05:26I think we can find an extra buck for Maddie.
00:05:29All right.
00:05:32Maddie?
00:05:35Well, thank you, really, for the offer, but it's just the last minute with Christmas being
00:05:39ten days away.
00:05:40Your offer is there if you change your mind.
00:05:42Sir.
00:05:43Ah, yes, if you'll excuse me.
00:05:46It's a great kitchen.
00:05:47Mm-hmm.
00:05:49You know Captain Jenkins is my boss, right?
00:05:52I know.
00:05:53Like my big boss?
00:05:54Yeah, I know.
00:05:55I'm not interested in going on a tiger cruise.
00:05:57Okay, I didn't want to go when we were little.
00:05:59I don't want to go now.
00:06:00I get it.
00:06:01Now, the more important question is, where are those drinks?
00:06:05Oh, uh...
00:06:10Isn't that your shawl?
00:06:12Who is that anyway?
00:06:13I don't know.
00:06:15I had a little bit of an accident at the bar.
00:06:17Or some guy actually told me to have my date get the drinks next time.
00:06:21From the looks of that woman's dress, maybe we should avoid the morale.
00:06:25Affirmative.
00:06:27Come on.
00:06:38Oh, it's Mark.
00:06:39I'm going to grab this.
00:06:41Okay.
00:06:42Bye, honey.
00:06:46I know the military can be stiff.
00:06:48You really that boring?
00:06:50Sorry, it's just...
00:06:51It's been a long day.
00:06:52I'll just show.
00:06:57Solo again?
00:06:58What about you?
00:06:59Is your date okay?
00:07:00She's a little traumatized.
00:07:02Seriously?
00:07:03She likes things to be, uh...
00:07:05Just right.
00:07:06Oh.
00:07:06So, good match for you then.
00:07:08Based on...
00:07:09I just know most military officers are meticulous.
00:07:12I can be pretty easygoing.
00:07:15Spontaneous, even.
00:07:17There you are.
00:07:19You're Ty's a little crooked, don't you?
00:07:24Um, Dan's looking for us.
00:07:30Is Mark okay?
00:07:31Oh, he's good.
00:07:32He'll be back tomorrow.
00:07:35Look, I'm really glad you came with me tonight.
00:07:37Me too.
00:07:38Well, ladies and gentlemen, excuse me.
00:07:42May I have your attention, please?
00:07:45The captain would like to say a few words.
00:07:48Thank you, Commander.
00:07:51For those of you who don't know me, I'm Captain Chet Jenkins, skipper of the USS Polaris.
00:07:58And I want to wish you all happy holidays and thank you for coming to the Navy Christmas Ball.
00:08:04Now, as you know, while the Navy is not about self, but country, I look around this room tonight, and
00:08:12I see so many fine men and women who make incredible sacrifices for this nation every day.
00:08:20And I'm not just talking about the sailors.
00:08:23And I'm not just talking about the sailors, but those who love them as well.
00:08:25So, my apologies.
00:08:27I know we're not an easy bunch.
00:08:31And I can't wait to host your families on the Christmas Tiger Cruise.
00:08:35It's always exciting to me when they get to see what incredible jobs you do on the ship.
00:08:39So, during this holiday season, be thankful for family, and for this fine country.
00:08:47Raise your glasses and a toast.
00:08:53To the Navy!
00:08:54To the Navy!
00:08:56Merry Christmas!
00:09:14Merry Christmas, Sharon.
00:09:17Your favorite table is available.
00:09:23So, Maddie, I read that story this morning about the bank president.
00:09:27Yeah, he's been in here.
00:09:28Seemed like a good guy.
00:09:29Oh.
00:09:30I'm sure you never really know what's going on with people.
00:09:33Well, that's for sure.
00:09:34And, Amelia, I saw the photo that you posted of the Norfolk Christmas lights from your jet.
00:09:38Now, that was absolutely stunning.
00:09:40Oh, yeah, that was on my night hop last week.
00:09:42As always, thank you for your service.
00:09:43Yeah.
00:09:45So, the usual ladies?
00:09:46Bacon and eggs.
00:09:47Chocolate donut.
00:09:48Last one.
00:09:49They went fast today.
00:09:49Oh, okay.
00:09:51You are so lucky.
00:09:53I know.
00:09:53I don't know what I'd do without my morning sugar fix.
00:09:55No, I mean...
00:09:57Because we love what you do.
00:09:59What about you, though?
00:10:00You've left writing for as long as I can remember.
00:10:03Yeah.
00:10:04Yeah, I just...
00:10:05I don't know.
00:10:06It's not as much fun as it used to be.
00:10:12Remember when I was in college and I read that article about the firefighter who adopted
00:10:15the baby that was dropped off at his fire station on Christmas Eve and he named her Noelle?
00:10:19Oh, yeah.
00:10:19That was such a heartwarming story.
00:10:21Yeah, well, she's ten years old.
00:10:22She's a straight-A student and she just made Mary on her Christmas play.
00:10:25That's amazing.
00:10:26I know.
00:10:27I mean, that firefighter changed her entire life and...
00:10:33I just wish I could write more stories like that.
00:10:35Especially around the holidays.
00:10:37Yeah.
00:10:40Maybe I'm just burned out.
00:10:42She had fun at the ball, right?
00:10:44Yeah, of course.
00:10:45Your fellow sailors are very nice.
00:10:49Did, um...
00:10:50Did anyone, you know,
00:10:52get your eye?
00:10:53Amelia,
00:10:54you are relentless.
00:10:55No.
00:10:57Besides, I mean, come on.
00:10:58You remember what it was like.
00:10:59Every time David deployed us,
00:11:01I'm worried.
00:11:01I just...
00:11:02I don't know.
00:11:03It's too much for me.
00:11:04Yeah, but you guys didn't work out because your personalities didn't match.
00:11:07I just don't want to do the military thing.
00:11:10I mean, you remember how hard it was on Mom.
00:11:12Yeah, I know.
00:11:13I know.
00:11:17Hey, that guy over there.
00:11:19Which guy?
00:11:21There was a guy.
00:11:22He just...
00:11:23He left.
00:11:24Never mind.
00:11:25There was a guy there.
00:11:26I promise.
00:11:30Hey, it looks like you could use break.
00:11:32How about you come on the Christmas Tiger cruise?
00:11:34What?
00:11:35No, I told you I don't want to go, okay?
00:11:36And besides, I have work.
00:11:37The chill of the fresh sea air will help clear your head.
00:11:40The chill of the air?
00:11:41You mean the freezing air?
00:11:42And honestly, you know, I don't even actually know if I could be away from my phone that
00:11:45long.
00:11:46Maybe that'd be a good thing.
00:11:49Sorry, it's my boss.
00:11:50Apparently, the bank president's brother has now been arrested.
00:11:53Look, think about it.
00:11:54No breaking news.
00:11:55No annoying text from your boss.
00:11:57We'll be in the middle of nowhere.
00:11:58I don't know.
00:11:59Come on, and you'll be without mom and me, like, right before Christmas, which is your
00:12:03favorite time of year.
00:12:04Okay, now you're just playing hardball.
00:12:05I'm talking to that face.
00:12:06Please do it for us.
00:12:08Come on.
00:12:14I suppose I haven't taken even a fraction of my vacation time.
00:12:21So, sure, yeah.
00:12:23Yeah, okay, I will go on the tiger cruise.
00:12:25Yeah, just tell Mr. Bailey he has to deal.
00:12:26It's fine.
00:12:27Yay, that's amazing.
00:12:28Oh, it's going to be freezing.
00:12:29Extra crispy, just like you like it.
00:12:32Thank you, Sharon.
00:12:40Okay, Mr. Bailey.
00:12:41Hey, Maddie.
00:12:43Where are you going in such a hurry?
00:12:44Roger, I will explain it to you later, okay?
00:12:46I have to talk to Mr. Bailey.
00:12:47Sorry.
00:12:49Hi, Mr. Bailey.
00:12:51Maddie, this bank story just keeps getting bigger.
00:12:53Well, I'm working my sources, and I should have you something great for tomorrow's edition.
00:12:57Great.
00:12:59And then...
00:13:02Yes?
00:13:03I want to go on a cruise.
00:13:05So, like Bermuda?
00:13:07No, a Christmas tiger cruise.
00:13:09A ship of tigers?
00:13:10India?
00:13:12It's a Navy thing.
00:13:13Every year, the USS Polaris hosts the families of the sailors serving on the ship, and they
00:13:18call them tigers, and they get to see what life is like on the aircraft carrier, and, you
00:13:22know, be together for the holidays.
00:13:23And why are you going on this cruise?
