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00:01:00Festive, yet subtle, with hints of vanilla and pine.
00:01:06The perfect gift for the cognoscenti in every family.
00:01:15Hi, Mom! Hi, Dad!
00:01:17Hey, you haven't sent us a copy of your trip itinerary yet.
00:01:21I want to have you check the tire pressure in the car.
00:01:23Your father's going to send you a copy of all the weather reports from each of the states along the way.
00:01:27Oh, and packs of flares, and kitty litter for traction.
00:01:30Don't worry, I have been planning this trip home for weeks.
00:01:34I leave tomorrow morning, and I'll be hitting all the festive stops along the way to review for the magazine.
00:01:38That's my girl! Wiping off every expense she can.
00:01:41We can't wait to have you home.
00:01:43Oh, speaking of, is James home for the holidays this year? I can set up the guest room.
00:01:47No, I don't think so. His tour keeps getting extended.
00:01:52I actually haven't spoken to him in months.
00:01:54Well, that's too bad. We always love having him celebrate with us.
00:01:58Me too.
00:02:01Oh, that's my cookies.
00:02:03Gotta go. Alright, we'll see you home soon. And call us from the road.
00:02:06Oh, but not when you're driving.
00:02:08I am dying for your baking. We'll see you Christmas Eve.
00:02:11Bye.
00:02:25Seeing your family for the holiday?
00:02:31I'm gonna ask my girl to marry me.
00:02:33Man, that's incredible. Congrats.
00:02:37We're gonna miss you around here.
00:02:39Thanks, brother. Merry Christmas and be well.
00:02:42Same to you.
00:02:55Thanks.
00:03:05Oh, coming! Thanks again for looking after the plants.
00:03:08I'm so glad that we won't be reliving the cactus incident of 2012.
00:03:13Hey, Tiff.
00:03:19Oh!
00:03:21Wow!
00:03:24What are you doing here? I thought you weren't coming home for the holidays.
00:03:27Change of plans.
00:03:29Well, come in.
00:03:31You just caught me.
00:03:32Oh, I won't hold you up. I just needed to see you.
00:03:36It's been, what, like eight months? I missed you.
00:03:45The thing is, I've accomplished a lot in the last ten years.
00:03:51But it's time to start thinking about the next chapter.
00:03:55Moving on. Settling down.
00:04:05I'm not sure how to say this.
00:04:07Don't be nervous. It's me, your best friend. Just say what you're trying to say.
00:04:15I'm ready for a real relationship.
00:04:17A family.
00:04:19That's so good to hear.
00:04:20And I think I found the woman I spent my life with.
00:04:23Finally.
00:04:25Her name's Ashley.
00:04:27We met overseas. Her father's one of my commanding officers.
00:04:34Tiff, you okay?
00:04:36Yeah.
00:04:40Okay. Um, great!
00:04:45How long have you guys known each other?
00:04:48Six months. That's why I needed to see you.
00:04:51I'm planning to propose at Christmas, and I need my grandmother's ring.
00:04:56You still have it, right?
00:04:59Yes, of course. But don't you think it's a little soon to propose?
00:05:03I mean, I've had my house plans for longer than six months, and let's be honest, I won't be that upset if my neighbor forgets to water them.
00:05:08I know, it's bad.
00:05:09Yeah.
00:05:11But her family has a history of proposals during Christmas. It's kind of tradition.
00:05:16Well, talk about pressure.
00:05:24Tiff, I hate to cut this short, but I have to report back to base, and you look ready to head out.
00:05:29So if I can just grab the ring, I'll be right on my way.
00:05:33Well, it's not here.
00:05:36It's back home. I put it in a time capsule.
00:05:38A time capsule? You what? Buried my grandmother's ring?
00:05:41The family heirloom ring I gave you for safekeeping when I enlisted?
00:05:45Of course not. It's on a shelf in the basement, perfectly safe.
00:05:52Okay.
00:05:54Well, uh, okay. Call your mom, ask her to open the time capsule, and just—
00:06:00No!
00:06:03That's not possible. I'm the only one who can open it.
00:06:07Why? Does it have some sort of biometrics technology or something? Like—
00:06:12No. It's just, it's got some really personal stuff in there.
00:06:17Tiffany, this is important.
00:06:20I'm sorry, but I'm not asking my mom to open it. I have been waiting ten years for this, J.J.
00:06:26I know you don't like being called that anymore.
00:06:28Yeah, not since I was like four.
00:06:29It's left out.
00:06:30It's left out.
00:06:35I assume you haven't gotten over your fear of flying?
00:06:38The last plane I was on had to emergency land in San Diego.
00:06:46Then I guess we're going on a road trip.
00:06:49Hey.
00:06:50Hey. Where are you? We were expecting you here hours ago.
00:06:53Yeah, I, uh, hit a bit of a snag.
00:06:58What do you mean, a snag?
00:06:59I just have something important I need to do first, but I'll be there as soon as I can.
00:07:04What is it?
00:07:05It's kind of a surprise.
00:07:09What is it?
00:07:11I don't know.
00:07:12I'll be there as soon as I can.
00:07:13What is it?
00:07:15It's kind of a surprise.
00:07:19Okay, I gotta go, but I will call you tonight.
00:07:22Oh, okay. Um, miss you.
00:07:25I miss you too.
00:07:29Ready to go?
00:07:31As soon as you put this on.
00:07:33I'm not wearing that.
00:07:42Oh, come on. Where's your Christmas spirit?
00:07:45Thanks for waiting for me.
00:07:47I'm a military base.
00:08:02Smells like an elf died in here. What is that?
00:08:05It's ginger spice. I'm reviewing it for the magazine. Too much?
00:08:09Just a little, yeah.
00:08:10Well, maybe it's just one of those scents that needs to grow on you.
00:08:13Well, it's grown on me. Now I have to have it surgically removed.
00:08:20Okay. Too much ginger, not enough spice.
00:08:24Thanks.
00:08:40Hey, that's my holiday jam.
00:08:41We need to plot the route.
00:08:43Already ahead of you.
00:08:48Four days?
00:08:49No, we can make it in two if we take turns driving.
00:08:51I have been planning this trip home for weeks.
00:08:53Did you know that the world's largest Santa figurine collection is in Utah?
