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00:00:00It was the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring,
00:00:11not even a mouse.
00:00:14The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would
00:00:21be there.
00:00:24The children were nestled all snug in their beds, while visions of sugar plums danced
00:00:31in their heads.
00:00:32And Maman, in her kerchief, and I in my cap, had just settled in for a long winter's nap.
00:00:44When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I sprang from my bed to see what was the matter.
00:00:52But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight, Merry Christmas to all, and to
00:01:02all a good night.
00:01:22Take care.
00:01:23Thank you so much.
00:01:24Good night.
00:01:25Mom?
00:01:26Are you okay?
00:01:27Oh, yeah.
00:01:28It's just, uh, I can't believe that was the last time.
00:01:29Honey, we're only moving out to Long Island.
00:01:30We can always come back and visit.
00:01:31I know.
00:01:32It's just, uh, I never thought it'd be so hard to leave this place.
00:01:33I know.
00:01:34It's just, uh, I never thought it'd be so hard to leave this place.
00:01:35I know.
00:01:36It's just, uh, I never thought it'd be so hard to leave this place.
00:01:37I know.
00:01:38It's just, uh, I never thought it'd be so hard to leave this place.
00:01:39I know.
00:01:40It's just, uh, I never thought it'd be so hard to leave this place.
00:01:41I know.
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00:01:43It's just, uh, I never thought it'd be so hard to leave this place.
00:01:44I know.
00:01:45It's just, uh, I never thought it'd be so hard to leave this place.
00:01:46I know.
00:01:47It's just, uh, I never thought it'd be so hard to leave this place.
00:01:48I know.
00:01:49It's just, uh, I never thought it'd be so hard to leave this place.
00:01:50I know.
00:01:51It's just, uh, I never thought it'd be so hard to leave this place.
00:01:52I know.
00:01:53It's just, uh, I never thought it'd be so hard to leave this place.
00:01:54I know.
00:01:55It's just, uh, I never thought it'd be so hard to leave this place.
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00:02:29It's all yours.
00:02:30I'm going to miss you guys.
00:02:31We're going to miss you too, sweetheart.
00:02:58Merry Christmas.
00:03:28Look, you never know when you're not willing to yell, okay?
00:03:41Oh, I'm so sorry.
00:03:42I'm sorry.
00:03:43Here.
00:03:44No.
00:03:45Do you.
00:03:46Please.
00:03:47Yeah, sorry.
00:03:48So...
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00:03:50No, I...
00:03:52Yeah, yeah, yeah.
00:03:53No, I...
00:03:54Don't you just love Christmas in New York?
00:04:22When are you seeing enough of me square?
00:04:23Well, I'll be around.
00:04:25Don't worry.
00:04:26Good luck,shotty.
00:04:27Good luck?
00:04:28Yeah.
00:04:29Besides, I don't remember seeing him 23 times this way on Sunday.
00:04:31I don't know.
00:04:32What do you believe you're lying to me?
00:04:33Oh, don't lie.
00:04:34What's your理 crow?
00:04:35I don't understand.
00:04:36What does 실 about his hand and that hand?
00:04:37Well, as I like, I understand?
00:04:38I don't understand.
00:04:39I understand.
00:04:40Look, you never know when you're not willing to yell, okay?
00:04:41Yeah...
00:04:42Don't you just love Christmas in New York?
00:04:43Yeah, yeah, yeah.
00:04:44Look, you never know when you're not willing to yell, okay?
00:04:45Yeah, yeah, yeah.
00:04:46Can we work on it first?
00:04:48What do you mean?
00:04:49It's like I said, the Christmas shop is yours.
00:04:51It means you can change wherever you want.
00:04:53Guys, why would I want to change anything?
00:04:55People have been coming here for 40 years.
00:04:57Generations have grown up with this place.
00:04:59I think it's perfect just the way it is.
00:05:02What are we going to do about the big Christmas Eve block party?
00:05:05I mean, your dad always did the decorations
00:05:07and your mom always read the crowd a story.
00:05:09Assuming people even come, you know sales are down.
00:05:12Guys, we can handle it.
00:05:14I mean, I've been practically running this place for years anyway.
00:05:17Come on, there's nothing to worry about.
00:05:20Everything is going to be just fine.
00:05:25Yeah, I'll look into that for you.
00:05:27These figures in front of me look promising.
00:05:29Yeah, okay.
00:05:31Oh, hey, yeah, yeah.
00:05:32Let me call you back.
00:05:33Alright, yeah.
00:05:35Ellen, what can I do for you?
00:05:37In case you haven't heard, there's this thing called Christmas.
00:05:40That sounds like vaguely familiar.
00:05:43You sure?
00:05:44Because I'm not seeing any holiday spirit in here.
00:05:47Oh, well, I know, I know.
00:05:48I've been so, so busy.
00:05:50Yeah, come with me.
00:05:51I want to show you something.
00:05:52Yeah.
00:05:57Michael.
00:06:01Is this the new development?
00:06:03Mm-hmm.
00:06:0450 stories, 90 units,
00:06:07full concierge service, health and fitness spa,
00:06:10three restaurants, and an organic supermarket.
00:06:13Broadway Towers.
00:06:16Think you can handle it?
00:06:19I thought Dunbar was overseeing this.
00:06:21He gave notice this morning.
00:06:22He's going over to Weddington.
00:06:24Wow.
00:06:26Rich and Chris are still stuck on this downtown project.
00:06:29I honestly don't have anybody else available.
00:06:33Look, if it's going to be too much work, I mean, we could ask for some...
00:06:36No, no, no, no, I...
00:06:37I can handle it.