00:13:25My sister's a fighter pilot, and so is my dad.
00:13:27I'm a Navy brat.
00:13:29How did I not know that?
00:13:30I don't talk about my military life much.
00:13:33Well, there's something new every day.
00:13:35When are you leaving?
00:13:36Tomorrow.
00:13:38Well, I haven't received a vacation request.
00:13:40I know, but I kind of promised my mom and my sister that I would go, and I'll be back
00:13:44on the 22nd.
00:13:45Maddie.
00:13:46If that's okay.
00:13:47It's going to be very hard to fill your shoes.
00:13:49This bank store is not going anywhere anytime soon.
00:13:52It's really important to my family.
00:13:57All right.
00:13:58Go enjoy yourself.
00:13:59You've earned it.
00:14:00I'll give the bank store to Roger.
00:14:03Thank you, Mr. Wheelie.
00:14:12You look happy-ish.
00:14:14I'm going on a vacation.
00:14:15Does it include lessons from a cute ski instructor, hot potties by the fire?
00:14:20A warship in the middle of the Atlantic, with rooms the size of a mattress.
00:14:24You really need to fire a travel agent.
00:14:27I'm going on an aircraft carrier with my mom and my sister.
00:14:29Okay.
00:14:29All I heard was handsome fighter pilots in uniform.
00:14:31Now that's what I call a vacay.
00:14:33We'll do some recon for you.
00:14:35I like tall, dark, and single.
00:14:39Noted.
00:14:43I'll send some shoes, check.
00:14:46Comfy PJs, check.
00:14:49Sleep mask.
00:15:01I'll see you every day, Dad.
00:15:20Your dad used to tell me that they decorated the ship for Christmas, but I had no idea it
00:15:24was this gorgeous.
00:15:26Hi, Tigers.
00:15:28I'm Amelia.
00:15:28I'll be your cruise director.
00:15:30Oh, get over here.
00:15:32Hey, honey.
00:15:32Hey.
00:15:34So glad you came.
00:15:36Aw, thanks.
00:15:37So, where's my little fruity drink with the umbrella on it?
00:15:39Hmm.
00:15:40Would you be okay to settle for eggnog and a Christmas feast with all the trimmings?
00:15:46Contino family.
00:15:47Aw, Chet.
00:15:48Thank you so much for hosting us.
00:15:50Oh, it's an honor, Elizabeth.
00:15:51I'm so glad you changed your mind.
00:15:53Thanks for making it happen.
00:15:56Oh, here he is.
00:15:57Just the man I wanted you to meet.
00:15:59Lieutenant Billy Jenkins.
00:16:01One of my finest F-18 pilots.
00:16:03And I don't say that just because he happens to be my son.
00:16:07Billy, this is Elizabeth.
00:16:08Maddie, you remember I served John Contino.
00:16:11Yes, of course.
00:16:12I knew you when you were this high.
00:16:15Well, nice to see you again.
00:16:18Nice seeing you again.
00:16:20Didn't know our fathers flew together, and I sure knew he was a sister.
00:16:24You two know each other?
00:16:26We met at the Christmas ball.
00:16:28Mm-hmm.
00:16:30Good wine, isn't it?
00:16:32Would you ladies like to join us for dinner tonight?
00:16:35Yes.
00:16:36Thanks.
00:16:36We'd love to.
00:16:37Great.
00:16:38I'll see you at 1800 hours.
00:16:40Okay.
00:16:40Billy?
00:16:41Enjoy the cruise.
00:16:43All right.
00:16:44Let's get you checked in.
00:16:45Get you to your statement.
00:16:46Yep.
00:16:53This is it.
00:16:54Watch your head.
00:16:55Yeah.
00:16:56I don't even touch.
00:16:59Oh, Amelia.
00:17:03Calls planes aren't supposed to be sweet, Mom.
00:17:07The other pilots choose them.
00:17:09But I got pretty lucky.
00:17:10They can call me daddy's girl any day.
00:17:12That's the whole reason I became a pilot.
00:17:15Oh, and there's the Grinch.
00:17:17Oh, he's the mean one.
00:17:19Grinch.
00:17:21Attention, Tigers.
00:17:22USS Polaris is now departing.
00:17:24Happy sailing, everyone.
00:17:26Too late to turn back now.
00:17:27You got one heck of a backstroke.
00:17:30See you at dinner.
00:17:33I'm trying to change your life.
00:17:35I just want to touch it.
00:17:44Ladies, welcome.
00:17:45Please, have a seat.
00:17:47Oh, my gosh.
00:17:48It looks so beautiful.
00:17:48Oh, thank you.
00:17:49We take our Christmases very seriously on the Polaris.
00:17:53Obviously.
00:17:54How do you decorate something that looks like a rhino in a rainstorm?
00:17:58Not to mention its size.
00:17:59I'm guessing what?
00:18:00Oh, thank you.
00:18:02125, maybe 8-foot Christmas trees laid end to end?
00:18:06Well, I've never quite heard it put that way before.
00:18:09Maddie has quite a way with words sometimes, don't you, darling?
00:18:12Well, the senior chief who runs the post office is in charge of all things Christmas,
00:18:15and he's been here forever.
00:18:18It's a waste of time if you ask me.
00:18:20Ships are for combat.
00:18:21Not Christmas.
00:18:22That is why they call him the Grinch.
00:18:25Great fighter pilot, but a bit of a Christmas curmudgeon.
00:18:28I'll forgive my manners.
00:18:29Charlotte, welcome.
00:18:31Thank you for the invite, Captain.
00:18:33This is Elizabeth, Maddie, Amelia.
00:18:36I flew with the girl's father.
00:18:37Oh, nice to meet you all.
00:18:41Charlotte is a successful writer.
00:18:44Oh, what do you write about?
00:18:46Romance.
00:18:47I'm a big traveler, so I find amazing love stories from around the world and turn them into novels.
00:18:52Wow, how interesting.
00:18:54You know, I met Billy's mother on a Christmas tiger cruise about 35 years ago.
00:19:00Really?
00:19:01Mm-hmm.
00:19:02I was a young lieutenant at the time, and Barbara was a college student visiting her brother.
00:19:07How's that for a unique love story?
00:19:12Is that the happy ending?
00:19:20So your father was looking for Christmas presents for you girls at a flea market in Japan, and
00:19:28he asked the vendor for a doll, using his best Japanese, of course.
00:19:34Well, she thought he said, cat.
00:19:38Well, your father, he was so confused.
00:19:44I remember those little Japanese dolls.
00:19:46Yeah.
00:19:47He bought you a kimono, Elizabeth.
00:19:51Pink with flowers, if I recall.
00:19:55Yeah, you did.
00:19:58It was always your father's mission to find your girls something new and exciting for Christmas.
00:20:05You used to do the same for Billy.
00:20:08Most kids find their presents under the tree, not mine in a mailbox every year.
00:20:15Dan, hey, you made it.
00:20:17Sorry, I missed dinner.
00:20:19I was airborne.
00:20:21Dan's a pilot and Charlotte's brother.
00:20:24Yeah, they're old family friends.
00:20:26Mom said Dan and I needed more quality time together, so here I am on a military ship.
00:20:33Oh, so you're not.
00:20:35Not what?
00:20:38Oh, together?
00:20:40No, I love Billy like my own brother.
00:20:44Oh, Dan, that reminds me.
00:20:45We promised Mom we'd call her after dinner.
00:20:47I hope you don't mind if we sneak out.
00:20:49No, not at all, not at all.
00:20:51We're, looks like we're finished up anyway.
00:20:52Yeah, I have to work the night shift.
00:20:54Oh, can I come watch you for a bit, please?
00:20:57I want to see you in action.
00:20:58I'd love that, Mom.
00:20:59Yeah, I'll get some coffees to go.
00:21:00Maddie, you, you want to come?
00:21:03No, I'm kind of tired.
00:21:05Thank you so much.
00:21:07It was just perfect.
00:21:09You're welcome.
00:21:14Billy, why don't you walk Maddie to her, her stateroom?
00:21:19It's very easy to get lost around here.
00:21:26Okay, well, looks like it's just the two of us.
00:21:35I can't believe you thought Charlotte was my girlfriend.
00:21:38Well, I mean, first there was the ball, then she showed up at dinner.
00:21:41I think it's a natural assumption.
00:21:43That makes sense.
00:21:44It's just funny, because my dad's always telling me that if I don't need someone, I'm going to be alone
00:21:48forever.
00:21:49My sister tells me the same thing.
00:21:51He says he wants me to find lasting love.
00:21:55Amelia wants me to date an officer, which is not going to happen.
00:22:00I'm sorry, it's just military life.
00:22:02It's not for me.
