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00:00:22If I were a kid,
00:00:25what kind of characters would I want to see brought to me?
00:00:57Hey.
00:00:58Good morning, Natalie.
00:00:59Good morning.
00:01:02Have a good one.
00:01:03You too.
00:01:11Okay.
00:01:12Hi.
00:01:13Sorry.
00:01:14Sorry.
00:01:14I was collecting donations for the churches.
00:01:19Never mind.
00:01:21Well, as you all know, Ralph the Reindeer is our highest performing children's book here at Blitz Publishing.
00:01:29And that's thanks to each and every one of you and your unique talents.
00:01:34It takes a village and you've all done a fantastic job.
00:01:37We're looking to develop some new characters for our department
00:01:40and we'll be taking one of you off the Ralph team to head up your own series of books in
00:01:46the new year.
00:01:46If you'd like to be considered, please have your pitches in my inbox before we break for the holidays.
00:01:53Thank you so much.
00:02:02Madeline, I was hoping you had a second.
00:02:04Yeah, what's up?
00:02:04I had an idea for a new book series.
00:02:09I don't have it all fleshed out yet, but I was thinking it could be a faith-focused children's book
00:02:16to highlight the meaning of the season.
00:02:19How about this?
00:02:20You develop it a little bit more and get back to me. Sound good?
00:02:24Yes. Yeah.
00:02:26Okay, great.
00:02:34What are you working on?
00:02:39Our homework from Sunday school.
00:02:41Our teacher wanted us to write down a list of prayers for the people in our lives
00:02:46instead of writing down a toy list.
00:02:49That's very...
00:02:52I'm glad you're doing that.
00:02:54Me too.
00:02:55It's really fun.
00:02:58Do you want me to add anything for you?
00:03:04I'll give it some thought.
00:03:06Better get your shoes on.
00:03:07We're gonna be late.
00:03:08I think we should put up some decorations in here.
00:03:11It's a little sad.
00:03:17That's the thing.
00:03:19I usually just get chamomile, but tonight, I got lemon ginger.
00:03:24I hope it's not too gingery.
00:03:26Mmm.
00:03:28It is.
00:03:31All right.
00:03:33If you'll excuse me for just one moment, I'm gonna go freshen up.
00:03:38Sure.
00:03:43You couldn't have picked a pizza place or something?
00:03:46Fusion restaurant is trending.
00:03:48They're the hot new thing.
00:03:50Could be my next big client if I play my cards right.
00:03:53Next big client?
00:03:54That implies you already have at least one.
00:03:56Oh, fine.
00:03:58First big client.
00:04:00What happened with the roller rink laser tag combo you wanted to invest in?
00:04:04I got some market feedback that that was too dangerous.
00:04:09Oh.
00:04:10I wonder who also said that.
00:04:13Just a little bump in the road.
00:04:16I love your enthusiasm, Dad.
00:04:18I really do.
00:04:19And I can't wait for you to find that thing.
00:04:23And I look forward to seeing it take off when you do.
00:04:26I gotta run.
00:04:27Babysitter's waiting.
00:04:29Will you be joining Caroline and I at church on Sunday?
00:04:33Did she finish her Christmas prayer list?
00:04:35I think she did.
00:04:36Um, and as far as joining you goes, I'll have to check my calendar.
00:04:45Good luck with the client scout.
00:04:48This could be the place.
00:04:50I hope it is.
00:04:51Thanks for the drink.
00:04:53Sorry about that.
00:04:55What?
00:05:01Hmm.
00:05:02Merry Christmas to you, too.
00:05:19Oh, thanks.
00:05:20You're welcome.
00:05:35You're welcome.
00:05:36Then Molly promised me she'd add my prayers to her list.
00:05:40Well, that was nice for her.
00:05:42But I didn't want to wait, so I prayed myself.
00:05:45It was very good of you.
00:05:47You know, Dad, Mrs. Maroney at Sunday school says that miracles happen all the time.
00:05:52And that there's living proof all around us.
00:05:57Just getting late, kiddo.
00:05:58Try and get some sleep.
00:06:01I love you.
00:06:02I love you, Dad.
00:06:02I love you, too.
00:06:07Dear Jesus, thank you for today.
00:06:10Thank you for my dad.
00:06:12And please bless Pops and Mrs. Jenkins from across the street.
00:06:17You're my teacher, Ms. Flitter.
00:06:19He was very passionate about tea.
00:06:24Why did you go out with him?
00:06:26I don't know.
00:06:28Because I'm single.
00:06:29Might be a good time for you to spend some time with your sketchbook, right?
00:06:34I just need some direction.
00:06:40I know I can write a story that captures what Christmas is really about.
00:06:44You know, a story that needs to be told.
00:06:47But I'm just having trouble getting started.
00:06:51Ugh, I sat there for four hours last night and...
00:06:56nothing.
00:06:58You know what you need?
00:07:00What?
00:07:01A distraction.
00:07:02Well, that's why I went out with Matt.
00:07:04A healthy distraction.
00:07:06Come volunteer with me down at the church.
00:07:09I need some hands with the upcoming senior events and with Steven still overseas.
00:07:13It is our busiest season and I could really use some extra help.
00:07:18I'd love to.
00:07:19Oh, great.
00:07:20Because I already added your name to the schedule.
00:07:23Okay?
00:07:23I will email you your shift information this afternoon.
00:07:28Thanks.
00:07:32So?
00:07:32Did you make them an offer last night?
00:07:34As it turns out, I did.
00:07:35Wow.
00:07:37I...
00:07:37I didn't expect you to actually...
00:07:40Wow.
00:07:41Sent it off to the other investors to get their thoughts, but...
00:07:44I think Tom Emerson Investment Ventures has their first client.
00:07:49I'm excited for you, Dad.
00:07:51Yeah, I can tell.
00:07:54Um...
00:07:54Hey, Caroline.
00:07:56You wanna go see if they got any sprinkles?
00:07:59Really?
00:08:00Yeah.
00:08:05I think this whole festive season's gone in Caroline's head.
00:08:08Everything is Christmas this and Christmas that.
00:08:11She's talking about making reindeer food and decorating a tree and stringing up lights in every room in the house.
00:08:16Listen, I can't keep up.
00:08:17And this morning, I found her Christmas prayer list.
00:08:22Take a look at that.
00:08:25Dear Jesus, this Christmas I have a lot of prayers.
00:08:29Of course.
00:08:29I know this season isn't about gifts, but I'm praying for these anyway.
00:08:34I would like...
00:08:35Number one, for Dad to be happy.
00:08:38Number two, for Pops to finally get his first client.
00:08:43Oh, very eloquent.
00:08:45She's gonna grow up to be a lawyer or an investor like her old Pops.
00:08:49Keep reading.
00:08:50Number three, for our mailman to get a plane ticket to go see his daughter at her far away house.
00:08:57She absolutely nailed her Sunday school homework assignment.
00:09:00She's a kind, sweet, sensitive girl who wants to help people.
00:09:04I think you should celebrate that.
00:09:06How?
00:09:06I don't want her to feel like God isn't listening because one of her prayers aren't answered exactly the way
00:09:11she hoped.
00:09:12In my experience, he has a way of making things happen when we least expect them.
00:09:17I don't know about that.
00:09:19I mean, a plane ticket for our mailman?
00:09:22God works in incredible ways.
00:09:25Caroline is a kid with a big heart and a big imagination.
00:09:29I think you should just let her relish in the spirit of the season for as long as she can
00:09:33before she becomes old and cynical like you.