00:08:57I need to get the ring and get back to base as soon as possible.
00:09:04James.
00:09:06Fine. Three days, one roadside attraction.
00:09:09But...
00:09:10No buts.
00:09:12I'm not the one who sealed a cherished family heirloom in a time capsule, remember?
00:09:22Okay. Let's play a road trip game.
00:09:25Christmas words that start with S.
00:09:28I'll go first.
00:09:31Snow.
00:09:33Um...
00:09:36Santa.
00:09:38Well, that was an easy one.
00:09:42Sleigh.
00:09:43As in Santa's ride, not a holiday massacre.
00:09:47Snowman.
00:09:49Snowman.
00:09:51Technically piggybacked off my word, but I'll allow it.
00:09:56Um...
00:09:58Sack.
00:10:05Your turn.
00:10:07I think I should focus on driving.
00:10:19Snow.
00:10:30Sorry, I'm just feeling guilty for not being completely honest with Ashley.
00:10:36She's really special to you, huh?
00:10:38She's one of the most compassionate people I've ever met.
00:10:41And she's the daughter of one of your commanding officers?
00:10:44Yeah. Sergeant Dave has been my mentor for years.
00:10:49They have a huge family, and everyone gets together on the base for the holidays. It's really nice.
00:10:56It does sound nice.
00:11:01What's her astrological sign?
00:11:04I'm not sure.
00:11:06When's her birthday?
00:11:10March the 20th.
00:11:13Or 22nd.
00:11:15You're going to ask her to marry you and you don't know when her birthday is?
00:11:19I know it's in March.
00:11:21Well, that means she could be an Aries or a Pisces.
00:11:25I don't put much stock into all that.
00:11:27Obviously. Because you're a Capricorn.
00:11:31Okay, well, is she a dog person or a cat person?
00:11:35Dog person.
00:11:37Wrong.
00:11:39You Googled her.
00:11:41Googled her.
00:11:43Luckily I did. You're deathly allergic to cats. I just saved your life. You're welcome.
00:11:47All I'm saying is that six months is not a long time to know someone before making a commitment this big.
00:11:53It's long enough.
00:11:55Nobody wants to wait forever.
00:12:05Okay. Easy one.
00:12:09What do you love about her?
00:12:11That's an easy one.
00:12:13Isn't it?
00:12:15As I said, she's compassionate.
00:12:17She's smart, caring, and funny.
00:12:20Yes, yes, I'm sure she's delightful. But what is uniquely her that makes you believe that she's the one?
00:12:27She just gets it. Gets me.
00:12:30This military life.
00:12:32That's important.
00:12:38Okay, then.
00:12:41Okay.
00:13:11Scrooge.
00:13:13What? I am not a Scrooge.
00:13:16Another S word. Your turn.
00:13:19Oh.
00:13:33This is your one stop?
00:13:35This shop was listed as one of the top must-see holiday attractions by Sci-Fi Fanatics Magazine.
00:13:41Well, if it's a must-see...
00:13:45No. I am not on the clock. If I only get one stop, I'm going to enjoy it.
00:13:51And so are you.
00:13:53Did you just throw an object at an officer in uniform?
00:13:59Come here, Tiff.
00:14:05I'm sorry.
00:14:07I'm sorry.
00:14:09I'm sorry.
00:14:11I'm sorry.
00:14:13I'm sorry.
00:14:15I'm sorry.
00:14:17I'm sorry.
00:14:19I'm sorry.
00:14:21I'm sorry.
00:14:23I'm sorry.
00:14:25I'm sorry.
00:14:27I'm sorry.
00:14:29I'm sorry.
00:14:31I'm sorry.
00:14:33I'm sorry.
00:14:35I'm sorry.
00:14:45I have to admit, this is pretty cool.
00:14:48Right? Non-traditional, but definitely an experience.
00:14:51Yeah. Christmas on base isn't all that traditional either, but Ashley's family helps to organize a few events to make it feel a bit more like home.
00:14:59I guess you wouldn't consider spending the holidays in Chicago instead?
00:15:03No, I don't think so.
00:15:18Take your time. I should look around for the review.
00:15:28Hi.
00:15:29Hi. What names would you like written on this deer?
00:15:31James and Tiffany.
00:15:33I mean Ashley.
00:15:35James and Ashley.
00:15:38But if that's your final answer, I'll get this going.
00:15:41It sure is.
00:15:43Five dollars, please.
00:15:50What do you think?
00:15:52Oh, this one really suits you. It brings out your inner alien.
00:16:02Oh.
00:16:04Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no.
00:16:06I don't think they have mistletoe on other planets. Plus, it's an archaic tradition that fails to take into consideration an important thing called consent.
00:16:14Yeah, besides, we're just friends.
00:16:16Best friends, so yuck.
00:16:18Yuck.
00:16:20I mean, right?
00:16:22I don't know. We've never done it before.
00:16:24Well, you know that mistletoe isn't only for lovers, right? I mean, why don't you just have a friendly consensual kiss then?
00:16:31Unless you want a year of cosmic bad luck.
00:16:38Well, I don't want cosmic bad luck, do you?
00:16:41Yeah, not particularly.
00:16:43It's Ashley. I should grab this.
00:16:45Yeah.
00:16:49Hey.
00:16:50Hey. I've been trying to call you.
00:16:52Uh, yeah. You know, the reception on the road's been pretty sketchy.
00:16:55It doesn't sound like you're on the road.
00:16:59Yeah, um, it's been pretty sketchy.
00:17:02It's been pretty sketchy.
00:17:04It's been pretty sketchy.
00:17:06It's been pretty sketchy.
00:17:08It's been pretty sketchy.
00:17:09Are you on the road?
00:17:11Yeah, um, I'm at this alien Christmas bazaar thing.
00:17:16Look, I'm sorry I didn't mention this earlier, but Tiffany was driving home to her parents for Christmas, and while I just didn't want her driving home alone, so I offered to tag along.
00:17:27Christmas alien bazaar.
00:17:29Okay. Well, that's sweet of you, but are you still coming?
00:17:34Yeah, of course. Yeah, as soon as she's home safe and sound, I'll be right on my way.
00:17:36Just hurry up and get here already. You're missing all the holiday fun. I have mistletoe.