00:06:38You sure?
00:06:39Absolutely, yeah.
00:06:41Yeah.
00:06:42All right, great.
00:06:43You don't have plans for Christmas, do you?
00:06:47Of course you don't.
00:06:49The way your office looks, I wouldn't be surprised
00:06:51if you got visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve.
00:06:54You know?
00:06:56A Christmas carol, yeah, I get it.
00:07:00Hey, if you were going to take some time off,
00:07:03take it now.
00:07:04Find somebody special,
00:07:06find somebody special to celebrate before things get crazy around here.
00:07:20Thank you for shopping at the Christmas shop and have a merry day.
00:07:23Thanks.
00:07:25Hey, Chuck.
00:07:26So the folks finally retired?
00:07:28Yes, but don't you worry, we are not going anywhere.
00:07:33Oh, this is for Parker.
00:07:36They know how much he loves them.
00:07:38I'll see you tomorrow, Stefan.
00:07:40Is there anything for me?
00:07:41I'm expecting a package.
00:07:42You shipped it here?
00:07:43Yeah, my roommate opens by mail.
00:07:46Hmm, it's from our landlord.
00:07:48Uh-oh, been running the place one day and they're already raising the rent?
00:07:53Actually, they're kicking us out.
00:07:57Uh-huh, very funny.
00:07:59I'm serious.
00:08:01It's a 30-day notice.
00:08:02It says the trust sold the building and the buyer isn't renewing any of the leases.
00:08:06Let me see that.
00:08:11She's not kidding.
00:08:13It says our last day is December 31st.
00:08:16Did you get one too?
00:08:18I can't do that, can they?
00:08:19Just kick you guys out like that?
00:08:21Well, we're month-to-month, so as long as they give a 30-day notice,
00:08:24they can technically do whatever they want.
00:08:27This is my daughter's favorite store.
00:08:28She's going to be heartbroken.
00:08:30Well, what about Patty Cakes?
00:08:32You can get coffee and cupcakes anywhere, but this place?
00:08:36It's one-of-a-kind.
00:08:37Where would you start over with a shop like this?
00:08:39Okay, guys, do me a favor and don't tell my parents, okay?
00:08:44I want to be the one to call them.
00:08:47Eventually.
00:08:53A toast.
00:08:55To my kid brother improving the city one building at a time.
00:08:58I'm going to have to see if I actually pull it off first.
00:09:00Oh, will you look at that?
00:09:01A New York real estate mogul who's actually humble.
00:09:04Dad would be proud.
00:09:07Yeah.
00:09:08You know, it's not Christmas yet, but we got you something.
00:09:12Oh, nice.
00:09:14Well, I didn't get you anything.
00:09:16That's all right.
00:09:17Like she said, it's not Christmas yet.
00:09:19Stop it.
00:09:21Ah, okay.
00:09:22This guy.
00:09:23Here you go.
00:09:29Hey.
00:09:30Wow.
00:09:31Whoa, first edition.
00:09:33Where'd you find this?
00:09:34A thrift shop in the village.
00:09:36Right.
00:09:37We figured since we couldn't get you what you really needed, it's the next best thing.
00:09:41What is it that I really need?
00:09:43Doesn't it bother you?
00:09:45You work all the time and you have no social life.
00:09:48Mike, when was the last time that you, you know, took a little time for yourself?
00:09:52I appreciate your concern.
00:09:54I do.
00:09:55But I'm fine.
00:09:56Really.
00:09:58I have someone that I want you to meet.
00:10:00Julia.
00:10:01We went to Columbia together.
00:10:02She's 33.
00:10:03She's lovely.
00:10:04And she's a lawyer at a midtown firm.
00:10:09Just promise me that you'll email her.
00:10:11I appreciate the gesture.
00:10:14I do.
00:10:15Really.
00:10:16But I'm fine.
00:10:17Really.
00:10:19Oh.
00:10:21Oh, um, it's the sitter.
00:10:22Excuse me.
00:10:25Come on.
00:10:26Your work is going great.
00:10:27You're making decent money.
00:10:28Don't you think it's time to start thinking about settling down?
00:10:31You know, having a kid of your own?
00:10:32You give up being Uncle Mike?
00:10:34Not a chance.
00:10:36Come on, let's eat.
00:10:38I don't get it.
00:10:39Who's done this time shopping with you?
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00:11:33Hello.
00:11:34Oh, hey.
00:11:35You just caught me. I was about to...
00:11:37I've seen you before.
00:11:40I don't think so.
00:11:42At the coffee shop downstairs, right?
00:11:45Oh, right. Yes. Hi.
00:11:47Hi.
00:11:48Can I help you find something?
00:11:50Well, actually, I'm looking for a Christmas decoration.
00:11:53Not really sure if I'm in the right place, though.
00:11:56I think we might have a few left.
00:11:59So, are you looking for anything in particular?
00:12:06Something small.
00:12:07I haven't really had a lot of time to get out this year and find anything.
00:12:10Well, my mother always said the best ornaments were the ones that say something.
00:12:15Well, how about a snowman playing the guitar?
00:12:19Oh, you like him, huh?
00:12:20I do.
00:12:22Check it out.
00:12:30Sounds like his guitar's out of tune, though.
00:12:32Well, to be fair, it's kind of hard to play when your arms are made of twigs.
00:12:36Touché.
00:12:40Wow, this is...
00:12:43This is some place you got here.
00:12:45Yeah, well, take a good look while you can.
00:12:50You going out of business?
00:12:51They sold the building and they're kicking us out at the end of the month.
00:12:54Well, that's a shame.
00:12:56Yeah, tell that to the scrooges who are kicking us out.
