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00:00:04THE END
00:00:15Come on, Mel!
00:00:18No!
00:00:19I was too early in the morning for this!
00:00:23Just a few more minutes!
00:00:25Seriously, Emma?
00:00:27I can't believe that I let you drag me out here at the crack of dawn.
00:00:32What do you think you're training for? The Olympics?
00:00:35I wanted to hang out with you and this is the only time I could squeeze it in!
00:00:38First of all, this is more like torture than a hangout.
00:00:43Now, meeting me at some cute wine bar is a hangout.
00:00:47But you never get to hang because all you do is work.
00:00:50There's a last time you just relaxed and just chilled.
00:00:54Forget about the last time you had a date.
00:00:57Date? Who even has time to meet anyone?
00:01:01You know what my work is like.
00:01:03One slip up in the boys club will eat me alive.
00:01:05And that's what I mean.
00:01:07Do you even like working there?
00:01:09I like being able to play in the big sand pit.
00:01:11I like it when I win the account.
00:01:14I know you like the chase.
00:01:16But there's more to life than the grind.
00:01:19Speaking of which, I've got a ball after this.
00:01:22Big meeting today.
00:01:24What's so important?
00:01:25The partners are announcing who they're promoting
00:01:28before we break up for Christmas.
00:01:30And I think I'm going to nail it with my presentation.
00:01:34Plus, my numbers are there.
00:01:36And I've put in double the hours of everyone else.
00:01:38I just worry that you've put too much pressure on yourself.
00:01:42Don't worry.
00:01:44Today's going to be my day.
00:01:45Oh my God.
00:02:04So, in conclusion, as natural resources will only continue to be further strained,
00:02:10companies will be forced to change the way they do business to be profitable.
00:02:14We can start with a complete revision of our supply chain.
00:02:18Emma, you do realise that this is going the complete opposite direction to profit?
00:02:24And I'm sure you've let Frank and the board know that this is actually going to increase costs?
00:02:28Is this true?
00:02:30Initially, yes.
00:02:31I know.
00:02:33You see, the shareholders, they're not going to like that.
00:02:37And I think I speak for everybody in this room when I say,
00:02:41we need a better solution.
00:02:43I think if you look at the long term...
00:02:45Thanks, Emma. We'll take your suggestions under consideration.
00:02:48Now, for our last order of business before we break for Christmas.
00:02:53Which, by the way, just because you're not in the office doesn't mean you can stop checking your email.
00:02:57Now, as you know, we've been looking to fill the position of director of sales.
00:03:04And the board has come to a decision.
00:03:07Tough decision.
00:03:09Lots of qualified candidates.
00:03:11But one of you really stood out.
00:03:14Putting in the time and really contributing.
00:03:19Congratulations, Craig.
00:03:26We look forward to watching you rise in the company.
00:03:29Thank you so much, sir.
00:03:30Hey, we still have a bit of cold this weekend?
00:03:34Wouldn't miss it.
00:03:36Congratulations, Craig.
00:03:38I'm sure you'll deliver everything they've come to expect from you.
00:03:42Cheers, Anne.
00:03:43And Frank.
00:03:44Thank you so much.
00:03:47Consider this my notice.
00:03:49Oh, don't be so rash, Emma.
00:03:52I'm sure another opportunity will come along.
00:03:54Maybe. Maybe not.
00:03:56I'm just not willing to wait around anymore.
00:04:00Look, I appreciate having had the chance to work for this company, but...
00:04:04it's time for me to go.
00:04:23I need you to go out of town.
00:04:26Get this handled, huh?
00:04:29Counting on you, Oliver.
00:04:33Have I ever let you down, Larry?
00:04:41You get the owner...
00:04:49to sign away the Holiday Inn.
00:04:54Or you might not want to come back.
00:04:59The Holiday Inn. What are you calling that?
00:05:02Seriously?
00:05:03What do you mean, don't come back?
00:05:06What exactly are you trying to say?
00:05:08Well, I'm not trying.
00:05:10I'm telling you flat out, this deal has gone on way too long.
00:05:14The investors are getting nervous.
00:05:16The partners are looking for someone to...
00:05:19How exactly do I fit into this playing game?
00:05:21I like you.
00:05:23But I'm not far from retirement,
00:05:25and I am not going to take the fall for this.
00:05:37For starters, you certainly kicked off your holiday with a bang.
00:05:41Yeah. No kidding.
00:05:43Oh, my...
00:05:45I don't know what came over me.
00:05:47I've just had enough.
00:05:48For a girl that plans every second of her life,
00:05:50you really jumped the gun with this one.
00:05:53What are you going to do?
00:05:54It's hardly the best time of year to be unemployed.
00:05:57Maybe I should call Frank, ask for my job back.
00:05:59Don't you dare.
00:06:01Admit it.
00:06:02You hated that job.
00:06:04Didn't have time for anything.
00:06:05Friends.
00:06:07Romance.
00:06:08Pedicure, even.
00:06:10Letting your life pass you by.
00:06:11Why don't you do something to clear your head
00:06:14before you make any more big decisions?
00:06:16Why don't you go see your dad?
00:06:18I haven't been home for Christmas in years.
00:06:21Never had time.
00:06:22Well, it would seem that you do have time now.
00:06:25I don't know.
00:06:25I should be looking for another job.
00:06:27You just said no one hires during Christmas.
00:06:30So you might as well spend your time
00:06:33finding a job you actually like doing.
00:06:35What would that be?
00:06:37I don't even know.
00:06:39It's been years since I've actually thought about
00:06:42doing something I enjoy.
00:06:46Yeah, maybe you're right.
00:06:48Some fresh air.
00:06:49Some time with dad.
00:06:51Exactly.
00:06:52It's exactly what you need.
00:06:57Let's get away this Christmas.
00:07:01Just the two of us.
00:07:05Pack up all your trouble.
00:07:09Away from all the fuss.
00:07:13Outside the snow keeps falling.
00:07:18A chill is in the air.
00:07:22Let's trade it off for a tropical shore.
00:07:26And Christmas without a care.
00:07:31Let's...
00:07:33Oh!
00:07:34Oh, no.
00:07:36No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
00:07:49Please work.
00:07:50Please work.
00:07:51In the air.
00:08:08It's kind of a lot.
00:08:08And you can see the wind in the air.
00:08:08In the air.