00:17:43Oh, well, I'll be there soon.
00:17:48Okay. See you soon.
00:17:51Bye.
00:17:54I think that ornament should be ready by now.
00:17:57Yeah, we should probably hit the road.
00:18:00Happy intergalactic Christmas.
00:18:04Yeah, you too.
00:18:06Yeah.
00:18:19Snuggle.
00:18:21Mess.
00:18:25Snoring.
00:18:27Slumber.
00:18:29Snoring.
00:18:33Sleep while you can, James. At sunrise, you steer, I snooze.
00:18:41Snoring.
00:18:51So, what's the deal with this time capsule anyway?
00:18:55Well, I got a beautiful stainless steel case, and I put it together the Christmas before you enlisted.
00:19:01Which is why I put the ring in there.
00:19:07Well, other than my ring, what else is in it?
00:19:10I'm not telling you that. It's private.
00:19:12Oh, come on.
00:19:16It's just stuff that was important to me back then.
00:19:18Okay, why not just store everything in a box?
00:19:22A box? No. This is way more special.
00:19:25Time capsules are a historic cache used as a method of communicating with future people. In this case, my future self.
00:19:31And you set a date for it to be opened, this Christmas, and it should mark an important life event.
00:19:37I guess it's kind of cool.
00:19:39Yes, it is. I figured it would appeal to your historian side.
00:19:43I'll grab snacks.
00:19:45Sounds good.
00:19:46Happy Holiday Road Trip Day.
00:19:48James is right.
00:19:50What are you waiting for?
00:19:52Let's get going.
00:19:54Okay.
00:19:56I love you, James.
00:19:58Love you, too.
00:20:00I love you, too.
00:20:02I love you, too.
00:20:04I love you, too.
00:20:06I love you, too.
00:20:08I love you, too.
00:20:11I love you, too.
00:20:13I love you, too.
00:20:14Holiday road trip day.
00:20:15James is driving with me.
00:20:17Oh, that's wonderful.
00:20:19Why aren't you more excited?
00:20:20He's not staying.
00:20:21He's spending the holidays on base.
00:20:23Oh, and he plans to propose to a woman he met six months ago.
00:20:27What?
00:20:27Oh, exactly.
00:20:29He's only along for the ride to get his grandmother's ring.
00:20:31You know, the one I put in the time capsule?
00:20:33OK, well, don't panic just yet.
00:20:36I mean, anything can happen in the next few days on the road,
00:20:39right?
00:20:39Well, that's the other thing.
00:20:41He needs the ring as soon as possible,
00:20:42so we're cutting the drive short.
00:20:44Only one fun stop.
00:20:46OK, darling.
00:20:47Love you.
00:20:49Try and talk some sense into that boy.
00:20:52We'll try.
00:21:04Kind of interested in the holiday-scented air
00:21:06freshener?
00:21:07It's ginger spice.
00:21:08Um, no thanks.
00:21:10Fair.
00:21:11It actually smells like an off-diet.
00:21:19Ready to go?
00:21:20I think you have enough sugar.
00:21:22No such thing.
00:21:33Ah.
00:21:38I think we should stop for the night.
00:21:40Oh, yeah.
00:21:42I am not spending another night on the road.
00:21:48Oh, wow.
00:21:49Look at this place.
00:21:51This hotel has some Christmas spirit.
00:21:54Yeah, you can say that again.
00:22:05The front desk said this was the only room available.
00:22:08This works.
00:22:10As long as you're OK with it.
00:22:11Yeah, of course.
00:22:14Oh, did you want this one?
00:22:15No, no, no, no.
00:22:16It's all yours.
00:22:17OK.
00:22:17Oh, wow.
00:22:40Oh, wow.
00:22:42Yeah, I thought you might like some privacy.
00:22:45A little trick I learned from co-ed platoon tents overseas.
00:22:52Nice PJs.
00:22:54Laugh all you want, but these are the softest PJs
00:22:56I've ever worn.
00:22:57They are definitely getting a five-star review.
00:22:59They're cute.
00:23:01What is it?
00:23:02Puppies in Christmas sweaters?
00:23:06Well, I was supposed to be alone
00:23:08when I packed for this trip.
00:23:10Why is that?
00:23:12Why is what?
00:23:15Why are you single?
00:23:17I can't remember the last time you dated someone.
00:23:20I don't know.
00:23:21Just hasn't really been a priority.
00:23:23And dating in LA is a nightmare.
00:23:27Hard to tell genuine interest from someone
00:23:29who thinks I can help advance their career somehow
00:23:31because I work for the press.
00:23:33Yeah, but you meet people at work and networking events,
00:23:37right?
00:23:40I like to keep my professional and personal life separate.
00:23:45Roger that.
00:24:15You good?
00:24:42Yep, you?
00:24:44Yep.
00:24:48I saw your release papers.
00:24:51I wasn't snooping or anything.
00:24:53They're just kind of out in the open.
00:24:55I was going to tell you I've decided
00:24:57to apply for a civilian position, no more active duty.
00:25:00That must have been a big decision.
00:25:02Was, but I've served 10 years.
00:25:04Four tours overseas, they take their toll.
00:25:09Your grandfather would be really proud.
00:25:11You think so?
00:25:13Yeah.
00:25:16Yeah, following in his footsteps was always important to me.
00:25:20And the military gave me a great education.
00:25:23I've seen the world.
00:25:31Are you having second thoughts?
00:25:35Part of me feels like I'm letting people down,
00:25:39or will be.
00:25:43Like Ashley?
00:25:45Her father, mostly.
00:25:47The family has been on six different bases
00:25:49on three different continents.
00:25:50And her mom actually served too before she had Ashley, so.
00:25:55Well, I'm sure they'll support your decision.
00:25:59Yeah, I hope so.
00:26:09So what's next?
00:26:13Yeah, I'm not sure yet.
00:26:17I want to do something with my military history degree
00:26:19and stay active in the community.
00:26:23I know whatever you decide to do, you'll be great.
00:26:26And I will sleep better at night knowing you're not overseas.
00:26:31You haven't never had any trouble sleeping.
00:26:39Oh.
00:26:41I'm sorry, did you say something?
00:26:43Shall I sleep?
00:26:44Mm-hmm.
00:26:52Night, Tiff.
