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00:00:13I can divide my life into before and after, before the Christmas that my parents got the
00:00:19book, and after when my life would never be the same.
00:00:23The book was called The 100 Wonders of the World, and from the moment I cracked it open
00:00:28for the first time that Christmas morning, I was obsessed.
00:00:32Machu Picchu, Mostar Bridge, the Terracotta Warriors, everything was exotic, everything
00:00:40was fascinating.
00:00:42I made a promise to myself I would see them all, and I started counting the days when I'd
00:00:47break out of my teeny tiny little town, because seeing pictures in the book wasn't good enough.
00:00:56After high school, I had my chance.
00:00:59I left Maryville to see the world, and I haven't looked back.
00:01:06Stepping out to experience the wonders with my own eyes was more incredible than I had
00:01:11even imagined.
00:01:13Eventually, I landed my dream job, allowing me to share my adventures with aspiring travelers
00:01:18across the globe.
00:01:33Eliza, you're home.
00:01:34Hi.
00:01:35I thought you wouldn't be back until next week.
00:01:38There's only so much you can write about some places.
00:01:43I convinced my editor that two months in the Serengeti, why is it in the what?
00:01:51Serengeti?
00:01:54Tanzania?
00:01:55Wildlife?
00:01:56Perp.
00:01:57Oh, Africa.
00:02:02Did you share an Airbnb with the animals?
00:02:05No, but it smells like they moved in here with you.
00:02:08How big was the party?
00:02:09Uh, let's see.
00:02:11It was just Fran from work, a couple of her friends, and the newbies in 210.
00:02:16Just your standard-sized shindig.
00:02:19Charlie, please tell me tonight's a rare night off from your social life.
00:02:23Well, nothing's planned yet, but the night is young.
00:02:28How's your next assignment?
00:02:33In a couple of days, I'm doing a piece on European Christmas markets.
00:02:39But right now, I'm going to work on sleeping off this jet lag.
00:02:43Fine.
00:02:46See you in the morning.
00:02:47Good night.
00:02:50Wait, did you see zebras?
00:02:52Zebras?
00:03:02Oh, Mom called.
00:03:06Hi, honey.
00:03:07It's Mom.
00:03:08I thought this was the perfect time for, you guessed it, my annual holiday voicemail to officially invite you home
00:03:14for Christmas.
00:03:16Austin finished the cafe remodel.
00:03:18It would be great if you came home to see what he has done with the place.
00:03:21I love you.
00:03:22I'm so proud of you every day.
00:03:24Ugh, I miss her.
00:03:45Georgina, hi.
00:03:46Hey, Eliza.
00:03:48Outline and proposal for the Serengeti story.
00:03:50Look great.
00:03:51Consider them approved.
00:03:52One more thing.
00:03:53Just got word that we're pivoting on the European Christmas markers piece, so you're off the hook.
00:03:58Oh, I was really looking forward to that.
00:04:02Um, so what else do you have for me for the holidays?
00:04:04Nothing, actually.
00:04:05I don't think I've ever said this to you before, but enjoy the holidays.
00:04:09Not for too long, though.
00:04:10Greece is still a go right after the New Year.
00:04:12Talk soon.
00:04:14Okay, yeah, I'll talk to you later.
00:04:15Bye.
00:04:19Looks like I'm not going to Europe for Christmas after all.
00:04:23Oh, well, where are you going then?
00:04:25You're always somewhere exotic for Christmas.
00:04:29Hey, what about that little hometown of yours?
00:04:33Maybe you could go there for the holidays.
00:04:35Yeah, right.
00:04:36Wait.
00:04:38Yeah, right, I could.
00:04:40You really could.
00:04:41Imagine your mom's face.
00:04:43After all these years of turning down her holiday invitations, you could finally take her up on it.
00:04:48You know what?
00:04:48I think I'm going to do it.
00:05:06Colin Anderson, go.
00:05:08Wait, it's Eliza.
00:05:09Well, this is a nice surprise.
00:05:11Yeah, I'll make this quick.
00:05:13I know you're busy with the merger, and I just landed.
00:05:16Oh, you left already.
00:05:18I thought you still had a couple of days in the city.
00:05:20Yeah, the Christmas markets thing got canceled, so surprise again.
00:05:24I am in the last place I thought I'd be for the holidays.
00:05:28Should I guess where?
00:05:30Don't laugh.
00:05:32It's Maryville.
00:05:33Wow.
00:05:34Really?
00:05:36Please tell me it's for an assignment.
00:05:38Uh, nope.
00:05:39It's just the first time I don't have somewhere else to be.
00:05:41You mean that you get to be somewhere else.
00:05:44Yeah, that's a better way of putting it.
00:05:47Um, anyways, I figured I have no more excuses this time, so I just thought I'd go home for a
00:05:52few days, and that would buy me a few more years of spending the holidays anywhere but my hometown.
00:05:58Well, if only I weren't buried in this merger, I'd be able to save you.
00:06:02I think I can manage a few days.
00:06:05Let's just, um, get together in the new year when I'm back in town, okay?
00:06:09It's a plan.
00:06:10I'll have my assistant get us a reservation somewhere.
00:06:13Talk soon.
00:06:14Wish me luck.
00:06:15You're gonna need it.
00:06:17Bye-bye.
00:06:17Bye.
00:06:18Bye-bye.
00:06:22Yes!
00:06:24Ah!
00:06:26Hi, Mom!
00:06:29I'm so excited to have you finally home for the holidays!
00:06:33I knew one day my phone calls would work.
00:06:35It's good to see you.
00:06:36Hi, Dad.
00:06:38It's good to see you, too.
00:06:40Retirement looks good on you.
00:06:41Is that my retirement?
00:06:43Well, let's get your luggage and the car.
00:06:44Okay.
00:06:45Oh, wow.
00:06:46That's cute.
00:06:48I knew you would love it.
00:07:08Wow, this town's a lot smaller than I remember.
00:07:12Really?
00:07:14Well, with all of your globe-trotting and big-city living, you know what they say.
00:07:19You can take the girl out of the country, but you can always guilt-trip her into coming back.
00:07:25Mom, we aren't even country people anyway.
00:07:27Well, well, well.
00:07:29Look who decided to finally grace us with her presence!
00:07:33Ha, ha, ha!
00:07:34Hi, sis!
00:07:35Hey, she's all okay!
00:07:37It's so good to see you.
00:07:40Oh, my gosh.
00:07:40Come on, you guys.
00:07:41Oh, my goodness.
00:07:42You look wonderful.
00:07:43Oh.
00:07:46Oh, give me strength.
00:07:48Oh.
00:07:50Oh.
00:07:54I can't wait to just chill and relax.
00:07:57I can't remember the last time I didn't have a jam-packed itinerary.
00:08:01Does anyone want to binge some of those holiday rom-coms while I sit here and binge for a while?
00:08:07Eliza, we don't have time for that.
00:08:09You may not have an itinerary, but we do.
00:08:11We have people arriving here soon.
00:08:13Arriving for what?
00:08:14The annual Gardner Family Ugly Sweater Christmas Party, the AGFUSCP.
00:08:18It's a family tradition.
00:08:19You guys still do that?
00:08:21I thought that fizzled out years ago.
00:08:23Heavens no!
00:08:24It is bigger and better than ever before.
00:08:27You'll like it.
00:08:28You'll love it.
00:08:28I promise.
00:08:29I swear.
00:08:29I asked Kate to pick out an ugly sweater for you upstairs, unless, of course, you brought
00:08:33one of your own.
00:08:34You didn't.
00:08:35Okay.
00:08:36Okay.
00:08:37Kate!
00:08:38Ugly Sweater 911!
00:08:40Jim!
00:08:41Woo!
00:08:45Ah.
00:08:47Roomies again.
00:08:48Yeah?
00:08:49Just like the good old days.
00:08:51Here we have a small collection of uglies for you to choose from.
00:08:57Oh, boy.
00:08:58These really are ugly.
00:09:02So, first things first, tell me more about your man, Carter.
00:09:07Connor?
00:09:08It's Colin.
00:09:09Yeah.
00:09:10Um, where do I start?
00:09:13Well, first of all, he's not really my man.
00:09:17And we're just kind of talking.
00:09:20Oh, you're talking.
00:09:23Got news for you, E. He's definitely your man.
00:09:27It's basically all we can do.
00:09:29Text.
00:09:30Sometimes call.
00:09:32He's busy.
00:09:33I'm hardly ever even in the same zip code.
00:09:36We're taking things.
00:09:39Flo.
00:09:40Flo.
00:09:40Flo.
00:09:40Is...
00:09:41Is he?
00:09:42You're quite the catch.
00:09:45I don't think there's any other way we can take it.
00:09:47Between my work schedule and his, it's like we're in a long-distance relationship.
00:09:53Well, I think we should meet him sometime.
00:09:55We can decide for you.
00:09:57Now there's an idea.