00:08:11We've got the wind in the air.
00:08:15We've got the rain.
00:08:15We've got the wind in the air.
00:08:17We've got water back.
00:08:17We've got water back.
00:08:19In the air.
00:08:44Thank you, thank you.
00:08:59Thank you for stopping.
00:09:01You were kind of hard to miss.
00:09:03I just didn't know when or if another car would come along.
00:09:09Yeah, not much traffic around here, huh?
00:09:11Yeah, this is pretty much rush hour.
00:09:14Looks like you need some help.
00:09:15Need is a strong word. I'm sure I could handle it.
00:09:19Look, it's up to you, but you're the one that waves me down?
00:09:25I mean, if you feel like it.
00:09:32Not a problem.
00:09:41There we are. Good as new.
00:09:43I take it back. I'm glad you turned up when you did.
00:09:46Well, lucky for you.
00:09:47One of my specialties is rescuing damsels in distress.
00:09:50I don't think I needed to be rescued.
00:09:52I'm sure I'd have figured it out eventually.
00:09:54I'm sure you were perfectly capable.
00:09:56But there's nothing wrong with letting someone help you if you need it.
00:09:59Guess I'm not used to asking.
00:10:00I'm not used to asking him.
00:10:01Sometimes it takes more courage just to ask.
00:10:06Okay.
00:10:08Well, anyway, thanks for everything.
00:10:11I bet we've been hitting the road.
00:10:15But seriously, I do appreciate it.
00:10:18My pleasure.
00:10:24Merry Christmas.
00:10:26Oh, yeah, that's right.
00:10:28Merry Christmas to you, too.
00:10:29Merry Christmas to you.
00:10:33Merry Christmas to you.
00:10:34Merry Christmas to you.
00:10:34Merry Christmas to you.
00:10:34I still got to pray.
00:10:34I'm anשות.
00:10:48Merry Christmas to you.
00:10:50I'll be with you for a moment.
00:10:58Yes, I'll go.
00:11:08Emma, you're home.
00:11:11Oh, I've missed you, Dad.
00:11:16Oh, you too, Mr. Jingle.
00:11:19And we've missed you too.
00:11:21I can't remember the last time I spent Christmas without a little girl.
00:11:26No, we should have been back more. I'm sorry.
00:11:27Oh, no, I didn't mean it to sound like that.
00:11:30I'm just happy that you're home. It means the world.
00:11:33Me too.
00:11:34Um, is that all you've got?
00:11:36I can't stay long. I've got to get back and find a new job.
00:11:40Oh, right.
00:11:42Well, at least stay long enough to unwind from the stress of work and the big city, you know.
00:11:48Slow down and smell the roses.
00:11:49Well, I can't say that a change of pace won't be welcome, that's for sure.
00:11:54Dad?
00:11:54Yeah?
00:11:55What happened to the snowman out the front?
00:11:58Well, I don't put everything out like I used to it.
00:12:01Well, it's a lot of work for one old man.
00:12:05You should love that as a kid.
00:12:07All right.
00:12:08Let's see if we can find it in the attic.
00:12:11Come on.
00:12:12Come on, Mr. Juggles.
00:12:13Here.
00:12:20Here we are.
00:12:26Oh, it's so good to be home.
00:12:31Dad?
00:12:32Hmm?
00:12:33Where's the tree?
00:12:36Oh, I thought I'd skip it this year.
00:12:39But you love Christmas.
00:12:41You used to do it up so big.
00:12:44What's going on?
00:12:45Is everything okay?
00:12:47Well, like I said, I didn't get around to much decorating this year.
00:12:50I didn't dream you'd be coming.
00:12:53It seemed rather pointless just for myself.
00:12:56What about the guests?
00:12:58They used to come every year just to see what new decorations you'd added.
00:13:04Where are the guests?
00:13:07Um, well, you see, the, um, the thing is, business has been rather down this last couple of years.
00:13:17How down?
00:13:19Well, at the moment, it's just you and me.
00:13:24Look, why don't you go and settle into your old room, and then come down and we'll have a talk.
00:13:33Okay, I want the whole story.
00:13:45Here we are.
00:13:48Well, you've always made the best hot chocolate.
00:13:53Well, it's your mother's recipe.
00:13:55Yeah, but you always gave me extra marshmallows.
00:13:58Sometimes it's the little things that turn.
00:14:02Speaking of little things, what's been going on?
00:14:08Are there really no other guests?
00:14:10Well, it's not exactly like the good old days.
00:14:13Sometimes I think one of those computer sites might be a good idea.
00:14:19Dad, do you still not have a website?
00:14:21Huh?
00:14:23We need to get an online presence for the inn.
00:14:27Maybe I can help you whilst I'm home.
00:14:29Do you think it would help?
00:14:30And hardly any Christmas decorations.
00:14:33You always went over the top with that.
00:14:35Well, ever since your mum...
00:14:39It's been hard, I'm sorry.
00:14:42Your mother brought such joy to the festivities.
00:14:46And I haven't exactly been around.
00:14:51Something else I ought to tell you.
00:14:55I've been struggling with the workload here.
00:14:57I can't fill the rooms, can't pay the bills.
00:15:00Sometimes it's hard enough just to keep my head above water.
00:15:03Dad, no.
00:15:04It's not all bad.
00:15:08I love this place, but maybe I should retire.
00:15:15Find somewhere less demanding.
00:15:19Dad, this is your life.
00:15:22What would you do?
00:15:25There's a property developer who wants to buy the land and build a resort and conference centre.
00:15:33Well, they keep pushing, but I'm not sure.
00:15:37That's the worst idea I've ever heard of.
00:15:39The holiday inn will be gone forever.
00:15:41Well, they've come in with a low offer, but so far I've said no, but I'm not sure how long
00:15:47I can hold out.
00:15:48Dad, we can't let this happen.
00:15:50Well, I might have no choice.
00:15:52I haven't got the money or the energy to keep the place going.
00:15:59Look, I love this place too.
00:16:01I'll think of something.
00:16:03I promise.
00:16:04Yeah, yeah.
00:16:06Let's get that Christmas spirit back into you.
00:16:10What?
00:16:10Come on.
00:16:11I'll get you a coat.
00:16:13Oh, oh.
00:16:14Oh.
00:16:25I don't think that I've been here for ages.