00:26:54Night, James.
00:27:10I'm really sorry about the ring and this detour.
00:27:13I know you're in a rush to get to Ashley.
00:27:15It's cool.
00:27:19I'm actually happy we get to spend time together before I.
00:27:25Before your next chapter begins?
00:27:28Yeah.
00:27:34I'm sorry.
00:27:39James?
00:27:50No.
00:27:51No.
00:27:52No, no, no.
00:27:56No.
00:28:00Here.
00:28:01James?
00:28:02Get away.
00:28:04James.
00:28:05No.
00:28:06No.
00:28:07No.
00:28:08No.
00:28:09No.
00:28:10Hey, James?
00:28:14James?
00:28:15No.
00:28:16James?
00:28:17Oh.
00:28:18Hey.
00:28:19Hey.
00:28:20Hey.
00:28:22You OK?
00:28:23Yeah.
00:28:27It's just a nightmare, sort of like you.
00:28:29It's OK.
00:28:30Holiday pajamas, though comfy, evoke night terrors.
00:28:34I'll be sure to mention it in my review.
00:28:40Whew.
00:28:45Movie?
00:28:46You sure you don't want to go back to sleep?
00:28:50No, if I only get you for a few days, I'd rather stay awake.
00:28:56You good?
00:28:57Save my first rodeo.
00:28:59OK.
00:29:04OK.
00:29:34Whew.
00:30:05Oh.
00:30:06Oh.
00:30:07Good morning.
00:30:08Oh.
00:30:09What time is it?
00:30:11Uh, 0700 hours.
00:30:13We're a bit behind schedule, so we should get going.
00:30:17Yeah, of course.
00:30:28So, what are you up to?
00:30:30Oh, nothing.
00:30:31I'm just checking in.
00:30:33So, life in LA, how's that going?
00:30:39Good.
00:30:40It's different.
00:30:42Kind of lonely, actually.
00:30:45Lonely in LA?
00:30:47Yeah, well, having a lot of people around
00:30:48doesn't really mean anything.
00:30:49Plus, I work from home, so that can be kind of isolating.
00:30:55I really miss my parents.
00:30:57Then why not move back home to be near them?
00:31:00Maybe.
00:31:01You can do your job from anywhere, right?
00:31:03Yeah.
00:31:05Still want to work for a big newspaper?
00:31:07Wasn't that the dream?
00:31:09Community college only got me so far, I guess.
00:31:12You could always go back to school.
00:31:13You were so great at asking those deep, piercing questions.
00:31:17Not always a positive trait.
00:31:19Yeah.
00:31:20Well, I actually have a big question of my own to ask.
00:31:24Oh, yeah?
00:31:25Sounds ominous.
00:31:28Will you be my best man?
00:31:30I mean, best woman?
00:31:36Are you OK?
00:31:38Are you OK?
00:31:49Great.
00:31:50Just great.
00:31:55Well, that came out of nowhere.
00:31:57You were already behind schedule.
00:32:00I'm sorry.
00:32:01This is my fault?
00:32:02Well, you were the one who peeled off the road.
00:32:04OK, well, maybe don't drop a bomb like that on someone
00:32:06when they're driving on slippery roads.
00:32:08A bomb?
00:32:09I asked you to stand beside me at my wedding.
00:32:11She hasn't even said yes yet.
00:32:12Oh, Tiff.
00:32:13James, I haven't spoken to you in months.
00:32:16You just show up out of the blue and tell me
00:32:18that you're marrying someone you barely know
00:32:20and ruined my road trip, and now I'm expected to be your,
00:32:22like, what, a third wheel in your life?
00:32:24No, I expect you to be my best friend,
00:32:26an important part of my life.
00:32:28Oh, Tiff, what?
00:32:30You don't think we can be friends after I get married?
00:32:33Oh, come on.
00:32:34Marriage changes things.
00:32:36Well, it doesn't have to.
00:32:38You can't have the best of both worlds, James.
00:32:40Why?
00:32:48It's Ash.
00:32:50Hello?
00:32:51That's why.
00:32:52Yeah, this is not good.
00:32:58I'm sorry.
00:33:28I love you so much.
00:33:36I love you too.
00:33:37I'll call you later, I'm busy right now.
00:33:39One second, I'll call you later.
00:33:41I love you.
00:33:42I love you.
00:33:43I love you too.
00:33:50Snow is falling down the street
00:33:54Lights are out
00:33:56place in the leaves I just want to cut a tree from my backyard snowball fights
00:34:11till it gets dark warm and up by
00:34:18it's Christmas time it's Christmas time
00:34:26music
00:34:43so many blessings fill our home
00:34:47food on the table mistletoe
00:34:51for a moment
00:34:58bundle up we're going to town carols bring us all around
00:35:06let's get you that ring
00:35:09right let's go
00:35:12it's Christmas time
00:35:15it's Christmas time
00:35:17oh well we're training for the Christmas Eve 5k Santa scoot the one on Christmas
00:35:32Eve morning yeah that's ambitious yeah well it's mostly downhill okay it's good
00:35:39to see you son how's the drive a blur how fast were you driving on my fault I
00:35:44gotta get back to base what you're not staying for Christmas I got it all your
00:35:48favorite board games I told you guys James is seeing someone he's spending
00:35:53the holidays with her family on base well you can't leave until you try my
00:35:57new ginger spice cookies okay maybe just one get in there come on try these I
00:36:07have been dreaming about holiday cookies for the last 12 months everything in LA
00:36:12is like gluten-free and carb-free oh it lingers oh yeah I tried something
00:36:27different um sugarless why dad and I are trying to eat healthier so now we have
00:36:33to be punished I don't know your solution start in January well we want
00:36:36to get a head start on things you know I'd love to stay but I really should be
00:36:41getting on the next flight out what you look so tired maybe you should have a
00:36:45nap or a good meal at least I'm really sorry but I can't stay can we get that
00:36:54ring yeah of course one family early ring coming right up yeah and I'll just
00:37:00stay here and I'll do some warm-ups
00:37:11whoa what happened to the basement surprise it's our new Wellness Center I
00:37:19mean it's still under construction but fitness starts here it looks great mom
00:37:27oh good so where'd you put all my stuff it's gone well I donated most of it to
00:37:33charity it was a bunch of old clothes that are out of style and books that
00:37:37you're never gonna read again based on my recipe book sales nobody reads paper
00:37:41bags anymore I'm actually thinking of starting a blogger or maybe doing that
00:37:44tic-tac thing mom yeah mm-hmm please tell me that you kept my time capsule
00:37:50yes darling of course I kept that I just can't remember where I put it but don't
00:37:57worry I'll think of it oh you won't help you look oh no no actually you and
00:38:03Tiffany are gonna have to search for it Frank and I are getting ready to go for
00:38:06a run we need to train I'm coming Frank I need to catch up to your father he got
00:38:12a head start don't slow down Academy I'm the one that's a sprinter in the family
00:38:17hey if I was you I'd start at the back of the Wellness Center good luck I'm
00:38:21coming back
00:38:24I got to be kidding me I thought you said you knew where it was I did know
00:38:38exactly where it was I had no idea that my mom was gonna declutter and make a