00:22:03It's not for everyone.
00:22:05It's pretty amazing, though, that your dad met your mom on a Christmas tiger cruise.
00:22:08Does that happen often?
00:22:10No, I'm not really focused on that kind of thing.
00:22:12I'm just here to fly my jet and serve this country.
00:22:14You said something at dinner about having an unhappy ending.
00:22:17What did you mean?
00:22:18Nothing.
00:22:19It's not important.
00:22:22Here we are.
00:22:28You might want to...
00:22:31You're facing the wrong way.
00:22:33Oh, right.
00:22:34Yeah.
00:22:34I forgot.
00:22:36These stairs are steep.
00:22:38They're actually called ladders.
00:22:40Could be a little tricky navigating an aircraft carrier, but you want to use both hands and both railings with
00:22:45your back to the steps.
00:22:47Got it.
00:22:48Thanks.
00:22:59This place is like a giant maze.
00:23:0220 stories high and almost as long as the Empire State Building is tall.
00:23:06Wow.
00:23:06Thanks for helping me get back.
00:23:08Just call me a Top Gun tour guide.
00:23:11The state rooms are in here.
00:23:13Okay, thanks.
00:23:14See you tomorrow.
00:23:18See you tomorrow.
00:23:56Captain?
00:23:59It's Chet.
00:24:01Come on in, please.
00:24:03Good morning, Chet.
00:24:05Maddie, hi.
00:24:05Now, what can I do for you?
00:24:07Well, um, I was thinking about something you said at dinner last night about meeting your wife on a Christmas
00:24:13tiger cruise.
00:24:13Ah, Christmas 1984.
00:24:16But I should tell you, Barbara and I got divorced a long time ago.
00:24:19I'm sorry.
00:24:20Billy alluded to something at dinner.
00:24:22No.
00:24:23The divorce was tough on me as a kid.
00:24:26Yeah.
00:24:27Military life is hard on any family.
00:24:30I hear you.
00:24:31But, you know, some couples do figure it out.
00:24:35Barbara and I, well, we weren't the first ones to fall in love on the tiger cruise, you know.
00:24:39Do you happen to know anyone that I could maybe talk to about that?
00:24:43I'd have to ask around.
00:24:44I mean, everybody's kind of all over the place these days.
00:24:47Thanks.
00:24:48There must be such rich history on this ship.
00:24:51Well, if you're interested, we do have an archives room.
00:24:54Photos, records.
00:24:54We might find something in there.
00:24:56I'd love to take a look.
00:24:57What's this for, anyway?
00:25:00A story?
00:25:02Maybe.
00:25:02I don't really know yet.
00:25:04Well, I find it interesting.
00:25:07Tell you what, I'll have Billy take you for a look around.
00:25:09He can help you with anything you need.
00:25:12I'm sorry.
00:25:12Do you think he's going to be okay with that?
00:25:14Romance and Christmas?
00:25:17Honestly.
00:25:21But it might do him some good.
00:25:24No.
00:25:25I have flight ops, and we're trying to finish all the maintenance logs before the end of the year.
00:25:28I'm too busy, Pop.
00:25:29I'll clear your schedule.
00:25:31You get Maddie whatever she needs.
00:25:33That's an order, Lieutenant Jenkins.
00:25:51Look at all this old stuff.
00:25:55I've never been here.
00:25:57Oh, yeah?
00:26:04Check this out.
00:26:06Wow, cool.
00:26:08B-29.
00:26:09Hmm.
00:26:10Found some Christmas photos.
00:26:15These look like fun performances.
00:26:17Yeah, you know, we've had all kinds of dancers, singers, celebrities, USO shows, president's evening.
00:26:24Yeah?
00:26:25You never went on a tiger cruise as a kid?
00:26:28Didn't want to give up even one day at home.
00:26:31All the baking, decorating the tree, driving around looking at all the neighborhood lights.
00:26:37Christmas is the best.
00:26:39Just surprised we never met as kids.
00:26:41Oh.
00:26:42Well, I never went to military functions as a kid.
00:26:45I was always buried in a book or writing stories was kind of my escape.
00:26:50You cover corrupt bankers committing fraud, right?
00:26:53That and some other questionable people.
00:27:00Did someone look up my latest story?
00:27:02Yeah.
00:27:04I do read the paper.
00:27:06You know, you should write about the pilots on the Polaris.
00:27:09We're the best of the best.
00:27:11That's inspiring.
00:27:12Yeah, an ego as big as a fighter pilot's.
00:27:18Like an old journal.
00:27:22It was written by a pilot named Sam in 1965.
00:27:31Ah, she's beautiful.
00:27:33Looks like a dancer.
00:27:35Wow.
00:27:36Great artist if you drew this.
00:27:38What's the journal say?
00:27:40We returned home from Vietnam just in time for Operation Tiger Cruise.
00:27:45December 18th, 1965.
00:27:47It was the first time our families are allowed to stay with us to see what we do every day
00:27:52for this country.
00:27:53I've missed everyone so much.
00:27:56Today, the most beautiful woman I've ever seen boarded the ship, and I helped her with her bag.
00:28:03When we got her first name, Dorothy, I can't explain the moment I saw her I felt like I was
00:28:09looking into my future.
00:28:11There was just something about her.
00:28:14It's so...
00:28:15Undisciplined.
00:28:18Romantic.
00:28:21You know, there actually might be a story here, maybe a Christmas story.
00:28:24You mind if I borrow this?
00:28:26Yeah, you heard what my dad said.
00:28:28Anything you need.
00:28:30Great.
00:28:31I want to see how Sam's story ends.
00:28:40Is that a Santa suit?
00:28:44Let's see.
00:28:45Oh, Billy, you know, I think this looks like it's just your size.
00:28:49Yeah, if I wore two life preservers under it.
00:28:51You know, I think you should dress up as Santa for the kids on the ship.
00:28:55It's not going to work.
00:28:56What?
00:28:57Look, I'm sure my dad wants me to get into your love story and suddenly discover the spirit of the
00:29:02holidays, but I'm just not a Christmas guy.
00:29:05Fourth of July.
00:29:05Fourth of July.
00:29:06Fourth of July.
00:29:0610,000 pounds of crackling explosives up in the air.
00:29:09Now that, that is way better than caroling and candy canes.
00:29:13But who doesn't like candy canes?
00:29:15They're not going to change me.
00:29:17Military is my life.
00:29:19Christmas on a ship is a distraction.
00:29:21End of story.
00:29:31Red Bailey.
00:29:32Mr. Bailey, it's Maddie.
00:29:34Maddie.
00:29:35Are you on the carrier?
00:29:37Yeah.
00:29:37It's really cool.
00:29:38And cold.
00:29:40So why are you calling me?
00:29:41You're supposed to be enjoying your vacation.
00:29:43I know, but I think I have an idea for a story from here on the ship.
00:29:47What, like a war story?
00:29:50More like love and war.
00:29:52What do you think about finding love on a military ship at Christmas?
00:29:56Well, I thought it was supposed to be a tiger cruise, not a singles cruise.
00:30:01Yeah, well, some of the tigers have actually come on board over the years and they've ended up getting married
00:30:06to sailors they met while on the ship.
00:30:08I mean, think of it like duty, honor, romance.
00:30:12Isn't that the army?
00:30:14I wasn't being literal, Mr. Bailey.
00:30:16The point is, if I can find a couple with a love story for the ages, I think it would
00:30:20make a really compelling article for the Christmas edition of the paper.
00:30:23Love stories aren't really your lane, Maddie.
00:30:25Yeah, besides, I got plenty of people to talk about it.
00:30:29Maddie, you there?
00:30:32Maddie?
00:30:32Sorry, Mr. Bailey.
00:30:34It's 130 decibels flying overhead.
00:30:35It's really loud on the ship.
00:30:38Listen, could I just maybe look into it a little?
00:30:42Well, maybe it'll lead to something.
00:30:44Well, it's your vacation.
00:30:46So, is that a yes?
00:30:48Well, if you find something, I'll look at it.
00:30:51But, uh, no guarantees, all right?
00:30:53Just remember, the two main ingredients for stories like this.
00:30:56Heart and emotion.
00:30:58Of course.
00:31:00Thank you, Mr. Bailey.
00:31:14Look, right there.
00:31:15There's a lot of things.
00:31:23I'll see you in the future.
00:31:26Wait.
00:31:33There's a little bit of this.
00:31:34I can't keep it.
00:31:35I can't keep it alive.
00:31:36I can't keep it.
00:31:36Good for you.
00:31:37Oh, my God.
00:31:39I can't keep it.
00:31:41I can't keep it.
00:31:42No, no, no.