00:13:00And with business being so slow, we can't really afford to move.
00:13:03Well, maybe I could help.
00:13:04Do you have any experience in Christmas miracles?
00:13:07No, but I do have a little experience in real estate.
00:13:09I'd be happy to give you some advice.
00:13:12I mean, if you want.
00:13:14Some advice?
00:13:15Yeah, well, assuming that you've been a good tenant, which I'm sure that you have,
00:13:20I think they could get you at least a relocation cost.
00:13:24Interesting.
00:13:26Of course, you could always just fight it.
00:13:30I'll tell you what.
00:13:33I'm going to look at a few things and I'll give you a call tomorrow.
00:13:35If you want.
00:13:38Stephanie Nickel.
00:13:40It's really nice to meet you, Stephanie. I'm Michael.
00:13:43I'm going to take this little guy because he's got soul.
00:13:47Great choice.
00:13:54I want to wish you a Merry Christmas from the top of every mountain.
00:14:23From the middle of the ocean and the bottom of my heart.
00:14:32You and I could take a sleigh ride, bundle up and build a snowman.
00:14:41Is that in dollars?
00:14:45Take my hand, let's get away.
00:14:50Though the cold wind is blowing, I feel so warm inside.
00:14:59I can't shake the feeling.
00:15:14And two eyes made out of coal.
00:15:17What are you working on?
00:15:19Oh, just looking something up for a friend.
00:15:23Take a walk with me.
00:15:34Morning.
00:15:36Good morning, Erica.
00:15:37Late night?
00:15:39I was looking for spaces for rent.
00:15:41And?
00:15:42I don't suppose you have any rich uncles I don't know about.
00:15:46By the way, my mom is not going to be happy with me moving back in with her.
00:15:49We have 30 days to figure this out.
00:15:51We can do this. We can.
00:15:53Yeah.
00:15:56I know you're the optimistic one.
00:15:58It's what everyone likes about you.
00:16:00It's not like someone's just going to walk through the door and tell us how to save the store.
00:16:04Well, did someone walk through the door and tell you to save the store?
00:16:08All he said was that he's in real estate and he might be able to help.
00:16:12But it might be nothing.
00:16:14Nothing?
00:16:15Stephanie, think about it.
00:16:17The day you find out you're getting evicted, someone just happens to show up and offers you a way out.
00:16:22It's like a fairy tale.
00:16:24Okay, what if I'm not looking for my Prince Charming right now?
00:16:28When are you going to learn that there's more to life than just eating frozen pizza at home alone?
00:16:31And what if I like frozen pizza?
00:16:33All I'm saying is, open your mind.
00:16:35Sometimes change is good.
00:16:42What are we doing here?
00:16:44You were so terrible at surprises.
00:16:46You must have been real pissed all at Christmas time.
00:16:51I give you Broadway Towers.
00:16:55Wait, you bought this building?
00:16:57Mm-hmm.
00:16:58Trolley Square?
00:16:59Isn't it great?
00:17:00The location is perfect.
00:17:01I mean, it's near the subway, parks two blocks that way.
00:17:05What about the tenants?
00:17:07You don't have to worry about them.
00:17:08They'll be out by the end of the month.
00:17:21It's him.
00:17:23Prince Charming?
00:17:27So, if everybody gets out by the 31st, we can break ground the first week of January.
00:17:31Michael!
00:17:32Hi, Stephanie.
00:17:34Break ground for what?
00:17:36A state-of-the-art residential complex and shopping center.
00:17:40And you are?
00:17:41Stephanie Nickel.
00:17:43Helen.
00:17:44Do you two know?
00:17:47Michael, are you okay?
00:17:48You look sick.
00:17:50Michael, I don't understand.
00:17:54I'm the Scrooge that's kicking you out.
00:18:01A little experience in real estate?
00:18:03I told you I didn't know.
00:18:04And you just happened to wander in.
00:18:06I was looking for Christmas decorations.
00:18:08You're such an idiot.
00:18:10But nobody's saying that you have to close the store forever, all right?
00:18:13There's plenty of opportunity in the city for places like this.
00:18:16You think I didn't look?
00:18:17The fact is, without rent control, we don't have a lot of options.
00:18:20Maybe I can help you find something.
00:18:22You know what?
00:18:23Why do I have to move?
00:18:24Why don't you find a new place?
00:18:26You said yourself there's plenty of opportunities in the city.
00:18:28Stephanie, this is a billion-dollar development.
00:18:30They're not just going to pick up and move because...
00:18:32Why?
00:18:33Because of a little shop like this?
00:18:36Last night, you told me I should fight.
00:18:39It was before.
00:18:40Before you knew it was you.
00:18:43Yeah.
00:18:47Best I can do, I can talk to my boss about this, but I'm not making any promises.
00:18:51Okay.
00:18:52Well, I won't hold my breath.
00:18:54Let's get back to work.
00:19:24Okay.
00:19:55Hey, guys.
00:19:57How's the new place?
00:19:59Oh, so far, so good.
00:20:01We're still unpacking.
00:20:02Your father is a pack rat.
00:20:04I'm standing right here.
00:20:06So, how's everything with the shop?
00:20:09Um, the shop is great.
00:20:13You actually brought this?
00:20:15It's my favorite hat.
00:20:17I'll buy you a new one.
00:20:20That's my favorite hat.
00:20:22I'll buy you a new one.
00:20:24You sound stressed out.
00:20:27Mom, everything's fine.
00:20:29Are you eating okay?
00:20:31I could have Patty bring you some of her arugula.
00:20:34It's just been a busy day, that's all.
00:20:38You're sure there's nothing I can do?