00:16:28I haven't yet back.
00:16:30It's all looking lovely.
00:16:33Wow.
00:16:34I used to love this place.
00:16:36We used to come nearly every day after school.
00:16:39As I recall, most of it were pocket money.
00:16:41Ended up in here.
00:16:42It was the perfect hangout.
00:16:44Plus, Molly made the best coffees.
00:16:47I wonder whatever happened to her.
00:16:49Nothing happened to her.
00:16:50She's still here.
00:16:53Dad, we have to go in and say hi.
00:16:55We?
00:16:56Well, I do bump into Molly occasionally, but I...
00:17:00I definitely have to go.
00:17:02Come on, I'll buy you a coffee.
00:17:04I don't know anything about these fancy coffees.
00:17:07Don't worry.
00:17:08Don't worry.
00:17:09I'll look after you.
00:17:19Emma.
00:17:20Oh.
00:17:20Oh.
00:17:23What a lovely surprise.
00:17:26It's been way too long.
00:17:28I know, Molly.
00:17:29How you doing, Ben?
00:17:31Haven't seen you in a while.
00:17:33Oh, you know, Molly.
00:17:34Much the same as always.
00:17:35it's good to see you both of you now what can i get you do you remember my usual how
00:17:42could i forget
00:17:43you'd order the same thing every day pumpkin spice latte but if you're feeling adventurous
00:17:50i've got something new do you want to try is it good really good caramel apple spice
00:17:58with cinnamon dolce topped with whipped cream and caramel sauce that sounds amazing
00:18:04it's like childhood in a cup
00:18:09are they still do this i used to love going to the festival it was so much fun well if
00:18:14you liked it
00:18:15before come and see what we've added brings in quite the crowd compared to the old days maybe i'll go
00:18:20and
00:18:20check it out tomorrow then stop by the baked goods stand it's a fundraiser for the library and i've got
00:18:26a few of my prize winning cakes there i wouldn't miss that for the world go and have a look
00:18:32around
00:18:32the shop you might find a few new goodies really have expanded dad would you mind waiting for the
00:18:38order i want to see what cool gifts molly's got in the shop okay i'll be right here trying to
00:18:43work out
00:18:44what what to order oh sorry your score don't worry i'll take good care of your dad you go shops
00:18:54well there's quite a lot there isn't there
00:18:58two two two macchiato macchiato macchiato good yes yes
00:19:19excuse me
00:19:32excuse me sorry sorry i'm so sorry you again what are you doing here you following me
00:19:38i could ask you the same question no stalking today i'm just here visiting my dad
00:19:48how about we start this whole thing over hi i'm oliver
00:19:55emma
00:19:58so are you from around here or yeah i grew up here i moved out after college i take it
00:20:05you're not from
00:20:05around these parts no i'm just here for a few days on a work assignment seems like a nice place
00:20:11to
00:20:11grow up i mean you know what it's like when you're a kid you want to be so exciting this
00:20:17place can be
00:20:19doesn't seem all that quiet to me i think the definition of quiet changes when you're an adult
00:20:24now i'd call it charming plus everyone's coming in for the christmas festival
00:20:29oh that's good to know why is that good to know like i said it's a working weekend for me
00:20:36it's good to know a little bit more about the area well i can give you some pointers where are
00:20:42you
00:20:42staying still working out the details on that well you should stay at my dad's place it's practically
00:20:49a historic landmark at this point it's called the holly day inn sorry sorry that's your dad's place
00:20:57have you heard of it um yeah well it's um yeah it's kind of on my radar are you one
00:21:04of those travel
00:21:04writers oh you should definitely come and experience the inn get a feel for the place a good writer would
00:21:11be great for business we could really do with the press i don't think you understand it please
00:21:17my dad would be so grateful if you're doing a story call it a favor for the help with the
00:21:23tire
00:21:23let me think about it okay okay i promise you you won't find a more charming place
00:21:32that looks antique are you gonna get it maybe another time
00:21:59what's all this for we're making cookies cookies oh there goes my diet
00:22:06it's christmas you have to have cookies have to it's tradition
00:22:15where's your mixer um mixer
00:22:26yeah merry christmas
00:22:30hey larry
00:22:33no just checking in on your progress
00:22:35come on man i've only just got here no time to waste have you located our target yet
00:22:41actually you're not gonna believe it i've met the daughter of the owner
00:22:45she thinks i should stay at the inn
00:22:46oh you're kidding
00:22:48hey how'd you swing that
00:22:50long story obviously she doesn't know what i'm here for
00:22:52she thinks i'm a travel writer
00:22:54great cover
00:22:55yeah well pump them for information and then spring the papers on them
00:23:00ah i don't know i i don't think i should stay there it seems wrong
00:23:06and that's why i sent my best shark to get the job done
00:23:12she she seems like a nice person
00:23:14look i didn't send you there to make friends get the job done
00:23:18and then get back here to celebrate the bonus you're about to earn
00:23:25this was always my favourite
00:23:27the best bit was decorating them with all different colours of icing and sprinkles
00:23:34oh i remember watching you and your mother making cookies
00:23:38used to love eating the dough
00:23:40as i recall you ate more dough than actual cookies
00:23:44guilty as charged
00:23:51you expecting anyone
00:24:11yes
00:24:14yeah i'm in need of a room
00:24:21i heard that you might have a spare
00:24:26ah
00:24:29i'll uh check the reservations
00:24:32see if we have any
00:24:41i thought you said this place was empty
00:24:43just go with it dad's got his pride
00:24:46another favour
00:24:48well you can take your chances finding somewhere else miles away on such a map to this
00:24:55you're in luck sir
00:24:57we have a cancellation
00:25:00oh great i'll take it
00:25:02thank you mr um
00:25:04oliver please just call me oliver
00:25:08well oliver go upstairs settle in come down and join us by the fire for some refreshments
00:25:14oh no i i wouldn't want you to go to any trouble
00:25:16no i insist you're a guest please treat this place as if it's your home
00:25:42oliver come in sit down
00:25:45thank you
00:25:46there
00:25:49what's that
00:25:51mulled cider
00:25:52it's been a holiday tradition at the inn since
00:25:55since i can remember
00:25:56yeah
00:25:57mom used to keep a pot warming on the stove for the guests
00:26:00and there's one thing that goes extremely well with the cider
