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00:00:02Ever since I was a young girl, I only ever had one dream, I only wanna run on tennis leg.
00:00:14I just wanna run, run on tennis leg, I just wanna run, run on tennis leg, I only wanna run
00:00:35on tennis leg.
00:00:40Two down, six to go.
00:00:58Maggie, oh come in, come in, what a nice surprise.
00:01:02Oh I know, I said I'd call, but why do that when I can just drop in unannounced?
00:01:07I hope you don't mind, I put up a few Christmas decorations just to make it feel more like home.
00:01:13Does it feel like home yet?
00:01:14Well it's only been a day.
00:01:16Well, it looks fabulous already, when you first mentioned renting a furnished place I knew I had the perfect listing.
00:01:22Oh, I made you a little bit of a welcome to the neighborhood Christmas, Beth.
00:01:27Oh, you didn't have to do that.
00:01:29Will your family be visiting over the holidays, because Cedar Park shines at Christmas time?
00:01:34No, it's just me.
00:01:37Oh, but it's fine, it's fine, my medical fellowship will keep me busy, and I plan on volunteering fracture shifts.
00:01:43Yeah, that's very nice, and I do think it's very important to give back when we can, so...
00:01:49Oh, oh dear, okay, I have to go, somebody's expecting me, I can't be late.
00:01:57I have to go, somebody, as well.
00:02:05Oh, honey!
00:02:06Come on!
00:02:07Oh!
00:02:08I feel so happy!
00:02:09Oh!
00:02:10Oh, come on!
00:02:11Oh, come on!
00:02:12Come on, it's cold!
00:02:13Here, give me your bags.
00:02:15Are you sure it'll matter?
00:02:16I swear you're taller!
00:02:17Come on, honey, Maggie.
00:02:18We're just shorter.
00:02:25Well, I know your first choice was Northwest Falls Medical in Chicago.
00:02:28But I'm so pleased you matched with us, Dr. Stafford.
00:02:31We have a fellowship program, and orthopedics is one of the best.
00:02:34Well, we may be a small hospital, but we are mighty.
00:02:37I certainly believe it.
00:02:38Well, tomorrow we'll get you acclimated, and, uh, you can jump right in.
00:02:43I look forward to it.
00:02:45Good.
00:02:46Good.
00:02:49You have good people around you?
00:02:51Yeah?
00:02:52Mom, there's barely enough room as it is.
00:02:53Ah!
00:02:54Honey.
00:02:54Where are you gonna put it?
00:02:55Back home after six years.
00:02:57I just want to make all your favorites.
00:02:59Mom, you could feed an entire regiment.
00:03:02She had me make three different trips to the store today.
00:03:05Well, there still is nothing quite like Mom's home cooking.
00:03:07I'll tell you that.
00:03:08And now I can have it any time you like.
00:03:11We're so proud of you, son.
00:03:13Grandpa would be, too, knowing you followed in his footsteps.
00:03:16Hmm.
00:03:20Thanks, Pop.
00:03:21It's nice to be home.
00:03:23Good to have you home.
00:03:26Well, first things first, as much as I would love to have you living with us,
00:03:29I'm pretty sure you'd like to have a place to call your own.
00:03:32So, I know a great spot over in Camden.
00:03:34Mm-hmm.
00:03:35It's not far from the hardware store.
00:03:36I could always use an extra pair of hands, you know.
00:03:39Gets busy during the holidays.
00:03:40Mm-hmm.
00:03:41Yeah.
00:03:41And also, you could help me out sometimes when I'm showing my listings.
00:03:44Okay, whoa, whoa, whoa.
00:03:45Let's just slow down here, shall we?
00:03:47I just got back into town.
00:03:48I'm very happy to be here.
00:03:50Can't we enjoy this nice meal together?
00:03:53Sure.
00:03:53Just, uh...
00:03:54I mean, I just don't know why you should sit around waiting for things to happen.
00:03:57Better to be busy.
00:03:58Bastard.
00:03:58Okay, what's going on here?
00:04:00Sorry, honey.
00:04:01It's just that we know that you thrive on structure.
00:04:04So, we thought that...
00:04:05The Air Force was good for that.
00:04:06We just don't want you to be adrift.
00:04:09I'm fine.
00:04:10You don't have to worry about me, okay?
00:04:12Okay.
00:04:12I will figure out my next steps.
00:04:15Oh!
00:04:16Honey-bake cancer!
00:04:17Oh!
00:04:17Ha-ha!
00:04:18There's more?
00:04:31Okay.
00:04:32One regular latte.
00:04:33One almond milk latte.
00:04:34One soy latte.
00:04:35One vanilla latte.
00:04:36One chai latte.
00:04:37Which is a lot of lattes.
00:04:39I'd start a new job today.
00:04:40I want to do something nice for everyone.
00:04:42One cappuccino.
00:04:43One mochaccino.
00:04:44One americano.
00:04:45And one decaf.
00:04:47Hedging my bets.
00:04:47Thanks.
00:04:48You're welcome.
00:04:49Watch out!
00:04:49Whoa!
00:04:50Coffee train.
00:04:51Full steam ahead.
00:04:53Do you need some help there?
00:04:54Thanks.
00:04:54I've got it.
00:04:55Whoa!
00:04:55Whoa!
00:04:56Are you sure?
00:04:58Positive.
00:05:00Now you're just trying to prove something.
00:05:01I have no idea what you're talking about.
00:05:03You know, it's not the worst thing to ask for help.
00:05:06Well, if I ever need any, I know who to ask.
00:05:08Suit yourself, Kate.
00:05:10How did you know my...
00:05:11It's written on the cups.
00:05:12All nine of them.
00:05:18Hi, everyone.
00:05:20This is Dr. Kate Stafford, our new orthopedic fellow.
00:05:25As you can see, her instincts are already top notch.
00:05:29Or it's just my way to try to win everyone over.
00:05:32I've got a patient waiting, but Liz here has offered to show you around.
00:05:37Great.
00:05:39Hi!
00:05:40Hi!
00:05:40Liz Warner, nurse and manager of Christmas Merriment.
00:05:45Oh!
00:05:45Self-appointed.
00:05:47This is my third year at Cedar Park Hospital.
00:05:49It really is a wonderful place.
00:05:51The town, the people, it's all so lovely.
00:05:53You'll meet everyone, and soon enough, this place will feel just like home.
00:05:56For the year, at least, until my fellowship is done.
00:06:00Where are you from?
00:06:01Oh, well, I moved around a lot, so I never really know how to answer that question.
00:06:07Here, let me help.
00:06:10Don't you just love Christmas?
00:06:12I do, yeah.
00:06:14But it's been a while since I've had a proper celebration.
00:06:20We'll have to do something about that.
00:06:23Yeah.
00:06:30Oh, here, let me get you another one.
00:06:32Oh, no, that's okay, my mom.
00:06:33I'm all right.
00:06:35How's your leg feeling?
00:06:36It's okay.
00:06:37I've just been sitting too long.
00:06:38Yeah, no.
00:06:38Why don't you have that checked out today?
00:06:39Mom, you don't need to worry about me.
00:06:41It's fine.
00:06:42I'm your mother, so it's my job to Marie, so I'm just going to call the clinic.
00:06:45Mom, no.
00:06:47We will follow up next week, Mrs. Jones.
00:06:50Thank you, Dr. Stafford.
00:06:51And I will be sure to plant those hyacinth bulbs just like you suggested.
00:06:55Thanks for the gardening tips.
00:06:56Gardening tips?
00:06:58At this rate, you're going to win over the whole town.
00:07:01Hey, Kate, your next patient's ready.
00:07:02Thanks.
00:07:05Hello, Mr. Matthews.
00:07:07I'm Dr. Stafford.
00:07:09Kate, from the coffee shop.
00:07:11Oh, it's you.
00:07:13I prefer Kevin, actually.
00:07:15Well, Kevin from the coffee shop.
00:07:18What can I help you with?
00:07:19I don't need any help.
00:07:20Then why'd you come here?
00:07:21My mom made me.
00:07:23Aren't you a little old for that excuse?
00:07:24I thought so, but she insisted I get my leg looked at.
00:07:27Well, what happened to it?
00:07:30I injured it during military service.
00:07:31He'll just find the end.
00:07:32Can I go now?
00:07:34Shouldn't you be at a VA hospital?
00:07:35The nearest one is a couple towns over.
00:07:36This was a lot quicker.
00:07:38I'm a busy guy.
00:07:39Clearly.
00:07:40Well, let's take a look at it.
00:07:41Since you're here.
00:07:42It's fine, really.
00:07:43Then it should be quick.
00:07:49So how did you injure it exactly?
00:07:52I kicked a shark in the face.
00:07:54Hmm.
00:07:54That's funny.
00:07:57I was pararescue.
00:07:58It's a division of the Air Force.
00:08:01Two years ago, during an airdrop exercise,
00:08:03my chute malfunctioned.
00:08:05When I hit the ground, my leg took the brunt of the impact.
00:08:07Two surgeries later, good as new.
00:08:09Any recurring pain?
00:08:12Every now and then.
00:08:13Well, this hospital has a great physical therapy program.
00:08:16I don't need it.
00:08:17I'm all good.
00:08:19I, um, vaguely recall someone telling me
00:08:23it's not the worst thing to ask for help.
00:08:26Oh.
00:08:26Well, if I ever need any, I know who to turn to.
00:08:32Do I get a lollipop now?
00:08:34Cute.
00:08:39Hey, ma'am.
00:08:40Hi, honey.
00:08:40Kate!
00:08:43I should have realized you'd be working here.
00:08:46Wait a second.
00:08:48You two know each other?
00:08:48I helped Kate find her new rental property.
00:08:51Oh.
00:08:51Yeah, Kevin Matthews.
00:08:53Maggie's your...
00:08:54Mom.
00:08:55Isn't this a delightful coincidence?
00:08:57Yes, Dr. Stafford.
00:08:59Didn't you say our experience together was delightful?
00:09:02One of many words in the dictionary to choose from.
00:09:06Hmm.
00:09:07Did he get the all clear?
00:09:09Yes.
00:09:10Yes.
00:09:10But I'm sure as you know, uh, your son is very...
00:09:15independent.
00:09:16Yes.
00:09:17So too, it seems, is Dr. Stafford.
00:09:21Huh.
00:09:22Then I guess you've each met your match.