00:38:41home gym yeah what does it look like it's a metal tin like this big and it
00:38:45has an open by date sticker on it which isn't until Christmas Eve by the way
00:38:50well thank you for breaking the International Time Capsule Society rules
00:38:55for me oh remember your ninth birthday party do you remember how terrified you
00:39:06were the clowns that mom hired you wouldn't go near them no I would not I'm
00:39:10so lucky your parents even threw me a party you know grandma appreciated it
00:39:16her hands were full after mom left I know they love doing it
00:39:24aha proof you didn't always hate Christmas PJs I didn't say I hated
00:39:32yours last night either
00:39:41I'll look Oh Christmas sweaters oh keep these out for the big day
00:40:02you were accepted to Nation York yeah this came right after grandma died
00:40:15stayed behind for me of course I did I wasn't gonna leave you and your
00:40:20grandmother just died and you were getting ready to enlist if you should
00:40:24have told me I'd have told you to go which is exactly why I didn't tell you
00:40:27anyway it doesn't matter
00:40:44it's not here yes getting late I doubt you'll be able to get a flight out
00:40:49tonight you want me to set up a guest room no a guy a serpent lives in town I
00:40:54should stop in and see him right I'll crash at his place tonight I'll keep
00:41:00looking text you when I find it
00:41:08you
00:41:20hey hey unfortunately not yet wait I thought you arrived back home this
00:41:29morning well we did but we got tied up at Tiffany's parents house they're like
00:41:34family to me so I didn't want to be rude do you have a flight out tonight
00:41:40still working on that what is going on James you were supposed to be here days
00:41:46ago it's almost Christmas I know I'm sorry look there's just something I need
00:41:52to do before I can get there how much longer is it gonna take hopefully not
00:41:56long hurry up be right there look they're doing the holiday turkey
00:42:03giveaway now so I have to go just promise me you'll be on your way soon
00:42:08this is our first Christmas together I just want it to be special and me too
00:42:15just trust me okay I want to be there I will be there okay talk soon
00:42:33hey good to see you buddy thanks for letting me crash at your place tonight
00:42:38trouble in paradise I get it huh well technically I have two women annoyed at
00:42:43me for different reasons so two women huh double trouble not like that I'm
00:42:50planning to propose to my girlfriend this Christmas but my best friend has my
00:42:54grandmother's engagement ring long story how are you good real good
00:43:01at first it was tough not being in active duty but past few months have
00:43:06been better yeah well what are you doing now well I'm heading up the veteran
00:43:11transition program you know helping others find jobs and housing and any
00:43:16other support groups they may need that's why I work here lots of vets
00:43:21drop by to have coffee with their buddies it's a good place to talk no I'm
00:43:27transitioning in a civilian life in the new year so I could definitely use some
00:43:32advice really kind of position you're looking for well I have a degree in
00:43:36military history so I'd like to use it for something other than good grammar
00:43:41good so you saw the opening for a historian at our War Museum you applied
00:43:45and you want me to put in a good word for you I have no idea what you're
00:43:51talking about okay so there's an opening for a
00:43:54historian here at the War Museum I get the updated available position list
00:44:00every day in case I have someone looking for work who fits the job description go
00:44:05apply I'll put in a good word for you thanks man but I mean I'll need to think
00:44:11about it I'm not sure if Ashley will want to move out here in the Midwest
00:44:14and which one's Ashley again is that the girlfriend or the best friend yeah the
00:44:18girlfriend I got it well I have a look around at least
00:44:22we're proud of our displays yeah my grandfather's medals family history
00:44:30could help with your application if I decide to apply
00:44:52I knew you weren't on board with this health kick I thought you were your
00:45:03mother I'm gonna need something to stay quiet okay so why are you sneaking
00:45:17around hiding treats listen I know marriage is all about supporting the
00:45:21passions of your partner I don't know how much more this natural sugar I can
00:45:25take
00:45:42you know sometimes the search for lost items takes just the right amount of
00:45:47time hmm tell that to James your mother and I we met years ago when we used to
00:45:55live in the same apartment building a few of us were decorating the courtyard
00:45:59Christmas tree and your mother appeared with a box of garland she was wearing
00:46:05this beautiful red scarf and had matching hat and gloves I tried to talk
00:46:13to her but she was so shy I still don't believe that mom was ever shy mom wasn't
00:46:21always so feisty but anyway as soon as the tree was lit up she was gone but I
00:46:28found one of her gloves in the snow so I went and I knocked on every apartment in
00:46:35that building until I found the owner Cinderella so when I did find her she
00:46:42invited me in to taste her holiday baking and ever since I have been her
00:46:47official taste tester I love that story but what you didn't know is that on our
00:46:55wedding day she admitted that she had left the glove in the snow on purpose
00:46:59because she felt our connection and she knew that I would come find her now that
00:47:07sounds like mom you see lost glove lost ring
00:47:18your mother left the glove in the snow on purpose because she knew I'd come
00:47:21find her James left that ring with you because he knew he would have to come
00:47:29back to you to get it before he married anyone else
00:47:38good night sweetheart don't stay up too late great dad
00:47:50yeah
00:48:07hey Elise with the beggar groceries
00:48:37morning Merry Christmas Eve hmm happy Christmas Eve I think Christmas Eve
00:48:50should have its own greeting like hey it's Christmas Eve or what do you know
00:48:55it's Christmas Eve please tell me these have real sugar sugar adjacent
00:49:04getting better hmm at least I can swallow it and it doesn't have that
00:49:12lingering aftertaste is that your official review yep
00:49:16swallow ability has improved I'll take it so I looked in the new storage area
00:49:21wasn't there wasn't in my bedroom wasn't in the shed do you have any idea where
00:49:25else it could be I could be in the spare guest room closets or maybe the desk
00:49:30drawer in the den I can't believe I can't find his grandmother's ring I'm