00:26:04dad
00:26:04you're supposed to wait until they're decorated
00:26:06just one or two won't do any harm besides you've made enough for an army if you're not careful
00:26:13i'll end up looking even more like santa claus
00:26:16ho ho ho
00:26:19consider it quality control
00:26:20i mean you don't seem like the type of girl that wants to be known for a substandard baking
00:26:25besides
00:26:28there's one that's defective it's missing a leg
00:26:34fine i give up you win this one but you should know i'm used to getting my way
00:26:38why am i not surprised
00:26:39by the way you've already made three batches why are you making so many
00:26:44remember when molly was telling us about the christmas festival
00:26:46well i wanted to contribute some cookies to the fundraiser for the library
00:26:51oh that's really nice of you well the library is all the help you can get
00:26:57but there's a catch in order to get them decorated so i can bring them tomorrow
00:27:02ah let me guess
00:27:04that's right i'm gonna need some volunteer cookie labor to get them decorated
00:27:08heavens to betsy is that the time
00:27:10oh come on dad it'll be fun
00:27:11you remember your mother never let me anywhere near the decorating
00:27:15you can't be that bad
00:27:17no he's right i'd forgotten they'd end up looking more like a picasso than a gingerbread bag
00:27:22so i'm off the hook and off to bed you can stick around and watch if you want
00:27:28no no no you too stay i'll see you in the morning good night emma
00:27:34oh it's lovely to have you back
00:27:37good night oliver nice
00:27:42so what i'm hearing is that you're asking for help
00:27:46i'd prefer to think of it as an exchange
00:27:49how do you figure well if you're writing a travel article on the town in the inn
00:27:54you're going to need a tour guide someone who really knows the place and the people
00:28:01basically me
00:28:04you've really got this all figured out don't you if you think about it it's more like i'm doing you
00:28:09the
00:28:09favor not that i'm keeping score or anything oh of course not so do we have a deal
00:28:15you drive a hard bargain fine it's a deal
00:28:27why do we stop
00:28:43so what kinds of christmas traditions does your family have nothing much really you've never
00:28:50decorated the trees together nope my mom did have this artificial tree that she never undecorated
00:29:00what yeah she strung it with lights and put all the decorations on it and then wrapped it in a
00:29:05blanket
00:29:05and kept it in a cupboard under the stairs every year she'd just bring it out and plug it in
00:29:09ta-da
00:29:11new year's day she'd wrap it back up in the blanket and put it straight back in the cupboards
00:29:16well i suppose that was a practical approach so you've never gone in search of the perfect
00:29:22christmas tree or any of the real traditions no for me christmas has always just kind of been another
00:29:28day we got a couple of presents though i can't imagine that it was okay i guess you can't really
00:29:37miss something you've never had besides it appears the holiday inn is uh missing a christmas tree
00:29:45kind of you to notice and i plan to remedy that as soon as i can
00:29:52i can't say becoming a professional baker is in my future but
00:29:57overall not bad you did great and i'd never have got them finished in time if it wasn't for you
00:30:03so
00:30:05thanks happy to trade some cookie labor for a personal tour of the town okay well to sweeten
00:30:11that deal i've got an idea i've got something special i want to show you oh i don't know it
00:30:17it is kind of getting late you sound like an old man i'm getting your coat yes ma'am
00:30:24far be it from me to argue with such conviction
00:30:33what's that you'll see
00:30:42i didn't know stargazing was a typical christmas tradition
00:30:51when i was a little girl every christmas eve dad would take me out and we'd watch for hours hoping
00:31:00for a glimpse of father christmas on his sleigh
00:31:04in summer you teach me about the constellations here you take a look
00:31:18pretty cool right yeah you see three stars in the right that's orion's belt
00:31:27two of the brightest stars in the sky are in the orion constellation
00:31:31i didn't know that
00:31:35you really know your stuff i've got dad to thank for that
00:31:39it took me years to work out that all those years of teaching were just his way of spending time
00:31:45with me
00:31:54oh hey you've got to see this quick close your eyes make a wish oh
00:31:59just do it
00:32:16so
00:32:28So, what did you wish for?
00:32:31I can't tell you that, otherwise it won't come true.
00:32:36It's...
00:32:40She...
00:32:45Oh, it's freezing.
00:32:48I'm gonna head back in.
00:32:53Hey, thanks.
00:32:55I'll put this on my list.
00:32:58What list?
00:33:00New Christmas traditions.
00:33:20Morning, everyone.
00:33:21Ah, good morning!
00:33:22How did you sleep?
00:33:23Oh, like a rock.
00:33:24There you are.
00:33:26Must be all the fresh air.
00:33:27It's a good thing, because we've got a busy day ahead of us.
00:33:30Emma tells me you're writing an article about the town and the inn.
00:33:35Well, that could have helped to attract more tourists.
00:33:37Yeah, I, um, it's definitely a working vacation.
00:33:41Well, it couldn't come at a better time.
00:33:44We need to publish it to get this place back on its feet.
00:33:46You're a good man, thank you, Oliver.
00:33:50Actually, I'm not really a...
00:33:52So, the cookies are done, Nick.
00:33:53Would you be ready in five?
00:33:58Sure thing, boss.
00:33:59Boss?
00:34:00Kinda like that.
00:34:02Dad?
00:34:03You sure you don't want to come with us?
00:34:05No, I'll see you at the festival later.
00:34:06Er, I've got some errands to run.
00:34:08Okay, well, do you want to meet us somewhere?
00:34:11I'll find you.
00:34:13How are you going to find us?
00:34:14Well, it's not a big place.
00:34:16Well, wouldn't it just be easier to find a time and place to meet?
00:34:20If you have to know, I shall be at Molly's, helping her to set up.
00:34:24Molly, eh?
00:34:26She talked me into it yesterday when we were at the shop.
00:34:29You know she's got a crush on you.
00:34:31Don't be silly.
00:34:33I've known her for years.
00:34:34We're just friends.
00:34:36I know a crush when I see one.
00:34:38Oh, I'm far too old.
00:34:40I'm far too old for this sort of thing.
00:34:43You're only too old if you believe it.
00:34:45You might find out you like her too if you give it a chance.
00:34:48What's the harm?
00:34:49As they say,
00:34:51if it isn't broke,
00:34:53don't fix it.
00:35:05What's a city boy like you doing with a truck like that?