00:10:00Hey, Mom needs to get downstairs right now.
00:10:02She needs you, okay?
00:10:04Okay!
00:10:05Dude, it's Christmas!
00:10:07Well, hurry up and get ready.
00:10:09It's time for your reintroduction to mobile society.
00:10:12Okay.
00:10:39It's the season, it's the time
00:10:42When lights are bright inside
00:10:55Eliza, last time I saw you, you were yay high!
00:11:00Oh, you have really grown up.
00:11:03Oh, my gosh, how long has it been?
00:11:06Years.
00:11:07Many years.
00:11:11I see you still have great taste in sweaters.
00:11:13I wear it once a year for this party.
00:11:16I look forward to it all year.
00:11:18Where have you been?
00:11:20Traveling all around the world, I understand.
00:11:22What is it you do again?
00:11:25I travel a lot, write a little, and take tons of pictures.
00:11:30And that's a job?
00:11:31Yep, they, uh, pay me and everything.
00:11:35Wow.
00:11:36I need a job like that.
00:11:38I need to sleep.
00:11:49Oh, high job sounds like a lovely city, town, village.
00:11:54I'll have to add that to my list.
00:11:58Um, yeah, how long has your granddaughter been there?
00:12:01Oh, two years, two years.
00:12:03Two.
00:12:09I see you escaped the ugly wool party.
00:12:13Barely.
00:12:14I've talked more about myself in the last hour than I have in the last decade.
00:12:18Hmm, that's because you're the most famous person in all of Maryville.
00:12:23And the most interesting?
00:12:25What do you think, Will?
00:12:26I mean, she has been somewhere else at a 20-mile radius of this town.
00:12:30Ooh, good point.
00:12:30Will.
00:12:33Oh, I see you're still wearing my sweater.
00:12:35Oh, my gosh, you're still in love with him.
00:12:39I mean, everyone knows if you wear a guy's sweater, you're in love with him.
00:12:42True.
00:12:44You borrowed it the last time you were in town for the Christmas sweater party.
00:12:47Oh, my gosh, was it that long ago?
00:12:49Well, this is embarrassing.
00:12:51Uh, I didn't realize it was yours when I put it on, and I just got here and didn't have
00:12:56one,
00:12:57so I'm just gonna go change and give it back to you.
00:12:59It's okay.
00:12:59Look, I'll let you hang on to it for a while longer.
00:13:02Plus, I'm still waiting for you to fix it, like you promised.
00:13:09You okay, Eliza?
00:13:10That's such an ugly sweater.
00:13:13Until next year.
00:13:15Okay, I'm gonna go.
00:13:18Already, Will?
00:13:19You just got here, and Eliza's here, too.
00:13:22You remember Eliza.
00:13:23Yes, I remember Eliza very well.
00:13:26In fact, she just promised to fix my sweater.
00:13:29Again.
00:13:31Okay, I gotta head out.
00:13:33My pops is waiting for me.
00:13:34I'll see you guys.
00:13:36See you later, Will.
00:13:38See you tomorrow, Will.
00:13:39Take care, man.
00:13:42What was that?
00:13:43What?
00:13:44That was horrifying.
00:13:46Will's right.
00:13:47You are still in love with him.
00:13:48I am not.
00:13:50I mean, I was.
00:13:54Used to be.
00:13:56Everyone was.
00:13:58Didn't you and your friends used to, like...
00:14:03He used to walk back and forth in front of the hardware store, pretending to be interested in drills and
00:14:09fasteners, just to maybe catch a glimpse of him through the window?
00:14:14Yeah, we did.
00:14:16So embarrassing.
00:14:18But effective.
00:14:19Effective.
00:14:20Effective.
00:14:22Effective.
00:14:23Effective.
00:14:24Effective.
00:14:24I still can't believe he pretended like I didn't exist back then.
00:14:29I walked back and forth so many times.
00:14:31Why didn't you just, like, talk to him?
00:14:34I mean, he was Austin's homeboy.
00:14:35You could have, like, I don't know, dialed it down and been friends.
00:14:39Yeah, that's definitely far too logical for the teenage mind to grasp.
00:14:45Besides, I don't think he ever could have been interested in me.
00:14:48I was always just his best friend's little sister.
00:14:51You know, off limits.
00:14:55Well, good thing you don't have to worry about that anymore.
00:14:58You've got, um...
00:15:00What's his name?
00:15:01Carter.
00:15:02Corbin.
00:15:03Wait, don't tell me.
00:15:05Colin.
00:15:09Yeah, I've got Colin.
00:15:11You're right.
00:15:12I don't need to worry about Will Matthews at all, ever again.
00:15:30Up and at them, girls.
00:15:32Rise and shine.
00:15:33We've got things to do and people to see.
00:15:35I'm a grown woman.
00:15:37And my mother still hollers on me to get up like I'm five.
00:15:42Why are we getting up already?
00:15:44Day after the ugly party, it's cookies and carols at the care center.
00:15:49We should be sleeping in.
00:15:52Come on.
00:15:54Mom's not going to give up.
00:15:56Literally, it's the same plan every year since Grandma lived there before she died.
00:16:03I forgot about that.
00:16:06Those were some of the best times of the holidays.
00:16:10Are Bev and Harold still there?
00:16:12Still there and still a hoot and a holler.
00:16:23Well, looks like we're about there.
00:16:25Okay.
00:16:27And here's your daily paycheck.
00:16:29Best hot chocolate in town.
00:16:31I'll take it.
00:16:33Okay.
00:16:34Looks like the last thing we have is the light switch covers.
00:16:37If you have them, I'll install them real quick.
00:16:40Uh, light switch covers.
00:16:41Light switch covers.
00:16:43Shoot.
00:16:43I forgot them at home.
00:16:45And I don't have time to go grab them before we open.
00:16:48Do you by any chance have a few extra minutes to go grab them for me?
00:16:51Yeah, for sure.
00:16:52For sure.
00:16:56Is Eliza going to be at the house?
00:16:58Yeah.
00:16:59Yeah.
00:16:59She should be.
00:17:00Why?
00:17:01No reason not.
00:17:05Look, she just, she seems different.
00:17:10Okay, yeah, different.
00:17:11And, uh, in what way?
00:17:15Like she's just not your little sister anymore.
00:17:17Technically, she'll always be my little sister.
00:17:19Oh, man, you know what I'm saying.
00:17:22Listen, I can put in a good word for you, you know?
00:17:25No.
00:17:26No, I can't.
00:17:26No, don't do that.
00:17:28I got this.
00:17:30Okay?
00:17:30Okay.
00:17:33Oh, boy's going to need all the help you can get.
00:17:38Good morning, my loves.
00:17:40Hello.
00:17:40Come over.
00:17:41I need your help.
00:17:42Mom, it smells so good.
00:17:44There's nothing in the world like your sugar cookies.
00:17:47You should open a cafe or something.
00:17:50Ha, ha, ha, ha.
00:17:51I'm leaving the rest of this for you two to finish up.
00:17:55We have a very busy morning.
00:17:57Now, if you gals wouldn't mind doing your decorating magic,
00:18:01just like the good old days,
00:18:03we will be back later this afternoon,
00:18:05and we can go to the care center together.
00:18:08Okie dokie.
00:18:09Hey, honey, you ready to go?
00:18:10Ready.
00:18:11And I have another family craft idea.
00:18:14Wonderful.
00:18:16Now, don't make a mess.
00:18:18Bye, Mom.
00:18:24Feels like the perfect time for Malakalikimaka.
00:18:28What?
00:18:30Malakalikimaka.
00:18:31Merry Christmas.
00:18:33That's how they say it in Hawaii.
00:18:34I know what it means.
00:18:35I just did not understand you.
00:18:38Oh, another fun fact.
00:18:39In Ghana, they have four wise men in their nativity scene.
00:18:43Hmm, interesting.
00:18:46Here's my fun fact.
00:18:48In this house, we eat cookies and drink wassail.
00:18:52Oh, a really fun one is in Bali.
00:18:54They light sparklers and firecrackers.
00:18:58Now, that's what I'm talking about.
00:19:00Well, I guess we learned something out there.
00:19:03We should put firecrackers in the brownies.
00:19:09Hey, Eliza.
00:19:10Yeah?
00:19:12Malakalikimaka!
00:19:18Do you need help?
00:19:21Um.
00:19:23Wait.
00:19:24Probably.
00:19:25I'm sorry, you're...
00:19:27I can't see a thing.
00:19:28Um, it's probably a good thing, because you look ridiculous.
00:19:35Thanks.
00:19:36This is so embarrassing.
00:19:41Um, Austin's out here, by the way.
00:19:44Oh, yeah, I know.
00:19:45He, he's at the cafe.
00:19:46He sent me over here to pick up a package.
00:19:49Oh, yeah.
00:19:50I can't wait to see it.
00:19:52I know he's been working nearly 24-7 on it.
00:19:55Um, has he roped you into helping out?