00:31:45I can't keep it.
00:31:54Last night, I ran into Dorothy in the mess eating dinner.
00:31:58I finally had the courage to talk to her.
00:32:01She lives in New York City and works as a dance teacher.
00:32:05She's as sweet as can be.
00:32:07But her brother told me Dorothy is a fellow back home.
00:32:10I hope it's not serious because there is something about her smile that gives me hope for the first time
00:32:18in years.
00:32:21Hey, everyone said I could find you here.
00:32:24Yeah, nice flying today. It was pretty awesome.
00:32:26Thanks. So, any update on our Christmas couple?
00:32:30Oh, curious, huh?
00:32:32Look, I'm interested in the historical aspect of it.
00:32:36Okay.
00:32:37Well, I ended up reading the journal from the beginning, and it turns out that Sam did talk to Dorothy.
00:32:42But he just found out she has a man back home, so I'm not really sure how it ends.
00:32:47Well, I went down to the archives room to see if I could find anything else, and take a look
00:32:51at this.
00:32:53To Dorothy, 1965.
00:32:56I wonder if Sam made this for her.
00:32:58Makes sense.
00:32:59Hey, your dad said there's a senior chief who handles all things Christmas. Maybe he could help us.
00:33:03Yeah. It's, uh, post office closes at 1,800.
00:33:06It's 10 minutes.
00:33:07Yeah.
00:33:08Okay.
00:33:17Senior chief, I found this old ornament in the archives room.
00:33:21We know it's a long shot, but we were wondering if you might know who Dorothy is. Her name's on
00:33:24the back.
00:33:26Well, 1965, that was the very first Christmas tiger cruise. Looks like it could be from the ornament decorating station.
00:33:33It's a tradition on the cruise.
00:33:35I, gosh, I have no idea who Dorothy is, though.
00:33:39We, uh, think a pilot named Sam made it for her. We're looking for him, too.
00:33:44You know, my brother has access to military records. He works for the VA. He just went on vacation today,
00:33:51but, uh, he does owe me a favor for decorating his house last year for Christmas.
00:33:56Great.
00:33:57Uh, what's Sam's last name?
00:33:59Unfortunately, we don't have it.
00:34:02Well, it's a tall order of eggnog, but, uh, I'll see what I can do.
00:34:06Oh, and, uh, this is Sam's journal. Here's a picture he drew in here. We think it might be of
00:34:13Dorothy.
00:34:15Dancer?
00:34:15Mm-hmm.
00:34:16You know, some years, the USO performers come on the ship for Christmas.
00:34:20You think she might have been one of them?
00:34:21Maybe. You know, there's a bunch of photographs and memorabilia and...
00:34:25Down on the quarterdeck. I saw them when we boarded the ship.
00:34:27Yeah, exactly. You could check there. Meanwhile, I'll give my brother a buzz.
00:34:30Thanks, Nick.
00:34:31Senior chief.
00:34:36Merry Christmas.
00:34:39Wow, these photos are great.
00:34:41This ship has so much history.
00:34:44President Johnson.
00:34:53This could be Dorothy.
00:35:01Sure looks a lot like her.
00:35:03You know there's a historical building for the Navy in New York City.
00:35:06Yeah? Any chance you want to go with me?
00:35:07I mean, we're docking there tomorrow anyway, so I could call ahead.
00:35:12Well, four years at the Naval Academy to serve on the Christmas version of the love boat.
00:35:18Not funny.
00:35:20You know my dad will throw me in the brig if I don't go with you.
00:35:23Thanks.
00:35:29The folks are shopping, the temperature's dropping, the big day's almost here.
00:35:35The lights are on, the trees are up.
00:35:38It's the best time of the year.
00:35:41Oh, I can't wait to see the rockets and the rock and roll a Christmas tree.
00:35:46The decorations on Fifth Avenue.
00:35:47But first, we've got to get New York pizza, okay?
00:35:49She's going to wear me out.
00:35:51Hi, you guys.
00:35:52Oh, and now the ship leaves at 8 p.m. on the dock.
00:35:55Don't be late.
00:35:5720, 100 hours.
00:35:58Roger that.
00:35:59Oh, I'm going to store up the buildings right up here.
00:36:01Okay.
00:36:03Do you keep records of all the performances?
00:36:05We sure do.
00:36:07The older ones haven't been transferred to the computer, though.
00:36:12We've had all kinds of personalities to perform for the troops.
00:36:16You said 1965?
00:36:19Yes.
00:36:20The Polaris, right?
00:36:22Yes.
00:36:23Do you see a Dorothy in there?
00:36:26Oh, here it is.
00:36:28It looks like Dorothy Mill.
00:36:31It lists her employment as a dance instructor.
00:36:34Just like the journal says.
00:36:36She actually worked at the Ovation Dance Studio right here in the city.
00:36:41I could hug you right now.
00:36:47I can't believe it.
00:36:48The Ovation Dance Studio is actually still around.
00:36:52I wonder if Sam tracked her down there.
00:36:53I remember the last passage in his journal said,
00:36:58I saw Dorothy perform last night with the USO.
00:37:02She's breathtaking.
00:37:04It was like she was floating on air.
00:37:06I got to talk to her again after the show,
00:37:08and she's truly everything I imagined.
00:37:11Sweet.
00:37:12Smart.
00:37:14But when I went to find her this morning,
00:37:16her brother said Dorothy left on the cargo plane.
00:37:19It's crazy, but I feel like I've known her forever.
00:37:22I have to find her.
00:37:23My daughter, my daughter.
00:37:26You might just solve this Christmas mystery, after all.
00:37:40You're so sweet, aren't they?
00:37:43Today's the dress rehearsal for our big Christmas show.
00:37:46Can I help you with something?
00:37:47Yes, hi.
00:37:48I'm Maddie Contino of the Norfolk Register newspaper.
00:37:50This is Lieutenant Jenkins.
00:37:51Nice to meet you, Bo.
00:37:52Nice to meet you.
00:37:53What's this about?
00:37:54Well, we're looking for a woman who might be a military spouse.
00:37:57Her name is Dorothy Milne.
00:37:58Apparently she worked here years ago.
00:38:01Yes.
00:38:02Dorothy was my teacher as a girl.
00:38:05I eventually bought the studio from the owner.
00:38:07Could you tell us more about her?
00:38:09She moved to New York to be a Rockette.
00:38:11But her dreams never quite panned out, so she worked here instead and would sometimes perform for the troops with
00:38:16the USO.
00:38:17Any idea where she was from?
00:38:19Kansas City, I believe.
00:38:21Do you have any idea if she was married to a pilot named Sam?
00:38:25I remember there was a pilot she met on an aircraft carrier who came to find her after the ship
00:38:31docked.
00:38:32Surprised her with roses right here in the studio in the middle of class.
00:38:36But she had a boyfriend at the time who she said was planning to propose, so I'm not sure who
00:38:42she ended up with.
00:38:44Any idea what Sam's last name is?
00:38:47It was so long ago.
00:38:49After that Christmas, we were told Dorothy moved to California.
00:38:53But that's all I know.
00:38:54I'm sorry I couldn't be more help.
00:39:01I think we could use a snack break.
00:39:03Have you ever had roasted chestnuts?
00:39:06No.
00:39:08We'll take two.
00:39:10I got it.
00:39:14All right.
00:39:15Let's see what this is.
00:39:19Mmm.
00:39:21A lot sweeter than I thought.
00:39:22Mmm.
00:39:23Kind of how I feel about you.
00:39:26I take that as a compliment.
00:39:28So have you ever been to New York before?
00:39:30When I was six, my parents brought me here for Christmas.
00:39:33Before the divorce?
00:39:33Yeah, so at last, Christmas is a family together.
00:39:37That's bittersweet.
00:39:39Yeah, but it was the best Christmas I ever had.
00:39:42Well, I think it's nice that you have those memories.
00:39:45Whenever my dad would be home for Christmas, we'd always go to the Picasso diner.
00:39:50And we would get extra crispy bacon.
00:39:52It's kind of our thing.
00:39:52Extra crispy is the only way to go.
00:39:54I know, right?
00:39:55Yeah.
00:39:55Here you go.
00:39:56Mm-hmm.
00:39:59Hmm.
00:40:01That looks really familiar.
00:40:03New York Model Train Museum?
00:40:05Annual Christmas show.
00:40:07I went there when I was here with my dad.
00:40:09Yeah?
00:40:10Come on, you want to go?
00:40:11It'd be fun.
00:40:12Ah.
00:40:14I don't know.
00:40:15Oh, come on.
00:40:16You said it yourself.
00:40:17Best Christmas you ever had.