00:09:24Ha, ha, ha, ha.
00:09:25Honey.
00:09:26Thanks.
00:09:27Oh.
00:09:28Doctor?
00:09:36I just saw the most stubborn patient.
00:09:39That's all handsome guy with the good hair.
00:09:41I suppose his height is statistically above average.
00:09:46Hey, are you free this Saturday?
00:09:48I'm organizing the annual Christmas event here.
00:09:51Hmm.
00:09:51Sounds fun.
00:09:52Yeah.
00:09:52I always plan a big event for the patients and their families.
00:09:56My first year was a bake sale.
00:09:58Then the pageant.
00:09:59And this year?
00:10:01A musical performance by the Cedar Park Warblers.
00:10:04All the holiday hits.
00:10:05Well, who doesn't love a holiday hit?
00:10:07Anything I can do to help?
00:10:08No.
00:10:09Just enjoy.
00:10:11I'll be there.
00:10:16Extension cables will give your Christmas lights enough power to wow the whole street.
00:10:20Ha, thanks.
00:10:21Merry Christmas.
00:10:22Merry Christmas.
00:10:23It's nice to see another Matthews work into Matthews Family Hardware again.
00:10:26Oh, just like weekends in high school.
00:10:29Well, if you're not careful, you may wind up with the keys to the kingdom.
00:10:34Well, well, well.
00:10:35If it isn't the hometown hero himself.
00:10:37There he is.
00:10:38Hey, buddy.
00:10:39Hey.
00:10:40Good to see you.
00:10:41I was hoping to swim by yesterday, but got caught at the camera shop.
00:10:43But hey, better late than ever, right?
00:10:45Ah, don't sweat it.
00:10:46I see you're not just here for me.
00:10:50Outlet plugs, edge guards, cabinet locks.
00:10:54I know you're clumsy, but this seems excessive.
00:10:56Or, uh, perfect for baby proof in that house?
00:11:00No.
00:11:01Mm-hmm.
00:11:01Congrats, man.
00:11:02Oh, that's incredible.
00:11:03You and Carolyn must be thrilled.
00:11:05Oh, yeah.
00:11:05Thrilled.
00:11:06Elated.
00:11:07Nervous as heck.
00:11:08Take your pick.
00:11:09So you're gonna name the baby Kevin?
00:11:11Kevin, for sure.
00:11:12Nice.
00:11:12Yeah.
00:11:13Oh, that's a great idea.
00:11:14Yeah.
00:11:17So, you getting your own place soon?
00:11:19Keeping my options open.
00:11:21Oh, speaking of, you gotta let me introduce you to some of Carolyn's friends.
00:11:25Listen, dating is the last thing on my mind right now, okay?
00:11:28And so, it's on your mind.
00:11:29Why is everyone so concerned about my next moves?
00:11:32I'll land on my feet.
00:11:34Transitioning the civilian life can't be easy.
00:11:36I'm figuring it out.
00:11:38Oh, working here's a good start.
00:11:41Yeah, I think my dad may want me to take over the store one day.
00:11:44That's great.
00:11:46That's not great.
00:11:48I don't really have the heart to tell him it's not really my...
00:11:52You're calling.
00:11:52Yeah.
00:11:53I bet he'd understand.
00:11:55Not so sure.
00:11:56What about the VA?
00:11:57Don't they have a job placement service?
00:11:59Yeah.
00:12:00I've got a meeting with them in a few days, actually.
00:12:01Good.
00:12:02Yeah.
00:12:02Yeah, but big picture.
00:12:04What do you want?
00:12:06To find you some cabinet locks, you're definitely gonna have a hard time opening.
00:12:09Okay, I got it.
00:12:15Hmm.
00:12:17Six-letter word for glossy toting.
00:12:20Oh.
00:12:22Enamel.
00:12:23Hmm.
00:12:28Hmm.
00:12:29What's a nine-letter word for something I've been avoiding?
00:12:33Packing.
00:12:35Huh?
00:12:44Oh.
00:12:47Hmm.
00:12:53Hmm.
00:12:55Oh, Kim.
00:12:55Oh, Kim.
00:13:03Oh, Kim.
00:13:04Mm-hmm.
00:13:04Oh, Kim.
00:13:09Hello?
00:13:24We're closed!
00:13:45We're closed!
00:13:48We're closed!
00:14:06We're closed!
00:14:15A journey of giving unlocks with this key...
00:14:18I saw this riddle and you shall see.
00:14:22A riddle?
00:14:24Letters of plenty, only seven from me.
00:14:27To Santa they went by air and land...
00:14:29See.
00:14:29The tree with four sides is where you'll find me.
00:14:33December 16th at 7.30.
00:14:37That's tomorrow night.
00:14:50Dr. Stevens, line one.
00:14:51Dr. Stevens, line one.
00:14:53Hey Kate!
00:14:54How was your night?
00:14:55Ugh, the strangest thing happened.
00:14:56Somebody left this key outside my door along with a riddle.
00:15:00Hmm.
00:15:03That's exciting!
00:15:05Yeah, but who would've left it for me?
00:15:07Maybe it's the spirit of Christmas.
00:15:09I'm sure it's just somebody playing a prank.
00:15:13Regardless, could be a fun challenge.
00:15:14Or a distraction I don't have time for.
00:15:17I wouldn't be so quick to brush it off.
00:15:20Magical things tend to happen around the holidays.
00:15:35Dad, have you ever seen a key like this?
00:15:37No.
00:15:38Where's it come from?
00:15:39I don't know.
00:15:40Somebody left it outside the store last night.
00:15:42Looks vintage, that's for sure.
00:15:45Well, they left the riddle along with it as well.
00:15:47It must lead to something.
00:15:49What you gonna do?
00:15:51Solving some random riddle is the last thing in my mind right now.
00:15:55Son, I remember.
00:15:57Used to have an adventurous spirit.
00:16:09Hey, did you solve the riddle yet?
00:16:11Oh, not yet.
00:16:13What are we waiting for?
00:16:16Letters aplenty.
00:16:17Only seven for me.
00:16:18Two Santa.
00:16:19They went by air, land, and sea.
00:16:20A tree with four sides is where you'll find me.
00:16:24What's a tree with four sides?
00:16:26Maybe it's a topiary?
00:16:27A very geometric topiary.
00:16:30You have anything like that in town?
00:16:32Like a tree in an English manor garden,
00:16:34perfectly sculpted into a cube by a groundskeeper named Cheats?
00:16:38Not that I know of.
00:16:39All right.
00:16:40Letters aplenty.
00:16:41Only seven for me.
00:16:42So it's obviously describing the object I'm looking for.
00:16:45What has seven letters and has something to do with Santa?
00:16:49Reindeer.
00:16:51Reindeer.
00:16:52That's eight letters.
00:16:55That's it.
00:16:57What's it?
00:16:58Letters.
00:16:59The kind that kids send to Santa by air, land, and sea.
00:17:02And what has letters aplenty?
00:17:05Mailbox.
00:17:06M-A-I-L-B-O-X.
00:17:09Seven letters.
00:17:10This key belongs to a mailbox in town.
00:17:14But where?
00:17:15I have until 7.30 tonight to figure that out.
00:17:25Okay, I know you're a mailbox, but where are you?
00:17:33Okay, 15 minutes left.
00:17:36A tree with four sides is where you'll find me.
00:17:39What has four sides?
00:17:41What trees have four sides?
00:17:43What thing with four sides has trees?
00:17:49Juniper Square?
00:17:54Tree.
00:17:55Square.
00:17:57Tree.
00:17:58Square.
00:18:00Tree.
00:18:01Oh.
00:18:02Alright.
00:18:36That's it.
00:18:38Kate?
00:18:40Kevin?
00:18:41I know this is a small town, but it's not that small.
00:18:44You got one, too.
00:18:45Someone left us outside my door last night.
00:18:47Along with a riddle?
00:18:48Yeah.
00:18:49Pretty easy one if you ask me.
00:18:50Ah.
00:18:50Of course.
00:18:51I bet you didn't need any help with it at all.
00:18:53No, I didn't.
00:18:54I'm a certified genius.
00:18:55Didn't you know that?
00:18:56Is that so?
00:18:57Yes.
00:18:58Okay.
00:18:59Fine.
00:18:59But why were we both sent to the same place at the same time with the same key?
00:19:05Oh.
00:19:06Look.
00:19:07Oh.
00:19:09I wonder what's inside.
00:19:11Only one way to find out.
00:19:17Ready?
00:19:18Come this far.
00:19:24Ho, ho, ho, ho!
00:19:26Well, I guess we know which one we're gonna open first.
00:19:29Hey.
00:19:30Oh, come on.
00:19:31It's like when you see a door that says, do not open, you just wanna know what's inside the...
00:19:36Fine.
00:19:36We'll do it your way.
00:19:39Congratulations, you found me.
00:19:41For the first stop on your journey of giving, choose a treasured Christmas tradition from one of your childhoods and
00:19:48help each other recreate it for someone you know.
00:19:51Help each other, huh?
00:19:53Well, Dr. Stafford, it seems you're finally gonna have to give in.
00:19:57Oh, like you at the hospital?
00:19:59I didn't need any help.
00:20:00Neither did I.
00:20:00I seem to remember a near avalanche of almond lattes.
00:20:03I guess we're both just two people who like to do things for themselves.
00:20:07I guess so.
00:20:10So?
00:20:12So...
00:20:14That's it then?
00:20:15That's it.
00:20:15Journey in's here?
00:20:16Guess so.
00:20:17Good.
00:20:18Fine.
00:20:24So you just went your separate way?
00:20:26Yep.
00:20:28But the adventure, the mystery, the riddle that led you there.
00:20:32The real riddle is why are men so stubborn?
00:20:35I don't think it's just men.
00:20:37I can't help it if Kevin doesn't wanna work with me.
00:20:40Maybe you can get him to reconsider.
00:20:42Or maybe this little holiday journey wasn't meant to happen.
00:20:46Speaking of things that weren't meant to happen, the Cedar Park Warblers got their dates mixed up and double booked.
00:20:51Ugh, no.
00:20:52Yeah, it's fine. I just have to find a new event on short notice.
00:20:56Well, I'm headed out to run some errands on my break, but I'll keep an eye out for any ideas.
00:21:00Oh, thanks, girl.
00:21:01Of course.