00:19:58I mean, a little.
00:20:00Well, a lot, actually.
00:20:01But, um, you should come by and see it.
00:20:03You know, we could, uh, go together before you leave town.
00:20:08Yeah.
00:20:09That sounds fun.
00:20:12Well, it's, uh, it's a date.
00:20:18Okay.
00:20:18Well, I'd better go and get that package.
00:20:21Okay, yeah, see ya.
00:20:25Wait.
00:20:28Did he just say date?
00:20:29Clara.
00:20:29No, no, no.
00:20:31Oh.
00:20:35Clara.
00:20:36Hey.
00:20:37Oh, hey.
00:20:38You made it.
00:20:38Yeah.
00:20:39We almost had a riot on our hands.
00:20:41Oh, boy.
00:20:41Can I help you with these?
00:20:43Well, hold on.
00:20:43Clara, you've met everybody in the family except for Eliza.
00:20:46Eliza, this is Clara.
00:20:48Oh, Eliza, it is so nice to meet you.
00:20:51Hi.
00:20:52Hi.
00:20:53I've heard so much about you.
00:20:55Really?
00:20:55Mm-hmm.
00:20:56Yikes.
00:20:57Good things, I hope?
00:20:58Oh, only good things, I promise.
00:21:02Uh, you must be so happy to be home.
00:21:05Austin tells me it's been quite some time.
00:21:08Well, there is no place quite like Maryville.
00:21:12I've only been here a few months, but it's already starting to feel like home to me, too.
00:21:16Well, hopefully this guy is helping with that.
00:21:19Dad.
00:21:20He definitely is.
00:21:23He's quite charming, this guy.
00:21:25Thanks.
00:21:26Charming.
00:21:27Austin?
00:21:28This Austin?
00:21:30Yeah, that's me.
00:21:31I can be charming.
00:21:32Sometimes.
00:21:33Okay, okay, okay.
00:21:34Let's just get these cookies over to the table.
00:21:36Is that all right?
00:21:42So, what's the story with those two?
00:21:45I haven't heard anything about her.
00:21:47Claire is an interior designer, and she moved here to live with her aunt.
00:21:52Austin needed help with the cafe's remodel, and she was the one.
00:21:56They hit it off immediately.
00:21:59We all love her.
00:22:00Aw, who would have thought?
00:22:03Our little Austin.
00:22:05I'm happy for him, but it is weird to see him like this.
00:22:09Oh, believe me, for us, too.
00:22:11But we're getting used to it.
00:22:14Thank you so much for bringing the cookies.
00:22:17Of course.
00:22:17Oh, what time is it?
00:22:20Okay, it's showtime.
00:22:22Should we get ready?
00:22:23Yep.
00:22:28Hello, everyone.
00:22:30If we could please take a seat and turn this way.
00:22:33It is my privilege to introduce, for the 15th year in a row, one of our Maryville Care Center favorite
00:22:41Christmas traditions,
00:22:42the Gardner Family Singers.
00:22:44We didn't even practice.
00:22:46We never do.
00:22:47And they never care.
00:22:57One, two, three.
00:22:59Dashing through the snow.
00:23:01In a one horse up and sleigh.
00:23:03O'er the fields we go.
00:23:05Laughing all the way.
00:23:07Ha, ha, ha.
00:23:07Bells on bog-tails ring.
00:23:09Making spirits bright.
00:23:11What, what it is to ride and sing the sleigh song tonight.
00:23:15Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle bells.
00:23:18O'er the way.
00:23:19Though what fun it is to ride.
00:23:21One horse open sleigh.
00:23:30Up on the house, stop, bring your paws
00:23:33That jumps good old Santa Claus
00:23:36Up on the house, stop, bring your paws
00:23:39Down through the chimney with the same place
00:23:42Sleep in heavenly peace
00:23:52Sleep in heavenly peace
00:24:11Your performance was lovely, thank you
00:24:14Oh, thank you
00:24:16Oh, Christmas carols always remind me of my late wife Margaret
00:24:21Oh, she could sing like an angel
00:24:24Sounds like you loved her very much
00:24:26Hey Pops, I got you, uh, Eliza
00:24:32Um, I see you've met my Pops
00:24:35Uh, Pops, this is Eliza, it's Austin's little sister
00:24:40Pleasure to make your acquaintance
00:24:41Is she the one you were telling me about?
00:24:44Um, yeah, I was telling you about all of the gardeners
00:24:47All of them
00:24:48Now, as I recall, you said, how did you put that?
00:24:54She has a very nice frame
00:24:58Um, yeah, I said that
00:25:01Thanks for that reminder, Pops
00:25:04Anything for you, Will
00:25:07Pops, it's been a pleasure
00:25:10Later, Will
00:25:20Up and out, girls
00:25:21Rise and shine
00:25:22We have got things to do and people to see
00:25:28Does this all happen every morning?
00:25:31Yep, every morning
00:25:34She's especially chipper during the holidays
00:25:39We can't have Christmas without a tree
00:25:41That's why we waited until you came home
00:25:43So we could pick it out together
00:25:45Come on, time's a waste
00:25:50Hey, see you downstairs in a few
00:25:52Bust leaves in ten
00:25:58Hey
00:26:00Oh, hey, you missed breakfast
00:26:01Well, there's fruit in the bowl
00:26:04Where's Will and Clara?
00:26:05Wait, Will's coming?
00:26:07Oh, so Clara had a last-minute client consultation
00:26:09But she'll be back over to help with some decorations
00:26:11And Will's gonna be meeting us over at the tree lot
00:26:14Yeah, he'll be, uh, looking for one for Pops
00:26:17Are you okay there, E?
00:26:21I need a minute
00:26:22Where's my lip gloss?
00:26:23I didn't touch it
00:26:25Lip gloss?
00:26:27It's a city thing, Mom
00:26:34I still can't believe they waited so long to get the tree
00:26:39What?
00:26:40I mean, this is tradition
00:26:42The Gardner family always pick out a tree together
00:26:46I mean, I understand doing them all when you were kids
00:26:49It was, you know, to make Christmas magical
00:26:51And it always was
00:26:52But now that we're adults
00:26:55Why still do them all?
00:26:57Some of them seem kind of...
00:26:59Silly
00:27:00Silly?
00:27:03I mean, it may be silly to you, but...
00:27:06I mean, for your mom?
00:27:08It probably reminds her of all the past Christmases
00:27:10You know, all the magic, the love
00:27:14I don't know, I just always felt lucky to be included
00:27:18So, have you decided which one's perfect for Pops?
00:27:22This one's a strong contender
00:27:25I don't know, I just...
00:27:27It's his first year in the care center
00:27:30I really want to make it special
00:27:33It won't matter which one you choose
00:27:34If I know you, you'll make it look amazing
00:27:41He's...
00:27:41He's lucky to have you
00:27:44Thanks
00:27:46But, I mean, you should really lower your expectations
00:27:49No one can match your mom's decorating skills
00:27:52You're 100% right
00:27:54No one can
00:27:56Eliza, over here
00:27:57We need your boat
00:27:59Duty calls
00:28:09Perfecto
00:28:10All right, Mom
00:28:11I think my decorating duties are complete
00:28:13Wow
00:28:14Great job on the wreath, Austin
00:28:18Now it smells like Christmas
00:28:19Thanks, Mom
00:28:20Will, you can fill this box up with anything you like to decorate Pops' tree
00:28:25Are you sure?
00:28:26Of course
00:28:27We have plenty
00:28:28Wow, thank you
00:28:32Okay, I'm going to resume my position on the couch
00:28:37Kate, I'm going to supervise from here
00:28:39Keep up the good work, you two
00:28:41Nice try, buddy
00:28:42But you have to put the star on top of the tree
00:28:45No
00:28:46Yes, you are the tallest one here, so you need to do it
00:28:49Hey
00:28:50But it's not going to pass Mom's tree test
00:28:52Until all the ornaments are evenly distributed
00:28:54Or mine
00:28:55You can do this
00:28:58I was about nine when I made these
00:29:03I'd forgotten all about them
00:29:06You know, there might be some of my masterpieces in here
00:29:09I think you're right
00:29:10Mom never passed up a chance to have someone make an ornament for her tree
00:29:16Oh yeah
00:29:16Yeah, I remember this one
00:29:18This one's one of mine
00:29:21Well, that's the thing about them
00:29:22They all had meaning
00:29:23They were all special and beautiful in their own way
00:29:30Even this one
00:29:34Especially that one
00:29:38All these little things are flooding back to me
00:29:41It was out of sight, out of mind for so long
00:29:43I didn't even really miss it
00:29:46But the more I'm here, the more I realize
00:29:51I don't know, I do kind of miss it
00:29:52It's weird
00:29:55Yeah, I get that
00:29:57I remember it was kind of the same for me when I moved back for Pops
00:30:00I mean, the big things are important
00:30:02But really, I think the small things are what anchor us to our past
00:30:08Remind us of who we are
00:30:11You know, no matter where we've been
00:30:16I'm so glad to have Eliza home for Christmas
00:30:19Me too
00:30:20This house hasn't felt this full in years
00:30:28Who's up for some wassail?