00:20:40Mom, everything is okay.
00:20:42I'll call you later, okay?
00:20:44Sure.
00:20:45Love you, sweetie.
00:20:51Here you go.
00:20:55Stephanie!
00:20:57Oh, hey, Amelia.
00:20:59Are you going to take my order today?
00:21:01Uh-huh.
00:21:02In that case, I will have the usual.
00:21:05Come right up.
00:21:08Hey, what did she say?
00:21:10The usual.
00:21:12Okay.
00:21:17Hey, what did she say?
00:21:19The usual.
00:21:23I'll get that.
00:21:25Don't you have some eviction notices to be serving up or something?
00:21:28Tell you what, I have a table over there with an empty chair.
00:21:32If you want to take a moment and chat, it's yours.
00:21:35If not, it's really nice to see you again and I hope to see you around, okay?
00:21:42Yep.
00:21:46It's the good-looking ones you have to worry about.
00:21:50Yeah, right.
00:21:52Talk to him.
00:21:54What?
00:21:55You know what they say.
00:21:56Yeah, that no good deed goes unpunished?
00:21:59Keep your enemies closer.
00:22:01Bah, humbug.
00:22:06Gingerbread muffin?
00:22:08I thought Christmas wasn't your thing.
00:22:12I don't have anything against Christmas.
00:22:14I'm just busy.
00:22:16I really want to help you.
00:22:18This place will have to close too, you know.
00:22:20And the flower shop across the way.
00:22:22Did you know that Bloom's invested their entire life savings into that place?
00:22:26Wait, their last name is actually Bloom?
00:22:30Stephanie, look around.
00:22:31It's dead here.
00:22:33I suppose you and your boss want to turn it into a juice bar or a yoga studio.
00:22:37You're taking this personally.
00:22:38It is personal.
00:22:40My parents worked so hard for that place.
00:22:42Forty years.
00:22:44I'm sure they'll understand that it's not your fault.
00:22:46Says the guy who's probably never had to worry about anything a day in his life.
00:22:50You think I just woke up one day and decided I wanted to do this?
00:22:53That's just the sad part.
00:22:55Maybe it is just a job for you.
00:22:57But I've spent practically my entire life in that shop.
00:23:00And if you just spent a little time there, you would see how special it was to you.
00:23:06I don't need to hang out in your shop to see how much it means to you.
00:23:10No.
00:23:12But maybe you'd find it means something to you.
00:23:19I'm going to need you down there on site anyway.
00:23:21Meeting with the architects, contractors, inspectors.
00:23:25You know, and if your being there makes her feel more comfortable about this transition,
00:23:29then what's the harm?
00:23:31Because I feel bad.
00:23:33You already told me that the store can't afford the move.
00:23:36I can't be concerned with the well-being of every tenant.
00:23:39I know.
00:23:41All I'm saying is that with everything going on, it might just be easier if you were down there.
00:23:46On site.
00:23:48I'll think about it. Okay?
00:23:52Don't forget your snowman.
00:23:55I wouldn't want him to get lonely now, would we?
00:24:04Don't look now, but your Prince Charming is back.
00:24:18Michael!
00:24:20What are you doing here?
00:24:22Well, someone told me if I spent a little time here, I'd see how special this place really is.
00:24:27Well, someone told me if I spent a little time here, I'd see how special this place really is.
00:24:32Luckily for me, I didn't have to spend a lot of time here getting this project off the ground.
00:24:37Well, in that case, welcome to the Christmas shop.
00:24:49You set this all up yourself?
00:24:51It's a work in progress.
00:24:53Here we have our very own North Pole.
00:24:57Does he sing, too?
00:24:59Funny.
00:25:00And then right over here is our holiday row.
00:25:03This is where we keep all of our themed ornaments.
00:25:06We have a 4th of July tree, a Halloween tree...
00:25:10An Easter tree?
00:25:12We're a year-round store. You should have seen our haunted house in October.
00:25:15I can imagine.
00:25:17Block party, huh?
00:25:19The biggest and best holiday block party in our neighborhood.
00:25:22Every Christmas Eve, right here behind the building.
00:25:25Dude, I never would have imagined that there was enough Christmas stuff to, uh, you know...
00:25:30Fill an entire store?
00:25:33Anything and everything you need for the holiday spirit.
00:25:36That's what my mom used to say.
00:25:38I'm curious about one thing. Why didn't your parents ever decide to modernize?
00:25:42What do you mean?
00:25:44I'm not saying that you have to change everything. It's just, you know, little updates here and there.
00:25:51If something's broken, don't fix it.
00:25:53Stephanie, your register's ancient. You have handwritten price tags. You gotta stand for, what, two?
00:25:59How do you even process online orders?
00:26:02Do you even have a website?
00:26:04Seriously?
00:26:05Everybody's got a website nowadays.
00:26:07The Christmas shop is meant to be an experience.
00:26:09When you walk in here, it's not just another shop. It's, uh, the lights and the music and the...
00:26:15Animated Santa Claus.
00:26:17Okay. Turn around and close your eyes.
00:26:20Now?
00:26:21I won't bite.
00:26:23All right. Now what?
00:26:25Take a deep breath.
00:26:29Smell that?
00:26:31I, uh... Oh, wait.
00:26:34Is that pine?
00:26:35Mm-hmm.
00:26:36Cinnamon?
00:26:37Mm-hmm.
00:26:38Is that apple?
00:26:40It's Christmas.
00:26:43I... Yeah.
00:26:44Egg.
00:26:45I have a contractor's meeting in five minutes downstairs, so, uh...
00:26:48Okay.
00:26:49Okay, baby.