00:49:34sure it'll turn up and what if it doesn't I wouldn't blame him if he never
00:49:39speaks to me again not that he's going to after he gets married anyway why
00:49:44haven't you told him how you feel I have no idea what you're talking about
00:49:49oh honey I've seen the way you've always looked at him and how you've made
00:49:55important life decisions based on him that goes deeper than friendship I can't
00:50:01just tell my best friend of 20 years that I'm in love with him why not for a
00:50:06woman is direct about her feelings on just about everything you've always held
00:50:09back when it comes to James fear of losing him I guess what if he doesn't
00:50:18feel the same way oh you'll never know if you don't tell him
00:50:25it's too late now I should keep looking I'm on the right track yeah but what am
00:50:34I missing hello why'd you run away from me this morning what oh is that you oh
00:50:53darling I thought it was one of those pesky kids wanting to get me to donate
00:50:57recyclables to their hockey team if it was a better team maybe tip around yeah
00:51:06she's searching the guest rooms and the den oh wow this is a great photo it was
00:51:16the last Christmas before you went off for basic training yeah every summer we
00:51:20biked up there and every winter it was the best place in the city to see the
00:51:23lights you kids used to call it your secret spot you thought nobody else knew
00:51:37how's the bacon coming along oh gosh I can't seem to get them to
00:51:43simultaneously taste good without having that texture of chalk hey your
00:51:50grandma was a great baker I must have rubbed off on you come on give me a hand
00:51:54I know I I should probably be helping to research the tip can handle it come on
00:52:01roll up your sleeves I okay yeah can I lick the spoon yes I will let you lick
00:52:09the spoon Oh JJ that was worth keeping just to see the look on your face come
00:52:20on let's go okay okay what should I do next
00:52:26moment of truth I believe in you Elise got this ooh perfect timing
00:52:38you
00:52:49you're like really good amazing that's my official review you can publish it if
00:52:58you like did you give up and go back to real sugar nope I just had some
00:53:04unexpected help and now holiday baking miracle thank you so any luck I'm sorry
00:53:15James I looked everywhere oh look you guys come watch the race and as soon as
00:53:20it's done we'll come back to the house and we'll tear it apart looking for that
00:53:23ring I promise what do you think
00:53:30okay okay but uh I really need to be on the plane by tonight it's now or never
00:53:41sweetheart while the universe is handing out holiday miracles
00:53:53Oh
00:54:15James I have to tell you something you know where the time capsule is no
00:54:24what is it Tiff say we've been friends a long time forever and sometimes when
00:54:37two friends are really close it's hard to distinguish love from love love
00:54:45mm-hmm
00:54:51what I'm trying to say I'm saying is
00:54:56I didn't hear you nevermind
00:55:03Ashley yes I know you have to get back to Ashley no Ashley over there
00:55:21actually are you okay what are you doing here I came to surprise you it doesn't
00:55:30matter where we spend the holidays as long as we're together hey I'm Ashley
00:55:36right introductions Ashley this is my friend Tiffany hi what are you doing
00:55:45here James said that you were spending Christmas on base and what a great
00:55:50surprise welcome to our hometown it's so lovely to meet you I've heard so much
00:55:55about you likewise then like Ashley this and Ashley that and I can't wait to
00:56:00get Ashley and Ashley Ashley oh that's sweet I didn't realize how cold it would
00:56:08be here I don't think I packed anything suitable for this weather if you want to
00:56:12grab some warmer clothes there's plenty of shops along Main Street yeah if we're
00:56:15gonna be stuck here for Christmas probably a good idea um will you come
00:56:19shopping with me me I could use a female opinion this guy thinks camo is a
00:56:25color yeah guilty there what was that noise my laugh since when I can take a
00:56:32long no no way this will be my opportunity to get all the insider info
00:56:40on you okay I thought you wanted to spend Christmas Eve with me oh there
00:56:45would be plenty of time for that tonight I checked into the B&B on Oak Street and
00:56:48I'll call around to see if we can get some last-minute dinner reservations
00:56:51all right you guys can't have Christmas Eve dinner at a restaurant Oh Tiffany
00:56:57that's so sweet of you we would we would love to join you and your family for
00:57:01dinner yeah okay yeah I'm seriously gonna turn into a snowman if we don't
00:57:11get out of here soon so I'll see you later yeah yeah oh sounds good all right
00:57:17well just have fun and I guess I'll see you both later then oh boy
00:57:35hey hey you came to apply for the job not yet just needed somewhere to go to
00:57:42decompress what's going on well still no luck finding the ring and now Ashley's
00:57:48in town Ashley's the girlfriend yes why is that a bad thing well because she's
00:57:53shopping with Tiffany the best friend yeah but you and Tiffany are just
00:57:59friends right yes but things have somehow gotten complicated complicated
00:58:07how I had feelings for Tiffany for a very long time okay over time I learned
00:58:17to push them down because they were never reciprocated but earlier today I
00:58:21don't know there was a thing a spark or connection or something maybe I think
00:58:32what about Ashley life with Ashley makes sense she understands this life
00:58:39just because Tiffany doesn't have a military background doesn't mean that
00:58:42you can't empathize with you what you're going through or will go through you're
00:58:50not helping listen lots of service members are afraid about the transition
00:58:55into civilian life afraid of losing the family and the camaraderie that they've
00:59:01had within the military the support system you think I want to marry Ashley
00:59:10as some sort of safety net only you can answer that all I can tell you is that
00:59:16you won't be alone in this whatever you decide I have a lot to think about and
00:59:24maybe I need to take more time to do that you're making a lot of life changes
00:59:30all at once maybe take a breather
00:59:37you're right we've only been together for six months there's really no need to
00:59:42rush to propose thanks man no problem
00:59:52I think I'll add relationship counselor to my job description would you like
01:00:03anything no thank you I should probably bring something back for James feel kind
01:00:08of bad for abandoning him hi um can I get to Oh to let me guess to peppermint