00:21:04Okay, wait. So you both just walked away?
00:21:07Yep.
00:21:08Well, maybe she'll change her mind.
00:21:10I don't know.
00:21:12Kate seems like the kind of person who's very set in her ways.
00:21:16Huh.
00:21:17I can say the same about you.
00:21:20Oh.
00:21:22Here to reconsider?
00:21:24You're the one who didn't wanna work together.
00:21:25I seem to remember it differently.
00:21:28You must be Kate.
00:21:29Hi.
00:21:30Hi. I'm, uh, Jackson.
00:21:32And before I excuse myself to let you work out whatever this is, uh, Kevin definitely does wanna work together.
00:21:39He thought you didn't.
00:21:42Okay. I'm gonna be, uh, I'm gonna be back there now.
00:21:45Great idea.
00:21:45All right. Thanks.
00:21:47So you actually do wanna do this.
00:21:52Do you?
00:21:55Well, I'm very busy at the hospital.
00:21:57It's a busy season at the store, so...
00:21:59Besides, who knows how long it could take.
00:22:01It's a big risk, yeah.
00:22:02But if we did...
00:22:03It is interesting.
00:22:04It's not something you see every day.
00:22:05Definitely not.
00:22:07Okay, well...
00:22:09I'm game if you are.
00:22:11Well, I'm game if you are.
00:22:14Are you just going along with us to prove something?
00:22:16Are you?
00:22:18I suppose neither of us will ever know.
00:22:21Hmm.
00:22:21Fine.
00:22:22I'm in.
00:22:23Great. I'm in, too.
00:22:25Now, could you tell me where I could find some sponges?
00:22:27Oh, so you're not just here to see me.
00:22:29Mm.
00:22:29Happy accident.
00:22:30Hmm.
00:22:31I just need to pick up some cleaning supplies, and I didn't even know you worked here.
00:22:35It's my father's store.
00:22:37Sponges are over there.
00:22:40What else can I help you find?
00:22:41I'm good, thanks.
00:22:42I thought we were working together now.
00:22:46Fair enough.
00:22:47Feather duster?
00:22:48Next to the squeegees.
00:22:49See?
00:22:50You make a great team.
00:22:51Cute.
00:22:52So, when do you want to start?
00:22:54I could meet after my shift ends.
00:22:56Great.
00:22:56See you then.
00:22:58Jackson, a word, please?
00:23:05Mr. McAdleston?
00:23:06That's me.
00:23:07Nice to meet you.
00:23:08I'm Dr. Stafford.
00:23:09Right this way.
00:23:10When did the pain in your hip begin?
00:23:11This morning, I could barely get out of bed to bring myself here.
00:23:15Oh, I'm sorry to hear that.
00:23:16We'll start with a physical exam to see what's going on.
00:23:18Well, you looked my symptoms up online, and I may have a very rare condition, and it's
00:23:24called...
00:23:25What's it called?
00:23:25It begins with an L, uh...
00:23:27Let's not focus on what might be, and instead focus on what we've learned, Mr. McAllister.
00:23:32That's a good idea.
00:23:33Oh, and before I forget, my symptoms also match this other condition that I saw online,
00:23:39and the photos of it were absolutely terrible.
00:23:42Now, I'm very concerned about that because I had an uncle who had a very similar situation,
00:23:47and, uh, you know, he, uh...
00:23:54Kevin?
00:23:58Sorry I'm late.
00:23:59One of my patients discovered WebMD.
00:24:01Oof.
00:24:01See you no more.
00:24:02Here you go.
00:24:03Oh, thanks.
00:24:04You're welcome.
00:24:06Yeah, what do we got?
00:24:07You ready?
00:24:08Yes.
00:24:09Choose a treasured Christmas tradition from one of your childhoods and help each other
00:24:13recreate it for someone you know.
00:24:15When do we get to open this one?
00:24:17Only once you've completed this task, you may peek inside the second envelope.
00:24:22Fine.
00:24:23Okay.
00:24:24Do epic snowball fights count?
00:24:26Eh.
00:24:26Yeah, I didn't think so anyway.
00:24:28Um, okay, what were some of your favorite Christmas traditions as a kid?
00:24:33Oh, I always loved it when I'd wake up and my dad's recipe book was on the kitchen counter.
00:24:38It meant that we were about to bake some delicious Christmas cookies together.
00:24:42That sounds nice.
00:24:43Are you gonna see your folks over the holidays?
00:24:46Oh, um...
00:24:47I'm sorry.
00:24:48I didn't mean to pry.
00:24:49No, no, no.
00:24:49No, I just...
00:24:50I lost my parents when I was young.
00:24:53I'm so sorry, Kate.
00:24:54My grandma raised me after that, but yeah, I've been on my own for quite a while now.
00:25:00Must be hard.
00:25:02I try to remind myself to be grateful for the times we had together.
00:25:07But, uh, try as I might, I did not inherit his baking skills.
00:25:12Well, my mother is an expert in the kitchen and all I'm good at is eating.
00:25:16But I'm, like, really good.
00:25:18I bet.
00:25:23When I was young, my mom and I used to decorate our own ornaments.
00:25:26We'd buy beads and glitter and water-based paint.
00:25:30We'd design little landscapes or snowflakes or elves.
00:25:36It always made the tree feel like ours.
00:25:40Why don't we just do that?
00:25:41Really?
00:25:42Yeah, why not?
00:25:43Sounds like fun.
00:25:43Yeah, okay.
00:25:44But we're supposed to do it for people we know.
00:25:47And I don't know anyone in town except for you and my colleagues at the hospital.
00:25:51Like Liz.
00:25:54Liz?
00:25:54She's one of our nurses.
00:25:56She always organizes the holiday activity at the hospital, but the Warbler's double booked, so...
00:26:01Ah, the famous Cedar Park Warbler's great with the holiday hits.
00:26:05Terrible with time management.
00:26:07Well, Liz needs a new holiday event this weekend.
00:26:11I think ornament decorating could be perfect.
00:26:13So do I.
00:26:14Great.
00:26:15All right.
00:26:16Will you hold this?
00:26:17Sure.
00:26:17I'm gonna call her.
00:26:18You're gonna call her right now?
00:26:19Right now.
00:26:19Okay.
00:26:21Hi, Liz.
00:26:22I have an idea I think you're gonna love.
00:26:26Hi, everyone.
00:26:27This is a holiday tradition I always did with my mom, and I hope you enjoy it as much as
00:26:33I did.
00:26:33You done?
00:26:34All right, everyone.
00:26:36Let's get decorating.
00:26:38Come on.
00:26:39No!
00:26:40We wish you a Merry Christmas.
00:26:42We wish you a Merry Christmas.
00:26:45We wish you a Merry Christmas.
00:26:49We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
00:27:04Happy New Year.
00:27:06Mm-hmm.
00:27:08There.
00:27:09What do you think?
00:27:10Am I budding Michelangelo?
00:27:14Was that a...
00:27:15Was that a horse?
00:27:16It's...
00:27:17It's a reindeer.
00:27:19It's Rudolph.
00:27:20Look at the nose.
00:27:21Right.
00:27:21That giveaway.
00:27:23All right.
00:27:23Art is not my strong suit.
00:27:25Let's see yours.
00:27:27Whoa.
00:27:28Okay.
00:27:30All right.
00:27:30I'm gonna chalk that up to you being trained in surgical precision.
00:27:34No, I can't do this.
00:27:35I can't do it.
00:27:36No, I can't do this no more.
00:27:38No.
00:27:38Did you see that?
00:27:39I can't do it.
00:27:39Just try with this hand.
00:27:41Give another shot.
00:27:42It's okay.
00:27:42I can't do it.
00:27:43Robbie.
00:27:44I can't do this.
00:27:45Hi.
00:27:47I'm Kate.
00:27:47What's your name?
00:27:48Robbie.
00:27:49Must be hard decorating ornaments with the armor cast.
00:27:52Yeah.
00:27:53The doctor put it on today.
00:27:55He's a trooper through the whole thing.
00:27:56Mm-hmm.
00:27:57You know, some kids have their friends sign their casts.
00:28:00Would you like us to sign yours?
00:28:04Say, is that a C-130 you've got there?
00:28:07How did you know?
00:28:08Well, I just got back from the Air Force, where I was a pararescueman,
00:28:11which means I jumped out of planes just like that one.
00:28:14Really?
00:28:15Yeah.
00:28:16Except a couple years ago, I hurt my leg, and I had to wear a cast, too.
00:28:19But I wasn't gonna let that stop me.
00:28:21I could have fun in all kinds of other ways.
00:28:23Like how?
00:28:24Daddy, look!
00:28:25Well, just because you can't decorate an ornament doesn't mean you can't make one.
00:28:29That's right.
00:28:30The nice thing about Christmas trees is anything can become an ornament.
00:28:32Like my airplane?
00:28:34Exactly, dude.
00:28:36You can just rest it in the branches, you know?
00:28:38Or you can make it an actual ornament by adding a bit of ribbon.
00:28:42Oh, there's an idea.
00:28:43There you go.
00:28:45And get your finger right in the middle.
00:28:48Ready?
00:28:48There.
00:28:50Finished.
00:28:51Oh.
00:28:51Well, not quite, may I?
00:28:54Just one finishing touch.
00:28:57Mm-hmm.
00:29:00U-S-A-F.
00:29:07U.S. Air Force.
00:29:10Well, can I see?
00:29:11Of course.
00:29:11It's official now.
00:29:16It's beautiful.
00:29:17It really is.
00:29:19But you know what?
00:29:20It's missing one thing.
00:29:24Get up there.
00:29:26Airman Robbie, please report for duty.
00:29:43Great job, everybody.
00:29:46Beautiful.
00:29:53You two make a great team.
00:30:07It looks like the event was a hit.
00:30:12What?
00:30:13No, nothing.
00:30:14It's just you were really great with Robbie back there.
00:30:18Oh, is that a compliment I hear?
00:30:20More a statement of fact.
00:30:22Okay.
00:30:22Not everyone has a good bedside manner.
00:30:24Well, doctor, it was, uh, kind of nice working together.
00:30:29Yeah.
00:30:29It was.
00:30:32Oh, uh, we're forgetting something.
00:30:36The no peeking envelope.
00:30:37How could we forget to peek at the no peeking envelope?
00:30:42All right, let's see what we've got here.