00:09:36I'm not old or cynical.
00:09:39Keep telling yourself that.
00:09:42I didn't know which ones I wanted, so I asked for both.
00:09:46Are you leaving, Pops?
00:09:48I am. I got a big meeting.
00:09:50About a new client?
00:09:51Yeah.
00:09:52Good luck.
00:09:54Oh, thank you, darling. I love you.
00:09:56I love you too, Pops.
00:09:57See you, son.
00:09:59Good luck.
00:10:02That has a lot of sprinkles.
00:10:04What? It's Christmas time!
00:10:16Oh, I am so sorry.
00:10:20It's fine.
00:10:22Your bag is really big.
00:10:25Caroline.
00:10:26Yeah. Seems like it.
00:10:28Uh, here.
00:10:31How very Mary Poppins of you, when there's a little stack of napkins right behind you.
00:10:37Well, that's good. I can refill my stash for the next time I spill coffee on someone.
00:10:42Why don't you, uh, run these to the dish bin?
00:10:48Oh, I need to.
00:10:51Ready, Dad?
00:10:52Ready.
00:10:56So, again, I'm so sorry.
00:10:58It's fine. That was his second cup.
00:11:01I'm Caroline.
00:11:02Natalie.
00:11:03Merry Christmas, Miss Natalie.
00:11:05Merry Christmas, Caroline.
00:11:07Merry Christmas.
00:11:22Hank's a mailman.
00:11:24Hank's my mailman.
00:11:28Hey, Phoebe.
00:11:37Hey, Phoebe.
00:11:45My father, I'm sorry.
00:11:45Oh, my...
00:11:45I'm sorry.
00:11:46I'm sorry.
00:11:47Oh, my God.
00:11:51My father, I'm sorry.
00:11:52Oh, my God.
00:11:53Oh, my God.
00:11:56Oh, my God.
00:12:05Tell me what you think, Grandma.
00:12:07I'm going to call her Adeline the Angel.
00:12:10She's this angel who goes on adventures and saves the day by answering Christmas prayers.
00:12:19Except the kids in the story aren't asking for things like toys or clothes.
00:12:25They're asking for the same things that this little girl Caroline is.
00:12:29To answer other people's prayers.
00:12:34And how do you know this little girl?
00:12:37I don't really. I just spilled coffee on her dad this morning at the coffee shop.
00:12:42Oh my goodness. And her list really doesn't have anything like for her on?
00:12:46No. Everything is for other people.
00:12:50Oh, she sounds like such a sweet girl.
00:12:55I just wish there was more I could do.
00:12:58Oh, maybe there is.
00:13:02This list is very interesting.
00:13:04I think you should go for it.
00:13:08What?
00:13:10Try and answer her prayers.
00:13:13What?
00:13:14Well, at least one of them.
00:13:16I mean, I've never believed in coincidences.
00:13:21It's not by chance that you just found this prayer list and that it inspired you.
00:13:27I think you should give it a shot.
00:13:30Who's to say I should be the one to do something like this?
00:13:34Well, who are any of us to do anything?
00:13:37I mean, even if you can't answer all of them, it might still be a very, very good exercise.
00:13:46Come on. Tell me about that prayer list.
00:13:49Okay.
00:13:51So, see this?
00:13:53For our mailman.
00:13:55Hank.
00:13:56Hank Davis?
00:13:58Isn't he the one that goes to our church?
00:14:00Mm-hmm.
00:14:01And she's right.
00:14:02His daughter lives overseas and has fallen on hard times,
00:14:06but he hasn't been able to scrape together enough funds to go and see her.
00:14:11I was thinking,
00:14:13What if I did some sort of mini fundraiser for him?
00:14:19Crowdsourced some resources from other neighbors, church members.
00:14:24See if we could raise enough funds for Hank to buy a plane ticket.
00:14:28You know, that'd be such a generous thing to do.
00:14:31I don't know where this girl lives, but maybe I could take a note to the coffee shop.
00:14:37Or I could give one to Hank directly.
00:14:41What do you think?
00:14:43Well, I think the Lord is ready to work through you, my dear.
00:14:47I mean, Christmas is the most wonderful time of year to share the message of Jesus.
00:14:54And anytime we can help our fellow man be his hands and feet,
00:15:01my philosophy is that you just do it.
00:15:06Hmm.
00:15:12Hmm.
00:15:15Hmm.
00:15:46So she's an angel.
00:15:48Uh-huh.
00:15:49But this is a Christmas book, right?
00:15:52So she should make toys.
00:15:55Well, uh, she answers prayers assigned to her by Jesus.
00:16:01But for other people, not the kid.
00:16:04Yes.
00:16:07I'm just not sure it's got the legs.
00:16:12Do you like anything about it?
00:16:16Well, the angel character's cute, but I just don't think the story's strong enough.
00:16:23Let's try another round.
00:16:25Maybe add in some more characters.
00:16:29You got it.
00:16:35And then I want to make cookies for Mr. Riley to say thank you for the piano lessons.
00:16:39We pay him for those.
00:16:40And I want to make hot cocoa mugs for Mrs. Amos.
00:16:43We already got your teacher a present.
00:16:46Oh, and I want to clean out the hall closet and take the towels to the baby kittens at the
00:16:50animal shelter.
00:16:51Oh, and maybe we can look at dogs?
00:16:54Caroline, we've been over this.
00:16:55I know.
00:16:56It was just a suggestion.
00:16:57Or we can take them to the local homeless shelter.
00:17:01Oh, and did you get the Christmas cards I asked for?
00:17:03Uh, yeah.
00:17:04I told Mrs. Jenkins she'd be number one on our list.
00:17:07Oh, you did?
00:17:08I don't know, Natalie.
00:17:10What's wrong with it, James?
00:17:12It's just, you know.
00:17:20An angel that works for Jesus?
00:17:22Couldn't we make her an elf or something?
00:17:25I like the message.
00:17:26Oh, I think an elf feels more Christmas.
00:17:29Well, that is the point.
00:17:31I want to put more Jesus back into Christmas.
00:17:34Celebrate the real reason for the season.
00:17:37Make it less commercial.
00:17:39Right.
00:17:40Makes sense.
00:17:42I still think you should consider the elf idea.
00:17:47Thank you, James.
00:17:51Elf.
00:17:54Yeah, that's bad.
00:17:56Yeah, I'm happy to help.
00:17:58I just don't see why Madeline thinks he is such a better illustrator than I am.
00:18:04Oh, I got that.
00:18:05Okay, thank you so much.
00:18:11He's calling.
00:18:13What?
00:18:14Hannah!
00:18:16There's my girl.
00:18:17Hi.
00:18:18So how are things going?
00:18:20Good.
00:18:20Fine.
00:18:21Yeah, I miss you.
00:18:23I miss you too.
00:18:24A lot.
00:18:25Life on an army base sure is different from life at home.
00:18:29Any word on if they'll let you come home for Christmas?
00:18:32Honey, we've been through this.
00:18:34I know.
00:18:35Anyway, I guess I was just hoping.
00:18:37Since you were supposed to be done in November...
00:18:39I can't leave if they still need me.
00:18:42I know.
00:18:44I'm really proud of you.
00:18:45I'm proud of you.
00:18:48So how are things going at the church?
00:18:49Good.
00:18:50I enlisted a new recruit.
00:18:52Hey!
00:18:53Taking home for my job, are you?
00:18:55Oh, you know I could never fill your shoes.
00:18:57Good.
00:18:58Don't get too comfortable.