01:00:25mocha yes that's perfect how did you know I'm really really good at my job
01:00:30James hates peppermint and caffeine in the afternoon makes him jittery oh I
01:00:36guess in that case just one peppermint mocha and a decaf latte extra foam extra
01:00:45hot please sure one peppermint mocha and one decaf
01:00:51latte keep the change
01:01:01you know so much about him known him forever right he's different around you
01:01:10different now I don't know he just has a different energy around you comfortable
01:01:18familiarity that's all you two have been best friends since elementary
01:01:25school right yeah we met in recess detention what I was in trouble for
01:01:32writing a critical review of the English teachers expected choice of reading
01:01:36instead of a review of the actual book and James had gotten into a fight with
01:01:39an older kid for bullying a first grader that sounds like James he's always had a
01:01:45protective streak yeah I mean that's why he insisted on driving home with you
01:01:50he didn't like the idea of you driving alone on the highway he's just so
01:01:55considerate that's James I bet you have a lot of great stories from when you two
01:02:06were kids if you need me funny ones for the wedding I'm your girl wedding wait
01:02:15is is James gonna propose is that what all of this has been about oh I don't
01:02:25know maybe such a relief I feel really foolish right now for being so jealous
01:02:36of you jealous of me you were all James talked about overseas for a long time I
01:02:43thought maybe he was in love with you and then this road trip home during
01:02:46the holidays I just don't worry I'll still act surprised when he pops the
01:02:54question I have to get something else so I'll see you later okay bye hey hey
01:03:05decaf latte extra hot with extra foam oh yeah just give me a sec
01:03:13tip wait up
01:03:18hey wait up I'm gonna find the ring I won't stop searching until I find it
01:03:24actually I was thinking I can wait on the proposal just want you to enjoy this
01:03:31time to your parents and whenever you find the ring it's fine and thanks for
01:03:35the coffee wait what but you said her family tradition is to propose on
01:03:39Christmas this was a big deal I know but you were right it's only been six months
01:03:45and what Ashley really wants is to spend the holidays with the family so uh that
01:03:51may not be all she wants anymore what are you talking about I may have let slip
01:03:56that you're gonna propose you what I know it was an accident I just said
01:03:59something about a wedding and then she inferred kind of like how she inferred
01:04:02her invite to dinner tonight she does that a lot and I talk a lot I can't
01:04:05believe this you were gonna propose to her an hour ago what changed uh besides
01:04:09the fact that I don't have a ring I said I'll find it GG
01:04:13I guess you don't have any other choice now
01:04:20hey sorry about that okay even in this warmer coat I'm still freezing I have no
01:04:28idea how people live in cold places I don't know it doesn't truly feel like
01:04:33Christmas being surrounded by sand and palm trees Oh give me a fake pine smell
01:04:37and that that you log in the fireplace we've on the TV and I'm all set
01:04:45are you happy I came yeah yes yeah I do feel bad you're missing time with your
01:04:54oh it's okay they understand and I know I've been pressuring you to tell me what
01:04:59all of this is about but I promise I won't bug you anymore
01:05:02hmm whenever you're ready to tell me it's totally fine well well let me show
01:05:13you around town first
01:05:23mm-hmm mom hey where'd you go I didn't see at the finish line cats out of the
01:05:33bag we need to find that ring what do you mean Ashley's here in town and I
01:05:38accidentally let slip that James was gonna propose what I thought you were
01:05:41gonna tell him how you felt yes I tried to and then Ashley showed up and
01:05:44everything kind of went in slow motion and then the next thing I know I'm
01:05:47helping her shop and inviting her to our Christmas Eve dinner she kind of
01:05:50invited herself okay slow down James is going to murder me if we don't find
01:06:01that ring and now Ashley is expecting a Christmas proposal this is a nightmare
01:06:05calm down go over there go sit down wait here I guess I'm gonna have to hand this
01:06:18over you knew where it was this whole time maybe mom James has been going out
01:06:28of his mind Ashley flew all the way here well I just thought that if I give the
01:06:32two of you more time I feel bad honestly I do but I think James is making a
01:06:39mistake and I've known that boy a long time well if he is making a mistake
01:06:42that's his to make yes but I'm also thinking about you and about your
01:06:46happiness look I know what it feels like to feel like you may be losing the
01:06:51love of your life how look this kitchen all this holiday baking because of your
01:07:02dad's health what is that sick pre-diabetic oh well why didn't you tell
01:07:11me well we didn't want to worry you but last year he was really sick and the
01:07:16blood work came back with the results so but the doctor says he's doing great now
01:07:21as long as he watches his sugar intake
01:07:25well this is different James isn't sick he's in love you risk losing him and
01:07:32that pain is the same no matter what the cause look I think James is just blinded
01:07:38by what he thinks he wants raised by his grandparents he's always wanted a
01:07:43large family and that supportive unit I wish he knew he had that with us and he
01:07:48always will that is a beautiful ring James you look so lovely I'm so glad you
01:08:13guys found the old Christmas sweaters thank you so much for having us for dinner oh well
01:08:21of course James and any friend of his is always welcome so you two met overseas right
01:08:33my father is his commanding officer oh oh wow I was volunteering with the Peace Corps
01:08:40at the time wow well that's so interesting so noble it truly changed my life in more
01:08:48ways than I could have imagined and then I met James and I feel like nothing's been
01:08:55the same ever since oh well we love James I have a toast
01:09:07to a very memorable Christmas
01:09:09Cheers
01:09:30Hey.
01:09:35I'm sorry it took so long to find it.
01:09:39It was actually really nice
01:09:42spending time here with everyone.
01:09:45It was good having you home.
01:09:49Well, what do you think of her?
01:09:54Ashley?
01:09:54She's wonderful.
01:09:56Tsk.
01:09:59That's it?
01:10:01Come on, from the woman who can write 1,000 words
01:10:03on holiday-scented cat litter?
01:10:06I'm not product-reviewing your girlfriend.
01:10:10How about an honest opinion from my best friend?