00:40:20All right, yeah.
00:40:21Let's do it.
00:40:21Okay.
00:40:22Perfect.
00:40:41This really brings me back.
00:40:46You okay?
00:40:48Yeah, it's just, uh, I remember my dad taught me how trains work when we were here.
00:40:54After the divorce, that's pretty much all we talked about.
00:40:58Trains, planes, pretty much anything with a motor.
00:41:06You know, we never went too deep to stick up the lip, you know?
00:41:11My mom was the complete opposite.
00:41:14I think after my dad died, she was just so heartbroken, all she wanted to do was talk about him,
00:41:18but I couldn't do it.
00:41:20Why not?
00:41:22It's too painful.
00:41:24Sorry.
00:41:27You died in a training exercise, right?
00:41:32I was 17.
00:41:35The day everything changed.
00:41:38My dad says he was a great man.
00:41:40He was.
00:41:42And he loved us very, very much.
00:41:49So all those times he invited me to go on the Christmas tiger cruise, I should have.
00:41:55Well, I'm sure you understood.
00:41:58It's not easy being a Navy brat.
00:42:00Yeah, well, it's something I still regret to this day.
00:42:04Look, don't beat yourself up over it.
00:42:07You believe me?
00:42:07I get it.
00:42:08You know, all the moving around, the uncertainty.
00:42:11Our dads were gone for months at a time.
00:42:14Well, you're lucky yours is still around.
00:42:18You should cherish that.
00:42:19I do.
00:42:23You know, he bought me this little red train.
00:42:27Yeah?
00:42:27At the gift shop here.
00:42:30I drove that thing around on every surface of our house until the wheels fell off.
00:42:35That's really sweet.
00:42:37I'll never forget that moment we picked it out together.
00:42:40It cost five dollars, but nothing meant more to me than that train.
00:42:46Do you still have it?
00:42:47I got lost in one of the moves.
00:42:49I'm sorry.
00:42:51It's a memory that matters, right?
00:42:53Yeah.
00:42:55Hey, let's go check out the north's pole train.
00:42:58You know what?
00:42:58I'm going to get us some hot chocolate, but I'll meet you over there.
00:43:02All right.
00:43:06This is flight 747 to JFK Tower.
00:43:09Coming in for a landing.
00:43:11Copy, flight 747.
00:43:13Proceed to runway 109er and wait for clearance.
00:43:18Copy.
00:43:20I brought Teddy here for the trains, but he's obsessed with flying.
00:43:23Smart kid.
00:43:24You know, Billy is actually a fighter pilot in the Navy.
00:43:28Whoa.
00:43:29At your service.
00:43:32Do you fly off aircraft carriers?
00:43:35Sure do.
00:43:36But flying off the carrier is the easy part.
00:43:38Landing, that's the hard part.
00:43:40That's so cool.
00:43:42I want to be a Navy pilot.
00:43:44Well, you can if you put the work in.
00:43:47Here.
00:43:49This.
00:43:51Whoosh!
00:43:52Is for you.
00:43:53Yeah?
00:43:54Whoa.
00:43:55No take backs?
00:43:57No take backs, buddy.
00:43:58Promise.
00:43:59You just made us Christmas.
00:44:02Thank you so much.
00:44:03Have a great holiday.
00:44:04Merry Christmas.
00:44:06You know, you were really good with him.
00:44:09And did I just hear you say, Merry Christmas?
00:44:13Yeah, well, don't tell my shipmates they might change my call sign to Santa.
00:44:16Oh, no, they'd never believe me.
00:44:20Hey, we should probably go get something to eat.
00:44:22And I know a place that's going to actually change the way you see Christmas forever.
00:44:25Fine games, huh?
00:44:26I don't want to mess with your brain.
00:44:29Come on.
00:44:30Come on.
00:44:39They don't call it the Colossal Christmas Coco for nothing.
00:44:42Oh, you don't mess around here.
00:44:43We take Christmas very serious.
00:44:46Two burgers coming up.
00:44:47Thanks.
00:44:50I feel like I don't have a care in the world right now.
00:44:53I'm going to have to tell you, that does not happen very often.
00:44:55You know, that's how I feel when I'm flying my jet over the ocean.
00:44:59Those moments when I'm at total peace.
00:45:02Until I realize I have to land on a ship that feels like it's the size of a postage stamp.
00:45:07Does that ever scare you?
00:45:09You know, I love every second of what I do.
00:45:13Adrenaline, rush.
00:45:16I don't think I'm scared of anything.
00:45:18Not even Christmas?
00:45:20Christmas?
00:45:22Just saying it.
00:45:24And it seems like you've been running away from it.
00:45:26What do you mean?
00:45:27Based on what you told me earlier, it seemed like maybe your parents got divorced shortly after your trip here.
00:45:34Yeah.
00:45:35After that, it was mostly mom and me at Christmas.
00:45:38It just wasn't the same without my family going.
00:45:42Just couldn't really see the magic in the holiday.
00:45:45Sorry.
00:45:49And I'm also sorry because I totally touched you.
00:45:53It's okay.
00:45:54I know I can be a bit of a Christmas curmudgeon.
00:45:57A bit?
00:46:02Well, it's okay.
00:46:03You know what?
00:46:03If I gave my merry magic wand, maybe you'd think about embracing some new Christmas memories, huh?
00:46:11Like what?
00:46:12Like, you know, today.
00:46:14We made the little boy smile at the train show, right?
00:46:19We met his hero.
00:46:22And we saw the world's most adorable dance troupe.
00:46:26And I wasn't going to say anything, but it appears that you actually took a bite of your candy cane.
00:46:32I don't know what you're talking about.
00:46:35Okay.
00:46:37You know, I haven't had this much fun in a long time.
00:46:40Good.
00:46:42You're amazing.
00:46:45Hi.
00:46:46The way you made me imagine our day like a living scrapbook.
00:46:50You really have a way with words.
00:46:52Well, I'm a writer, so.
00:46:55You're much more than that.
00:47:02It's my mom.
00:47:06Oh, my gosh.
00:47:07We have to go.
00:47:07It's 7.30.
00:47:08Uh, sorry.
00:47:09Forget the burgers.
00:47:11Sorry.
00:47:11Here you go.
00:47:12Merry Christmas.
00:47:13Yeah.
00:47:13Merry Christmas.
00:47:14Sorry.
00:47:19Taxi!
00:47:20Taxi!
00:47:24Pure 90.
00:47:26Oh, bad idea.
00:47:28We're almost there.
00:47:29We're never going to make it.
00:47:30Maybe we should run.
00:47:31Run?
00:47:32Yeah.
00:47:33What?
00:47:33We can do it.
00:47:34Come on.
00:47:35Keep the change.
00:47:37Go, go, go, go.
00:47:38What?
00:47:39You're crazy.
00:47:41Go.
00:47:42Excuse us.
00:47:43Sorry.
00:47:46Just this way.
00:47:48Sorry.
00:47:49Excuse me.
00:47:50Wait.
00:47:52Merry Christmas.
00:47:53Come on.
00:47:54What?
00:47:55Wait.
00:48:12You barely made it, Lieutenant.
00:48:13Oh, gosh.
00:48:19I can't believe we just ran 15 blocks.
00:48:21Yeah.
00:48:23Thank you for today.
00:48:26For all the memories.
00:48:27Yeah.
00:48:28The new ones.
00:48:29You're welcome, Lily.
00:48:37Sarah?
00:48:38It's Maddie.
00:48:39Hey, girl.
00:48:39Are you surviving the high seas?
00:48:41Yes.
00:48:41I'll be back tomorrow.
00:48:43How's Mr. Maverick?
00:48:45How's the research going?
00:48:47You're no fun.
00:48:49Okay.
00:48:49So I have good news and bad news.
00:48:51The good?
00:48:52I found Dorothy Milne.
00:48:54Really?
00:48:54Where?
00:48:55She moved to San Diego in 1966.
00:48:58And the bad?
00:48:59I can't find her after that.
00:49:01She probably got married and changed her name.
00:49:03The question is to whom.
00:49:05Thanks for the info, Sarah.
00:49:07Anytime.
00:49:07And you owe me a mistletoe martini when you get back.
00:49:11Can't wait.
00:49:15And you need to dish.
00:49:17I want to hear all about this mystery man.
00:49:19Okay.
00:49:20The only thing I will be dishing is Christmas dinner.
00:49:22Can you transfer me to Mr. Bailey?
00:49:24Uh, sure.
00:49:25Yeah.
00:49:25Maddie again?
00:49:27Can I talk to her?
00:49:28I had to transfer her to Mr. Bailey.
00:49:29Sorry.