00:35:07Oh, it's a present to myself on my first race.
00:35:10Yeah.
00:35:12I used to be driving around in one as a kid.
00:35:15It's nice and something that brings back memory.
00:35:18So, but we've dropped the cookies first, and then go full festival mode.
00:35:23So what does that involve?
00:35:23Well, the festival is one of the biggest tourist draws we have.
00:35:27The town really pulls out all the stops.
00:35:30Let's do everything.
00:35:33Everything?
00:35:34Like what?
00:35:36Like every single thing.
00:35:39Sounds like an adventure.
00:35:41You don't know what you're in for.
00:36:10No.
00:36:14So, we'll have to see if we can.
00:36:24Coming to Egypt.
00:36:51what have you got there just some cookies i think they're pretty good i can confirm that
00:36:56they're very good emma holly i haven't seen you in forever i always ask your father about you
00:37:05hi jen yeah i'm back to see my dad for christmas and who's this i hadn't heard that you had
00:37:12a
00:37:12boyfriend in fact i specifically remember someone saying how sad that you don't have a husband or
00:37:18boyfriend or anything wow i didn't realize that was such a relevant topic of conversation around
00:37:24here you know how it is we know everything about the ones that still live here you're our little
00:37:31shooting star that made it out hi i'm jen nice to meet the leading man of the former senior
00:37:38hep girl we're not actually hi i'm oliver hi hep girl maybe never told me that what are the secrets
00:37:47have you been keeping from me anyway jen these are my cookies our our cookies so good to see you
00:37:56maybe i'll hopefully bump into you before anything that would be so amazing
00:38:05why did you do that why did you let me i don't know i guess i just didn't want it
00:38:12to think that
00:38:13you didn't have a boyfriend i mean i really don't care about that so why not it just seemed easier
00:38:21than getting into a big discussion oh this is a small town and jen has a big job uh let
00:38:27me guess
00:38:28she's the equivalent of a town crier
00:38:30pretty much well she's probably going to straighten this out or not word's going to be all over town
00:38:37it probably already is you're only here for a few days right yeah then give them a better story
00:38:44than your solitary life all right it's all that bad just work a lot at least i did did yeah
00:38:54i quit my job
00:38:56long story look i'm in the same boat emma i don't have much time for a personal life either look
00:39:03look we
00:39:03don't have to make a big deal of it just go along for the ride
00:39:09fine but i'm in charge of this fake relationship never doubt you that for a second
00:39:15okay first up this way yes boss
00:39:44you
00:39:49you
00:39:51you
00:39:51you
00:40:18You ready to get your skates on?
00:40:20Oh, I don't know. I've been scared since I was a kid. I'm really not very good.
00:40:25Are you chickening out? I wouldn't have expected that from you.
00:40:28I wouldn't exactly call it chickening out. More like damage control.
00:40:32Oh, come on. It'll be like riding a bike. It'll all come back.
00:40:35Fine. But I'm holding you personally responsible for my well-being.
00:40:51I don't care. I can't help you, but I see you next time.
00:40:57You're in Christmas time. You're in Christmas time.
00:41:00I'm a girl. I'm a girl. I'm a girl. I'm a girl.
00:41:02I'm a girl. I'm a girl. I'm a girl. I'm a girl.
00:41:07Get her first in the school. Move a song around. It's Christmas time.
00:41:20Take it slowly. Get your balance.
00:41:43I don't know about balance. I'm just trying not to face plant the ice.
00:41:52I'm good.
00:42:00Hold on to my arm. And get a feel.
00:42:12You didn't break.
00:42:15You're doing very good.
00:42:18Promise me one thing.
00:42:19What's that?
00:42:20If you go down, you cannot save anything.
00:42:23I can't make any promises. I do my best.
00:42:30Okay. I think I've got it.
00:42:34Yep. Yep.
00:42:44Show off.
00:42:45What?
00:42:46Aw, I used to be so much better. I'm so out of practice.
00:42:50Aw, well, right now you're just a blatant reminder of my lack of ability.
00:42:55Stick around long enough. You might get some ice skating skills of your own.
00:42:59I'm not sure I'll be able to get there in just a couple of days.
00:43:02You seem like the kind of guy who'd do anything if you put your mind to it.
00:43:06I'd like to think so, but this challenge seems a bit out of my comfort zone.
00:43:11Aw, it's good to get out of your comfort zone.
00:43:14Come on.
00:43:15It's okay.
00:43:20Guess I'm the one out of my comfort zone now.
00:43:30Time's up. Please make your way off the ice.
00:43:35Yep.
00:43:38Did you hurt anything?
00:43:40I need my pride.
00:43:42Well, let's take what's left of it and get out of here.
00:44:03Do you want to go in and warm up with a coffee?
00:44:06No, there's an idea.
00:44:08Are you not having fun?
00:44:11Oh, no, I'm kidding.
00:44:14Look, today's been amazing.
00:44:16I just thought it'd be nice to sit down for a minute and nurse my bruised ego.
00:44:21You're a tough lady to keep up with.
00:44:24I'm just really excited to be here.
00:44:30After you.
00:44:33Ah, you finally showed up.
00:44:36I told Ben you'd be here sooner or later.
00:44:39Speaking of Dad, have you seen him? He was supposed to meet us.
00:44:42Been here all day just as well, too.
00:44:45We've been really busy.
00:44:47I couldn't have managed without him.
00:44:48Woo!
00:44:52He actually seems like he's enjoying himself.
00:44:54He is!
00:44:55Now, what can I get you to?
00:44:57Something pepperminty?
00:44:58I've got just the thing.
00:45:00What about you?
00:45:01Today's all been about getting out of my comfort zone.
00:45:04So, why don't you surprise me?
00:45:06Oh, who doesn't love a surprise, eh?
00:45:09What are you up to, Dad?
00:45:11Got a new job?
00:45:11Hm?
00:45:13Well, I can think of worse ideas.
00:45:14Mind you, the boss is a bit of a taskmaster.
00:45:18The pay you?
00:45:19Mind you, I'm enjoying myself enormously.
00:45:22Well, maybe I'll hire you back for another day.
00:45:25Hire?
00:45:25You mean this job pays?
00:45:28All the coffee and pastries you want.
00:45:30Along with my excellent company.
00:45:32Where do I sign up?
00:45:35Here you go.