00:18:59I'll be back before you know it.
00:19:01Can't wait.
00:19:03Hey, sorry.
00:19:04I gotta get going, but I'll call again when I can.
00:19:06Okay?
00:19:08I love you.
00:19:09Love you.
00:19:13Hey.
00:19:15He'll be home for Christmas.
00:19:16I hope so.
00:19:20Okay, boss.
00:19:22What's next on our Christmas to-do list?
00:19:24You should look at my schedule.
00:19:26Let's go to the front.
00:19:28Yeah?
00:19:28Yeah.
00:19:28Maybe set up some race?
00:19:30I've got plenty in the box.
00:19:30Thank you so much.
00:19:32You lead the way, boss.
00:19:44Good work on the designs with the illustrators.
00:19:46They say you're really improving.
00:19:53And as far as the pitch goes?
00:19:58Send your character over, and I'll review.
00:20:04Yes.
00:20:05Okay.
00:20:08Adeline the Angel.
00:20:11Who is Adeline the Angel?
00:20:24Oh, I'm sorry.
00:20:27You should leave that bag outside.
00:20:29It's a bit of a hazard.
00:20:30It doesn't usually cause this many accidents.
00:20:33So I'm just lucky.
00:20:35Apparently so.
00:20:38Have a great day.
00:20:39You too.
00:20:57Hi, Mrs. Jenkins.
00:20:59Natalie.
00:21:00To what do I owe the pleasure?
00:21:02Um, I don't know if you heard about our beloved mailman, Hank.
00:21:07No, I did not.
00:21:09Yeah.
00:21:10Kind of a weird thing to know about a mailman.
00:21:12But, um, I know it's been hard on him, having his daughter living abroad so long.
00:21:18So I was hoping we could spread a little Christmas cheer by raising enough money for him to buy a
00:21:26plane ticket and go visit them for a few weeks.
00:21:28I love that idea.
00:21:30I'll grab my checkbook.
00:21:45Hi.
00:21:46Hello.
00:21:47Would you like to donate to the church's fundraising efforts?
00:21:51Thank you so much.
00:22:12All right, Hank.
00:22:14Let's get you a plane ticket.
00:22:18You have to clean this up.
00:22:20Yeah, I should clean this up.
00:22:26Oh.
00:22:28Very good.
00:22:32Dad, we have to get a Christmas tree.
00:22:35How about we put lights up on top of the bookshelf?
00:22:39Hmm?
00:22:41You said that last year.
00:22:43Yeah.
00:22:43That was a cool idea then, too.
00:22:46A tree just sheds needles everywhere.
00:22:48Mom loved Christmas.
00:22:51And I miss doing all those Christmas, and I miss doing all those Christmas-y things like decorating a tree
00:22:55and stuff.
00:22:56I know it reminds you of her.
00:22:58It reminds me of her, too.
00:23:00But I like that.
00:23:02But I want to remember her.
00:23:05We'll always remember her.
00:23:10We can get a tree.
00:23:15Now, eat up.
00:23:31Hank!
00:23:33Hey.
00:23:34I have something for you.
00:23:38Natalie.
00:23:40What is this?
00:23:42It's for a plane ticket.
00:23:44The money is from all of us at the Belford Falls Church.
00:23:48It's too much.
00:23:49I can't accept this.
00:23:50I'd say it's barely enough.
00:23:53We'll miss you, Hank.
00:23:54But we hope you have the best time.
00:24:01You have no idea how much this means to me.
00:24:03Please, thank everyone for me.
00:24:06I will.
00:24:07Merry Christmas, Hank.
00:24:09Merry Christmas, Natalie.
00:24:24Hi, Hank.
00:24:26Good afternoon, Caroline.
00:24:32Hey.
00:24:33I wanted to let you know I'll be gone for a few days.
00:24:36I'm going to see my daughter over the holidays.
00:24:38So, Merry Christmas, Caroline.
00:24:47Dad!
00:24:50Dad!
00:24:51Jesus answered one of my prayers!
00:24:54Hank got his plane ticket to go see his daughter.
00:24:57It's a Christmas miracle.
00:24:58Uncle, we need a Christmas tree.
00:25:02What does this have to do with us getting a Christmas tree?
00:25:05Everything.
00:25:06Dad, come on, please.
00:25:10Okay.
00:25:12Okay.
00:25:13I promise I'll get you a tree tomorrow.
00:25:23And I'm calling Pops if you don't.
00:25:26Why?
00:25:27Because I'll ask him to take me if you don't.
00:25:30You are your mother's daughter.
00:25:35I miss her so much.
00:25:38Yeah.
00:25:41I do, too, kiddo.
00:25:46Tree.
00:25:47Tomorrow.
00:25:48You got it.
00:25:56Want to come by for dinner tonight?
00:25:59I would love to, but I'm going to an ornament decorating thing at the church.
00:26:03Sounds fun.
00:26:06Want to come?
00:26:11No, but you have fun.
00:26:24You don't think your dad would be mad if you found out?
00:26:28I don't think he would have a reason to be.
00:26:30It's not as though I'm breaking any rules or anything and just answering some prayers.
00:26:38I'll tell her it was me eventually.
00:26:43But I think I want to keep going.
00:26:45It felt good to do something for somebody else.
00:26:48It took me out of my head for the first time in so long.
00:26:54Wait.
00:26:55Hmm.
00:26:56Did the tree come today?
00:26:57I don't know.
00:26:59I knew it.
00:27:00I knew I should not have ordered that Christmas tree this year from that ad online.
00:27:04Hannah.
00:27:04And with the ornament decorating tonight, what are we going to do if we don't have the
00:27:07tree to put the decorated ornaments on?
00:27:10Oh.
00:27:11Well, I have the afternoon free.
00:27:13I can go to the tree lot, pick something up.
00:27:15Could you?
00:27:15Mm-hmm.
00:27:16Well, that'd be wonderful.
00:27:17I got you, boss.
00:27:18Oh, thank you so much.
00:27:18I will be so quick.
00:27:19I promise.
00:27:20Appreciate it.
00:27:20See you soon.
00:27:30Hi.
00:27:31Hi.
00:27:32I'm Natalie, from the coffee shop.
00:27:35Yeah, I remember.
00:27:36Mary Poppins.
00:27:43Wow.
00:27:45Everywhere in town sold out.
00:27:46You know, this is the fourth place I've tried, and it's still a whole week until Christmas.
00:27:52Christmas is in seven days, and you don't have a tree.
00:27:56You do?
00:27:57Yeah, I do.
00:27:59Then why are you here?
00:28:00Just doubling up?
00:28:02Do you always answer with a question?
00:28:04Do you?
00:28:05So do you always wait until the last second to get a tree?
00:28:08Okay.
00:28:09It's not the last second.
00:28:10There's still seven days until Christmas.
00:28:12Mm, that's the last minute by a holiday that requires decoration standard.
00:28:16By the time you get them off, it'll be time to take them down.
00:28:19Well, if they're up to me, I wouldn't put one up at all.
00:28:22Wow.
00:28:23Really festive, are you?
00:28:25It's not really my thing.
00:28:27Well, for the record, you can never have too many Christmas trees.
00:28:32Yeah.
00:28:36We're stuck.
00:28:37What?
00:28:38No, no, no, no.
00:28:39I need to find a tree.
00:28:41I thought you already had one.
00:28:42I do.
00:28:43It's for a seniors event at the church tonight.
00:28:45The ornament decorating?
00:28:47Yeah.
00:28:48How do you know about that?