00:26:51We wish you a Merry Christmas.
00:26:53We wish you a Merry Christmas.
00:26:56We wish you a Merry Christmas.
00:26:59Merry Christmas.
00:27:01Merry Christmas.
00:27:03Merry Christmas.
00:27:05Merry Christmas.
00:27:07Merry Christmas.
00:27:09Merry Christmas.
00:27:11Merry Christmas.
00:27:13Merry Christmas.
00:27:15Merry Christmas.
00:27:17Merry Christmas.
00:27:19We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
00:27:24Good tidings we bring to you and your kin.
00:27:30We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
00:27:42Now bring us some figgy pudding.
00:27:45Now bring us some figgy pudding.
00:27:48Now bring us some figgy pudding and a cup of good cheer.
00:27:54Good tidings we bring to you and your kin.
00:28:00We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
00:28:08She's... She's old-fashioned.
00:28:11She just likes nostalgia. There's nothing wrong with that.
00:28:14You have to admit, your parents were a little old-school.
00:28:18Isn't that part of the appeal?
00:28:20I mean, why does everything have to change?
00:28:22You like her.
00:28:24No, it's... It's just business, man.
00:28:26I don't actually work at the store.
00:28:28I don't actually work at the store.
00:28:30I don't actually work at the store.
00:28:32I don't actually work at the store.
00:28:34It's just business, man.
00:28:36I don't actually work at the store.
00:28:38I just have a lot of on-site meetings, you know?
00:28:41Seeing him with those inspectors and everything,
00:28:43it was like he couldn't wait to tear the place down.
00:28:45He's just doing his job.
00:28:47Maybe if he wasn't trying to destroy everything my parents worked so hard for,
00:28:51I would think about it.
00:28:53So you're telling me that if all things were equal,
00:28:55you still wouldn't go out with her?
00:28:57What's it matter? At the end of the month, they'll be closed
00:28:59and Helen will have her big new skyscraper.
00:29:03What are you going to do about it?
00:29:05I don't know. I mean, I'm not really looking for someone in my life right now.
00:29:08I meant the store.
00:29:11Oh, right.
00:29:14You still have that reporter friend over at the Sentinel?
00:29:17I have an idea.
00:29:20Michael.
00:29:22Could you...
00:29:24Oh, sure.
00:29:25Thanks.
00:29:26Of course.
00:29:27I got to tip her off.
00:29:28Here you go.
00:29:30All right. Have a good one.
00:29:32Thanks.
00:29:37Bye. Thanks for coming.
00:29:38Bye. Thanks.
00:29:40Bye.
00:29:41Bye.
00:29:42Bye.
00:29:43Bye.
00:29:44Bye.
00:29:45Bye.
00:29:46Bye.
00:29:47Bye. Thanks for coming.
00:29:48Bye. Thanks.
00:29:50Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.
00:29:52That is not how we say that.
00:29:54Say what?
00:29:55Repeat after me.
00:29:56Thank you for shopping at the Christmas shop.
00:29:58Have a merry day.
00:30:01Come on. Just try it.
00:30:03Thank you for shopping at the Christmas shop.
00:30:05Thank you for shopping at the Christmas shop.
00:30:08Have a merry day.
00:30:10Have a merry day.
00:30:12That's sort of what you're going for, right?
00:30:14Somewhere in there?
00:30:15Yeah.
00:30:16Okay.
00:30:17Hmm.
00:30:19What a master at work.
00:30:22Welcome to the Christmas shop.
00:30:23How may I help you?
00:30:24I'm Allie Hadley with the New York Sentinel,
00:30:26and I'm looking for Stephanie,
00:30:28regarding a potential article about the Christmas shop.
00:30:30Oh, yes. I'm Stephanie.
00:30:32Oh, hi. Wow.
00:30:33You were not kidding.
00:30:35This place is really huge.
00:30:38You said you work for the Sentinel?
00:30:39Yeah. Hi. Allie.
00:30:40You work here, too?
00:30:41Interesting story about that.
00:30:43Michael Kilpatrick.
00:30:44I work for McLean Properties.
00:30:46You guys don't mind if I record this, right?
00:30:48Hi.
00:30:49Hi.
00:30:50Hi.
00:30:51Hi.
00:30:52Hi.
00:30:53Hi.
00:30:54Hi.
00:30:55Hi.
00:30:56Hi.
00:30:57Hi.
00:30:58Hi.
00:30:59Hi.
00:31:00Hi.
00:31:01Hi.
00:31:02Hi.
00:31:03Hi.
00:31:04Hi.
00:31:05Hi.
00:31:06Hi.
00:31:07Hi.
00:31:08Hi.
00:31:09Hi.
00:31:10Hi.
00:31:11Hi.
00:31:12Hi.
00:31:13Hi.
00:31:14Hi.
00:31:15Hi.
00:31:16Hi.
00:31:17Hi.
00:31:18Hi.
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00:31:20Hi.
00:31:21Hi.
00:31:22Hi.
00:31:23Hi.
00:31:24Hi.
00:31:25Hi.
00:31:26That's all I have to say.
00:31:27Oh.
00:31:28It's for search, I'm sorry.
00:31:29I'm sure she'll vlog about it later.
00:31:30OK.
00:31:31There's a faith and mysteries, but really do whatever you want with anything.
00:31:32I'm sure she will.
00:31:33OK?
00:31:34What is going on?
00:31:35The Sentinel printed a story about the shop
00:31:36on the front of their Life Section.
00:31:37Thank you for shopping at the Christmas shop.
00:31:38Merry Christmas.
00:31:39Have a merry day.
00:31:42Can you load this?