00:45:38Sorry.
00:45:40Not a problem at all?
00:45:42Well, it shouldn't be a problem.
00:45:44What does that mean?
00:45:46Well, I've been hearing all day what a lovely couple you two make.
00:45:51See, I told you word would be around town.
00:45:53This is Jen's doing.
00:45:55I shouldn't worry about it, Emma.
00:45:57They'll be talking about something else tomorrow.
00:45:59Like you said, you're only here for a couple of days.
00:46:02It takes too much energy to put out a gossip fire.
00:46:04Sometimes it can make it worse.
00:46:06I suppose you're right.
00:46:07We'll be going our separate ways in a few days anyway,
00:46:10so no one will know the difference.
00:46:12Let's get going.
00:46:13I thought we were going to hang out here for a bit.
00:46:15You know?
00:46:16And sit down.
00:46:17Yeah, but there's something that I want to show you.
00:46:19Besides, I think Dad's break might be over.
00:46:22She's right.
00:46:23Back to work, Hugh.
00:46:25And no more muffins.
00:46:26Oh, I can't have that.
00:46:28See you two at home.
00:46:29Bye.
00:46:30Come on.
00:46:31Come on.
00:46:33They're cute, you know.
00:46:35Two?
00:46:36Your dad and mine.
00:46:37Oh.
00:46:38I just think yesterday I heard him say that they're just old friends.
00:46:41No chance of romance.
00:46:43And now...
00:46:45Now they're acting like a couple of teenagers.
00:46:48I'm not sure I'd go that far, but...
00:46:53Look so fast.
00:46:57Must be some sort of...
00:46:59Miracle.
00:47:05I think.
00:47:09Stop.
00:47:18Wow.
00:47:22You are witnessing the annual parade of Christmas trees.
00:47:29People around here get super into it.
00:47:33I can see that.
00:47:35It's how the festival started.
00:47:37Just a few people with a few trees.
00:47:40And every year it kept growing.
00:47:42And now...
00:47:43I had no idea when I came here that this town was going to surprise me like this.
00:47:50This is my favorite place in the world.
00:47:54I used to come here when I was a kid, when I wanted to be alone.
00:47:58I think.
00:48:00If a guy had broken up with me or hadn't passed a test.
00:48:09When mum died.
00:48:14This park has got me through some of the hardest times in my life.
00:48:21Some of the most important, too.
00:48:24I can see why this place is so special.
00:48:28It's more than that.
00:48:31It's like my touchstone.
00:48:34The place that lets me know everything's going to be okay.
00:48:50What's this?
00:48:53Jen's not here.
00:48:54You don't have to put on a neck.
00:48:57You never know who's watching.
00:48:59Consider it practice in case we run into her again.
00:49:04Besides, it's kind of nice, right?
00:49:09It is kind of nice.
00:49:14Thanks for sharing this place with me.
00:49:16I'll add it to that list of Christmas traditions I've never experienced.
00:49:19You don't live here.
00:49:22Maybe I'll have to come back.
00:49:30Sorry.
00:49:33Oh, it's my boss.
00:49:34Editor.
00:49:35He'll just keep calling if I don't answer it.
00:49:38I'll just be a minute.
00:49:42Larry?
00:49:44I thought you were going to give me some space to handle this.
00:49:46Are you?
00:49:48Haven't heard from you all day.
00:49:50Thought you'd have this thing signed, sealed and delivered by now and be on your way back.
00:49:55Look, it's a little more complicated than I thought.
00:49:57I need more time.
00:49:59Time's the one thing you don't have.
00:50:01Look, these are good people.
00:50:04People?
00:50:05Who else besides the old man?
00:50:08I told you his daughter's here.
00:50:10No, no, no.
00:50:11It's not what you think.
00:50:12You still haven't told her who you are, have you?
00:50:15It's not exactly the easiest thing to drop into conversation.
00:50:19You need to remember what you're there to do and it's not to complicate things because
00:50:24you develop some little crush.
00:50:27Get the deal done by tomorrow.
00:50:29But it's Christmas.
00:50:31Seems like pretty cold timing to shake down the family business then.
00:50:34Oh, don't get soft on me, Oliver.
00:50:36You've got one job to do.
00:50:39Just do it.
00:50:53Look at that one.
00:50:54Isn't it the cutest?
00:50:57Yeah, I guess.
00:50:59Hey, what's up?
00:51:02Something happened?
00:51:03Is it work?
00:51:04Yeah, but I just...
00:51:08Oh, well, I know.
00:51:11Right.
00:51:12Here's the thing.
00:51:13I'm going to stop you right there.
00:51:15It's Christmas.
00:51:17You're having a pretty great time, right?
00:51:20Pretty great.
00:51:22So one phone call...
00:51:24Here's my boss.
00:51:25...isn't allowed to take away from the great time that we've been having.
00:51:29Whatever that call was, just forget about it.
00:51:34Let's just have a good night.
00:51:36Can you do that?
00:51:38For me?
00:51:43I'll do it.
00:51:45But just remember I did it for you.
00:51:49Good.
00:51:51Now...
00:51:54Shake it off.
00:51:57Come on.
00:51:59Come on.
00:52:04Again.
00:52:10Better?
00:52:12Yeah.
00:52:13Yeah.
00:52:15I actually feel better.
00:52:17That's the Christmas spirit.
00:52:19Don't let anybody or anything take that away.
00:52:28I'm afraid, Jen, is somewhere hiding?
00:52:32No.
00:52:33Like you said.
00:52:35It's kind of nice.
00:52:37Glad you agree.
00:52:39Sticking with the theme of traditions you haven't experienced,
00:52:43I've got a great idea for us tomorrow.
00:52:46I'm afraid to ask.
00:52:48Trust me.
00:52:50You're going to love it.
00:53:06Why did you let me sleep so late, Dad?
00:53:08I've got so much stuff to do.
00:53:10Oh, wow.
00:53:11Didn't expect to see this.
00:53:13I have many hidden talents.
00:53:15And when did you last sleep past the crack of dawn?
00:53:18What you've told me at your fancy gym of yours most days
00:53:22before you start your 15-hour workday.
00:53:26Is that true?
00:53:27It was.
00:53:28Being gainfully unemployed hasn't been so bad.
00:53:34If you don't mind me asking, what happened?