00:49:32Maddie, did you get the story?
00:49:34Well, there's a man and a woman who met on the very first Christmas Tiger Cruise in 1965.
00:49:39It's all in this old journal I found.
00:49:41He was a pilot.
00:49:42She was a dancer who performed on the ship.
00:49:44And then he tracked her down to New York.
00:49:46Ugh, it's such a great story if it has a happy ending.
00:49:49Wait, if?
00:49:51I hit a bit of a snag.
00:49:52I can't find the couple.
00:49:54Well, that is a problem.
00:49:56Because I need that article after all.
00:49:59Excuse me?
00:50:00Well, my feature Christmas story fell through.
00:50:03Okay, uh, okay.
00:50:05I'll try my best, Mr. Bailey.
00:50:06All right.
00:50:07Only five days left.
00:50:08Find me that ending, Maddie.
00:50:10Okay.
00:50:14Okay.
00:50:20Hey, Nick.
00:50:22Maddie!
00:50:23How's it going with your Christmas quest?
00:50:25Um, I've made a little progress.
00:50:27I learned Dorothy's last name.
00:50:28But unfortunately, I haven't been able to get anything on her past 1966.
00:50:32Did your brother call you back yet?
00:50:34Yes.
00:50:35He told me unless you're next of kin, you have to file a Freedom of Information request for military records.
00:50:40That could take weeks.
00:50:41I don't have that kind of time.
00:50:42I'm sorry.
00:50:43No.
00:50:44Hey, don't apologize.
00:50:45You've been wonderful.
00:50:46Thanks, Nick.
00:50:48See you, Maddie.
00:50:52Maddie, how is the article coming along?
00:50:54Uh, unfortunately, it's not coming along as easily as I had hoped.
00:50:59But it's been a fun adventure.
00:51:01And Billy's been amazing.
00:51:04Billy?
00:51:07Wonderful.
00:51:09It's been, uh, enlightening.
00:51:14Well, I'm glad to hear it.
00:51:16And I hope everybody enjoyed the cruise.
00:51:22And this time with my girls.
00:51:25It's just the best Christmas gift.
00:51:28That makes me happy.
00:51:31Family is everything.
00:51:39Apologies.
00:51:40I need to excuse myself.
00:51:42Mark?
00:51:44Just a few lists.
00:51:45I need to double check.
00:51:48Excuse me.
00:51:52A toast.
00:51:54To friends.
00:51:56Family.
00:51:58And Christmas.
00:52:00Cheers.
00:52:01Cheers.
00:52:02Cheers.
00:52:03Cheers.
00:52:04Cheers.
00:52:04Cheers.
00:52:22Merry Christmas.
00:52:24Merry Christmas.
00:52:27Merry Christmas.
00:52:33Merry Christmas.
00:52:34Merry Christmas.
00:52:35Ho, ho, ho, ho, ho, ho, ho.
00:52:37Ho, ho, ho, ho.
00:52:39Merry Christmas.
00:52:40Come on, kids.
00:52:41Line up in a single file line.
00:52:43Everyone can see Santa.
00:52:44You are a miracle worker.
00:52:47Me?
00:52:48What happened in that trip to New York?
00:52:50Oh, um, we just talked a lot about the past and the future, and I reminded Billy what
00:52:57what makes Christmas so special.
00:52:58Well, he seems very happy.
00:53:07Two, kiddo.
00:53:12Ho, ho, ho, ho, ho, ho, ho, ho, ho, ho.
00:53:15Merry Christmas, young man.
00:53:23I told you the first night I met you I can be spontaneous.
00:53:27Yeah, you did.
00:53:28And I was wrong about you.
00:53:30Where'd you get that belly anyway?
00:53:32Two life preservers, remember?
00:53:34Oh.
00:53:37Good use of a flotation device and sparkles.
00:53:42Yes, sparkles.
00:53:44Tons and tons of sparkles.
00:53:50Voila.
00:53:53Not too shabby, huh?
00:54:09Is, what's it?
00:54:11Snow.
00:54:16It's the perfect night.
00:54:20Absolutely perfect.
00:54:33Billy, this isn't a good idea.
00:54:40Why not?
00:54:42I think you're so great, but whatever this is here on this ship, it's not going to work
00:54:48back home.
00:54:51I'm so sorry I should go.
00:54:54Marry, don't.
00:55:00Tigers!
00:55:01Thank you for joining us on our four-day cruise to the eastern seaboard.
00:55:05It's been a pleasure having you on board, and we wish you the merriest of Christmases.
00:55:09Sayonara, ladies.
00:55:11Have a wonderful Christmas.
00:55:12Christmas.
00:55:12I'm off to Aspen to meet the rest of my family.
00:55:14It's been real, Charlotte.
00:55:16Real fun.
00:55:17Bye, Dan.
00:55:20Oh, we just had the best time, Chet.
00:55:24You're welcome.
00:55:25And I hope I wake up to your article Christmas Day.
00:55:28I hope so, too.
00:55:30I thought Billy would have shown up to say goodbye, but, well, Merry Christmas, ladies.
00:55:38You, too, Chet.
00:55:39Merry Christmas.
00:55:41Maddie!
00:55:42I'm so glad I caught you before you left.
00:55:44Um, we'll get the bags to the car.
00:55:45Do you have your keys?
00:55:46My brother found a Samuel William, who was a pilot on the Polaris in 1965.
00:55:51That's amazing.
00:55:51What about the records?
00:55:52I thought we needed a Freedom of Information request.
00:55:54Turns out he was awarded the Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism.
00:55:58He shot down three enemy aircraft in Vietnam, and that makes him a person of exceptional prominence,
00:56:03which is an exception to the rule of releasing records to the public without a formal request.
00:56:07So amazing.
00:56:08Okay, so where is he now?
00:56:09He went back to Vietnam in 1967, and sadly went missing in action.
00:56:14Did they ever find him?
00:56:16It's complicated.
00:56:17While Sam was MIA, there was a fire at the VA storage facility in Missouri, which houses the records.
00:56:23The strange part is, after the fire, the trail goes cold.
00:56:27My brother couldn't find any more from military records.
00:56:29So we don't even know if he's alive?
00:56:34Okay, well, I have his name.
00:56:35I can do my own search.
00:56:36Yeah.
00:56:37I hope it works out.
00:56:39Good luck.
00:56:40Thanks.
00:56:45Thanks for everything.
00:56:47Same to you.
00:56:59Merry Christmas, Manny.
00:57:02Merry Christmas, Manny.
00:57:05You stay safe, okay?
00:57:08Yeah.
00:57:09Yeah.
00:57:11Yeah.
00:57:16Yeah.
00:57:37Merry Christmas.
00:57:39Merry Christmas.
00:57:44Merry Christmas.
00:57:48Merry Christmas, Manny.
00:57:48Yeah, it was nice.
00:57:50We ended up at the train show.
00:57:53The same one I took you to as a kid.
00:57:55Mm-hmm.
00:57:55Oh.
00:57:57Yeah.
00:57:58Brought back a lot of memories of Christmas.
00:58:02And memories of the divorce.
00:58:05Yeah.
00:58:07You know, we never really talked about you leaving, Pop.
00:58:09One day you just moved away, and it was a coat of silence after that.
00:58:16I regret that.
00:58:19Somehow it just seemed easier to act like nothing happened.
00:58:24I just, I didn't understand, especially at Christmas.
00:58:28I just wanted my dad.
00:58:31I failed you.
00:58:33I failed your mom.
00:58:36But I want you to know how much I missed you.
00:58:41When you got older, why do you think I wanted you to be a pilot so bad?
00:58:47To follow in your footsteps.
00:58:51To, to be close to you.
00:58:55You are the most important thing to me in my entire life.
00:58:59More important than any career.
00:59:02Your career is everything to you.
00:59:05And I'm proud of what I've accomplished.
00:59:08But nothing.
00:59:11Nothing holds a candle to my only son.
00:59:19Thanks, Pop.
00:59:27Maddie, how's my Christmas story coming?
00:59:30I'm still working on it, but I'm honestly not sure if it's going to be done in time.
00:59:34No, I'm counting on this.
00:59:36You have to lend a day, then I have to go with something else.
00:59:42I can't believe this.
00:59:43I finally have a heartwarming story worth telling, and I don't even know how to tell it.
00:59:47I, I don't know what else to do.
00:59:49Go get hot chocolate with me?
00:59:52With marshmallows?
00:59:54Lots of marshmallows?
00:59:55As many as you want.
00:59:58Let's go.
01:00:01So you can't find any record on Sam William?
01:00:04Oh no, I found plenty, but none that match the age and profile of our pilot.
01:00:08It's so frustrating.