00:31:43Is it incredible?
00:31:44for forcing out a quaint mom and pop shop.
00:31:47I'm just trying to enhance the neighborhood.
00:31:49I don't need this kind of publicity.
00:31:51I warned you.
00:31:52This Christmas shop is really important to Stephanie.
00:31:55She's not going down without a fight.
00:31:58Clearly.
00:31:59Maybe there's something that we can do to let her stay.
00:32:04It's just one store.
00:32:05If we don't break ground on schedule,
00:32:08the financiers lose their patience.
00:32:10And if the financiers lose their patience,
00:32:13the entire deal falls apart.
00:32:14So no, Michael.
00:32:15I'm sorry.
00:32:16The Polar Express has left the station.
00:32:31And people have been coming from all over the city
00:32:33to finally experience that holiday magic.
00:32:36The shop is now run by Stephanie Nichol, whose parents started
00:32:38the business about 40 years ago.
00:32:40I feel that just because something's
00:32:41been around for a while doesn't mean
00:32:43it needs to be replaced.
00:32:45And it's so important to me that the people of this neighborhood
00:32:48and this city have a place that they
00:32:49can go to where they feel Christmas
00:32:51spirit in their hearts.
00:32:53It's not bad, huh?
00:32:55While no one can say for sure how long it'll be here,
00:32:58the Christmas shop is a memorable experience
00:33:00for anyone who takes the time to visit.
00:33:02Hey, Mom.
00:33:08Ellen Peterson called to say that she
00:33:09heard from Susan Larson that Lillian Bland said
00:33:11that they sold the building?
00:33:14Mom, I'm so sorry.
00:33:16I just didn't want to worry you.
00:33:19Well, of course I'm going to worry.
00:33:21I'm your mother.
00:33:22You're my responsibility.
00:33:25I'll figure something out somehow.
00:33:27Is this even food?
00:33:28Why can't I order the bacon?
00:33:30Remember your last checkup?
00:33:31Dr. Stein said you have to watch your cholesterol.
00:33:34You should see the attention the shop has got
00:33:36since the story went viral.
00:33:38If I could just change his mind.
00:33:41Who's mind?
00:33:43It's not important.
00:33:44Steph, what have you gotten yourself into?
00:33:48Just let me call you in a few days.
00:33:50Everything is going to be just fine.
00:33:52OK, sweetheart.
00:33:53I love you.
00:33:54Bye.
00:33:56Daniel Martin Nichols, you put that back right this second.
00:34:12We've got cupcakes.
00:34:17Ah, cinnamon swirl.
00:34:19You didn't have to do that.
00:34:20Shake for yourself.
00:34:22Mommy, can I go see the reindeer?
00:34:25Sure.
00:34:27All the press your store has gotten
00:34:29has been great for business.
00:34:31Really?
00:34:31You don't think it might actually turn things around,
00:34:33do you?
00:34:34I don't know.
00:34:36But I wanted to tell you we found a new location.
00:34:42Really?
00:34:43Over on 84th.
00:34:44It's smaller.
00:34:46But it's got a great kitchen.
00:34:47We were planning to move after the block party.
00:34:51The Blooms found a place, too.
00:34:53Oh.
00:34:55What about you guys?
00:34:56Well, um, Stephanie, you're not actually
00:35:01trying to fight them, are you?
00:35:02No, no, of course not.
00:35:04All right.
00:35:10I better get going.
00:35:17I didn't think you had any meetings today.
00:35:19Oh, I saw you on TV this morning.
00:35:21Oh, well, I just wanted people to appreciate
00:35:24a good old-fashioned Christmas.
00:35:26I thought you were terrific.
00:35:28Really?
00:35:29Yeah, you made me want to run out and buy an ornament
00:35:30right now.
00:35:32Well, what's stopping you?
00:35:36Um, look, since you're already here
00:35:38and you don't have any meetings, do you want to lend a hand?
00:35:44Why not?
00:35:49Patty came by this morning.
00:35:51Oh?
00:35:52Said she found a place.
00:35:55The Blooms, too.
00:35:57Really?
00:35:59You didn't know?
00:36:02Actually, I didn't.
00:36:03But it must make you happy, right?
00:36:05I mean, you're winning.
00:36:09Stephanie, this is not a game.
00:36:11It's not about winning or losing.
00:36:13It's just progress.
00:36:15Well, did it ever occur to you that maybe things
00:36:17are a certain way for a reason?
00:36:19That tradition is something to be preserved?
00:36:22Tradition?
00:36:25What are you doing tomorrow night?
00:36:28Why?
00:36:30Well, I was wondering if maybe you
00:36:35want to go someplace with me.
00:36:39You mean like a date?
00:36:41No, no, definitely, definitely not a date.
00:36:46So where are we going to be going exactly on this not date?
00:36:51It's a surprise.
00:36:53Well, at least tell me what time I can pick you up.
00:36:55Oh, you're going to pick me up, are you?
00:36:58Tradition.
00:37:00OK.
00:37:02Then this is my address.
00:37:06I'll see you at 7.
00:37:08OK.
00:37:08Excuse me.
00:37:09Could you help me find something for my little girl?
00:37:13Yeah, don't worry.
00:37:13I got this covered.
00:37:14OK.
00:37:15Right over here.
00:37:21It's not a date.
00:37:22It's just a, you know.
00:37:25Business meeting.
00:37:26She's determined to make me fall in love with Christmas.
00:37:28Did you ever ask yourself why he
00:37:29agreed to be there at the shop?
00:37:31Maybe he felt bad.
00:37:33Or maybe he just wanted to give the place a shot.