00:53:39Let's just say it was a matter of principle.
00:53:41I'd got tired of other people calling the shots,
00:53:44especially when I thought they were the wrong shots.
00:53:46I thought it was very brave of her.
00:53:50Maybe not the smartest move, but honestly, I do feel free.
00:53:55I just hope it was the right thing.
00:53:59These things have a way of working themselves out.
00:54:02Here we are.
00:54:05So have you decided what your next career move should be?
00:54:08Not yet, but I do know I want it to be something I love doing.
00:54:13If I know my little girl, she'll land on her feet.
00:54:20I can't believe you're going back to work for Molly again
00:54:23after calling us such a tough boss.
00:54:25Yes.
00:54:26Who'd have thought it?
00:54:29That must be a glutton for punishment.
00:54:32Well, whatever you are, I'm glad you're doing something you enjoy.
00:54:35Do you know, I really am.
00:54:38Just don't tell her that.
00:54:40I think it's too late for that.
00:54:47Right.
00:54:49You and I have a mission.
00:54:51Why, where are we at?
00:54:52Well, I promised you a Christmas full of new traditions, right?
00:54:55I do recall that promise.
00:54:57Look at this place.
00:54:58Does it look Christmassy to you?
00:55:01Um.
00:55:03The answer's no, but we're going to change that,
00:55:06starting with going up into the attic and finding all the decorations.
00:55:12Then, we're going to give the holiday in the royal treatment.
00:55:16Sounds like a lot of work for one day.
00:55:19It'll be worth it.
00:55:25Quickly.
00:55:43Find anything?
00:55:45Not yet.
00:55:46Maybe there's some sort of system to storage.
00:55:50You've met my dad.
00:55:50Does that sound like him?
00:55:52Oh, yeah, right.
00:55:55Ah-ha!
00:55:57Look at this.
00:56:00Cute.
00:56:01Were you always an overachiever?
00:56:03Yeah, pretty much.
00:56:06I'll go figure.
00:56:06Here we go.
00:56:08Yeah.
00:56:10Um.
00:56:12Oh!
00:56:14Here he is.
00:56:16Jackpot.
00:56:29Oh, well, this is great.
00:56:31What's wrong?
00:56:32We have a problem.
00:56:34We don't have a tree.
00:56:38Ah, you did mention that.
00:56:40The excitement of finding the decorations, I sort of forgot.
00:56:43Then there's only one thing for it.
00:56:46Okay.
00:57:11What about this one?
00:57:12No, not going to work.
00:57:15Why not?
00:57:21Look at that flat spot.
00:57:36Check out this one.
00:57:39It's okay.
00:57:41Some people like a tall, skinny tree.
00:57:43I'm just a more is more kind of girl.
00:57:46Let's keep looking.
00:57:48I tried.
00:58:04I can't believe it.
00:58:07Finding a tree like this so close to Christmas is like finding a unicorn.
00:58:13So this is the one?
00:58:14This is the one.
00:58:16Just a few more things and then we can hit the road.
00:58:31This is just a few more things.
00:58:32It's my epic Christmas dream.
00:58:35I want to surprise Dad by doing it all big like we used to.
00:58:39Well, I for one definitely can't wait to experience a very Emma Christmas.
00:58:44How about I run across the road and get us a couple of hot drinks, yeah?
00:58:48It's like you read my mind.
00:58:58Here you go.
00:59:00Thanks.
00:59:03Actually, there's something else I'd like to get.
00:59:05Just take a second.
00:59:07Do you need any help finding it?
00:59:08Thanks.
00:59:09I know exactly what I want.
00:59:14What's he up to?
00:59:15I have no idea.
00:59:17But he's got that look in his eyes.
00:59:20What look?
00:59:21Like a man on a mission.
00:59:23And I suspect it involves your daughter.
00:59:27Well, everyone needs a purpose.
00:59:32Speaking of which, would you be open to my continuing to help out around the shop?
00:59:40Well, I don't want to impose.
00:59:42You've already helped so much.
00:59:45Well, I don't know.
00:59:47It's been kind of fun.
00:59:51I think we make a really great team.
00:59:59Well, that might be a good idea, to be a team.
01:00:06Listen, Molly, when Claire died, I...
01:00:12Well, I didn't think I'd feel anything for anyone ever again.
01:00:16Ben, I've enjoyed spending time with you.
01:00:20And I want to keep on doing it.
01:00:27Ben...
01:00:29I've had a crush on you since college.
01:00:33Maybe I should have told you sooner.
01:00:42It's a late, then, never.
01:00:45I don't know.
01:01:23I don't know.
01:01:57I don't know.
01:02:26I don't know.
01:02:37I don't know.
01:02:49I don't know.
01:03:29I don't know.
01:03:48I don't know.
01:04:18But we decided to spruce up the place.
01:04:21Oh, it's just beautiful.
01:04:27Oh, it feels like Christmas.
01:04:32That was the plan.
01:04:34Of course, it might be the last one we spent here.
01:04:37Dad, I've told you.
01:04:39Dad, I've told you, I'm not going to let some soulless corporation erase everything that you've built here.
01:04:44I'll do everything that I can to save this place.
01:04:47All I can say is, all I can say is, all I can say is, all I can say is
01:04:48seeing the inn like this makes me remember the good old days.
01:04:54Anyway, enough talking of Serene for the moment.
01:04:58Just look at what you have done.
01:05:00You too, you too, Oliver, this is the best Christmas gift ever.
01:05:10Sorry, it's work.
01:05:12I've got to take this.
01:05:12Oh, don't they know it's Christmas?
01:05:14It's my boss.
01:05:20Yeah?
01:05:24Such an enthusiastic greeting.
01:05:28I take it from your lack of communication that there hasn't been any problems.
01:05:32Look, I think we should pull out of the deal.
01:05:34Not your call to make.
01:05:36I'm just not comfortable doing your dirty work anymore.
01:05:38Never seemed like a problem before.
01:05:41That's because I never saw the people that it affected.
01:05:43Told you this wasn't about making friends.
01:05:46It's just more than that, Larry.
01:05:47This place, this town, it's special.
01:05:51The Holiday Inn shouldn't be bulldozed for some conference centre.
01:05:55They don't make them like this anymore.
01:05:58Do you have any idea how much we've already spent on plans?
01:06:01Hmm?
01:06:02Architects, studies.