00:28:50My dad's going.
00:28:50He likes to mingle.
00:28:52Funny, my grandmother's going to that.
00:28:57I'm sorry.
00:28:58One second.
00:28:59I think I have an idea.
00:29:03Hey, Grandy.
00:29:04I have a huge favor to ask.
00:29:06Does Matilda still have a hookup at that tree farm?
00:29:10It's kind of an emergency.
00:29:14But having food delivered was a good idea.
00:29:17Looks like they forgot the cutlery, though.
00:29:19Oh, no worries.
00:29:24So, any update on your tree?
00:29:27Uh, yeah.
00:29:28My Grandy said they found one.
00:29:30Her Bible study is helping her deliver it to the church as we speak.
00:29:32Oh, nothing like Bible study to save the day.
00:29:35Literally.
00:29:41So, how long do you have until Caroline gets home?
00:29:43A few hours.
00:29:44She has dance right after school on Thursdays.
00:29:49Wait.
00:29:51How do you know my daughter's name?
00:29:55We met.
00:29:55Yeah, at the coffee shop.
00:29:57Oh.
00:29:58Right.
00:30:02She seems like a very sweet girl.
00:30:04She is.
00:30:07She has this, uh, Christmas list.
00:30:11Um, it's a prayer list.
00:30:13Uh, it's very sweet, actually.
00:30:15She's praying for things for other people this Christmas.
00:30:18Um, like, a plane ticket for our mailman.
00:30:23Some new winter clothes for a girl in her class.
00:30:27Sounds like she has a very big heart.
00:30:29Yeah, she really does.
00:30:32I just worry that her faith will be shaken if these prayers aren't answered.
00:30:36Well, who's to say they won't be?
00:30:42Look.
00:30:44In my experience, Jesus has a way of working everything for his good.
00:30:53You know, I know I know that in my core, but...
00:30:59I feel like my faith's been, uh, in short supply these days.
00:31:06Sounds to me like you need to slow down.
00:31:10Give yourself time to invest in your relationship with him.
00:31:14It might not feel like a lot to you, but...
00:31:17It means the world to him.
00:31:25Hey, uh, what are you guys doing tomorrow afternoon?
00:31:29Well, now, probably trying to find a Christmas tree.
00:31:32Well, I can guarantee a great spot that will have a tree.
00:31:36Multiple, likely.
00:31:37Same place your grandma got one for the church?
00:31:39Mm-hmm.
00:31:41How do I not know about this place?
00:31:43Uh, it's very...
00:31:47rustic.
00:31:48A great way, I would say, for one to show their daughter
00:31:51they were getting into the Christmas spirit.
00:31:54I would be happy to take you to.
00:32:00Uh, well, uh, this was...
00:32:04Unexpected.
00:32:08Yeah.
00:32:09Yeah.
00:32:10It was.
00:32:13Oh.
00:32:15If you're interested,
00:32:18text me.
00:32:19Then we can make it happen.
00:32:22Yeah.
00:32:36Number four, get a new coat and boots for Jane Fritz in Mrs. Flitter's class at Pinecrest Elementary.
00:32:43Her coat is too small and is missing buttons, and her boots have a hole in the big toe.
00:32:49Jesus, I think she really needs this.
00:32:52We're about the same size, and I wear a kid's eight, so maybe just get that and give her the
00:32:58receipt just to be safe.
00:33:12Hmm.
00:33:16Hmm.
00:33:17Hmm.
00:33:19Hey, what's going on here?
00:33:22I was just trying to get inside.
00:33:24Do you have a ticket?
00:33:25Do I need a ticket?
00:33:27No, I was just kidding you.
00:33:31It's upstairs.
00:33:34It's all right.
00:33:37I'm Tom.
00:33:38Katie.
00:33:39Nice to meet you, Katie.
00:33:42Let's go.
00:33:43Follow me.
00:33:52Hi.
00:33:53Um, I need to drop this off for a student in a splitter's class.
00:34:07Why are you looking at me like that?
00:34:10Your coat.
00:34:12And boots.
00:34:13Cool, right?
00:34:14Where did you get those?
00:34:16You weren't wearing them when you got to school this morning.
00:34:19They were in my cubby when I went to go put away my backpack.
00:34:23Just this big wrapped box that said Merry Christmas.
00:34:31Oh.
00:34:33My gosh.
00:34:35Another answered prayer.
00:34:45Get Mrs. Jenkins the Christmas poinsettias like Mr. Jenkins used to.
00:34:58So, this tree farm?
00:35:06Send me the address.
00:35:09They're at 3 p.m.
00:35:22Dad!
00:35:24Dad!
00:35:24Everything okay?
00:35:26It happened again.
00:35:27It's real.
00:35:28What?
00:35:29What happened again?
00:35:30Another one of my prayers.
00:35:31It was answered.
00:35:33I asked that this girl Jane get a new coat and boots since I noticed hers were too small
00:35:38and had holes in them.
00:35:39And today, there was a new coat and boots at her cubby.
00:35:43Dad, this is huge.
00:35:45First Hank the mailman gets the money for a plane ticket.
00:35:49Then Jane gets a new coat and boots.
00:35:51Next thing you know, Pops is going to land a big client and you're going to be happy.
00:36:06I think it's really incredible that two of your prayers have been answered.
00:36:12I really do.
00:36:16But, if Jesus doesn't answer the other ones, that doesn't mean he's not still with you.
00:36:23That he's not listening.
00:36:25I know.
00:36:26Just, this is exactly what I prayed for.
00:36:29I know.
00:36:35I think mom would have really liked this.
00:36:42I think so, too.
00:36:45You know what?
00:36:47How about we go get a Christmas tree?
00:36:50Wait, really?
00:36:52Yeah, really.
00:36:59Hi, um, I would like two poinsettias, please.
00:37:02Oh, unfortunately, we're all sold out.
00:37:04Oh.
00:37:04Yeah, this close to Christmas, everybody's out.
00:37:06I'm sorry.
00:37:07Okay.
00:37:09Yeah, you take care.
00:37:16Uh, yeah, hi.
00:37:17Uh, yes, I'm looking for two poinsettias.
00:37:20Hello?
00:37:26Hi, uh, yes, I just need, uh, two poinsettias.
00:37:32Hmm?
00:37:33That's fine.
00:37:34Uh, thank you.
00:37:38Hi, uh, I was hoping you had two poinsettias in stock.
00:37:43You do?
00:37:44Great, uh, I'll be there in a few minutes.
00:38:14I just don't see what the problem is.
00:38:16I just don't think it's strong enough.
00:38:20But I, I took all of your notes.
00:38:23I added in the other characters and the arcs.
00:38:26I know, and I think your work is very well done, as always.
00:38:29I just don't think it's strong enough for a full-fledged children's series.
00:38:37Well, is there anything I can do to make it more full-fledged?
00:38:42If you're willing to do another round?
00:38:44Yes, I am.
00:38:46I want to see more of a plot.
00:38:48Maybe add a B story, something to give us another character arc.
00:38:53Then I'll give it another pass.
00:38:55See if it's something that I think the board will approve of.
00:38:58Okay?
00:39:00Sounds great.
00:39:02Bye.
00:39:05Miss Natalie!
00:39:08Hey!
00:39:10Oh, I love your hat.
00:39:13You ready to go find a treat?
00:39:15Come on, let's go.
00:39:16Let's go.
00:39:42So I take it you've been here before?
00:39:43Uh, yeah.
00:39:45I used to come here every year with my grandmother when I was little.