00:30:45Ooh, another riddle.
00:30:47Christmas clock rewind between then and now you'll find
00:30:51a chance for Christmas cheer connecting far and near.
00:30:55Hmm.
00:30:56I wonder what it means.
00:30:57Hmm.
00:30:59But I don't have to wait because I have to start my rounds.
00:31:02Yeah, I've got a meeting at the VA staffing agency.
00:31:05Um, meet up after?
00:31:08Sure.
00:31:09Okay.
00:31:10Yeah.
00:31:11And don't solve it without me.
00:31:13Hey, no promises.
00:31:18Well, your resume is impressive.
00:31:20Top grades in college.
00:31:22Knowledge of construction and manufacturing.
00:31:25Experience leading teams.
00:31:28But what is it you actually want to do?
00:31:30You know, I haven't really zeroed in on that quite yet.
00:31:34Well, you are well suited for the majority of jobs
00:31:37that come across my desk.
00:31:38I'm not just looking for any job.
00:31:41I've got one here and I can continue there if I want.
00:31:44What I'm really hoping to find is...
00:31:46What the next chapter of your life is going to be.
00:31:49Exactly.
00:31:49Yeah.
00:31:51Well, that's only something that you can really answer.
00:32:06Hey, buddy.
00:32:08Hey, if I can't find wooden dowels, can I use nails instead?
00:32:12Okay.
00:32:12Uh-oh.
00:32:13Are you building something?
00:32:15It's all, you know, it's all under control.
00:32:17If I could just locate the instruction manuals, I'd be cool.
00:32:21Uh-huh.
00:32:22I'm coming over.
00:32:23Sure, if you want to.
00:32:25Come here.
00:32:25Yeah.
00:32:26See you soon.
00:32:35I would have gotten it eventually.
00:32:37Ha!
00:32:37You know, Jackson, you are good at many, many things.
00:32:40Mm-hmm.
00:32:40If I ever need a photographer or the latest up-to-date camera equipment,
00:32:45you're the first person I'd turn to, but building of any kind...
00:32:48Not my strong suit.
00:32:49No, sir.
00:32:51What if I'm, uh, if I'm not good at it?
00:32:55At what?
00:32:56Fatherhood.
00:32:57It's a whole different ballgame.
00:33:00My kid's gonna be depending on me, man.
00:33:03Listen, I know it's not the same thing at all,
00:33:06but my first few weeks in the Air Force, I was terrified.
00:33:10So, how'd you deal with it?
00:33:12Well, I just trusted that even if I didn't have all the answers,
00:33:16I knew when it came down to it, I'd do the right thing.
00:33:20Yeah, I hope I can get to that point.
00:33:22You will, man.
00:33:23Hey, how's that, um, Christmas mystery clue, uh,
00:33:27riddle hunt thing with Kate go?
00:33:29Oh, is that what we're calling it?
00:33:30That's what I'm calling it, okay.
00:33:31Um, you know what?
00:33:34It's, uh, it's actually going pretty well.
00:33:36Kevin?
00:33:37Hi.
00:33:38I was hoping to see you soon.
00:33:40Oh, my goodness.
00:33:42Congratulations in person.
00:33:43Look at you.
00:33:44Oh, thanks.
00:33:45It feels like it's happening so fast.
00:33:47So exciting.
00:33:48Oh, look at this crib.
00:33:51Mm-hmm.
00:33:52It's wonderful.
00:33:54Kevin, can you stay for dinner?
00:33:56I can't tonight.
00:33:57I'm sorry.
00:33:57I have plans.
00:33:58Next time.
00:34:00So glad you're back.
00:34:00Good to see you.
00:34:01You too.
00:34:04Now, what else can I fix around here and give you credit for, huh?
00:34:12Read me the clue again?
00:34:14Okay.
00:34:15Christmas clock rewind between then and now you'll find a chance for Christmas cheer connecting
00:34:23far and near.
00:34:25Between then and now.
00:34:27Hmm.
00:34:28This is a fun one.
00:34:30I didn't know you were so into all this.
00:34:33Well, I owe it to my dad.
00:34:35Every Sunday morning we'd do crossword puzzles in the newspaper together and jigsaw puzzles
00:34:40at night.
00:34:40Oh, so you were his little puzzle apprentice, were you?
00:34:43Yeah, I guess I was.
00:34:47Sometimes I wonder if it's one of the reasons I got into medicine.
00:34:51Getting to the bottom of the challenge.
00:34:54Examining clues.
00:34:55Unlocking answers.
00:34:58What?
00:34:59Oh, nothing.
00:35:00That's just one of the things I loved about being in the Air Force.
00:35:04Strategizing.
00:35:04Problem solving.
00:35:06It's like putting together a puzzle.
00:35:16Maggie, hi.
00:35:17Do you need any help?
00:35:19Oh, hey, Ma.
00:35:21Hey, Kevin.
00:35:22Hi there.
00:35:22Hey.
00:35:23No, I'm fine, honey.
00:35:25What have you got there, Mom?
00:35:26Just a little Christmas shopping.
00:35:28For me?
00:35:29If you're lucky.
00:35:30You know, Christmas is only a week away.
00:35:32Kate, what are you doing tomorrow night?
00:35:34Well, I'm not on rotation at the hospital, so I'll probably...
00:35:37Okay, well, the correct answer is you're coming over to our house for dinner.
00:35:40Arnold and I insist.
00:35:41Oh, I don't want to impose.
00:35:42Well, a little bit of advice, don't try to fight him.
00:35:45Okay, then.
00:35:46Excellent.
00:35:47Okay, I gotta run, but I'll see you tomorrow night.
00:35:49And see you then.
00:35:49Great to see you.
00:35:51I never wanted to take no for an answer.
00:35:58Santa's Village looks incredible.
00:35:59Yeah.
00:36:01It's gonna look even better once Dad and I put the finishing touches on Santa's house.
00:36:04What?
00:36:05Yeah.
00:36:05Matthew's Family Hardware has sponsored and built Santa's Village every year since I was a kid.
00:36:10It's amazing to see how much it's grown since then.
00:36:12I had no idea.
00:36:13Why didn't you say anything?
00:36:15You never asked me.
00:36:16All right.
00:36:16Get set.
00:36:17Go!
00:36:19Oh!
00:36:20Oh, I used to do the reindeer races every year growing up.
00:36:23Reigning champ four years in a row, don't mind the same.
00:36:27Mildly impressive.
00:36:28What do you say?
00:36:30With your knee?
00:36:31That's not the best idea, no.
00:36:33Afraid of a little friendly competition, are we?
00:36:36Oh, please.
00:36:37I'll hop gently, Dr. Stafford.
00:36:41Okay.
00:36:42Fine.
00:36:43Great.
00:36:43Doctor approved.
00:36:44Let's go.
00:36:44Okay.
00:36:47Do you want to be Blitzen?
00:36:51And Comet.
00:36:52Oh, please.
00:36:52Comet for sure.
00:36:53Yeah, typical.
00:36:54Everyone always wants to be Comet.
00:36:57What am I thinking?
00:36:58Green Deer's ready?
00:37:05Oh, so fast.
00:37:10What was that?
00:37:12Show up.
00:37:13Well, I had to make up for my ornament decorating skills.
00:37:16That's a good point.
00:37:17Plus, I may have run a bit of track in high school.
00:37:21Oh, sorry.
00:37:22Oh!
00:37:24Sorry.
00:37:26It's okay.
00:37:30Christmas clock ruined.
00:37:32Pardon me?
00:37:33Look.
00:37:34Christmas through the ages.
00:37:35That has to be it.
00:37:36Oh, the museum.
00:37:38Yeah.
00:37:38It's not far from here.
00:37:41If we leave now, we can get there before it closes.
00:37:43Let's go.
00:37:44Gracia.
00:37:47Hi.
00:37:53Welcome to Cedar Park Historical Museum.
00:37:55Just to let you know, we'll be closing soon.
00:37:58Mr. McAllister?
00:37:59Dr. Stafford.
00:38:00What a surprise.
00:38:02And speaking of surprises, Kevin, I heard you were back in town.
00:38:06It's good to see you.
00:38:06You too, sir.
00:38:07I didn't know you worked here.
00:38:09Oh.
00:38:09Mr. McAllister doesn't just work here.
00:38:11He owns the museum.
00:38:12Curator of all things historical in this fine town.
00:38:15That's incredible.
00:38:16Actually, while I've got you here, have you ever heard of Lanz Jorgen's syndrome?
00:38:20It's very real.
00:38:21I will look into it.
00:38:23Didn't you say that the museum's closing shortly?
00:38:25Oh, yes.
00:38:26That's right.
00:38:26Well, feel free to have a quick look around.
00:38:29Let me guess.
00:38:30Patient WebMD?
00:38:38It's so special how your town celebrates history like this.
00:38:41Yeah, my grandfather used to take me to this exhibit every year.
00:38:44He was very into local history.
00:38:47Actually, it's still here.
00:38:50Wow.
00:38:53My grandfather built this.
00:38:54Was he from Cedar Park?
00:38:55He was.
00:38:56But he spent half of his life in the Army Air Corps stations all around the world.
00:39:00Wow.
00:39:01I can't believe he built all this.
00:39:03I know.
00:39:04Every Christmas morning, he'd let me help him put it together.
00:39:07We'd lay down the streets and little trees.
00:39:09My favorite part was building the houses, of course.
00:39:13And then when he donated it to the museum, we'd come here every year and look at it again.
00:39:17It was like a cute little family thing.
00:39:20And of course, I was also always here for that.
00:39:26Oh, look at that.
00:39:29Of course you did.
00:39:30This thing's a classic.
00:39:32Right?
00:39:33Isn't it amazing?
00:39:36I always wanted to ride in it as a kid, but Callister would never let it leave the museum.
00:39:42God, this sure brings back a lot of good old memories.
00:39:44You know, even if we don't solve the riddle, it was worth it to come here just to see all
00:39:48this old stuff.
00:39:48Well, hang on.
00:39:50Let's not give up yet.
00:39:51Right.
00:39:52Christmas Clock Rewind brought us here.
00:39:53So what was the next line?
00:39:55Uh, between then and now, you'll find.
00:39:58Okay.
00:40:00Let's see.
00:40:01Oh!
00:40:02Could this be it?
00:40:04Vintage holiday outfits from back then?