00:30:30Wait, but first, for the big moment
00:30:34All right
00:30:36Ready
00:30:39I think that's my best one yet
00:30:42It's definitely the best one
00:30:58Morning, Dad
00:30:59Well, you're up early
00:31:01Any big plans today?
00:31:04Um, no, nothing planned
00:31:06I just thought I'd go into town, see what's new
00:31:09You know, like I do when I travel
00:31:11After all, this is an exotic and distant location for me
00:31:16Hey, listen, before you head out on this grand local adventure
00:31:20I wanted to talk to you about this Colin fellow
00:31:23Would I like him?
00:31:25Dad, you never like anyone
00:31:27That's true
00:31:28I just want to make sure whoever it is
00:31:31Deserves my little girl
00:31:33And let's be honest
00:31:34There are very few who measure up to you
00:31:38Well, there might be someone who comes close
00:31:40I'm still getting to know Colin
00:31:43But so far, he might be a good candidate
00:31:45He's successful, hardworking
00:31:49As long as you're happy, that's what matters
00:31:53And whoever makes you happy, makes me happy
00:31:56Oh, Dad
00:31:57Listen, kiddo, you better head out before your mom
00:32:00As you're making angels out of toilet paper rolls
00:32:03Thanks for the heads up
00:32:04You better watch out, too
00:32:06No one's safe
00:32:07Have fun out there
00:32:09I will
00:32:10Love you, Dad
00:32:11Love you
00:32:13Great news
00:32:14I found more toilet paper rolls
00:32:29If you don't put a twinkle in both of your eyes
00:32:33Light you up and make you shine
00:32:36No, baby
00:32:38It ain't Christmas
00:32:42If you don't make your jingle bells ring a-leen
00:32:45Give your heart a reason to sing
00:32:49No, baby
00:32:52I'm so sorry I didn't see you
00:32:55Eliza
00:32:57Hi
00:32:58Hi
00:32:59I'm sorry, I didn't see you
00:33:01It's okay, I didn't see you there either
00:33:04Um, sorry that my frame got in your way
00:33:10Yeah, uh
00:33:12I'm sorry, I was just, I was talking to Pops
00:33:15And he's kind of old-fashioned
00:33:17And it just kind of came out
00:33:19It's really okay
00:33:21What is that?
00:33:22That smells really good
00:33:24Well, it was hot chocolate
00:33:27But, um, it's the best in town
00:33:29But, of course, you know that already
00:33:31Why would I know that?
00:33:34It's from your family's cafe
00:33:38Have you still not been?
00:33:39I, I, um
00:33:42Well, is now an okay time to take you up on that offer
00:33:46To show me around?
00:33:47If you have a minute, we could go over together
00:33:51Yeah, I have a few minutes
00:33:53Let's, let's go, here
00:33:58Yeah
00:33:58Yeah
00:33:58Yeah, okay
00:34:01Here you are
00:34:01Can I get you anything else?
00:34:03I don't want it
00:34:04All right
00:34:04Let me know if you need anything
00:34:05Thanks for coming in
00:34:06Hey!
00:34:08Welcome, welcome, welcome
00:34:09Austin
00:34:10Austin
00:34:10I'm impressed
00:34:41The pictures don't do it justice
00:34:42Bill here, on the other hand
00:34:43Got in on the action
00:34:44Hey, I mean, when your best friend
00:34:46Is remodeling the family business
00:34:48An architecture degree comes in handy
00:34:51Clara here
00:34:52Hardest project manager I've ever worked for
00:34:54Oh, I think they did okay
00:34:57So, uh, you two walked in together, huh?
00:35:01Uh, uh
00:35:03No, we
00:35:04Yeah, we, we did
00:35:06We didn't, like, plan to come together
00:35:08We just sort of ran into each other
00:35:10No, literally, we
00:35:11Outside the bookshop
00:35:13And decided to, uh, come check out the new place
00:35:17And try some of the famous fancy hot chocolate
00:35:20I've been hearing about all over town
00:35:22Wait, really? Like, all over town?
00:35:25Yeah, Will just told me about it on the way over
00:35:27That's basically all over town
00:35:29Okay, good enough for me
00:35:31Two cafe on Maine's famous hot chocolates
00:35:33Coming right up
00:35:37An architect, huh?
00:35:38That seems so professional and mature
00:35:43Why do you sound so surprised?
00:35:45I just remember a guy hanging out with my brother
00:35:47And getting into trouble
00:35:49I don't know what you're talking about
00:35:53Okay, we were pretty good at that
00:35:54And look at you, though
00:35:56Big shot travel writer
00:35:58I mean, that's everyone's dream job
00:36:00And you have it
00:36:02I still can't believe it actually happened
00:36:05I dreamed about it
00:36:07And worked really hard
00:36:08And here I am
00:36:11I know I'm lucky
00:36:13But it's not as glamorous as it sounds
00:36:15It is work
00:36:17I mean
00:36:18It sounds and looks pretty amazing
00:36:22Looks?
00:36:23I may follow you
00:36:27Really?
00:36:28Look, you're quite popular
00:36:30People love your work
00:36:34Well, so I...
00:36:35What about you?
00:36:36Why are you still here?
00:36:38Well, I left right after high school
00:36:40I moved out to Chicago
00:36:42And got my degree
00:36:43And actually got my dream firm
00:36:48But later that year
00:36:50Grams wasn't doing so well
00:36:52She got sick
00:36:53And so I moved back
00:36:55Then she passed
00:36:58So...
00:36:59I didn't realize all that was going on
00:37:02I'm really sorry about Grams
00:37:04I know she meant a lot to you
00:37:06Yeah
00:37:08Today
00:37:09And Pops does too
00:37:11He tried living on his own for a bit
00:37:14But...
00:37:15Yeah, you know
00:37:17Even with my help
00:37:18It's not enough
00:37:19So we decided on the care center
00:37:23But...
00:37:24You know, my firm's been great
00:37:26They are allowing me to work remotely
00:37:27And they say they're ready for me to come back
00:37:30Whenever I am
00:37:32So you are the adventurous type after all
00:37:35Okay, a little bit
00:37:37Not as much as you
00:37:38Et voila
00:37:40This is on the house
00:37:43So generous
00:37:44Thank you
00:37:45You're welcome
00:37:46All right
00:37:53Okay, well this has been a great conversation
00:37:55Really thrilling
00:37:57But I've got to get to the more important matter
00:38:01Of wooing a lady
00:38:03Doesn't seem like much wooing is needed
00:38:06Mm...
00:38:06Austin, she's into you
00:38:08All you have to do now is not screw it up
00:38:11Oh, but for some reason
00:38:13That's the hard part, isn't it?
00:38:15But she's cool though, right?
00:38:16She's very cool
00:38:17Yeah
00:38:18Not that my opinion matters or anything
00:38:20But so far, I approve
00:38:23Now listen
00:38:24Your opinion matters more to me than you think
00:38:25Aw, are we having a moment, Austin?
00:38:28We sure are
00:38:29Yours matters to me, too
00:38:31Okay, well if that's the case
00:38:33Then I approve of this
00:38:35I approve...
00:38:37It's nothing
00:38:38It's nothing
00:38:41Right
00:38:41Okay, well
00:38:43Hope you enjoy the hot chocolate
00:38:45And please leave a five-star review
00:38:47On the website
00:38:48Website?
00:38:49Yeah, the website
00:38:50You're not the only one in the family
00:38:51With an online presence
00:38:53I'm modern
00:38:57Hey
00:38:57Hey
00:39:00Now that you've had the famous cafe on Maine
00:39:03Hot chocolate
00:39:03What do you think?
00:39:04Think you're up for another family tradition?
00:39:07Ah, uh...
00:39:08I might be
00:39:10What is it?
00:39:12Gingerbread houses with pops
00:39:14Oh, one of yours
00:39:16I've been so caught up in my family stuff
00:39:18I haven't even stopped to think about what anyone else does
00:39:21Has the Matthews family always done gingerbread houses for Christmas?
00:39:25Yep
00:39:26Grahams and pops have always made sure that we've done it
00:39:28I love that
00:39:29Maybe that explains why you're such a successful architect
00:39:32Hmm
00:39:34You know what?
00:39:34I never thought about it, but
00:39:35You might be right
00:39:39Anyways, I should get going
00:39:41But, uh...
00:39:43Pick you up in a couple of hours?
00:39:45Can't wait
00:40:06Are you okay?
00:40:08I'm fine
00:40:09I'm fine
00:40:10Fine
00:40:11Fine
00:40:12Because you're acting weird
00:40:13I'm not acting weird
00:40:15I'm just in a hurry
00:40:17Hurry?
00:40:18For what?