00:39:48My, uh, parents, uh, were young when they had me, so my grandma helped raise me.
00:39:53What was that like?
00:39:54It was really special.
00:39:56She poured her heart and soul into everything she did for me.
00:40:00Made even the little things special.
00:40:05What about you?
00:40:06Have any family in Belford?
00:40:08I do.
00:40:09Yeah, my dad's here.
00:40:10Like your grandmother, he's been here for years.
00:40:13Caroline and I moved back at the top of the year.
00:40:16And where were you before that?
00:40:17New York.
00:40:18My wife.
00:40:20Yeah, late wife.
00:40:22She passed the year before last.
00:40:25I'm so sorry.
00:40:26It was very sudden.
00:40:28She got the diagnosis and, uh, it's definitely been an adjustment.
00:40:34We moved back to be closer to family.
00:40:38I'm sure it's been hard on Caroline.
00:40:41Christmas was my wife's favorite time of year.
00:40:43She would go all out.
00:40:45Like the tree, the cookies, you name it.
00:40:48I just feel like I can't even come close to what she used to do, so I even try.
00:40:53That's not fair on Caroline, so I want to try.
00:40:57You know, try to make this our own version of special.
00:41:02She's lucky to have you.
00:41:05On guard!
00:41:06What are you doing?
00:41:08Defend yourself!
00:41:10Hmm.
00:41:11To battle.
00:41:12No!
00:41:13You better watch it!
00:41:17Okay, ladies.
00:41:18Look out!
00:41:19Dad, I need backup!
00:41:20Hey, hey, two-on-one is not fair!
00:41:28How'd you do it?
00:41:30I, uh, don't know how I'm gonna get that down.
00:41:33I can help.
00:41:36Yeah, I just have to run Caroline and her friend's sleepover first.
00:41:39Uh, yeah.
00:41:41I'd love that.
00:41:42Okay.
00:41:43Just give me your address.
00:41:51Chestnut Lane.
00:41:53We live on Chestnut Lane.
00:41:55Really?
00:41:56Yeah.
00:41:57Wow.
00:41:58Small world.
00:42:00Uh, Caroline's friend's place is on the way, so I can meet you there in 20 minutes.
00:42:04Sounds great.
00:42:31Should we get your tree inside before it freezes?
00:42:33Yes.
00:42:34Please.
00:42:46I thought you said you already had a tree.
00:42:48I, uh, I do.
00:42:49But I...
00:42:51It, uh, is smaller than this one, so I moved it to my bedroom to make room for this one.
00:42:56Apparently you can never have too many Christmas trees.
00:42:58No, you can't.
00:43:05Of course.
00:43:08I mean, if you're free, I'd love an extra hand in decorating it.
00:43:13You have enough decorations to cover two trees?
00:43:16Oh, I have enough to cover easily six.
00:43:20Why am I not surprised?
00:43:22Come on, I'll show you.
00:43:26It's just, uh, right over here.
00:43:32Oh!
00:43:33I am so sorry.
00:43:35I may or may not have a, uh, problem.
00:43:40You want to help me?
00:43:41Sure.
00:43:45Oh.
00:43:47You...
00:43:48I got it.
00:43:51So you illustrate children's books, huh?
00:43:55That's really unique.
00:43:58I just, uh, wish it was going a bit more smoothly.
00:44:03What do you mean?
00:44:05Oh, right now I work on a children's series called Ralph the Reindeer.
00:44:10Caroline loved those books when she was younger.
00:44:13Yeah?
00:44:13Mm-hmm.
00:44:14Yeah.
00:44:15They're great, uh, because they're really consistent and they release multiple books a year.
00:44:20Sounds like a good gig.
00:44:22Yeah.
00:44:24Don't get me wrong.
00:44:25They're, they're great, but, uh, there's a whole team of us.
00:44:30There's the two creators who come up with the stories, the two writers who write the actual
00:44:35books, and then the two of us designers who do the illustrations.
00:44:40And, of course, I'm thankful for the work.
00:44:43It's just...
00:44:46Stifling.
00:44:48Exactly.
00:44:51Would you ever want to write your own series one day?
00:44:53I, uh, I do.
00:44:56Ralph the Reindeer is great, but, um, I really want to do something that captures the reason
00:45:02behind the season.
00:45:05Jesus.
00:45:11I don't know if I'm good enough, if I'm a good enough illustrator or strong enough storyteller.
00:45:23If I am the person to capture the message of Christ in a children's book.
00:45:33Well, not that you're asking my opinion, but I think the illustrator of Ralph the Reindeer
00:45:39is very talented.
00:45:45Well, thank you.
00:46:01Well, it's late. I, uh, I should...
00:46:04Yeah, uh, of course.
00:46:14Thank you again for coming.
00:46:17Thank you for your neighborly hospitality.
00:46:21Anytime.
00:46:29Good night.
00:46:32Night.
00:46:44Okay.
00:47:00Huh.
00:47:01I was looking for that.
00:47:32I was looking for that.
00:47:34I was looking for that.
00:47:35Oh, my God.
00:47:35Oh, my God.
00:48:07Oh, my God.
00:48:41Oh, my God.
00:49:06Oh, my God.
00:49:34Oh, my God.
00:50:08Oh, my God.
00:50:23Miss Jenkins.
00:50:26Do you know anything about these?
00:50:28No, I don't.
00:50:29But I received a gift as well.
00:50:32Poinsettias?
00:50:33Yeah.
00:50:34I thought they were from you.
00:50:36Carrying on Roger's tradition.
00:50:39Getting me Christmas flowers for our anniversary.
00:50:43I didn't know anything about the Poinsettias.
00:50:46Oh, well, it looks like we have our very own Christmas mystery.
00:50:53Someone's answered at least two of Caroline's Christmas prayers.
00:50:57Sounds like Caroline is a very special girl.
00:51:01Or something weird's going on.
00:51:04How does this person know where we live?
00:51:07How do they know what's on our prayer list?
00:51:10I couldn't tell you.
00:51:12Maybe it's just a little Christmas spirit.
00:51:17Yeah.
00:51:18I'll see you later.
00:51:27Turn one of the trees in Hazelnut Park to a candy cane tree, just like Nan used to.
00:51:49For Mr. Smith to get a new nativity scene for his yard since the last one broke in the snowstorm.
00:52:21Madeline?
00:52:21Hi.
00:52:22Did you have a chance to review the new Adeline the Angel concept I sent over?
00:52:25I did.
00:52:27It's cute, but it needs a bit more of a hook.
00:52:33What's this?
00:52:35Oh, that's just my inspiration.
00:52:38This is based on a true story?
00:52:40Now that's something we could really sell.
00:52:44How sweet.
00:52:45You're answering her prayers for your character.
00:52:48Oh, no, I just want to share the message of Jesus.
00:52:51Well, I think we can go bigger.
00:52:55This is good, this prayer list.
00:52:57Maybe we could get this in the local paper.
00:53:00Tie it in with your book.
00:53:02No.
00:53:02Oh, sorry.
00:53:04I mean, let me give it some thought.
00:53:07Like you said, it's not quite there yet, and how about I rework some things, and then we can discuss
00:53:13it.
00:53:14Sounds good.
00:53:15But remember, time is of the essence here.
00:53:33Do you remember Caroline's Christmas prayer list?
00:53:36Her Sunday school assignment?
00:53:38Sure.
00:53:39Why?
00:53:40Some of her prayers have been answered.
00:53:43Someone's answering them.
00:53:44Isn't that the point?