01:00:10It's like he's a ghost or something.
01:00:11I can't believe it's this hard to find someone.
01:00:14I know.
01:00:14It's a mystery.
01:00:16Sounds like you've had quite the adventure on that ship.
01:00:20By the way, whatever happened to Mr. Maverick?
01:00:25We, um, were kissed.
01:00:29What?
01:00:30I know, but it's not going anywhere.
01:00:32Wait, a romance grounded before taking flight?
01:00:35Do you like him?
01:00:36Yes, but it's not that simple, Sarah.
01:00:39Just imagine the wedding.
01:00:40All those handsome groomsmen in a uniform, with their swords, your bridesmaids in peach.
01:00:47That is my color palette, by the way.
01:00:48A wedding announcement.
01:00:50I'm convincing, but...
01:00:51No, maybe there's a wedding announcement for Sam and Dorothy.
01:00:54I like it.
01:00:56I don't know why I haven't thought about this before.
01:00:58You're onto something.
01:00:59Come on.
01:01:05Billy.
01:01:08Can we talk?
01:01:13I hope it's okay.
01:01:13I came to see you.
01:01:14Yeah, of course.
01:01:16Is everything okay?
01:01:18Yeah.
01:01:18Yeah, everything's good.
01:01:20Oh, hi.
01:01:22I brought this for you, you know, just in case you find it.
01:01:26No, I...
01:01:28I can't believe you came all this way just to give me this.
01:01:32You know, I really didn't want to say goodbye to you yesterday.
01:01:35When you left, you felt...
01:01:38about wrong.
01:01:40You know, like...
01:01:41I was losing something.
01:01:48I'm falling for you, Maddie.
01:01:50And before you say anything, I know how you feel about what I do.
01:01:54In the military life, but...
01:01:58I was just hoping that maybe I could take you out on a date.
01:02:02And see where things go.
01:02:05Billy.
01:02:07What if one date turns into two, and then two dates turns into three, and...
01:02:14Look, if this goes somewhere, it's not going to end well.
01:02:20So...
01:02:20Is it even worth taking that risk?
01:02:27Remember when you asked me if I was ever scared when I'm flying, and I told you...
01:02:31I'm not scared of anything.
01:02:35The truth is...
01:02:39I'm scared of falling in love.
01:02:44I'm willing to take that chance.
01:02:52I'm so sorry.
01:02:53I can't.
01:02:55So is that it?
01:02:57Maddie, what if our whole lives have led up to this point?
01:03:01What if you and I found each other just like Sam and Dorothy?
01:03:07I have to go back to work.
01:03:10Maddie.
01:03:14I'm not going to hurt you.
01:03:17You don't know that.
01:03:19I don't know that.
01:03:35He seems sweet.
01:03:37Yeah, he is, but romance grounded, remember?
01:03:43Look, that's them.
01:03:46They were married on Christmas Day in 1974.
01:03:51But their last name isn't William, it's Williams.
01:03:54They must have gotten it wrong on his military file before the fire.
01:03:58Fire?
01:03:59Whatever, you're a genius.
01:04:00Keep going.
01:04:01Last known address...
01:04:05Veterans Home in Norfolk.
01:04:13Yes, hi, this is Maddie Catino of the Norfolk Register.
01:04:16I was calling about a couple who lives at your home.
01:04:20Samuel and Dorothy Williams?
01:04:24No, I'm not.
01:04:26I understand.
01:04:29What did they say?
01:04:31They moved out a couple years ago, and they can't give me any information unless I'm family.
01:04:35Oh, so close.
01:04:37Wait, look at that.
01:04:39The call sign painted on his plane.
01:04:41What does that say?
01:04:45Picasso?
01:04:48Picasso.
01:04:51That's funny.
01:04:52What?
01:04:53There's a diner I've been going to since I was a little girl.
01:04:56The Picasso's diner.
01:04:57Do you think there could be a connection?
01:04:59Maybe a Christmas miracle.
01:05:00Look, there is.
01:05:02Go get a Maddie.
01:05:08Hi.
01:05:09Um, Sharon.
01:05:12Maddie.
01:05:12Is your sister joining?
01:05:13Uh, no, no, no, I'm not here to eat.
01:05:15Uh, no, I actually have a question about a story that I'm working on.
01:05:18Is it about that bank president?
01:05:19No, not him.
01:05:20It's a man named Sam Williams.
01:05:21He was a pilot for the Navy.
01:05:23He married a woman named Dorothy.
01:05:24Yes, Sam.
01:05:25He owned the diner.
01:05:26Uh, he sold it about 25 years ago.
01:05:28I worked for him as a teenager.
01:05:30Any idea where he is now?
01:05:31No, uh, but I do believe that he has a daughter in Virginia Beach.
01:05:34Lily is her name.
01:05:35Sharon, you are amazing.
01:05:37Okay, I'll see you on Christmas Day.
01:05:38Okay.
01:05:39Okay, thanks.
01:05:46Okay, you had that bear forever.
01:05:49Okay, that sounds great.
01:05:50I'll see you tomorrow.
01:05:53You guys, I did it.
01:05:55I found Sam and Dorothy.
01:05:56I, they live with their daughter now.
01:05:58Oh my gosh, that's amazing.
01:05:59I know.
01:06:00I'm going to call Mr. Bailey, okay?
01:06:01Okay.
01:06:27I'm going to call Mr. Bailey.
01:06:35Maddie?
01:06:35Yes, hi.
01:06:36Uh, Merry Christmas.
01:06:37Merry Christmas.
01:06:38They're on the back porch.
01:06:39Come on in.
01:06:39Okay, thank you.
01:06:46Mom, Dad, this is Maddie from the Norfolk Register.
01:06:50I'll get you some tea, Maddie.
01:06:51Oh, thank you.
01:06:51Hi.
01:06:52Uh, Lily told us about the story you're working on.
01:06:56Yes, yes.
01:06:56It's just, oh, your life.
01:06:58It's so exciting.
01:06:59Um, do you mind if I record this?
01:07:01By all means.
01:07:02But I don't know what all the fuss is about.
01:07:04Oh, well, from what I can tell, Mr. and Mrs. Williams, you just have such an incredible
01:07:09story.
01:07:13Now, tell me, what happened after the Tiger Cruise?
01:07:16How did you win over Dorothy?
01:07:17Well, her brother told me where the dance studio was.
01:07:20So, after we docked, I drove seven hours to find her in New York City.
01:07:25Sam made it in the nick of time.
01:07:27Practically had to duel the doctor I was seeing.
01:07:31I wasn't sure about that guy.
01:07:33But there was something about Sam.
01:07:36So, I ended my relationship, and after a few dates, I knew he was the one.
01:07:43Now, we got engaged shortly after, and we were going to wait to get married until after
01:07:47I got out of the service.
01:07:48But then I got called back to Vietnam.
01:07:51I told him I would wait as long as it took.
01:07:54Look, I just didn't realize how long it would be.
01:07:58My plane got shot down in Vietnam, and on the next seven years, I was a POW.
01:08:06I had kept hope alive.
01:08:08But then, when the war ended, two officers walked up the driveway, and I thought for sure
01:08:16Sam had died.
01:08:19Instead, they said he was alive.
01:08:22I fell on the ground crying.
01:08:25It was the greatest moment of my life.
01:08:29What gave you the strength to not give up on him?
01:08:33I prayed every night that he'd come home.
01:08:36He had to.
01:08:38He's my one true love, after all.
01:08:42Okay, and, um, let's see.
01:08:44How did you end up at the diner?
01:08:46Well, I was an artist.
01:08:47I mean, that's why the guys gave me the call sign, Picasso.
01:08:51I mean, they were always teasing me, because whenever I wasn't flying, I was sketching.
01:08:56But I couldn't make any money in art, so I opened the diner.
01:09:00Um, but it's amazing that you figured this all out.
01:09:05Oh, well, uh, it was tricky with your last name having two spellings.
01:09:10Oh, yeah.
01:09:11Well, yeah, the Navy messed that up.
01:09:13They left off the S, and, uh, I just left it as William.
01:09:17I finally got it corrected to William's when I came home from Vietnam.
01:09:21And do you two have any more children, or...?
01:09:23We have two older sons in the Marine Corps, five grandchildren, and they're coming to visit today.
01:09:30How are you okay with just uprooting your life like that for Samuel, for the Navy?
01:09:38Easiest decision of my life.
01:09:40Sure, but it's an uncertain one.
01:09:43It didn't matter.
01:09:45Sam was my home.
01:09:47Wherever we went, all I needed was him.
01:09:50And I had the kids, and my dance career, which always kept me very busy.