00:40:07Well, if it is, I don't see any clues, and they are closing in a few minutes.
00:40:11Yeah, well, keep your eyes out.
00:40:12We can always come back tomorrow.
00:40:14Oh!
00:40:15Kate, look!
00:40:17Yes!
00:40:17Gotta be it, right?
00:40:19Yeah.
00:40:21Ha ha ha.
00:40:23Another envelope.
00:40:24And another thing I can't open.
00:40:26Ah, don't even think about it.
00:40:29Yeah, I won't.
00:40:31Congratulations.
00:40:32The next stop on your journey of Christmas giving is to send a message of Christmas cheer
00:40:37to someone you don't know, someone far or near.
00:40:41Well, this is turning out to be quite a little adventure.
00:40:44Right?
00:40:51I...
00:40:52So your hip is better, but now it's your knee.
00:40:54Well, you wouldn't believe it, but this morning I felt I was walking on hot coals.
00:40:58Well, so it's your foot then.
00:41:00Don't worry.
00:41:01We'll check for inflammation and see what we can do for you, Mr. McAllister.
00:41:03You know, I looked online and somebody said that there's a rare condition where pain in
00:41:08your hip can migrate to your knee and then...
00:41:10Mr. McAllister, it's wonderful to hear that your hip is no longer bothering you, but considering
00:41:14it went away as quickly as it came, I'm not quite convinced the two are connected.
00:41:18But don't worry.
00:41:19We'll get to the bottom of it.
00:41:20Thank you, Dr. Stafford.
00:41:21That's quite a relief.
00:41:22Of course.
00:41:24Mr. McAllister, can I ask you an unrelated question?
00:41:27Sure.
00:41:29If you were to receive a message of Christmas cheer from someone you didn't know, would
00:41:35you want a Christmas card or personalized cookies or, I don't know, skywriting?
00:41:40Christmas is the last thing in my mind right now.
00:41:45Really?
00:41:46What about the Christmas exhibit at the museum?
00:41:50You know, I think the pain has moved to my other foot.
00:41:52We should get this checked out quickly.
00:41:55Of course.
00:41:56I'll, um...
00:41:57I'll order x-rays right away.
00:41:58Thank you, doctor.
00:42:13So there's five-year-old Kevin telling this elaborate story about how the dog ate the
00:42:17entire blue grave.
00:42:18I...
00:42:19And meanwhile...
00:42:20Kevin's teeth were completely blue.
00:42:24Okay.
00:42:25How about we put a pause on the embarrassing stories?
00:42:28What?
00:42:28No.
00:42:28It's half the reason I came tonight.
00:42:32Okay, fine.
00:42:33How about a different story?
00:42:35How did you two meet?
00:42:37Ooh.
00:42:37Yeah.
00:42:38Oh, well, um, I actually came here for work.
00:42:41Just for a month.
00:42:42Our paths never crossed.
00:42:44That's right.
00:42:44And I was actually driving home to Dallas.
00:42:46Yeah.
00:42:47And then, um...
00:42:48And your car broke down.
00:42:49Yeah.
00:42:49And I had to be towed right back to Cedar Park.
00:42:51Yeah.
00:42:52Now, at that time I was working as a mechanic, you know.
00:42:54So, mother comes in and she's asking me all kinds of questions about how much is it
00:42:59gonna cost and how long is it gonna take, right?
00:43:01I thought it would be an hour tops, by the way.
00:43:03Yeah, well, a week and a delayed carburetor later the car was good to go.
00:43:08Yeah.
00:43:08But I wasn't because I'd fallen in love with a mechanic.
00:43:11And we were engaged by the end of the year, huh?
00:43:13Oh.
00:43:15That's beautiful.
00:43:16We put our announcement in our Christmas card.
00:43:18Yeah, we did.
00:43:19Actually...
00:43:22Here's the card with our engagement announcement.
00:43:26Aw, look at you two.
00:43:28Yeah, it feels like yesterday.
00:43:30Look at all that hair.
00:43:32Oh, you stop, you...
00:43:35Yes, mom likes to put these out every Christmas.
00:43:38Well, I can see why.
00:43:40Gavin.
00:43:41Look.
00:43:42It's your old grandpa.
00:43:43Aw.
00:43:44Yeah.
00:43:45Oh, look at those frosted tits.
00:43:48It was a fool at the time and you know it, okay?
00:43:50Yeah, well, so were my feathered bangs.
00:43:52I have no idea why I thought that.
00:43:54Wait, is that...
00:43:55Is that the model of the town that we saw at the museum?
00:43:57The very same, yeah.
00:43:59Such sweet memories.
00:44:00Every card is like a little time capsule.
00:44:02Mm-hmm.
00:44:03Aw, grandpa.
00:44:04Yeah.
00:44:06You know, I always loved getting cards when I was overseas.
00:44:09It made me feel closer to home.
00:44:12Kevin, that's it.
00:44:13What?
00:44:14Why don't we send Christmas cards to the troops overseas?
00:44:18Yeah.
00:44:19Wait, well, what's this?
00:44:21The next step with the riddles?
00:44:22Send a message of Christmas cheer to someone you don't know.
00:44:25Yeah, we could send Christmas cards to American service men and women.
00:44:29That would definitely count.
00:44:30Absolutely.
00:44:31That's a wonderful idea.
00:44:32Or we could take a cue from the museum and send one from the whole town.
00:44:37The residents of Cedar Park wishing the troops a Merry Christmas.
00:44:40I love it.
00:44:41But that is a lot of people.
00:44:43Yeah, and it's only six days till Christmas.
00:44:45Oh, yeah, it's not gonna get there in time.
00:44:47Oh, how about we send a video message?
00:44:49Like a video collage of people around town wishing the troops a Merry Christmas.
00:44:54Jackson would help you with the video equipment.
00:44:56Oh, yeah.
00:44:56We can do this if we do it together.
00:44:58I'll tell my friends.
00:45:00Yeah, yeah, I can do the same.
00:45:01Yeah.
00:45:01I can tell customers at the store.
00:45:03I'm sure I can get a few doctors and nurses on board.
00:45:06Everybody's gonna be really excited to be a part of this.
00:45:09Mm-hmm.
00:45:09Great.
00:45:09And then I can send it to a friend of mine at Air Force Outreach who can distribute it.
00:45:15Great idea.
00:45:18Okay, check this out.
00:45:1930.4 megapixel full-frame sensor for superb video quality.
00:45:23Lithium batteries to keep you going all day long.
00:45:25And the built-in mic is not so bad either.
00:45:27Doesn't this all seem a bit much?
00:45:29Yeah, man.
00:45:30We don't even know how to work half of this stuff.
00:45:32Well, hey, that is why I'm here.
00:45:34I may not know my way around a crib, but I know how to make your video look good.
00:45:38Okay, well, um, Liz also said that she wanted help.
00:45:41She offered to bring a bunch of festive accessories.
00:45:43Oh, there you go.
00:45:44See, you got yourself a cinematographer and a stylist.
00:45:47You're in the big leagues now.
00:45:48I guess we are, huh?
00:45:49All right.
00:45:50What's the first shot, Spielberg?
00:45:52Okay, so I'm thinking a sweeping shot of a bunch of kids having an epic snowball fight.
00:45:57One of them gets hit right in the eye, right?
00:45:58And then I rush over to the kid and I help him out.
00:46:01You're all right.
00:46:02You're all right.
00:46:04You're all right.
00:46:05You're all right.
00:46:06You're all right.
00:46:07Yeah, I'm all right.
00:46:08I'm all right.
00:46:11Thank you for all that you do.
00:46:13Peace and joy to everyone.
00:46:15Merry Christmas!
00:46:17Okay, big smiles, everybody.
00:46:19Okay.
00:46:20From all of us at Cedar Park.
00:46:22Happy Holidays!
00:46:24Beautiful!
00:46:26Okay, you guys ready?
00:46:27All right.
00:46:29And...
00:46:30Action!
00:46:31To all of you over there, season's greetings!
00:46:34Happy Hanukkah!
00:46:35Feliz Navidad!
00:46:37That's the spirit.
00:46:38Okay, ready?
00:46:40And...
00:46:40Action!
00:46:41Supporting our troops this holiday season.
00:46:44Merry Christmas from Cedar Park Hospital!
00:46:46There we go.
00:46:47Cut.
00:46:48Perfect.
00:46:49Come have a look.
00:46:50How do you make this...
00:46:52Right here.
00:46:52You do it.
00:46:53This is going to be the best Christmas video ever.
00:46:56Cute!
00:47:01From all of us at Cedar Park...
00:47:04Happy Holidays!
00:47:07The video's really good.
00:47:10I know.
00:47:10And underscoring it with a Christmas carol?
00:47:12Great idea.
00:47:13Thanks.
00:47:13I do love a good Christmas carol.
00:47:16All right.
00:47:17Now we've just got to wait for it to export.
00:47:20And then we're all good.
00:47:22Refill?
00:47:23Sure.
00:47:23Yeah.
00:47:28I like what you've done with the place.
00:47:30Ah, thanks.
00:47:31It all came with the rental.
00:47:32You didn't want to personalize it a bit?
00:47:35Put your own spin on things?
00:47:37I know.
00:47:38I know.
00:47:38Let me guess.
00:47:40The more you commit to a place, the harder it is when you have to leave.
00:47:44Yeah.
00:47:45Life in the Air Force.
00:47:46Always on the move.
00:47:49Anyway, if my parents have anything to say about it, I'll stay right here for good.
00:47:53My dad keeps dropping hints about him taking over the hardware store.
00:47:57What's wrong with that?
00:47:59Nothing.
00:48:00It's just...
00:48:01It's his thing.
00:48:02You know?
00:48:03I mean, he built that place from the ground up.
00:48:05He always wanted to own his own business.
00:48:07What do you want?
00:48:12Oh!
00:48:14Export is complete.
00:48:16Time to send it off.
00:48:19And...
00:48:20There we go.
00:48:21They're gonna love it.
00:48:22I know.
00:48:23I sure would've.
00:48:24You know what this means we get to do next, don't you?
00:48:26What?
00:48:28Oh!
00:48:33May I?
00:48:34It's all yours.
00:48:39Is that a codex?
00:48:40Why am I not surprised you know exactly what that is?
00:48:43He doesn't know what this is.
00:48:45Um...
00:48:45I don't.