00:53:46I mean, I guess, but how?
00:53:52Well, who else knew about the list?
00:53:54No one.
00:53:55Besides me, you, and Caroline.
00:53:57You sure?
00:53:58I don't see how anyone else could.
00:54:00It's been in the trash since Natalie spilled coffee all over the other day.
00:54:04Natalie?
00:54:05Who is Natalie?
00:54:08She's a woman I met.
00:54:10Happens to live in the neighborhood.
00:54:12Helped me get a treat for Caroline.
00:54:13Making new friends, are we?
00:54:15Stop.
00:54:16It's nothing.
00:54:17But you're smiling.
00:54:18I smile all the time.
00:54:21But tell me what prayers on Caroline's list have been answered.
00:54:28Number three, four, five, and seven.
00:54:32I'd really like it if they could answer number two.
00:54:36What happened with the sushi bar?
00:54:38Yeah, they went the right fit.
00:54:40Yeah.
00:54:40Couldn't see my vision.
00:54:43Does this have anything to do with Don Hamilton's new app?
00:54:48I saw the article.
00:54:52Okay.
00:54:53Yeah.
00:54:54So my former co-worker and I retire at the same time.
00:54:57He runs out and starts an app that's taken off.
00:55:00And I can't get a single client for my investment firm.
00:55:03You don't have to compete with him.
00:55:06I'm not.
00:55:07I'm just saying.
00:55:09I know you've struggled since retiring and seeing Don do this app thing.
00:55:16Just because you don't have to go into an office every day and have all the stress and pressure and
00:55:21people reporting to you.
00:55:23Doesn't mean you don't matter.
00:55:25I love that you're trying to start your own company, that you're finding a thing.
00:55:31But I think you should do what you want to do.
00:55:34Not all this weird, loud, flashy stuff to keep up with an old co-worker you didn't even like.
00:55:41That's why I love you, son.
00:55:42You always know what to say.
00:55:45I love you too, Dad.
00:55:48But maybe you're right.
00:55:49Maybe I should just get back to basics.
00:55:52I think that would be a good move.
00:55:54No, I just need to figure out who's behind answering Caroline's prayers so I can get them to stop.
00:55:59Why would you want them to stop?
00:56:01What they're doing is good for other people.
00:56:04Because I don't want Caroline to be disappointed or feel let down by God because one of her prayers aren't
00:56:09answered.
00:56:09Well, you're trying to control a situation that's a whole lot bigger than you, son.
00:56:15The Lord is at work here.
00:56:17How our prayers are answered now and in the future isn't up to us.
00:56:20We have to let go and let God do his thing.
00:56:24He's in control, not us.
00:56:29Speaking of which, what are you and Caroline doing later?
00:56:36The tree turned out really great, don't you think?
00:56:39Thank you again for literally saving the day.
00:56:43What's up?
00:56:45Uh, nothing.
00:56:51Madeline loved the Adeline the Angel idea.
00:56:54That's great.
00:56:57But only if it's based on a true story.
00:57:01She saw Caroline's prayer list.
00:57:03Okay, why don't you just tell her about Caroline and Wes?
00:57:06I don't know.
00:57:09Because it feels wrong?
00:57:11Like I'm using them?
00:57:13I mean, kind of are.
00:57:15No, I'm getting inspiration from Caroline's prayer list.
00:57:20What I am putting into my book is simply inspired by Caroline.
00:57:24It's mostly about Adeline and less about the kid.
00:57:27But Madeline wants to change.
00:57:30All of that, which feels wrong.
00:57:32Exploiting Caroline and Wes for content?
00:57:35I can't do that.
00:57:38You care about them, don't you?
00:57:41What?
00:57:43Do you like him?
00:57:46I am not doing this right now.
00:57:48Oh my gosh, you really like him.
00:57:50Stop.
00:57:51Oh, this is good.
00:57:52This is really good.
00:57:54Well, it's really good.
00:57:55Steven.
00:57:57Steven!
00:57:57Steven!
00:58:05You're home.
00:58:06Are you really home?
00:58:08Is this real?
00:58:09Yes, this is real.
00:58:11I switched days with Ron.
00:58:12It's going to take New Year's to be home for Sydney's birthday.
00:58:16Thank you, Lord.
00:58:20I love you.
00:58:21I love you.
00:58:23I love you.
00:58:35Quite a good turnout, eh?
00:58:37Who doesn't love a little caroling?
00:58:39Is that Steven?
00:58:41Sure is.
00:58:43Talk about a little Christmas spirit.
00:58:46Seems to be in the air this season.
00:58:47Katie!
00:58:49Oh, hello, Tom.
00:58:52You two...
00:58:53Know each other?
00:58:54We met the other night.
00:58:55At the ornament making.
00:58:57Katie here helped me unlock my creative potential.
00:59:00I showed him how to use a hot glue gun.
00:59:09Dad, can I...
00:59:10Sure.
00:59:10Go ahead.
00:59:13We should go find our seats.
00:59:14The good ones are going fast.
00:59:16You don't mind, do you?
00:59:17Of course not.
00:59:24And then there were two.
00:59:27I should warn you, I am incredibly tone-deaf.
00:59:31So am I.
00:59:32Oh, then we'll make a great pair.
00:59:35All right, everyone, can I have your attention, please?
00:59:38Hi.
00:59:41Thank you all so much for joining us at the annual Belfort Balls Caroling Nights.
00:59:50It is so good to see so many familiar faces and even some new ones here this evening.
00:59:56As I am sure many of you remember, our former head volunteer of the Belfort Falls Community Church,
01:00:01my husband, Sergeant Major Stephen Matthews, who I took over for when he got called back into duty.
01:00:07Now, he led our church's fundraising efforts each Christmas, and when he left, I had some big shoes to fill.
01:00:13But with your help, we have now raised more than double what we needed to keep our senior events going.
01:00:20Yay!
01:00:23And now we can add after-school programs two days a week.
01:00:27I'm going to have to work twice as hard to fill those shoes again.
01:00:31If I let you.
01:00:33Now, if you'll join hands, we'll begin with a prayer.
01:00:38Dear Heavenly Father, thank you so much for this time and for the gift of your Son, Jesus Christ.
01:00:45We know that when we gather together, you always have a divine agenda.
01:00:49Help us to build strong connections with one another this sacred season,
01:00:54fostering a sense of belonging with our community as we celebrate you in all the things that we do.
01:01:00In Jesus' name we pray.
01:01:02Amen.
01:01:06What do you all say we do some caroling?
01:01:08Yeah?
01:01:12So, it's been a while since you've been to church, huh?
01:01:16Yeah.
01:01:16Uh-huh.
01:01:18But I'm glad to be here now.
01:01:20I thought it'd be wildly uncomfortable.
01:01:24I'm glad it feels like home.
01:01:28All right, everyone, if you will turn to the first page, we'll begin with Silent Night.
01:01:34I'm not sure you're ready for this.
01:01:36Green, I'm on.
01:01:37I am terrible.
01:01:40So am I.
01:01:43You know, Natalie and I have a tradition.
01:01:47Every eve of Christmas Eve, we make cookies to take to our neighbors.
01:01:51That's fun.
01:01:52We used to have a Christmas Eve tradition where we'd make personalized pizzas.
01:01:56Oh, yeah.
01:01:57Well, if you three are free tonight, we'd love to have you over to make some cookies.
01:02:04Can we?
01:02:06I don't see why not.
01:02:08Sounds good to me.
01:02:09Can we bring anything?
01:02:11Just yourselves.