00:40:19This is the one night mom has nothing on the calendar
00:40:22Well, my calendar has the care center on it
00:40:25I'm going to decorate gingerbread houses with pops
00:40:29Oh, and, uh...
00:40:32Anyone else?
00:40:33And Will?
00:40:35What is going on with you and Will?
00:40:37Uh, we're just friends
00:40:38And I'm having a good time getting to know him again
00:40:42Apparently he is too
00:40:45And, uh...
00:40:46Colin, remember him?
00:40:48Yeah, I remember him
00:40:49And as far as I know...
00:40:53We're friends too
00:40:58Okay, gotta go
00:41:00Um, don't wait up
00:41:01You're telling me everything the second you get home
00:41:04Bye
00:41:11I have to say
00:41:13I did not quite expect this
00:41:16You've got blueprints
00:41:18I've only ever made gingerbread houses with graham crackers
00:41:21Oh, this is serious business
00:41:24Pops and I are the Christmas festival reigning champs
00:41:27Yeah
00:41:28We're hoping for a repeat this year
00:41:30Well, you've got a professional architect on your team
00:41:33Of course you'll win
00:41:35You'd be surprised
00:41:36The competition is fierce
00:41:39But I like our chances
00:41:40I think Eliza's our lucky charm
00:41:43I'm just following your lead
00:41:46I think the, um...
00:41:48The millwork?
00:41:48Yep, the millwork
00:41:50Yes, I think is what's going to give us the edge
00:41:52I think you might be right
00:41:53Pops
00:41:54Months of planning might pay off
00:41:58So, how close is gingerbread design and construction to your real job?
00:42:03Oh, it's pretty much the exact same
00:42:06Lots of frosting, long hours
00:42:08You know
00:42:10Okay, better question
00:42:12Um, what do you love about your job?
00:42:15Because if it's anything like this gingerbread house
00:42:18I can only imagine how much heart and soul you put into your actual work
00:42:21I mean, I'd like to think so
00:42:25Um, I don't know
00:42:27I kind of like everything
00:42:28You know, the creativity
00:42:29The challenge
00:42:31I mean, even the budget
00:42:33If I had to pick my favorite
00:42:35Um, maybe the end result
00:42:39Just because I love creating something
00:42:41You know, a space that people love
00:42:44That's kind of beautiful
00:42:46And, I mean, you have quite the portfolio already
00:42:49Between the gingerbread house and the cafe remodel
00:42:53I think I've seen enough
00:42:55Next time I build a real house
00:42:57Or gingerbread house
00:42:58You're my architect
00:43:00Well, I would be honored
00:43:04I think we're going to have a winner
00:43:07Yeah, me too
00:43:12It's...
00:43:12You need more frosting
00:43:14I've never done this before
00:43:20I just love what Austin's done with the place
00:43:23It's so modern and homey
00:43:26Ooh, and the hot chocolate is amazing
00:43:31A little hungry today?
00:43:34Let her be
00:43:35Come on
00:43:36It's just so good
00:43:37I can't remember the last time I had homemade waffles
00:43:41Oh, don't forget
00:43:42Tonight is the Maryville Christmas Festival
00:43:44It's the biggest show in town
00:43:46We're all going together
00:43:47Kate's tree is going to be performing
00:43:49It's...
00:43:50We know
00:43:51Tradition
00:43:53How did they know I was going to say that?
00:43:55It's a mystery
00:43:59It's a mystery
00:44:06It's not really your style, is it?
00:44:08Oh, no, not for me
00:44:10Um, my mom has a shelf full of these
00:44:12I just thought it'd be nice to add to the collection
00:44:15Well, I mean
00:44:17The shape and the size
00:44:18The finish, it's really just immaculate
00:44:21It's...
00:44:25It's also really pricey for such a little thing
00:44:29Yeah, it's kind of a makeup gift for all the years I've missed
00:44:33Well, in that case, maybe you should get three or four
00:44:36Okay, I'm kidding
00:44:37It's two
00:44:42Let's see what we got
00:44:44We got my fair lady
00:44:46We got wing golden baby
00:44:51That's a front runner for sure
00:44:54Tree head gnome
00:44:55Bella
00:44:57And there's a mini
00:44:59That's adorable
00:45:04But what about this one?
00:45:08Yeah, because you know her so well
00:45:15Well, it's not a bad idea
00:45:21Yeah, I'll take it
00:45:26And I fell in love with the world
00:45:28And found a perfect job to see it
00:45:31Well, most of it anyway
00:45:33You know, most people only dream of traveling the world
00:45:37You've done it
00:45:39So how does a small town girl dream of all these big ideas?
00:45:42Well, it started with a book I got one year for Christmas when I was nine
00:45:46The One Hundred Wonders of the World
00:45:48That's right
00:45:49That's the one you always carried around with you
00:45:51Yeah, I... wait
00:45:55You remember me doing that?
00:45:57Yeah, of course
00:45:59I mean, you barely came up for air from that thing
00:46:04Come on
00:46:09So, when you're not out in the world
00:46:12Where are you?
00:46:15Oh, I'm a big city girl
00:46:16And that's where the magazine is
00:46:18And I live with my roommate
00:46:20Who is a classic social butterfly
00:46:23Knows everyone
00:46:24And is always down for a party
00:46:27Partier?
00:46:28Huh
00:46:29I mean, I kind of thought that
00:46:30After all that travel
00:46:32You might want some peace and quiet
00:46:34I don't mind it, really
00:46:35I'm hardly ever there
00:46:36And I meet a lot of interesting people because of Charlie
00:46:41Charlie?
00:46:42My roommate
00:46:44Oh
00:46:46Oh, no, no, no
00:46:51Charlie is short for Charlotte
00:46:54Who's my best friend
00:46:55And a girl
00:46:58She's just trying to find herself in this world
00:47:01Well, she sounds like a lot of fun
00:47:05Oh
00:47:07Hey, it's Christmas festival time
00:47:09Let's get down there
00:47:10Already?
00:47:11Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
00:47:12Claire's just helping me close
00:47:13So, we'll meet you up front
00:47:15Okay?
00:47:15Let's do this
00:47:18All right, you ready?
00:47:19Oh, hey
00:47:19What?
00:47:20Gotta hang this on the tree
00:47:21Ooh
00:47:25This has been great
00:47:26You know, I don't usually get the opportunity to shop for figurines
00:47:29So, thanks
00:47:31Yeah, it was fun
00:47:32Yeah, it was fun
00:47:32I didn't think that was how my day was gonna go
00:47:36But I'm glad it did
00:47:39And I'm glad it's not over yet
00:47:46Oh, hey
00:47:46You guys are still here
00:47:47You waiting for us?
00:47:49Yeah
00:47:49Uh, I'm ready for you guys
00:47:51Well, let's get going
00:47:53Miz?
00:48:04Hey, do you guys want to go see Santa really quick?
00:48:06We have a few minutes before Kate's trio performs
00:48:09See who's been naughty or nice, yeah?
00:48:11Yeah
00:48:11Yeah
00:48:12Let's do it
00:48:12I think I've been pretty nice
00:48:14I think so
00:48:15Eliza, come on
00:48:16What?
00:48:17This way
00:48:18Where are we going?
00:48:19We're going to the North Pole
00:48:20Ready?
00:48:21Over here
00:48:21One, two
00:48:22You bring naughty
00:48:24I've got a nice
00:48:25Okay
00:48:26Merry Christmas
00:48:27Come on
00:48:28You bring a kiss
00:48:29Baby on a merry-in
00:48:31Merry Christmas
00:48:32Merry Christmas
00:48:33Merry Christmas
00:48:33Merry Christmas
00:48:34Merry Christmas
00:48:35Santa
00:48:35Oh, my goodness
00:48:40They look so cute
00:48:41Don't they?
00:48:43No, but a little bit
00:48:43Tightly guys
00:48:46Hey, I want to show you
00:48:48We dance while our favorite carols play
00:48:51Getting cozy by the fireplace
00:48:54They don't have a very first place
00:48:55Stay in a place
00:48:57So let it snow
00:48:59Snow
00:49:00Snow
00:49:00So we can stay home
00:49:03Home
00:49:05I've got the tree
00:49:06You string the lights
00:49:08You bring a thought
00:49:10Yeah, I've got the dice
00:49:11I'll hang the mist
00:49:13No, you bring a kiss
00:49:14Baby on the very end
00:49:17Every Christmas
00:49:18Good job
00:49:19Good stuff
00:49:19Thank you
00:49:21Thank you
00:49:25Thank you
00:49:26Thank you so much
00:49:30So let it snow
00:49:32Oh, Pops
00:49:32Snow
00:49:33Snow
00:49:43There it is
00:49:44And look
00:49:45You won first place
00:49:47We won
00:49:48Pops is going to be so proud
00:49:49I think a speech is in order
00:49:52Right
00:49:56Maryville
00:49:56This is the highest of honors
00:49:58None of which would be possible
00:50:00Without one person
00:50:01Eliza Gardner
00:50:03Your understanding of
00:50:05Millwork and weight-bearing structures
00:50:07Is unparalleled
00:50:08Well done
00:50:09I'm so flattered
00:50:11All right, let's go
00:50:17What's the verdict?