01:09:55You know, the USS Polaris is named after the North Star.
01:09:59It's the way sailors have been finding their way home for centuries.
01:10:03And in this case, it led me to Dorothy.
01:10:08Actually, I have something for you.
01:10:13Let's see.
01:10:18I think this belongs to you.
01:10:22Oh.
01:10:24I don't believe it.
01:10:26Sam, it's the star you made for me.
01:10:30Where did you find this?
01:10:32A pilot, I know.
01:10:34He found it in an old box on the ship.
01:10:37It's a symbol of our everlasting love.
01:10:41Did this pilot help you track us down?
01:10:44He did.
01:10:46Well, please, thank him for us.
01:10:50Oh, I will.
01:10:51He's a wonderful man.
01:11:57Oh, Maddie, you made it.
01:11:59Yeah, no article's gonna keep me away from my family on Christmas Eve.
01:12:02How'd it turn out?
01:12:04Oh, beautifully, thanks to the Williams.
01:12:05Well, I am proud of you.
01:12:07Thanks, Mom.
01:12:09Okay, well, let's dig in before it gets cold.
01:12:11Okay.
01:12:13Hey, did you tell Billy about the article?
01:12:16No.
01:12:17No, but he came by my work the other day.
01:12:20Really?
01:12:22What do you want?
01:12:24See me again?
01:12:27No, I think you should.
01:12:30Mom, can I ask you something?
01:12:32Did you ever think about what your future would be like with Dad?
01:12:36In the beginning?
01:12:38No.
01:12:39I just knew that I really liked him.
01:12:42Pretty soon, I loved him.
01:12:49You know, I never told you this before, but I broke off my engagement with your father.
01:12:55What?
01:12:55Mm-hmm.
01:12:58The military thing.
01:13:00Scared me, too.
01:13:02Really?
01:13:03Mm-hmm.
01:13:03As hard as I tried to fight it, I knew he was the one.
01:13:10So, I flew to Japan to surprise him.
01:13:15Are you serious?
01:13:16Mm-hmm.
01:13:17And he proposed again in front of this beautiful temple.
01:13:23And he was perfect and romantic.
01:13:27And mostly, I think, because that time, I knew it was forever.
01:13:36I have no idea.
01:13:38It was hard being apart.
01:13:41We had this connection.
01:13:44Whether he was a thousand miles away or next to me at the dinner table.
01:13:49Yeah, but all of his deployments, I mean, it was hard on us.
01:13:53I can only imagine what it was like for you raising two girls practically alone.
01:13:57Yeah.
01:13:58It was hard.
01:14:01But, honey, don't you get it?
01:14:02Listen, he gave me you girls.
01:14:06And you were the best thing that ever happened to us.
01:14:09And you, Maddie, well, you were the light of his life.
01:14:19He lost his life too soon because of his job, so.
01:14:23A job that he loved.
01:14:26He cared so much about protecting this country.
01:14:29A life of service, Maddie.
01:14:33That's something to be proud of.
01:14:45Hmm.
01:14:47Hello?
01:14:48Hi, Captain Jenkins.
01:14:49It's Maddie.
01:14:51Maddie!
01:14:52Hey!
01:14:53Merry Christmas.
01:14:54Everything okay?
01:14:56Yeah.
01:14:57Um, sorry to bother you.
01:14:58I was calling to see if Billy was there.
01:15:01Oh, Billy, yeah.
01:15:03He's, um, he's, um, well, actually, he's, he's not available at the moment.
01:15:11Oh.
01:15:12Um.
01:15:14Well, can you tell him to read the paper tomorrow and then I'll be at Picasso's diner at ten if
01:15:20he wants to talk?
01:15:22I'll pass that along on.
01:15:24You enjoy your Christmas, Maddie.
01:15:28You too.
01:15:32He's not available, Mom.
01:15:34What does that even mean?
01:15:37Well, maybe he's just busy.
01:15:40It's Christmas Eve.
01:15:42Yeah, maybe.
01:15:45Hey, Mom, you want to tell me some more stories about Dad?
01:15:49I'd love to.
01:15:58I'd love to.
01:16:02Thanks.
01:16:04And Merry Christmas.
01:16:19Mom?
01:16:20Mm.
01:16:21I'm in here.
01:16:23I'm in here.
01:16:28Hey, Merry Christmas.
01:16:30Hey, Merry Christmas, sweetheart.
01:16:32Look.
01:16:33Here it is.
01:16:35It's it.
01:16:36Oh, Maddie.
01:16:38I can't wait to read it.
01:16:39Okay.
01:16:40Where's my glasses?
01:16:41Here, here.
01:16:43I'll get the coffee started.
01:16:45Oh, Maddie, bud.
01:16:47Maddie, continue.
01:16:48Oh, Maddie, continue.
01:17:04Oh, Merry Christmas, son.
01:17:06Merry Christmas, Pop.
01:17:08I think you need to read Maddie's article.
01:17:12She may have had a change of heart.
01:17:22Thanks, Pop.
01:17:22Sure.
01:17:31I grew up as a Navy brat, and I loved my father, but I always resented that his job took
01:17:36him
01:17:36away from us.
01:17:37Last week, I took an unexpected cruise of a lifetime.
01:17:41There were no midnight buffets or pool parties on the Lido deck.
01:17:44It was a chilly Christmas tiger cruise aboard the USS Polaris.
01:17:47While I was there, I discovered a special couple who changed the way I see love and family
01:17:52and the military.
01:17:58Wow.
01:18:02Maddie, you have really outdone yourself.
01:18:05Thanks, Mom.
01:18:07Aw.
01:18:11Hello?
01:18:12Maddie.
01:18:13It's Mr. Bailey.
01:18:15Mr. Bailey, hi.
01:18:17Merry Christmas.
01:18:18Merry Christmas.
01:18:19Look, I just wanted to personally thank you for this story.
01:18:22It was powerful, emotional, and, well, personal.
01:18:28You should be proud.
01:18:30Thank you, Mr. Bailey.
01:18:31Um, listen, I've been thinking a lot about my career lately, and I was wondering, um,
01:18:42do you think I could cover the military beat?
01:18:44I just think there are so many important stories to tell, powerful stories, and our sailors
01:18:50are what make this community so special.
01:18:53I think we might be able to arrange it.
01:18:55Let's talk after the holiday.
01:18:57You need a real break.
01:18:59Okay, I look forward to it.
01:19:01Um, thank you so much.
01:19:02Um, have a wonderful Christmas.
01:19:05You too.
01:19:08So, what'd he say?
01:19:09I think he's gonna go for it.
01:19:11No, I'm kidding.
01:19:14Okay.
01:19:35Good article, right?
01:19:38Amazing article.
01:19:40You know, I gotta hand it to Maddie.
01:19:42She, uh, she found an incredible love story.
01:19:46And what about your own story?
01:19:55Pop, do you mind if I, uh...
01:19:56Go.
01:19:58Go.
01:20:06Christmas cappuccinos on the patio.
01:20:08Perfect.
01:20:10This, this is the perfect Christmas.
01:20:12We're all together, and your future award-winning story has just been published.
01:20:17Thanks, Amelia.
01:20:21Honey.
01:20:22If it's meant to be.
01:20:25All right.
01:20:25Should we get this show on the road?
01:20:27Yeah, let's go.
01:20:36Billy.
01:20:40Merry Christmas, Billy.
01:20:43Merry Christmas.
01:20:51So, I, uh, read your article.
01:20:55You learned a lot from your time in the Navy.
01:20:57Four whole days.
01:20:59I thought you know what a tight quarter is.
01:21:00It was more like four weeks of military time.
01:21:04I knew there was something special about you, and the time I laid my eyes on you at the ball.
01:21:09Spilling wine.
01:21:13Billy, I've, I've never met anyone like you.
01:21:19You're meticulous, spontaneous, serious, but fun.
01:21:25And then, I mean, so handsome, maybe you'd have one.
01:21:32Handsome, Mom.
01:21:33Mm-hmm.
01:21:35And I got something for you.
01:21:44I, um, I got it at the Christmas train show.
01:21:55I feel like I'm six years old again back at that train show.
01:22:01You know, you've made me happier than I've been in years.
01:22:07I have something for you, too.
01:22:11Uh...
01:22:15Here.
01:22:18It's perfect.
01:22:40Do you want to dance?
01:22:41I'd love to.
01:23:02Merry Christmas, Lieutenant.
01:23:04Merry Christmas, Lieutenant.
01:23:06To keep me warm.
01:23:11I got my love.
01:23:14To keep me warm.
01:23:19Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
01:23:24Oh, oh, oh, oh.
01:23:25Oh, oh, oh.
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