01:02:13I think we can do that.
01:02:14Uh, meet you there in about an hour.
01:02:16Yeah, sounds great.
01:02:18Okay.
01:02:18See you later.
01:02:26Hey, uh, you guys doing anything?
01:02:29Do you want to come make some cookies?
01:02:30We'd love to, but Stephen booked us a little getaway.
01:02:33Spend some quality time together before I have to head back.
01:02:35Aw, well, that sounds like so much fun.
01:02:38Sure love you both.
01:02:39Merry Christmas.
01:02:40Merry Christmas.
01:02:41Merry Christmas.
01:02:54It's working.
01:02:57What is?
01:02:59The Christmas spirit.
01:03:01Look at you.
01:03:02What about me?
01:03:04You're smiling so much.
01:03:06You don't do that anymore.
01:03:08I smile all the time.
01:03:10He's definitely smiling more.
01:03:12You two are ridiculous.
01:03:23Okay.
01:03:24So explain to me what's going on with you and Mr. Emerson.
01:03:28You're not the only one with a Christmas crush.
01:03:31I do not have a Christmas crush.
01:03:33Well, Tom and I both saw you.
01:03:34The way you were looking at Wes, and the way he was looking right back at you.
01:03:40Coming!
01:03:41No Christmas crush nonsense.
01:03:47Hi.
01:03:48Come on in.
01:03:50Who's ready to make some cookies?
01:03:52Come on in.
01:03:54Hi.
01:03:55Hi.
01:03:55I'm still seeing you.
01:03:57I know.
01:03:58Hey.
01:03:59Hey.
01:04:00Hey.
01:04:03Hey.
01:04:03Hey.
01:04:04Hey.
01:04:05Hey.
01:04:08Hey.
01:04:21Hey.
01:04:27Hey.
01:05:00Oh, no, Dad.
01:05:02We forgot the eggnog.
01:05:03Can you run home and grab it, please?
01:05:06Come on, Wes.
01:05:07We can't have Christmas cookies without the eggnog.
01:05:09You don't even like eggnog.
01:05:11I know, but everyone else does.
01:05:14Can you please go get it?
01:05:16Fine.
01:05:17I'll be right back.
01:05:27Do you believe in the spirit of Christmastime?
01:05:30Yeah, of course I do.
01:05:33I don't think my dad does.
01:05:36Why not?
01:05:37I don't know.
01:05:39I think I made a mistake on my prayer list.
01:05:42Oh, you can't make a mistake when it comes to prayers.
01:05:45I think you're right, but I just think I should be more specific.
01:05:49I put on my list that I want him to be happy, but what I think I meant by that
01:05:54is I want him to find a new friend.
01:05:56And that makes him happy, a friend like you.
01:05:59Because I think he really likes you.
01:06:06You know what?
01:06:09I think I like him, too.
01:06:15Hey, Caroline, the Christmas lights down the block just came on.
01:06:18Want to go look at them while the cookies bake?
01:06:20Yeah.
01:06:21Come on, let's go.
01:06:23You guys have fun.
01:06:24I've got things covered over here.
01:06:27I've got this.
01:06:29I've got this.
01:06:29Yeah.
01:06:30I don't know.
01:06:34Bye, Dad.
01:06:37Thanks.
01:06:37The cookies for us.
01:06:39I will.
01:06:39See you later, son.
01:06:47Hey.
01:06:49Secure the goods.
01:06:50Sure did.
01:06:54Cookies look good.
01:06:55Yeah.
01:06:56Turned out pretty good.
01:07:01This has been really nice.
01:07:06Yeah, it has.
01:07:10It's usually just a grandy in me.
01:07:13I'm thankful you let us crash the party.
01:07:17Should we celebrate?
01:07:19What are we celebrating?
01:07:21Christmas.
01:07:22Oh.
01:07:23Cookies.
01:07:24Mm-hmm.
01:07:25Um, new neighbors.
01:07:28All worthy of celebration.
01:07:32Do you want to grab some glasses?
01:07:35Sure.
01:07:46What are these?
01:07:49What are what?
01:07:56I can explain.
01:07:58Why do you have my daughter's prayer list?
01:08:03You presented this to your publisher?
01:08:05It was just something I was playing around with.
01:08:08So, what?
01:08:09You answered my daughter's prayers and then used it as content in your book?
01:08:17Based on a true story.
01:08:19What?
01:08:20So, you were just using us?
01:08:22No, that is not...
01:08:23Did you not answer my daughter's prayers?
01:08:28I did.
01:08:29And then wrote about it and gave it to your boss?
01:08:36I was going to tell you.
01:08:38I was going to tell you.
01:08:38When?
01:08:40What?
01:08:44I don't know.
01:08:47Wes, I am so sorry.
01:08:51I should have told you sooner.
01:08:53Yeah.
01:08:55Yeah, you should have.
01:08:59Wes, wait.
01:09:04Dad, what's going on?
01:09:06Change your plans, kiddo.
01:09:07We're heading home.
01:09:09Get your coat back on.
01:09:11What happened?
01:09:14I think it's best if your dad explained it to you.
01:09:19Well, are you two still friends?
01:09:22Caroline, come on.
01:09:26I'll have my grandma.
01:09:27It's saying cookies over later tonight, okay?
01:09:33What just happened?
01:09:45I should have known.
01:09:46I should have known she's up to something.
01:09:48Why?
01:09:50Because she was too nice.
01:09:52Nice people always have a motive.
01:09:53I don't think that's true.
01:09:56Whose side are you on?
01:09:57I'm on your side, of course.
01:09:58I just think you're overreacting a bit.
01:10:00She was just literally using us for her book.
01:10:03You don't know that.
01:10:04I saw the designs, and I saw notes that I can only assume her from her editor.
01:10:08I'm just saying.
01:10:10I think there's more to the story here.
01:10:45Dear Lord, I was trying to do something good.
01:10:58But, um...
01:11:00I think I messed up.
01:11:05I ask that you take this situation and use it for thy glory, however that may look.
01:11:14I ask that you guide in my footsteps.
01:11:18I ask that your word may be a lamp to my feet.
01:11:25Because I really need it right now.
01:11:31Amen.
01:11:47In case you were curious...
01:11:52I'm so sorry.
01:11:54I didn't mean to hurt you.
01:11:58I'm so sorry.
01:12:11I don't know how to say this, but...
01:12:14You know your Christmas prayer list.
01:12:24You know that someone was actually doing the things it took to answer those prayers.
01:12:35I do.
01:12:37It was Miss Natalie.
01:12:40Come on, Dad.
01:12:41You didn't figure it out when the box of decorations showed up on our porch?
01:12:46She...
01:12:49I didn't put two into it together.
01:12:52I think she was just trying to make a Christmas special for me.
01:12:56For us.
01:12:57And she did.
01:12:59We got a Christmas tree and some decorations.
01:13:02Finally.
01:13:04Hank is going to see his daughter.
01:13:06Jane got a new coat and boots.
01:13:07And we got to do Mom's tradition of a candy cane tree in the park.
01:13:11Jesus used Miss Natalie to get them answered.
01:13:15I already thanked him for helping Miss Natalie do it all.
01:13:19I think she did a really good job.
01:13:22I think so, too.
01:13:25I didn't realize you still wanted to do the candy cane tree.
01:13:29Dad, just because Mom isn't still with us anymore doesn't mean she still can't be in our life.
01:13:36You're right.
01:13:40Dad, will you pray with me?
01:13:44Caroline.
01:13:45Please.
01:13:47Okay.