00:50:19Well, I give my first Maryville Christmas Festival
00:50:22Five stars
00:50:23Wow, wow, wow
00:50:24Well, it's not over yet
00:50:26The grand finale's just about to start
00:50:28You ready?
00:50:29Yeah, let's go see
00:50:33Be right there
00:50:34Hey, Charlie
00:50:36Still alive?
00:50:37I haven't heard from you in a few days
00:50:39I thought maybe you fell into a deep Christmas movie marathon or something
00:50:43Alive and well, I think
00:50:44Oh, I'm going to send you something
00:50:52All right, girl
00:50:53Details
00:50:55Spill
00:50:55Hat guy is hot guy
00:50:58It's too many
00:50:59I'll tell you when I get back
00:51:00Oh, I can't wait
00:51:02I sure miss your face
00:51:04Get back soon
00:51:05Oh, I miss your face too
00:51:07And your more than a month's rent miracle face serum
00:51:10Oh, I knew you were using it
00:51:13I gotta go
00:51:15Wait, we need to talk about this
00:51:17You're breaking up
00:51:18It must be a bad connect
00:51:20There's only one of us who can actually afford this stuff
00:51:23And it's not me
00:51:31As your mayor, I want to officially welcome you to the annual Maryville Christmas Festival
00:51:39As we all know, Maryville is a magical place
00:51:42Where we never lose our small town charm
00:51:45Where neighbors help neighbors
00:51:47And where everyone you meet is a friend
00:51:49Let's get this show started
00:51:51We have a wonderful night
00:51:53And our first number is Joy to the World
00:51:56Go, Kate!
00:51:58Yes!
00:51:59Sorry, that's my sister
00:52:05Joy to the World
00:52:08The Lord is come
00:52:11Let earth receive her King
00:52:16Let every heart prepare Him
00:52:21And saints and angels sing
00:52:25And saints and angels sing
00:52:28And saints and saints and angels sing
00:52:38This is amazing
00:52:40Well, on behalf of Kate and her estate, I'd like to say thank you very much
00:52:45Hey, babe
00:52:50Honey, what are you doing here?
00:52:52Hi, I'm Jeff
00:52:55Surprise
00:52:56This is a big surprise
00:53:01Everyone, this is Colin
00:53:04Um, Colin, this is my dad, Jim
00:53:07Good to meet you, Colin
00:53:08Nice to meet you
00:53:09This is my mom, Nora
00:53:12Hello
00:53:12This is my big brother, Austin
00:53:16My, uh, his, his girlfriend, Clara
00:53:18And this, this is
00:53:23Uh, I'm Will
00:53:25I'm sorry, I'm, I'm an old family friend
00:53:27Who are you?
00:53:29Colin
00:53:32Right
00:53:35I, you know what, I better get going
00:53:37Um, I should go check on Pops
00:53:42We'll see you tomorrow at the house, right?
00:53:44Uh, you're coming over, Will, for Christmas Eve?
00:53:47Yeah, yeah, maybe
00:53:50See you, Will
00:53:51Bye, Will
00:53:55Well, I bet you two have a lot to catch up on
00:54:01It was such a pleasure to meet you, Colin
00:54:03You as well
00:54:06See ya
00:54:07See ya
00:54:12So, what are you doing here?
00:54:15Just drove into town and followed the sounds of the hoots and hollers
00:54:23This is a small town
00:54:25Like, an incredibly small town
00:54:28What happened to the big deal you were working on?
00:54:32I thought I was gonna take you the rest of the holiday
00:54:34Out of nowhere, the bigwigs decided to take a couple of days off
00:54:39So, inspired by the lovely Eliza
00:54:41That's you
00:54:43I thought I'd drop in on my family for a spontaneous hometown holiday celebration
00:54:49It had been a while for me, too
00:54:51And since I was going to be traveling anyway
00:54:56I worked in a little layover here with you
00:54:59A layover in Maryville, huh?
00:55:02It was right on my way
00:55:06Do you want to go see if somewhere's open?
00:55:09You could get a late dinner?
00:55:13I'd better not
00:55:14I got plans and, um...
00:55:18But tomorrow, you should come tomorrow and spend the day with the family
00:55:22And what exactly does one do at the Gardiner family estate on Christmas Eve?
00:55:27Ha, you'll just have to wait and see
00:55:31Uh, yeah, so I'll see you tomorrow?
00:55:35Okay
00:55:43Up and out of girls, rise and shine
00:55:45And we have got things to do and people to see
00:55:51And I need your help with brunch
00:55:57Her secret weapon
00:55:58Cinnamon rolls
00:56:01That woman is evil
00:56:03I'd literally do anything for her cinnamon rolls
00:56:08Give up state secrets
00:56:10Yep
00:56:12Give up ten years of your life
00:56:14A thousand percent
00:56:17Give Austin a foot massage?
00:56:19I have my limits
00:56:27What?
00:56:28So, I guess I'll address the elephant in the room
00:56:32Colin?
00:56:33Here?
00:56:34Out of nowhere?
00:56:36Oh, elephants
00:56:37I love elephants
00:56:39Have I told you about the herd I saw in Tanzania?
00:56:43I'm sure they were amazing
00:56:45And I'd love to hear about them later
00:56:47But the elephant I want to talk about now is Colin
00:56:50I think you'd be pretty offended if you just called him an elephant
00:56:54Ha, ha, come on
00:56:55Spill the tea
00:56:56Why didn't you tell us he was coming?
00:56:59Because I didn't know he was coming
00:57:01He just showed up
00:57:04That seems pretty romantic
00:57:06That's big gesture
00:57:08I'm in this for real kind of stuff
00:57:10Yeah, he's a go big kind of guy
00:57:14Especially when it's something that he wants
00:57:17Which brings me to elephant number two
00:57:20Will
00:57:21What about Will?
00:57:24What about Will?
00:57:26He's cool
00:57:28Amazing
00:57:30We're friends
00:57:32Oh, I'm his best friend's little sister
00:57:35Eliza, I think we can all tell
00:57:37It's a lot more than that
00:57:40Really?
00:57:43Looks like I have two really big elephants
00:57:46Yep, two very handsome, very eligible elephants
00:57:51Sounds like a problem only a cinnamon roll could fix
00:57:54Or a dozen
00:57:55All right, everyone, we are here
00:58:00Let's get this party started, shall we?
00:58:02Ooh, not so fast
00:58:03We still have people coming
00:58:04And you're ruining the arrangement
00:58:07How can I help?
00:58:08Can you finish up with the cinnamon rolls
00:58:10And keep this guy, Austin, out of trouble?
00:58:13Thanks, Mom
00:58:25I'll get it
00:58:33Merry Christmas Eve, you two
00:58:36Thanks, babe
00:58:37Lovely to see you today
00:58:41Yeah
00:58:43Thanks, babe
00:58:52Hello, hello
00:58:56May I?
00:59:02Hey
00:59:02Hi
00:59:03Hey
00:59:03Everything looks and smells amazing
00:59:06So glad you came
00:59:08Thanks
00:59:12Please take a seat, Carter
00:59:14It's Colin
00:59:16Colin
00:59:21Before we dig into this amazing meal
00:59:24I kind of just say how great it is to have you all here
00:59:27In our beautiful, festive home
00:59:30Thank you, Nora
00:59:32I'm so happy to have my sweet Eliza home
00:59:35It's not often that we get to be together as a family
00:59:38And when we do, it just feels good
00:59:44Dear Lord, as we gather together to celebrate the birth of thy son
00:59:49May we have gratitude in our hearts for the wonderful blessings we enjoy
00:59:54We thank thee for this bounteous meal
00:59:57And ask that those that have traveled to be with us today
01:00:01May be safe in their journeys
01:00:03Amen
01:00:04Amen
01:00:07There's more for everybody else
01:00:09I think you're so funny
01:00:12Yeah, absolutely
01:00:13So, Carlos
01:00:14Big city guy
01:00:16It's actually Colin
01:00:17Oh, so sorry
01:00:18What do you do out there?
01:00:21Banking
01:00:21Baking?