01:06:03Look, if you could just see the place.
01:06:06Oh, I will.
01:06:08From a penthouse view when the resort is built.
01:06:11No.
01:06:12Not if I can help it.
01:06:14I'm going to come clean and tell her everything.
01:06:16And then, then I'm going to figure out a way to save the inn.
01:06:20You know this is career suicide.
01:06:23You'll be blacklisted so hard, you'll never work again in this industry.
01:06:27Well, maybe that's a good thing.
01:06:29You do understand what you're saying.
01:06:32Never more clear than this moment.
01:06:35Goodbye, Larry.
01:06:57Oh, my God.
01:07:00Oh, my God.
01:08:19What is it?
01:08:21It's just a little Christmas present.
01:08:25I haven't got you anything.
01:08:29Yeah.
01:08:30Oliver.
01:08:31Please, just open it.
01:08:51Oh, Oliver, it's too much.
01:08:53Emma, you've given me so much in these past few days.
01:08:58You shared with me who you are, your family's memories and traditions.
01:09:03I just wanted to give you something back.
01:09:09You really didn't need to, but thank you.
01:09:14This is probably one of the most thoughtful gifts that anyone's ever given me.
01:09:18You deserve good things all the time.
01:09:22Look, I can't believe I'm saying this, but I didn't think it was possible to feel like
01:09:31this about someone so quick.
01:09:33It's a connection.
01:09:34I really, I don't want it to...
01:09:35I don't want it to end.
01:09:37Neither do I.
01:09:38I don't want to go back to my real life.
01:09:42Maybe this could be your new real life.
01:09:45What do you mean?
01:09:47Look, I've been thinking.
01:09:48You said you want your next career move to be something you love, right?
01:09:52Yeah.
01:09:53And you really seem to love the Holiday Inn.
01:09:57So much.
01:09:58And Ben has said on more than one occasion, there's become too much for him to handle.
01:10:04Are you thinking that I should...
01:10:06Yes.
01:10:07Take over the Holiday Inn.
01:10:09That's exactly what I'm thinking.
01:10:12I hadn't even thought about that.
01:10:14I've just been trying to find ways to save it.
01:10:17This is a way to save it.
01:10:19Think about it.
01:10:21You're so smart and you're good with people.
01:10:23And I see the way you light up when you talk about this place.
01:10:28But if Dad can't keep it afloat with all his experience, how am I supposed to do it on my
01:10:32own?
01:10:35Emma, Holly, I've never met such a positive, more determined person in all my life.
01:10:42I know you can do anything you set your mind to.
01:10:52And this one other thing.
01:10:56Maybe you wouldn't have to do it alone.
01:10:59Maybe if it's okay with you, I could stick around and help run it with you.
01:11:08What do you say?
01:11:25I say yes.
01:11:32I still get to be the boss, though, right?
01:11:34Obviously.
01:11:35Let's go and tell Dad.
01:11:46Dad!
01:11:49Dad!
01:11:55Forgot something in town back in a jiffy.
01:11:58What do you bet that what he forgot was just an excuse to see Molly?
01:12:02Wouldn't surprise me.
01:12:03Aw, he's pretty smitten.
01:12:06Seems to be going around.
01:12:14Oh, does your Dad have any more of that mulled cider?
01:12:25Yeah, there should be some warming on the stove.
01:12:34Where are the glasses?
01:12:37One sec.
01:12:58Here we are, two mulled ciders.
01:13:05It's not what it looks like, okay?
01:13:08It's exactly what it looks like, but not anymore.
01:13:12What do you think it looks like?
01:13:14Because I think it looks like you came here to spy and then pull the rug out from under us.
01:13:21Was that your plan?
01:13:23Get clothes, find out everything you can, and then get my Dad to sign his life's work away?
01:13:29No.
01:13:29Yes, yes.
01:13:30At first it was just about getting the deal done.
01:13:33And that bit about being a travel writer?
01:13:34I never actually said that.
01:13:36You just assumed.
01:13:36Oh, right.
01:13:38Yeah, so now that's my fault.
01:13:40No, I'm not saying that.
01:13:41I'm just...
01:13:42Why didn't you correct me?
01:13:44I don't know.
01:13:45I don't know.
01:13:47It just seemed easier to go along with it.
01:13:50So this is just one big lie.
01:13:54All part of your little plan.
01:13:57I should have known you seemed too good to be true.
01:14:01I mean, it started out like that, but...
01:14:06When I got to know you, and care about you, things changed.
01:14:15And I'm supposed to believe that.
01:14:18I trusted you.
01:14:20I thought we had something special, but it's all just a trick to get your soulless company's hands on the
01:14:26inn.
01:14:26No.
01:14:28This is real.
01:14:31I fell just as hard.
01:14:34And I was serious about staying here.
01:14:37Sure.
01:14:38As part of the resort, there's going to bulldoze this place to the ground.
01:14:41No, everything's changed.
01:14:43What we have.
01:14:44Apart from that...
01:14:49We're a fraud.
01:14:51I'm sorry.
01:14:52I wasn't honest.
01:14:55I was just afraid.
01:15:00It would...
01:15:02It would all be over.
01:15:05How did you think this was going to end?
01:15:17Well, I hope you're happy.
01:15:23I'm sorry, Dad.
01:15:25I'm sorry.
01:15:26I'm sorry.
01:15:48I was sorry.
01:16:30Give me up so soon.
01:16:35Look, Ben, I truly am sorry.
01:16:43You were just doing your job.
01:16:45I get it.
01:16:49Well, I've just quit my job, so that's not a problem anymore.
01:16:53I'm talking about not being honest.
01:16:56I should have been straight with you and Emma from the start.
01:17:00I can't argue with that.
01:17:11Let's talk.
01:17:17The festival, decorating the tree, the inn.
01:17:23I'm talking about nothing like this, and I didn't want it to end.
01:17:28I can understand that.
01:17:33I really did start to care about you.
01:17:47I'm talking about nothing like this.
01:17:47I'm talking about nothing like this.
01:17:47I'm talking about nothing like this.
01:17:47I'm talking about nothing like this.
01:17:48I'm talking about nothing like this.
01:17:48I'm talking about nothing like this.
01:17:48I'm talking about nothing like this.
01:17:49I'm talking about nothing like this.
01:17:51I'm talking about nothing like this.
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