00:48:46Oh, right.
00:48:47So, how does it work?
00:48:49Uh, well, it's sort of like a bicycle combination lock.
00:48:53You arrange the six letter wheels to spell out the correct password, and the cylinder slides open, revealing what's inside.
00:49:00What?
00:49:01Right?
00:49:01Cool.
00:49:02Yeah.
00:49:02Okay, so, how do we guess the password then?
00:49:06Oh.
00:49:06Maybe it has something to do with this Christmas tree.
00:49:09Oh.
00:49:10Okay.
00:49:10Tree.
00:49:11Christmas tree.
00:49:14Um...
00:49:14Bows.
00:49:15Like, deck the halls with...
00:49:17Bows.
00:49:17Bows.
00:49:18Okay.
00:49:20Bows.
00:49:25The bell breaks.
00:49:26You know what?
00:49:27Speaking of breaks, maybe the answer will come to us if we take one.
00:49:32Oh.
00:49:32What'd you have in mind?
00:49:33Well, it's, uh, it's actually the town tree lighting tonight, and, um, I was wondering if maybe you wanted to
00:49:42go?
00:49:42So we can spend more time trying to crack the code?
00:49:46Exactly.
00:49:46Yeah.
00:49:47Yeah.
00:49:48Meet you there later tonight?
00:49:49Sounds good.
00:50:05Hey.
00:50:06Hey.
00:50:08Um, I thought you might like some hot apple cider.
00:50:12Top shelf stuff.
00:50:13Perfect balance of cinnamon and nuts.
00:50:15It's all about the spice ratio.
00:50:21So...
00:50:22Codex?
00:50:23Right.
00:50:24Yes.
00:50:25Um...
00:50:25Oh, hey guys.
00:50:27Hey.
00:50:27Oh, hi.
00:50:28So, uh, I'm gonna need your opinion on something.
00:50:31Carolyn and I were just discussing the theme for the nursery.
00:50:34Yeah, discussing is one way of putting it.
00:50:36Okay, don't you think an animal theme would be perfect?
00:50:39Clouds, honey.
00:50:41Sweet little clouds with smiley faces all around.
00:50:45Voila!
00:50:45But if you really think about it, I think that...
00:50:47Okay, well, what are you both doing tomorrow night?
00:50:48Oh, that's right.
00:50:49I forgot.
00:50:50So, these guys throw the best ugly Christmas sweater parties.
00:50:54Yeah.
00:50:54Twelve years running.
00:50:55Started winter break in college.
00:50:56Right.
00:50:57Well, that sounds like fun.
00:50:59Actually, some of my classmates in med school used to throw an ugly sweater Christmas party,
00:51:03and I could never go because I was always too busy studying.
00:51:06Well, now is your chance to join ours.
00:51:09We're a real tight-knit group.
00:51:11Oh, boy.
00:51:12Give me some.
00:51:13Terrible.
00:51:14On that note, I would love to come.
00:51:16Great.
00:51:17Let me get your info.
00:51:18Oh, yeah.
00:51:19Wow.
00:51:21You and Kate seem pretty chummy.
00:51:24I don't know if I'd say chummy, but...
00:51:26Oh, this was the last thing on your mind.
00:51:32Oh, uh, sweetie.
00:51:34Mm-hmm?
00:51:35They have homemade gingerbread cookies here, so we should check out, maybe.
00:51:39Oh.
00:51:40Okay.
00:51:40Then we'll see you both tomorrow night.
00:51:42Okay.
00:51:43Enjoy the rest of your evening.
00:51:48They seem so nice.
00:51:50They truly are the best.
00:51:53So, back to the puzzle.
00:51:54All right, everyone.
00:51:55We're gonna get started.
00:51:57Come on, everybody.
00:52:00Merry Christmas, Cedar Park!
00:52:03Woo!
00:52:04Thank you all for coming out to the annual tree lighting.
00:52:08It's wonderful to see so many familiar smiling faces, especially those we haven't seen for some time.
00:52:16Kevin Matthews, our very own hometown hero.
00:52:20All right.
00:52:20Would you like to do the honors?
00:52:22Come on, Kevin.
00:52:22Yeah, Kevin.
00:52:23I'd love to, Mayor.
00:52:25Let's hear for Kevin.
00:52:27Duty calls.
00:52:28Come on, Kevin.
00:52:29Woo!
00:52:30Woo!
00:52:34A box.
00:52:35Thanks.
00:52:36Thanks, Megan.
00:52:37Wow.
00:52:38This is the real hero of Cedar Park.
00:52:40Okay, everybody.
00:52:41We're gonna start this countdown at five, yeah?
00:52:44Five, four, three, two, one!
00:52:49Woo!
00:52:52Woo!
00:52:54Woo!
00:52:55Woo!
00:52:58Woo!
00:53:00Woo!
00:53:00Woo!
00:53:00Woo!
00:53:00Woo!
00:53:01Woo!
00:53:02Woo!
00:53:08You'll be happy to know that I picked out a Christmas tree this afternoon.
00:53:11Oh, yeah?
00:53:12Mm-hmm.
00:53:12Did you go all out and get the biggest one?
00:53:15You sound like my parents.
00:53:17Growing up, they'd tell me to pick out the biggest Christmas tree that I could find.
00:53:22Well, did you?
00:53:23I think so.
00:53:25But, you know, when you're five, everything looks gigantic.
00:53:28Yeah.
00:53:29And, yes, I definitely need a stepstool for the one I picked.
00:53:34A rather tall, balsam fur.
00:53:36Oh, balsam.
00:53:38Classic.
00:53:38Yeah.
00:53:39Oh!
00:53:40Do you have the codex on you?
00:53:42Yeah.
00:53:42What are you thinking?
00:53:43Balsam.
00:53:44Oh.
00:53:45Yeah.
00:53:47Okay.
00:53:48B-A-L-S-A-M.
00:53:57Balsam bust.
00:53:58Mm.
00:53:59We'll figure it out eventually.
00:54:01Yeah.
00:54:06Speaking of Christmas trees, do you think your parents would want to come over and help me decorate mine?
00:54:12What, I'm not invited?
00:54:14Uh, no.
00:54:15Yeah, no.
00:54:16Mm-mm.
00:54:16Definitely not.
00:54:17I think you might want to reconsider.
00:54:18My height is a supreme advantage.
00:54:21All right, fine.
00:54:21You got me there.
00:54:22Mm-mm.
00:54:23A state would be thrilled to come over and help you.
00:54:25And I suppose it wouldn't be the worst way for me to spend my evening.
00:54:29Ha.
00:54:32So, are you warming up to this town yet, or what?
00:54:37It's not what I expected.
00:54:39Oh, no?
00:54:40And what did you expect?
00:54:41Well, not to be here, actually.
00:54:44My first choice in medical fellowships was Northwest Falls in Chicago.
00:54:49And why Chicago?
00:54:52It was the last place I lived with my parents before they passed.
00:54:57I always thought if I could get back there, I could somehow...
00:55:00Get that feeling of home back, too?
00:55:03Yeah.
00:55:06You'll get there eventually.
00:55:08Still.
00:55:10A little later than I had hoped.
00:55:13Right.
00:55:19I still can't believe that you and your dad built Santa's Village every year.
00:55:24Yeah.
00:55:26You know, I gotta admit, when I was a kid, I thought helping build it would get me some kind
00:55:32of in with Santa, and he would put my wishes at the top of the list.
00:55:35Right.
00:55:36Of course.
00:55:38What was on your wish list as a kid?
00:55:41Oh, typical boy stuff.
00:55:43You know, toy cars, comic books, that kind of stuff.
00:55:49How about you?
00:55:51A horse.
00:55:53A horse?
00:55:54Wow.
00:55:54I'd ask my parents for one every year.
00:55:57Of course, it was completely impractical, so they got me a rocking horse instead.
00:56:02Ah.
00:56:03Clever.
00:56:04But I still do want a real horse.
00:56:07Someday.
00:56:08It's on the grown-up wish list.
00:56:10Yes, the grown-up wish list.
00:56:12My own plane is online.
00:56:14Oh.
00:56:15Okay.
00:56:16What else is on yours?
00:56:18Opening my own practice, eventually.
00:56:21Maybe some traveling, too.
00:56:23Oh, actually, hearing about your time in the service got me thinking.
00:56:26Maybe some time with Doctors Without Borders could be interesting.
00:56:30Oh, yeah.
00:56:30Yeah.
00:56:31Yeah, you'd be great at that.
00:56:37I'm glad you asked me here tonight.
00:56:40Glad you came.
00:56:51So, as you can tell, Mr. McAllister, we couldn't find anything wrong with your hip or your knee,
00:56:56but you say that there's pain in your shoulders and your latissimus dorsi, which is a scientific name for a
00:57:01muscle in your back that I'm guessing you found online?
00:57:04Well, so you must be as perplexed about the cause of this as I am.
00:57:08Let's take a look at your mobility, shall we?
00:57:10Okay.
00:57:10Here we go.
00:57:12There it is.
00:57:13I haven't seen you at any holiday festivities around town.
00:57:17Uh, that's more my wife's thing.
00:57:19She passed away this year.
00:57:21Oh.
00:57:23I'm so sorry.
00:57:25There's no point celebrating the holidays without her.
00:57:37So, that was the rest of your night?
00:57:40Um, well, we didn't solve the codex.
00:57:42Yeah.
00:57:43I mean, how'd it go with Kate?
00:57:45Oh.
00:57:46It was, uh, a nice time.
00:57:50That's it?
00:57:52She caught you by surprise, didn't she?
00:57:55I'll admit we are getting along more than our initial meeting would have predicted.
00:58:00Oh.
00:58:01That's a very practical assessment.
00:58:04My practical assessment is she's leaving in a year.
00:58:07A lot can happen in a year.
00:58:09You know, I wouldn't be starting a family with the love of my life if I let practical assessments stand
00:58:14in my way.
00:58:26No.
00:58:28Oh, seriously?
00:58:29Okay.
00:58:30I'm gonna go get some cider.
00:58:31Okay?
00:58:31Go back.
00:58:32Oh, hi.
00:58:35Hi.
00:58:36Hey.
00:58:37Hi.
00:58:38Hi.
00:58:38Hey.
00:58:38That is one ugly sweater.
00:58:40Thanks.
00:58:41Yeah.