01:00:23Uh, no, banking
01:00:24Baking
01:00:25Like investment banking
01:00:26Oh
01:00:28Oh
01:00:37I'm crazy about Christmas
01:00:40It's the best time of the year
01:00:42I love toasting marshmallows in the fire
01:00:46And jolly cups of cheese
01:00:48I'm crazy about Christmas
01:00:51Let those bells ring loud and clear
01:00:54Oh
01:00:55I can't wait for Christmas
01:00:57Santa be my witness
01:01:00I can't wait for Christmas
01:01:03This year
01:01:06I love the gifts to wrap
01:01:08Baking ginger snacks
01:01:09And the angels in the snow
01:01:12Writing letters to Santa Claus
01:01:15Everybody knows
01:01:17I'm crazy about Christmas
01:01:20Oh
01:01:21Christmas
01:01:21Bells ring loud and clear
01:01:23Oh
01:01:24I can't wait for Christmas
01:01:27Santa be my witness
01:01:29I can't wait for Christmas
01:01:32This year
01:01:33Footloops, sing it in the rain
01:01:35Sing it in the rain
01:01:36I think you should be
01:01:37Uh
01:01:37I think you should be
01:01:38Oh
01:01:38Oh
01:01:38Oh
01:01:38Oh
01:01:39Oh
01:01:39Oh
01:01:40Oh
01:01:41Alice in Wonderland
01:01:42Ooh
01:01:42Brother Bear
01:01:44Doctor Who
01:01:45Silence
01:01:46Quantum leap
01:01:46It's a wonderful life
01:01:48Oh
01:01:49Oh
01:01:50Oh man
01:01:51Black and white
01:01:52That was close
01:01:53Good job, Kate
01:01:54Okay
01:01:55Colin, it's your turn
01:01:57Woo
01:01:57Colin
01:01:59Colin
01:02:00Colin
01:02:01Colin
01:02:01Colin
01:02:02Colin
01:02:03Colin
01:02:04I really must get going
01:02:06Oh
01:02:07Early flight in the morning
01:02:08Oh
01:02:09But
01:02:10Thank you so much for your kindness and hospitality
01:02:13It was delightful to have you here
01:02:16Thank you
01:02:16Nice to meet you
01:02:18Nice to meet you
01:02:19Merry Christmas
01:02:20Have a good time in New York
01:02:22Thank you
01:02:29I didn't tell you before, but
01:02:32This is a rescue mission
01:02:34A what?
01:02:35A rescue mission
01:02:38I'm busting you out of this nightmare
01:02:41You said you'd rather be anywhere else but here for Christmas
01:02:43So here I am
01:02:44Like a wee little elf granting your Christmas wish
01:02:49You can't be serious
01:02:52Are you?
01:02:53Very
01:02:54We'll be at my parents' house in Boston by noon
01:02:57Having a proper Christmas
01:02:59Together
01:03:01But
01:03:02I am glad I took this little detour to get a look here for myself
01:03:06Instead of taking your word for it
01:03:08It
01:03:09Really is as awful as you said
01:03:12I
01:03:12I never said awful
01:03:15Maybe you never said awful
01:03:16But over the past year I believe I've heard you describe it as
01:03:21Backwater
01:03:23Podunk
01:03:24Uninspiring
01:03:25Unrefined
01:03:26And
01:03:27Pedestrian
01:03:29And
01:03:30I think you also said
01:03:32Just stringing up a few strands of twinkle lights in the middle of Nowhere USA
01:03:36Doesn't make it charming
01:03:38It's still nowhere
01:03:41You're absolutely right
01:03:43Go get your stuff packed
01:03:45I'll be back here bright and early to get you
01:03:48Flight leaves at seven
01:04:07Okay
01:04:08Now what?
01:04:09Time for another
01:04:10Game
01:04:13The door
01:04:17Was open
01:04:19I'm gonna leave
01:04:21Sounds good
01:04:23See you well
01:04:33You heard
01:04:37Everything
01:04:39I don't care
01:04:40Sorry to embarrass you
01:04:43Good night guys
01:04:51Lucky kiddo
01:04:54Mom
01:05:03You could have told us the truth about why you never came home
01:05:08It would have hurt
01:05:10But it would have hurt a lot less than you
01:05:15You lied to us all these years
01:05:19We've been nothing but supportive of you and your dreams
01:05:24Our lives and dreams are here
01:05:27The least you could have done was return the favor
01:06:16Hey babe
01:06:17Where's your bag?
01:06:22I'm not going
01:06:25What's that?
01:06:27I'm staying
01:06:28I'm choosing to spend Christmas here in this
01:06:33Wonderful, magical, heartwarming, teensy, tiny
01:06:39Middle of Nowhere town
01:06:42You sure?
01:06:45Positive
01:06:47Alrighty
01:06:47Suit yourself
01:06:50Give me a call when you get home
01:06:51When you've gotten all this
01:06:52Out of your system
01:06:54I am home
01:06:55And I
01:06:56Don't think I'm gonna be calling you
01:06:58Or getting
01:06:59Anything out of my system
01:07:00For that matter
01:07:02What are you saying?
01:07:05I'm saying
01:07:07I think you're a great guy
01:07:09I just
01:07:10I don't think this is gonna work
01:07:13The girl you've been talking to
01:07:16It
01:07:17Was me
01:07:18It just
01:07:19Wasn't the complete me
01:07:21This here in Maryville
01:07:25This is the real me
01:07:26And I
01:07:27Don't think it's what you're looking for
01:07:30If you really mean that, Eliza
01:07:33I can't believe I'm saying this, but
01:07:37I agree
01:07:40I think we're best as friends
01:07:43The friendzone
01:07:46Ouch
01:07:48Not where I thought I'd end up, but
01:07:51I appreciate the honesty
01:07:54If you do ever decide to leave here
01:07:58Give me a call
01:08:00I still owe you the insider info and the best French pastries in the city
01:08:04Like I promised
01:08:05Deal
01:08:06Goodbye
01:08:08Eliza Gardner
01:08:14Good luck
01:08:32Hey Kate
01:08:34Yes
01:08:34All right
01:09:03Obviously
01:09:10Hey, wait until you open that one up.
01:09:12I want to see you do it.
01:09:22Hey, when are you going to learn?
01:09:24Sorry, it's mine.
01:09:28My stars, you scared me.
01:09:31Sorry.
01:09:31What are you doing here?
01:09:33We all thought you left up an atom, girl, rise and shine.
01:09:37Please don't say it, Mom.
01:09:40I've literally got nothing to do,
01:09:41and I know people do not want to see me right now
01:09:45after everything that happened last night.
01:09:48Oh, sweetie.
01:09:52Mom, I really messed up everything.
01:09:57You certainly made some mistakes,
01:09:59but it's pretty hard to mess up everything.
01:10:04I broke things off with Colin,
01:10:06whatever that was.
01:10:11I hurt and betrayed the most important people in my life
01:10:14by saying some really stupid things.
01:10:19and will.
01:10:22I think what I did was the worst will.
01:10:29Mom, I'm at a loss, honestly.
01:10:34I've traveled everywhere.
01:10:37I've lived on my own, thinking it's made me mature.
01:10:42But now I realize I know so little.
01:10:48When did you learn to do all this?
01:10:51How to be good at life?
01:10:55Never.
01:10:57You never really figure it out.
01:10:59You never feel like you know what you're doing.
01:11:02That's reassuring.
01:11:04Welcome to adulting.
01:11:05It's the secret no one ever tells you.
01:11:09I've been so confused ever since I've been back.
01:11:14It's like there's two versions of me.
01:11:16The world traveler, big city me,
01:11:20and the me that grew up here and left here behind.
01:11:24Maybe I've been running away for so long
01:11:28that I just don't even know who I am anymore.
01:11:34Maybe I shouldn't have come back.
01:11:37That's exactly what I've been afraid of.
01:11:40That you would never come back home again.
01:11:44When you left here,
01:11:46you made it quite clear that this house
01:11:48this town,
01:11:50this place was too small for you.
01:11:52And I agree.
01:11:53It was.
01:11:56I'm so proud of you
01:11:58for leaving the nest,
01:12:00flying,
01:12:02soaring.
01:12:04You're amazing.
01:12:08But it's really hard not to see you.
01:12:12I miss you terribly.
01:12:16It's been so great
01:12:18for all of us to be together.
01:12:19It's been magical.
01:12:21And maybe I've been trying to bottle
01:12:24all this magic up
01:12:25and cookies and carols
01:12:27and Christmas trees.
01:12:29And toilet paper rolls.
01:12:31We never got to that.
01:12:33You're right.
01:12:34And every other celebration,
01:12:36tradition I can think of.
01:12:38Because I'm so afraid
01:12:40it won't happen again.
01:12:44I want you to chase your dreams
01:12:46and live your life.
01:12:49And I also want you to come home.
01:12:52Sometimes.
01:12:54I will, Mom.
01:12:55Of course I will.
01:12:59I will.
01:12:59get back down there.
01:13:02I want to give this gift
01:13:03to your dad.
01:13:05They're going to think
01:13:05that I got lost up here.
01:13:08It's a ratchet set.
01:13:10It's been on your dad's wish list
01:13:12for months.
01:13:13Oh, how romantic.
01:13:15It's another secret
01:13:16about adulting.
01:13:17The older you get,
01:13:18the increasingly more practical
01:13:20the gifts become.
01:13:23Now, come on.
01:13:24Get up.