00:37:35You know, I actually think that she
00:37:37does have something special there.
00:37:39So what's the problem, then?
00:37:41Come on, you and I both know what this is really about.
00:37:44Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
00:37:46Come on, you're the one who was always
00:37:47complaining about the women you date, for good reason.
00:37:50Michael is different.
00:37:53He can actually be pretty helpful when he wants to be.
00:37:59Ah, you should have seen her on television.
00:38:02Oh, yeah, this is just a business meeting, all right.
00:38:04Sure.
00:38:05Come on, let's hit the ice.
00:38:06I'll show you the boss.
00:38:07Oh, you are so going down.
00:38:09Ah!
00:38:15Knock, knock, knock.
00:38:24Not a date, not a date, not a date.
00:38:37Wow.
00:38:38You look, wow, huh?
00:38:41So do you.
00:38:44I mean, hi, sorry, please, come in.
00:38:49Wow, it's just some place you got.
00:38:52What do you, what do you get for a square foot around here?
00:38:55Ahem.
00:38:58Sorry, I can't turn it off.
00:39:00I was subletting from a friend of mine,
00:39:01and then I just kind of took it over.
00:39:04Ah, it's so close to the shop, that's great.
00:39:06One of the many benefits.
00:39:09Are those?
00:39:11Oh, yeah, yeah, these are for you.
00:39:14They're beautiful, thank you.
00:39:16I'll go find something to put them in.
00:39:18Sounds good.
00:39:23So, any clue as to where we're going tonight?
00:39:26And ruin the surprise?
00:39:31Oh, hey, I think I know your cousin.
00:39:37There we go.
00:39:39You ready?
00:39:40Lead the way.
00:39:55It's just up ahead, I promise.
00:39:57OK, I'm excited.
00:39:59Right here.
00:40:07What is this?
00:40:09Oh, you'll see.
00:40:11I don't know.
00:40:12Afternoon.
00:40:19Are you sure we won't be more comfortable in the back?
00:40:22Relax.
00:40:23Ahem.
00:40:25There we go.
00:40:26You are going to love this.
00:40:28OK.
00:40:29Oh, my god.
00:40:30Oh, my god.
00:40:56Dave Collins.
00:41:00I thought you'd appreciate it.
00:41:02Oh, Stephanie.
00:41:16Do you know the story of this song?
00:41:18No, tell me.
00:41:20Originally, it was in German.
00:41:23It's called O Tennenbaum.
00:41:25It wasn't Christmassy at all.
00:41:28It's a story about a fir tree.
00:41:30And the fir tree symbolized faithfulness.
00:41:33So later, once the tradition of the Christmas tree
00:41:37started in the late 1800s, that's
00:41:40when they added some more lyrics and turned
00:41:43into the Christmas carol that we know and love today.
00:41:46Hmm, they didn't do that.
00:41:58Oh, my god.
00:42:00Oh, my god.
00:42:01Oh, my god.
00:42:28That was amazing.
00:42:29How did you know he was going to perform?
00:42:31Stephanie! Merry Christmas!
00:42:33Oh, it's great to see you.
00:42:35Dave, there's someone I want you to meet.
00:42:37Dave, meet Michael. Michael, meet Dave.
00:42:39Michael, nice to meet you.
00:42:41Yeah, great to meet you, too.
00:42:42Did you enjoy the show?
00:42:43It was fantastic, yeah. It was really fun.
00:42:45Great. I'm so happy that you could come.
00:42:47And by the way, you were so right about the poinsettias.
00:42:49Look how great they look on our set.
00:42:51Always happy to help.
00:42:52I really appreciate it.
00:42:53Listen, I gotta run.
00:42:55It's great to see you. All the best.
00:42:57Great to meet you, Michael.
00:42:58Yeah, real pleasure.
00:42:59We appreciate you guys coming, okay?
00:43:00Merry Christmas.
00:43:01Bye.
00:43:04Okay, so how do you know him?
00:43:07Oh, Dave?
00:43:08Yeah.
00:43:09He's been coming to our shop for years.
00:43:11Well, when he's actually in town.
00:43:13Okay, yeah. Dave Kahn shops at your store.
00:43:16A lot of people do.
00:43:18Like I told you, our shop is special.
00:43:31So you're really into music, huh?
00:43:34Actually, once upon a time, I wanted to be a music teacher.
00:43:38Well, I was a music teacher briefly.
00:43:41Really?
00:43:42Yeah.
00:43:43PS 238 in Bronx.
00:43:45What happened?
00:43:46Budget cuts.
00:43:47Apparently, music appreciation wasn't viewed as a necessity.
00:43:52Oh, that's such a shame.
00:43:54Luckily, I had a fallback.
00:43:56My dad was really into real estate for a long time, so...
00:44:00It just kind of came naturally to me.
00:44:02Really?
00:44:03Yeah, while all his friends were saving up for college,
00:44:05he bought his first building.
00:44:07It was a rundown duplex in Springfield, Ohio.
00:44:11Wait, you're from Ohio?
00:44:13Richland County, born and raised.
00:44:15I would have thought you were more of a...
00:44:17Big city guy? Not a chance.
00:44:20Well, I've lived here my whole life.
00:44:22Yeah, you strike me as the kind of gal who likes to stay put.
00:44:26So, do you ever work with him?
00:44:28My dad?
00:44:29Mm-hmm.
00:44:31He offered.
00:44:33I think he always wanted me to follow in his footsteps,
00:44:35but I just wanted to make it on my own, you know?
00:44:38Do my own thing.
00:44:40Now, it's my turn to show you something cool.
00:44:44Come on.
00:44:51This is one of my favorite places in the world.