00:58:42Yours is easily top ten.
00:58:44Yeah.
00:58:44Yeah.
00:58:46So, uh, how was your day?
00:58:49Good.
00:58:50Good.
00:58:51Yeah.
00:58:51And you?
00:58:52Good, too.
00:58:53Yeah.
00:58:56I had a really nice time last night at the tree lighting.
00:59:00Did you?
00:59:00I mean, I did, too, which is, uh, good.
00:59:06Um...
00:59:08Oh, um, I thought of another possible answer for the codex.
00:59:11You did, really?
00:59:12Yeah.
00:59:13Did you solve it yet?
00:59:14What do you take me for?
00:59:15A rogue operative?
00:59:16I don't know.
00:59:17Can't be too careful.
00:59:19You remember our first clue that we got?
00:59:21Mm-hmm.
00:59:21They talked about our journey of giving.
00:59:24Giving.
00:59:25Six letters.
00:59:26Yes.
00:59:27Right?
00:59:27What did I think of that?
00:59:28Would you like to do the honors?
00:59:30Absolutely.
00:59:31May I?
00:59:34Okay, G, uh, B, I, N, yeah, G, yeah.
00:59:42Okay, you ready?
00:59:43Yeah.
00:59:43You sure?
00:59:46Yes!
00:59:46Yes!
00:59:48You did it!
00:59:49I did it.
00:59:50We did it.
00:59:51We did it.
00:59:52We did it!
00:59:53Are you ready?
00:59:54Yes, what's it say?
00:59:55Because Christmas is a season for giving, donate a gift to the Cedar Park Toy Drive,
01:00:00where you'll find a surprise gift of your own.
01:00:04Oh, well, that doesn't sound too hard.
01:00:07Kevin?
01:00:08I just realized what we're standing under.
01:00:11Oh!
01:00:13Right!
01:00:14Uh, it's a mistletoe.
01:00:17Yeah.
01:00:19Okay.
01:00:22Um, oh!
01:00:24Hang on, my phone's ringing.
01:00:25Can you hold it?
01:00:26Yeah.
01:00:27Oh, it's the VA staffing agency.
01:00:29I gotta take this.
01:00:30I'll be right back?
01:00:31Yeah, of course.
01:00:32Go.
01:00:32Go.
01:00:33I'll be right here.
01:00:33Okay.
01:00:34Well, maybe not.
01:00:35Right.
01:00:35Right, okay.
01:00:36Hey, hey.
01:00:43Hello.
01:00:43Hi, Kevin.
01:00:44I'm sorry for the late phone call.
01:00:46No problem.
01:00:46I just received word about an opening at a disaster relief organization.
01:00:51Oh, yeah?
01:00:51It's a real exciting company, and I think you'd be perfect.
01:00:55I mean, someone with your moral compass and experience leading teams.
01:00:59Yeah, that does sound interesting.
01:01:01Here's the catch.
01:01:03The position's in California.
01:01:05California?
01:01:07During our meeting, you said you'd be open to relocating if the right job came along.
01:01:12Right.
01:01:12I did say that.
01:01:15So, can I submit you?
01:01:19Kevin, it doesn't hurt to take the interview.
01:01:23Right.
01:01:24Right.
01:01:24It never hurts.
01:01:27Okay.
01:01:37Dr. Stafford.
01:01:39I just want to say I'm really impressed with your performance here.
01:01:42You put your patients at ease.
01:01:44Your colleagues comment on your professionalism and your positive energy.
01:01:50I really appreciate that, Dr. Reagan.
01:01:53You could have a real future here beyond your fellowship if that interests you.
01:01:58Wow.
01:02:00I just wanted you to know.
01:02:10So, that's what we're all about here.
01:02:12Rescuing those that have been affected by natural disasters, providing humanitarian aid such as shelter, treatment and more.
01:02:18Response?
01:02:19Recovery and mitigation.
01:02:20It's just like my time in the Air Force.
01:02:22Exactly why I think you'd fit right in here.
01:02:24It was nice talking to you, Kevin.
01:02:26Let me connect with my team.
01:02:28I'll be in touch.
01:02:29Okay.
01:02:30Thank you, Kimberly.
01:02:31We'll talk soon.
01:02:41Hi.
01:02:42Hey.
01:02:43Sorry I'm late.
01:02:44No worries.
01:02:44What did you bring for the toy drive?
01:02:46This is a little toy tool kit.
01:02:48Ah.
01:02:49That's how I got started.
01:02:50How about you?
01:02:52Wait.
01:02:52Let me guess.
01:02:53It's a puzzle of some kind.
01:02:55Oh.
01:02:56Am I really that predictable?
01:02:57Yes, you are.
01:02:58Great.
01:03:00Okay.
01:03:01So, according to the note, there's supposed to be a surprise gift for us here.
01:03:08Kevin.
01:03:08There it is.
01:03:12For Kate and Kevin, open me.
01:03:22Okay.
01:03:23Congratulations on nearing the end of this journey of giving.
01:03:27While Christmas is about giving, it is also about being open to receiving.
01:03:31My turn.
01:03:33For your final step, think back to when you received your favorite gift on Christmas morning.
01:03:38And recreate that meaningful memory for each other.
01:03:41Meaningful memory.
01:03:43Hm.
01:03:45That's it.
01:03:46You think of something?
01:03:47It's not for me, it's for somebody else.
01:03:48I gotta run.
01:03:49What?
01:03:49Who?
01:03:50Yeah, I'll see you tonight at my place to decorate the tree.
01:03:54Okay.
01:04:01Mr. McAllister.
01:04:02Dr. Stafford.
01:04:05There's nothing wrong with you.
01:04:06What?
01:04:08What you've been experiencing.
01:04:09They're called minor psychogenic symptoms.
01:04:11Well, that sounds bad.
01:04:12No, no, no.
01:04:13It's good.
01:04:13It means that there's nothing wrong with you, medically speaking.
01:04:16Well, I don't understand.
01:04:17Where do all the aches and pains come from?
01:04:20Well, your discomfort started acting up the closer you got to Christmas, right?
01:04:23So?
01:04:24Yeah.
01:04:24I don't understand.
01:04:24I don't understand.
01:04:24Where do all the aches and pains come from?
01:04:24I remember you told me that your wife loved Christmas.
01:04:28I'm guessing your most meaningful memories of the holidays are with her?
01:04:32Well, what's that got to do with anything?
01:04:35You miss her.
01:04:36And that's why it's hitting you the hardest now.
01:04:39See, sometimes our emotional responses can translate into physical ones.
01:04:43And that's why you're hurting.
01:04:47But if you embrace Christmas as the time to remember all the wonderful things about your wife,
01:04:52the holiday can be a source of joy for you instead.
01:04:57I-I'm sorry.
01:04:59I know you mean well.
01:05:00But you didn't know my wife or what we had.
01:05:04And nothing can take away the pain of missing her.
01:05:08So if you'll excuse me, I have to get back to work.
01:05:11Good day, Dr. Stafford.
01:05:48Good day.
01:05:49Oh my gosh.
01:05:50Oh, there you go.
01:05:53Kate?
01:05:54Good here?
01:05:55Oh, that's perfect, yes.
01:06:32Oh, you look just like them.
01:06:34Oh, I remember that photo.
01:06:36That was when we moved to Chicago.
01:06:37I remember I cried the entire drive there.
01:06:41It was Christmas time and I just, I missed my old house and my old neighborhood.
01:06:46So my mom gave me this locket.
01:06:48Oh.
01:06:48Yeah, it was really sweet.
01:06:50She said it was a reminder that no matter where I found myself for the holidays, I would
01:06:54never be far from home.
01:06:55That's beautiful.
01:06:56Yeah.
01:06:57Oh, it might be the hospital.
01:06:59Yeah.
01:07:09Hello?
01:07:10Kate Stafford?
01:07:11It's Patricia Lynn with Northwest Falls Medical.
01:07:14Northwest Falls?
01:07:15Yes.
01:07:16Hi.
01:07:17Yes.
01:07:18How are you?
01:07:19Excellent.
01:07:20I apologize for the late call, but it's a timely matter.
01:07:23There's been a change in our fellowship slate and a spot has opened up for you.
01:07:30You're doing a great job.
01:07:31You're doing a great job.
01:07:34Oh, I've got to take this.
01:07:35One second.
01:07:36That's okay.
01:07:41Hi there.
01:07:42Kevin, hi.
01:07:43It's Kimberly from California Disaster Relief.
01:07:46Yes, hi.
01:07:46How are you?
01:07:47Great, thank you.
01:07:48I spoke to my team and we all agree you'd be an excellent fit.
01:07:52The job is yours.
01:07:54Oh, wow.
01:07:56That's, that's great to hear.
01:07:58We can work out all the details in the next few days, but just so I'm clear, you're able
01:08:02to relocate after the holidays?
01:08:04Wow.
01:08:04Um, I'm sorry.
01:08:05I didn't, I didn't expect this.
01:08:07No, it's a lot to take in.
01:08:09If you still want it, the fellowship is yours.
01:08:12It would start the first week in January.
01:08:15Uh, can I give it some thought?
01:08:16Oh, of course, of course.
01:08:18But we will need to know by end of day tomorrow, otherwise we'll have to release the slot to
01:08:22a runner-up.
01:08:24Uh, yeah.
01:08:26Let me look into that on my end.
01:08:28Oh, and Kate.
01:08:29Yes?
01:08:30We would really love to have you.
01:08:45Everything good?
01:08:46Yeah.
01:08:47Yes.
01:08:48Get off it.
01:08:50Son, everything okay?
01:08:52Yeah.
01:08:52Yeah, everything's good.
01:08:53Yeah.
01:08:55Yeah.
01:09:07Dr. Stafford.
01:09:10Mr. McAllister, actually, I'm, I'm glad you're here.
01:09:13I wanted to apologize for what I said to you the other night.
01:09:16Oh, there's no need, because you were absolutely right.
01:09:20Last night I walked through Cedar Park and I looked at all the houses lit up with sparkling
01:09:25lights.
01:09:26Evelyn always loved doing that.
01:09:27And I felt, uh, close to her again.
01:09:33And this morning when I woke up, not a spot of pain anywhere.
01:09:39That's wonderful to hear.
01:09:41Well, I know this is a small token of my appreciation, but candy canes are always her favorite.
01:09:53I don't know what to say.