01:13:24Come on down.
01:13:26Mom,
01:13:27I don't think
01:13:28I can go down there.
01:13:31I wouldn't know
01:13:32what to say
01:13:32and I think
01:13:34my being there
01:13:34would just ruin Christmas
01:13:36for everyone.
01:13:38No one knows
01:13:38I'm here, right?
01:13:40Yeah.
01:13:41They all think
01:13:41that you left
01:13:42with Colin this morning.
01:13:46You've missed
01:13:46so many Christmas mornings
01:13:48already.
01:13:49It would be a shame
01:13:50to miss another one.
01:13:52Mom!
01:13:54Today?
01:13:55Dad's losing his mind.
01:13:57Did you forget
01:13:58where you put it?
01:13:59I just found it.
01:14:00I'll be right down.
01:14:04All right.
01:14:05Well,
01:14:05we'll see you down there.
01:14:07Okay?
01:14:18Merry Christmas.
01:14:25Merry Christmas.
01:14:48Merry Christmas, roomie.
01:14:50Merry Christmas.
01:14:51opened my gift yet?
01:14:53Just did.
01:14:55Costs more than a month's rent face serum.
01:14:57You shouldn't have.
01:14:59Oh, wait.
01:14:59You totally should have.
01:15:00You used half of mine.
01:15:02How's Smallville, anyway?
01:15:03Uh,
01:15:04Maryville
01:15:04has been
01:15:05unexpectedly action-packed
01:15:07and the plot's
01:15:09still unfolding.
01:15:10Hmm.
01:15:11I'm intrigued.
01:15:12Hope it involves
01:15:13Hat Guy.
01:15:15I bet you do.
01:15:16I just wanted to call
01:15:17and let you know
01:15:18that I'll be staying here
01:15:19a little bit longer.
01:15:21Have to see
01:15:22how this all plays out.
01:15:24Okay,
01:15:24but don't be too long.
01:15:25It's not the same
01:15:26without you
01:15:27occasionally here.
01:15:28Okay.
01:15:29Talk to you later.
01:15:30Wish me luck.
01:15:31I think I need
01:15:32a Christmas miracle.
01:15:33Good luck.
01:15:52Hey, you guys.
01:15:58Eliza's new article
01:15:59just got posted.
01:16:01Listen to this.
01:16:04Wonder.
01:16:05It's a good theme
01:16:06for a Christmas Day post,
01:16:08especially since
01:16:09it's what I write about.
01:16:11Usually,
01:16:11when you read
01:16:12these articles,
01:16:13you're seeing
01:16:14overwater bungalows
01:16:15in the Maldives
01:16:16or the Northern Lights
01:16:17in Iceland.
01:16:19This one looks
01:16:19a little different,
01:16:20but I promise
01:16:21it's still me.
01:16:22It's the new
01:16:23improved me.
01:16:24For as long
01:16:25as I can remember,
01:16:26I've wanted to see
01:16:27the world,
01:16:28to break free,
01:16:29to go everywhere,
01:16:30to do everything,
01:16:32as long as it was
01:16:33anywhere but
01:16:34my small hometown.
01:16:36Luckily for me,
01:16:37I've been able
01:16:37to live out
01:16:38my wildest dreams
01:16:39with all of you
01:16:40along for the ride
01:16:40as my faithful
01:16:41travel companions.
01:16:43But while I was
01:16:44expanding my vision
01:16:45of the exotic
01:16:45and far-flung,
01:16:46I lost sight
01:16:47of the wonders
01:16:48in my own world.
01:16:50My family.
01:16:53my old friends.
01:16:56My new friends.
01:17:00My roots.
01:17:02The past few days
01:17:04have shown me
01:17:04how much I've missed
01:17:05and how much I need
01:17:06those wonders
01:17:07to be part of my life,
01:17:08my dreams,
01:17:09and my checklists, too.
01:17:11I will always be
01:17:12a wanderer.
01:17:13I will keep exploring
01:17:14and discovering
01:17:15the wonders
01:17:16of this big,
01:17:16beautiful world.
01:17:18But now I know
01:17:19that you don't always
01:17:20have to travel
01:17:21far and wide
01:17:21to find them.
01:17:23They're all around you
01:17:24and most of the time
01:17:25have been right
01:17:26in front of you
01:17:26all along.
01:17:28Maybe even
01:17:29where you least expect.
01:17:30I'll keep chasing
01:17:31the big ones
01:17:32until I get to
01:17:33all 100
01:17:33and far beyond.
01:17:35But from now on,
01:17:36I'm not going to miss
01:17:37the little wonders
01:17:38along the way.
01:17:44Alexa!
01:17:46What are you doing here?
01:17:48We thought you left.
01:17:50I couldn't miss Christmas
01:17:51with the family again.
01:17:53I've done that enough already.
01:17:55Have you guys done
01:17:56the Christmas mornings
01:17:57at the top of the stairs pic?
01:17:58Did I miss it?
01:17:59We haven't done that
01:18:00in years.
01:18:02Well, come on, Mom.
01:18:04Time to start it up again.
01:18:05Up and at them.
01:18:06It's tradition, okay?
01:18:12Yeah.
01:18:13Yeah.
01:18:13It's good.
01:18:20Wow.
01:18:22Whoa.
01:18:24Clara.
01:18:25Oh, thank you.
01:18:26And me.
01:18:28Thanks, sis.
01:18:30I love you, bye.
01:18:32Dad.
01:18:34For you.
01:18:35That's what I've already
01:18:36listened to that episode.
01:18:37It's so cool.
01:18:38Yes.
01:18:41Whoa.
01:18:42Whoa.
01:18:45I love this.
01:18:47Oh.
01:18:48Hi, girl.
01:18:50Oh, it's so cool.
01:18:53Oh, it's so cool.
01:18:55Oh.
01:18:56How did you put this?
01:18:57Now I'm for you.
01:19:01I'll put this one first.
01:19:05Oh, it's so cool.
01:19:21What are you working on, E?
01:19:24Oh, just a project that's been years in the making.
01:19:27It's something I should have done a long time ago.
01:19:29Oh, I can't wait to see how it turns out.
01:19:36I can't wait to see how it turns out.
01:19:36Yeah, I can't either.
01:20:01I can't wait to see how it turns out.
01:20:07necessary what brings you here today are you singing again no not today um i was hoping to
01:20:14run into will i checked by his place and i thought i'd come here too just trying to track him
01:20:20down
01:20:20well he was here we opened some presents together but he left he said he had somewhere he needed to
01:20:27go i can tell him he stopped by would you please you bet uh you want to play some christmas
01:20:34bingo
01:20:35starts in five minutes i wish i could but there's something i really have to do well merry christmas
01:20:49oh i'm just so sorry i didn't see where i was going and i just uh you it's for you
01:20:58actually
01:21:03really well it's a good thing we bumped into each other again seem to be getting good at that
01:21:16i was actually looking for you you were
01:21:21yeah i was well you found me
01:21:28are you gonna open it yeah
01:21:43i love it you never cease to surprise me and you fixed it
01:21:52i read your article by the way oh yeah what'd you think
01:21:59it's your best one yet
01:22:03and i meant every word i'm really sorry about everything that happened the last couple of days
01:22:08i just got so caught up with everything in my family and then it was also unexpectedly magical
01:22:12and then i fell in love with this town
01:22:20i realized you were right about what you said at the party i am still in love with you
01:22:33um that's really good to hear because i've always been in love with you
01:22:45wait wait wait wait am i still competing with
01:22:50chris clyde clark
01:22:54colin no oh colin
01:22:57we we realized that we weren't quite right for each other
01:23:02because i think there's someone else who might be
01:23:05do i know him or
01:23:07do i know him or
01:23:18do i know him or
01:23:33do i know him or
01:23:37do i know him or
01:23:39do i know him or
01:23:40do i know him or
01:23:41do i know him or
01:23:59do i know him or
01:24:01do i know him or
01:24:02do i know him or
01:24:03do i know him or
01:24:03do i know him or
01:24:03do i know him or
01:24:04do i know him or
01:24:05do i know him or
01:24:05do i know him or
01:24:05do i know him or
01:24:06do i know him or
01:24:07do i know him or
01:24:29If you don't put a twinkle in both of your eyes
01:24:33Light you up and make you shine
01:24:36Oh baby, it ain't Christmas
01:24:42If you don't make your jingle bells ring a ring
01:24:45Or give your heart a reason to sing
01:24:49Oh baby, it ain't Christmas
01:24:54If it doesn't fill your mind
01:24:58With golden memories
01:25:01If you don't wake up to find
01:25:04The world's in harmony
01:25:07If the love's underflowing
01:25:10And the smiles are showing
01:25:12And nobody's getting no kisses
01:25:14Oh baby, it ain't Christmas
01:25:44Oh baby, it ain't Christmas
01:25:45Oh baby, it ain't Christmas
01:25:45Oh baby, it ain't Christmas
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