01:10:19She is refined but approachable.
01:10:23She has an amazing sense of style.
01:10:26And a genuine openness that's hard to find.
01:10:32And she loves you, which is the most important part.
01:10:45You think this is the right decision?
01:10:48You don't need my approval, James.
01:10:50Yeah, but I'd like your support.
01:10:53You know you have it.
01:10:55Always.
01:10:57You know, before at the race,
01:10:58you were gonna tell me something.
01:10:59What was it?
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01:13:55Yeah.
01:13:58Why?
01:14:02James, I'm in love with you.
01:14:05I always have been.
01:14:07I mean, eighth grade, you got a little annoying
01:14:09but ultimately for me, it's always been you.
01:14:18Why are you only telling me this now?
01:14:20Because our timing's never been right.
01:14:24And it is now? When I plan to propose to someone else?
01:14:28Okay, so maybe it's still not the right time, but it's either tell you now or lose you.
01:14:34Tiff.
01:14:36James, you can't deny that we're perfect for each other.
01:14:40We've been best friends forever. We share similar passions and similar life goals.
01:14:45I know you.
01:14:47I know that you want to settle down here, and I know that you want a big family like the one you never had.
01:14:56James, choose me.
01:14:59Wait, wait. Why didn't you say something?
01:15:02Why didn't you respond to my letter? Why?
01:15:09I put it in a time capsule.
01:15:13You put it in the time capsule?
01:15:17Well, you told me to wait to read it, not open it right away.
01:15:20Yeah, I meant wait until I left the room.
01:15:23Tiff, like wait ten minutes, not ten years.
01:15:27You should have read it.
01:15:29I know.
01:15:33I read it now.
01:15:38Do you still feel the same way?
01:15:42No.
01:15:54I'm with Ashley now.
01:15:58It's too late, Tiff.
01:16:12Hey Ash, why do you love me?
01:16:15What kind of question is that?
01:16:18Because you're kind, and caring, and brave, and adorably handsome.
01:16:25But why me?
01:16:28Because you're the one.
01:16:31You're the one.
01:16:34You're the one.
01:16:37You're the one.
01:16:41Um.
01:16:48Never mind.
01:16:53Ash, I'm going to tell you.
01:17:03What's this?
01:17:06You're leaving active duty.
01:17:10I want to apply for a civilian position.
01:17:14When did you decide this?
01:17:16On my last tour overseas.
01:17:19Why didn't you say something?
01:17:22I wanted to surprise you.
01:17:25Surprise me, or afraid to tell me?
01:17:31Well, maybe a bit of both.
01:17:36I thought you were happy serving.
01:17:39I am. I was, but...
01:17:43I want other things too, Ash. I want a different career.
01:17:48Family.
01:17:50You can have a family. I mean, Daddy did.
01:17:52He traveled around a lot.
01:17:55I want to set down roots in one place.
01:18:00The military life is all I've known.
01:18:03I've been planning a life like the one I've always had.
01:18:06Traveling. Seeing the world.
01:18:09Being in a position of service.
01:18:18I'm sorry, Ash, but...
01:18:21I don't think I can give you the life you want.
01:18:26Maybe we were rushing things a little.
01:18:32Yeah.
01:18:34And also, you're in love with Tiffany.
01:18:40Anyone can see how perfect you two are for each other.
01:18:43You have a shared past.
01:18:45You want the same things for your future.
01:18:48I can't compete with that.
01:18:51She's been in my life for as long as I can remember.
01:18:56Then, I don't want to stand in the way of that.
01:19:01Look, I know you're a good guy and you want to do the right thing,
01:19:05but maybe the right thing is what makes you happy.
01:19:11And if that's Tiffany and life here in the Midwest,
01:19:16then that's what you should do.
01:19:27Wow.
01:19:32What about you?
01:19:34I'll be fine, you know?
01:19:36Maybe I'll enlist.
01:19:39But right now, I'm going to head to the airport and get out of this freaky,
01:19:43But right now, I'm going to head to the airport and get out of this freezing arctic of a city.
01:19:52I'm sorry for dragging you away from your family like this.
01:19:55Oh, that was my impulsive decision.
01:20:00Now it's time for yours.
01:20:13See ya.
01:20:43You
01:21:14You
01:21:35You
01:21:44You
01:21:46Decadent and delicious without the guilt.
01:21:49A perfect holiday treat for any family.
01:21:54Hey, you did the right thing by telling him.
01:21:58Yeah, a little too late.
01:22:03I need some fresh air.
01:22:06I think I'll head to the lookout, check out the lights.
01:22:08Okay. Love you, darling.
01:22:14You
01:22:25She's back.
01:22:31You still here?
01:22:33I've decided to apply for the position.
01:22:37But tonight, I need your help with something else.
01:22:40Name it.
01:22:42Do you have any extra holiday lights?
01:22:44Is this for the girlfriend?
01:22:48The best friend.
01:22:52Come on.
01:23:12You
01:23:28I thought you might come here.
01:23:35What are you doing here?
01:23:39Best place in the city to see the lights.
01:23:43Where's Ashley?
01:23:48She went home.
01:23:53It's over.
01:23:55Really? Why?
01:23:57Because of you.
01:24:01You see me.
01:24:05What do you mean?
01:24:08You asked me how I knew Ashley was the one.
01:24:11And I couldn't answer because she wasn't the right one.
01:24:16You are.
01:24:20Every good memory I have includes you.
01:24:23And every bad one has you standing by my side.
01:24:29You've never let me down.
01:24:32You've always been there for me.
01:24:36But more importantly, uniquely,
01:24:44you see me like no one has ever seen me before.
01:24:50So what do you say? Can I kiss my best friend?
01:24:57Yeah.
01:25:05It's Christmas time.
01:25:24You kept us safe for a decade.
01:25:31Can I keep you safe for a lifetime?
01:25:34Yes.
01:25:52I love, love you, Tiff.
01:25:56I love, love you too, James.
01:25:58Merry Christmas.
01:26:00Merry Christmas.
01:26:05I thought we could take another road trip after the holidays.
01:26:09I think I owe you a redo.
01:26:12I do have to head back to L.A. so I can pack my things so I can move back here.
01:26:34Hello viewers.
01:27:34Hello.
01:28:04Sorry.