01:09:55Well, how about, um, Merry Christmas?
01:09:59Merry Christmas, Mr. McAllister.
01:10:02Merry Christmas to you as well, Dr. Stafford.
01:10:16Hey, man.
01:10:17Hey.
01:10:18So?
01:10:19What do you think?
01:10:22Wow.
01:10:23Yeah.
01:10:24I'm feeling really good about things.
01:10:26And I owe you a thank you.
01:10:27For what?
01:10:28You know, for what you said when you came up the other day.
01:10:30You were right.
01:10:31I was putting too much pressure on myself to have all the answers.
01:10:34I'll, uh, I'll learn as I go.
01:10:35You're gonna be a terrific father, buddy.
01:10:37Oh, wait.
01:10:38Take a look at this.
01:10:40Huh?
01:10:41Looks great, right?
01:10:42Oh, wow.
01:10:44The student becomes the master.
01:10:47So, by the way, how did the interview go with the folks in California?
01:10:50Pretty good, I think.
01:10:52Yeah.
01:10:53Yeah?
01:10:54Well, they offered me the job, so.
01:10:56Way to bury the lead, buddy.
01:10:58Congrats.
01:10:59That's great.
01:11:00Have you told Kate yet?
01:11:02Not yet.
01:11:04Oh, I gotta run.
01:11:06Carolyn's home.
01:11:07She hasn't seen any of the nursery yet.
01:11:08She is gonna love it.
01:11:10Ah, thanks, man.
01:11:11Talk later.
01:11:12Bye-bye.
01:11:15So, a job in California, huh?
01:11:17Hey, uh, didn't know you were standing there.
01:11:21Yes, uh, I haven't accepted it yet.
01:11:26Why not?
01:11:27Well, it would take me out of Cedar Park.
01:11:30So?
01:11:32So?
01:11:34If it's what you want, you should go for it.
01:11:37But if I leave, who's gonna take over the hardware store?
01:11:39Take over the store?
01:11:40What are you talking about?
01:11:41What are you talking about?
01:11:43All the hints you've been dropping about how you love having me around.
01:11:46Well, of course I love having you around. You're my son.
01:11:52This whole time, I thought you wanted me to take over Matthew's family hardware.
01:11:59Kevin, this store was my dream.
01:12:03I never meant for you to feel like you had to follow in my footsteps.
01:12:07I want you to pursue your own dreams, your own aspirations.
01:12:09And if it takes you out of Cedar Park, then you should go for it.
01:12:15It's not about what I want or what your mother wants.
01:12:19It's about you. It's your life. Go for it.
01:12:25Dad, what if I don't know what I want yet?
01:12:28I mean, what if I leave and then I find out that what I actually want was here in Cedar
01:12:34Park all alone?
01:12:37Well, I guess you got some choices to make.
01:12:39Hmm.
01:12:40Either way, you'll always have a home here.
01:12:49So, Northwest Falls just offered you a spot.
01:12:52Your dream job in your dream city.
01:12:54I still can't believe it.
01:12:56Are you gonna take it?
01:12:57I don't know.
01:12:59But it's what you always wanted.
01:13:06Have you told Kevin about the offer yet?
01:13:09No.
01:13:10Well, you have to.
01:13:11Wait.
01:13:12Liz, what a surprise.
01:13:14Carolyn, hi.
01:13:16I was just thinking about you and Kevin's big news.
01:13:19Big news?
01:13:20Jackson told me that the disaster relief organization offered him the job in California.
01:13:25Yeah.
01:13:26What?
01:13:29He didn't tell you.
01:13:31Yes, right.
01:13:33It's really great news.
01:13:34It's very exciting for him.
01:13:36Whew.
01:13:36For a second there, I thought I said something out of turn.
01:13:39Well, I've got to get you an appointment, but we'll all have to get together before he leaves.
01:13:43I can't believe they want him to start right after the holidays.
01:13:55Did you know about California?
01:13:58No, Kevin didn't say anything.
01:14:00Okay, this is exactly why the two of you need to talk.
01:14:03But if he got a job opportunity, I don't want to hold him back.
01:14:06You don't know if he accepted the job or not.
01:14:08Carolyn just said that he's leaving, and he's been wanting to find something like this.
01:14:12Maybe what he wants is changing.
01:14:30Hey there, from all of us at Calusa Air Base, we thank you for the well wishes and support.
01:14:35It means so much to us.
01:14:36Merry Christmas, Cedar Park.
01:14:38Merry Christmas!
01:14:39Merry Christmas!
01:15:22Bye!
01:15:22Hi, Kimberly.
01:15:23Hi, it's Kevin Matthews calling you.
01:15:26Yeah.
01:15:28Listen, I just want to thank you for the opportunity and for choosing me.
01:15:32It really does sound like an incredible job.
01:15:37But unfortunately, I'm going to have to turn it down.
01:15:41Yeah, there are just some things that are keeping me here in Cedar Park.
01:15:46Thank you for understanding.
01:15:49Okay, you too.
01:15:51Bye-bye.
01:16:08Hey.
01:16:09Kevin.
01:16:09Hi.
01:16:10I'm sorry.
01:16:12I know that we're supposed to meet tomorrow morning to recreate a meaningful Christmas memory,
01:16:17but, um, why are you packing?
01:16:21My first choice fellowship called.
01:16:24Spot opened up.
01:16:26In Chicago?
01:16:28Yes.
01:16:31And you're gonna take it just like that?
01:16:35That's what I wanted all along.
01:16:37I thought this place was starting to mean something to you.
01:16:40Look, Kevin, I thought...
01:16:41Were you gonna tell me, or were you just gonna leave?
01:16:44This is exactly why I don't like getting too comfortable anywhere.
01:16:47It just makes leaving that much harder.
01:16:49Hmm. I see.
01:16:52Well, I'll make things easier on you, then.
01:16:55Here.
01:16:57Safe travels.
01:17:33Hey, hi. Come in. What a lovely surprise.
01:17:36Oh, I can't believe tonight's Christmas.
01:17:38And I know that you're probably busy. I was hoping that you had a minute. I have something I need
01:17:43to ask you.
01:17:44Of course, but first, did you hear the good news about Kevin?
01:17:46Uh, actually...
01:17:47He's staying in Cedar Park.
01:17:50What?
01:17:51Well, I thought he was leaving for California for the job.
01:17:54Nope.
01:17:55Apparently, he turned it down.
01:17:56The news was such a wonderful Christmas Eve gift.
01:18:01That's great.
01:18:09Hey, Dad.
01:18:11Oh.
01:18:11I had an idea.
01:18:13You know, when I was researching jobs, I saw a lot of fundraising organizations looking for construction partners.
01:18:19Uh-huh.
01:18:20And I thought, instead of building houses for Santa's Village, what if we built them for real?
01:18:25What do you mean?
01:18:28Sponsoring a new initiative. Building homes for local families in need.
01:18:33That's a beautiful idea, son, but I don't have the manpower.
01:18:36Well...
01:18:39You've got me.
01:18:42You'd work at the store?
01:18:45You know, being in the Air Force wasn't just about finding structure and discipline.
01:18:50It was about helping people.
01:18:51Mm-hmm.
01:18:51After everything with Kate, you know, you just brought so much joy to people's lives.
01:18:56That's what I want to do with mine.
01:18:58I'm so proud of you.
01:19:00Have you told Kate about this yet?
01:19:02Uh, that's a little complicated at the moment.
01:19:05I'm sure you'll figure it out, especially after you recreate the Christmas morning memory for her.
01:19:11Wait, I never told you about that.
01:19:14Sure you did.
01:19:17Oh, no, no, no. I never told you or Mom about that.
01:19:22Oh, it was Kate, yeah.
01:19:24Yeah, she, uh, she called me, asked me about, uh, you know, Christmas mornings past.
01:19:30Yeah.
01:19:30Kate called you?
01:19:31Mm-hmm.
01:19:35Oh, gosh darn.
01:19:38Your mother and I were so good at keeping a secret.
01:19:41What?
01:19:42It was both of you this whole time?
01:19:44Oh, please don't let her know that I let it slip out.
01:19:47Oh, my.
01:19:48Wow.
01:19:50Wait, uh, how did you put all of this together?
01:19:53Well, uh, after your mother and I got engaged, we wanted to move somewhere new.
01:20:00One morning, we found a set of keys and a riddle at our door.
01:20:04And, well, you know the rest.
01:20:06And it seems a friend of mine wanted to remind us of this magical town and giving back and Christmas
01:20:15spirit.
01:20:16Wow.
01:20:17How have I never heard this story before?
01:20:20Well, your mother and I had hoped that we could pay it forward.
01:20:30So now you're gonna stay?
01:20:32Yes, but it's probably too late.
01:20:35I messed up everything.
01:20:38I'm sure Dr. Reagan would love to have you back.
01:20:41And Northwest Falls can find a replacement.
01:20:44What about Kevin?
01:20:46Talk about it when you see him.
01:20:48Don't you have a Christmas memory to give each other?
01:20:50He already gave me his.
01:20:52It was perfect.
01:20:53I have no idea what to do for him.
01:20:56Well, figuring things out is what you do best.
01:21:00Get your wrap.
01:21:02It's almost Christmas.
01:21:19Mr. McAllister?
01:21:22I need your help for a little Christmas Eve miracle.
01:21:25Well, you've come to the right place.
01:21:46Hey.
01:21:49How did you...
01:21:50McAllister never...
01:21:52How did you make this happen?
01:21:53I may have called in a favor from a friend.
01:22:02Hello.
01:22:05Well, what are you waiting for?
01:22:07Hop aboard.
01:22:08Okay.
01:22:14This is incredible.
01:22:18Meaningful Christmas memory in luck?
01:22:20Definitely.
01:22:21Yeah.
01:22:23By the way, my parents were behind all of this.
01:22:25What?
01:22:26Yeah.
01:22:26How?
01:22:28I'll explain it all later, but...
01:22:30I wanted to apologize for yesterday.
01:22:33No, I should be the one apologizing.
01:22:37I turned the other fellowship down.
01:22:40So you're gonna stay in Cedar Park?
01:22:42There's nowhere else I'd rather be.
01:22:44I thought Chicago was the home you've always wanted.
01:22:47I only decided to leave because I thought you took the job in California.
01:22:52My home is right here with you.
01:22:54Oh, you know?
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