01:13:56Dear Jesus, thank you this Christmas.
01:13:59Thank you for blessing our lives with Miss Natalie.
01:14:03I know she makes my dad really happy.
01:14:06And she makes me really happy, too.
01:14:09Thank you for helping her make this Christmas special.
01:14:12I love you.
01:14:13Amen.
01:14:15Amen.
01:14:30Caroline's asleep.
01:14:34Dad.
01:14:37Dad.
01:14:39What?
01:14:40What are you doing with my tablet?
01:14:43The Adeline the Angel book.
01:14:45It's quite good.
01:14:47What?
01:14:48Natalie sent it to you.
01:14:50And you took it upon yourself to go through my tablet and read it?
01:14:54I took it upon myself to find out why you're so upset.
01:14:58Honestly, I don't think you got a leg to stand on here.
01:15:01Let me see it.
01:15:02Let me see.
01:15:05Let me see.
01:15:06Let me see.
01:15:09Let me see.
01:15:10Let me see.
01:15:11Let me see.
01:15:11Let me see.
01:15:11One more time.
01:15:13Once upon a time, in a land not so far away, there was an angel named Adeline.
01:15:19she worked with jesus during the day helping spread his word and he trusted her so much
01:15:27he gave her a top secret mission to work on a christmas list of blessings by candlelight
01:15:35adeline would sift through all of the prayers and see if she could answer them
01:15:40after one letter from a sweet girl named caroline she concocted a plan for how to answer her prayers
01:15:47with jesus's blessing of course caroline had a long list of requests the first for her mailman
01:15:56to get a plane ticket to go see his daughter who lived far far away adeline knew that christmas
01:16:03spirit takes a village so she called in reinforcements to help all while caroline
01:16:08dreamt of sugar plum fairies adeline the angel got to work answering each prayer
01:16:16one by one but there was one prayer that adeline couldn't answer and she knew it was the most
01:16:24important because it was the first on caroline's list and that was for her father to find happiness
01:16:32and adeline realized that she had answered caroline's first prayer by answering the others
01:16:40she had opened the hearts of others which her father saw and he began to experience happiness through the
01:16:49spirit of the christmas season just the way caroline wanted him to and adeline the angel her mission
01:16:58complete went back home where she patiently awaited her next assignment from jesus
01:17:08it's a good story yeah it is her heart was in the right place
01:17:20it was
01:17:21it was
01:17:25you know
01:17:28i think
01:17:31i don't know how to explain it but it feels like god was using this
01:17:38i'd like to come to church with you next week
01:17:43maybe a week after that too we'd really like that
01:18:00i should have just told west at the christmas tree lot about finding caroline's list
01:18:06about my idea of wanting to try and answer them
01:18:11well why didn't you
01:18:13i don't know because
01:18:15i didn't want caroline to be disappointed if i didn't pull it off
01:18:20and i didn't think it would actually go anywhere
01:18:23oh if you knew do you think anything would have been any different
01:18:27i don't know if i would have stuck with it
01:18:31so
01:18:32you wouldn't have raised money for hank or
01:18:36that little girl in caroline's class wouldn't have a new coat and boots and
01:18:41mrs jenkins wouldn't have her poinsettias
01:18:44and caroline would still be in a house without any decorations
01:18:48yeah
01:18:49as far as i'm concerned
01:18:52good came out of it
01:18:55i don't see that this is a loss or a failure by any stretch
01:19:02you
01:19:03brought the spirit of christmas
01:19:05those people that really needed it
01:19:07without asking for anything in return
01:19:11i mean
01:19:12i did put it in my book
01:19:17not that that matters
01:19:20according to madeline
01:19:22it's not going anywhere
01:19:26honestly
01:19:27it's probably for the best
01:19:36you know what's best
01:19:39i hope so
01:19:43so tell me about your plans for adeline the angel
01:19:47i don't know if i have any
01:19:49if you have to turn it into a series
01:19:52what would you do
01:19:54i don't know
01:19:55oh come on
01:19:57yes you do
01:20:02i think i would set it in different parts of the world
01:20:08show adeline answering different kinds of prayers for different kinds of kids
01:20:16but tying into this theme that we are all more alike than we realize
01:20:26what is that
01:20:30i don't know
01:20:48dear adeline
01:20:49i have a christmas prayer i need help with
01:20:52you see
01:20:54there's this woman
01:20:55she's vibrant
01:20:56and kind
01:20:57and so incredibly talented
01:20:59i think i really like her
01:21:02but i think i messed things up
01:21:04big time
01:21:06i got upset with her for doing something i should have tried to do myself
01:21:10for seeing the heart of christmas and leaning into it
01:21:14i know you've answered lots of prayers for us this season
01:21:18but if you have it in you to do one more
01:21:22i would love the chance to tell her i'm sorry
01:21:26i've let myself be closed off to love
01:21:28i thought it would protect me but it didn't
01:21:31it only hurt me and the people i love more
01:21:34so adeline
01:21:36what i'm asking is for the chance to tell her that i'm sorry
01:21:40and that
01:21:42well
01:21:44i think i might be falling for her
01:21:52hi
01:21:55hi
01:21:57what are you doing here
01:21:59well i do live just up the street
01:22:02i'll give you two a moment
01:22:12your book was really good
01:22:17sorry
01:22:20i shouldn't have snapped at you
01:22:23you were just trying to make caroline happy and i
01:22:27thank you
01:22:29i know the things on her list weren't easy and
01:22:32they were very
01:22:34unconventional
01:22:39i should have told you sooner
01:22:43told you that i was thinking about pitching it as a book series
01:22:49but you don't have to worry it's not moving forward with what's
01:22:52i'm sorry to hear that
01:22:55and i'm sorry i didn't help you try and answer them
01:22:59i wish i would have
01:23:02and
01:23:03maybe
01:23:05i'll get the opportunity to next year
01:23:08next year huh
01:23:09oh i'm sure once word gets out about adeline the angel's success in belford falls
01:23:14her inbox is going to be quite full
01:23:17inbox
01:23:19so uh
01:23:19angels have emails now
01:23:23i mean
01:23:24maybe
01:23:25yeah
01:23:29thank you
01:23:31for making this christmas so special
01:23:35not just for caroline but
01:23:38for me as well
01:23:42it was all adeline
01:23:45but um
01:23:47i'll be sure to tell her she did a good job
01:23:49she did a great job
01:23:53this has been the best christmas i've had in the past
01:23:55for a long time
01:23:58i feel the same way
01:24:07i feel the same way
01:24:13well i guess caroline's last prayer was just the answer
01:24:19oh
01:24:19wait
01:24:19no i
01:24:20didn't complete the second one on the list i didn't find a client for bobs
01:24:26hey you did
01:24:29you know
01:24:30there is a very
01:24:31big market for well done children's book series with
01:24:34strong illustrations behind them
01:24:36and my dad would love to sit down with you and have a full pitch meeting
01:24:42he thinks he can bring the series to market as early as next year
01:24:46are you serious
01:24:47if you're interested
01:24:50yes
01:24:50i would love that
01:24:53well i guess um
01:24:55his people will call your people
01:24:59oh
01:25:00and caroline was hoping that you and miss katie would come to our house for a pizza party
01:25:05pizza party
01:25:06mm-hmm
01:25:08would you like to come
01:25:11we would love that
01:25:16looks like someone found their christmas spirit after all
01:25:22thanks to an angel named adeline
01:25:24mr
01:25:37the
01:25:37the
01:25:37the
01:25:38the