00:44:54This is one of my favorite places in the city.
00:44:56Michael K.
00:44:58What's up, Randy? How are you? I want you to meet...
00:45:00Christmas Girl.
00:45:01Randy.
00:45:04You're not the only one who likes records, you know.
00:45:07That record you ordered came in.
00:45:09I'm gonna go ahead and grab it for you.
00:45:10All right.
00:45:12So, let me get this straight.
00:45:14You know Dave Coz and Randy?
00:45:17Well, when my parents downsized their apartment,
00:45:20I pretty much inherited their entire collection.
00:45:23You could say that's when I fell in love.
00:45:25Oh.
00:45:27You know, I just felt that music had the potential
00:45:29to be honest and pure.
00:45:31You know, it's not just about tempo and melody.
00:45:33It's about the joy that it brings people.
00:45:35Culture.
00:45:37The traditions?
00:45:39Exactly.
00:45:43Here you go.
00:45:44Oh, thanks.
00:45:46Wait. A Christmas album?
00:45:48Well, okay, first off, this is not just a Christmas album.
00:45:51This is THE Christmas album.
00:45:53Recorded by the Good Knights.
00:45:55Oh, you know it.
00:45:56Know it? My grandmother used to play this for us every year.
00:45:59I haven't heard this album in years.
00:46:03You should have it.
00:46:05Wait, what?
00:46:06Yeah, no, I want you to have it.
00:46:08No, Michael, I couldn't.
00:46:09Trust me, if anybody deserves it, it's you.
00:46:18You're welcome.
00:46:22I know Randy's store is not for everyone,
00:46:24but for those who love it, it's special.
00:46:27My family's shop isn't much different, you know.
00:46:31You know, Randy used to be downtown.
00:46:34One day, the building that he was in
00:46:36decided they could make more money with a big box store,
00:46:39and Randy had to move.
00:46:41I didn't know that.
00:46:43That space that we were in, I helped him find it.
00:46:47All you have to do is ask.
00:46:52Well, thank you for a wonderful evening.
00:46:56Will you be okay getting home?
00:46:59I just have to pick something else up on the way home.
00:47:03Well, good night.
00:47:06Good night, Stephanie.
00:47:08Enjoy your record.
00:47:21Good night.
00:47:40Okay, Michael.
00:47:42If you can help Randy...
00:47:44Christmas is coming
00:47:47It's that time of year
00:47:51When family comes calling
00:47:55From far and near
00:47:59Hanging the stockings
00:48:03By the fire glow
00:48:06What could be sweeter than candy canes
00:48:10Under the mistletoe
00:48:16I don't remember in spring, summer, or fall
00:48:24Feeling as warm as a Christmas
00:48:32Gingerbread houses
00:48:35And sugar plum dreams
00:48:39This Christmas is perfect
00:48:42Who asked you anyway?
00:48:44A perfect Christmas with you
00:48:49You spending this Christmas
00:48:54Here with me
00:49:00Humming
00:49:04Michael, what are you doing?
00:49:07Updating your software.
00:49:09And what's wrong with the old software?
00:49:12Nothing. Love a good abacus.
00:49:15Who doesn't?
00:49:16Funny.
00:49:17But with this program, it uses your Wi-Fi to connect your scanners
00:49:21Keeping track of your inventory instantaneously.
00:49:23Speaking of which, did you know that you're down to your last two sugar plum music boxes?
00:49:28Tradition doesn't have to be outdated, Stephanie. Come on.
00:49:31Excuse me. Do you have any cookie cutters?
00:49:34We sure do.
00:49:35Allow me.
00:49:37Right this way.
00:49:38And everything you could possibly ever dream of.
00:49:41Santa Claus's, snowflakes, Christmas trees.
00:49:47You're glowing.
00:49:49I am not.
00:49:51And he certainly seems to be in a good mood.
00:49:54He does, doesn't he?
00:49:56Oh, hey. I was wondering if you could watch the shop this afternoon. I just have an appointment.
00:50:00Everything okay?
00:50:01Yeah. Just a little something I have to take care of.
00:50:04Sure, whatever you need.
00:50:05Like this one.
00:50:06That feels right. Excellent choice. Christmas tree.
00:50:08Okay.
00:50:10Okay.
00:50:12So?
00:50:13Scan the item.
00:50:14And the deduction from your inventory instantly.
00:50:17Cool.
00:50:18Thank you. That'll be $5.50.
00:50:22Here you go.
00:50:28Thank you for shopping at the Christmas shop. Have a merry day.
00:50:32Okay. You are getting pretty good at that.
00:50:35Don't you have work to do?
00:50:37What are you doing Friday night?
00:50:39I, uh, my brother has this Christmas party every year.
00:50:42And I was wondering, maybe if you're not busy, you'd like to come as my date.
00:50:47Date?
00:50:48Yeah, well, you know, we don't have to stay the whole time if you don't want to.
00:50:50It's usually just his co-workers.
00:50:52Just a bunch of boring computer people.
00:50:55Oh, you make it sound so enticing.
00:50:57Well, they have Jenga.
00:50:58So that's a win.
00:51:01I would love to. I really would.
00:51:03But I have to set up for the holiday block party.
00:51:06But if you find yourself getting tired of your brother's co-workers...
00:51:10I'd love to.
00:51:11I mean, if you would like me to help, I could come.
00:51:15Lend a hand.
00:51:16Of course.
00:51:21There she is.
00:51:23Mr. Cranston.
00:51:24Oh, good to see you.
00:51:25So, how are the parents enjoying retirement?
00:51:29Oh, they're great.
00:51:30Good.
00:51:31Well, they're lucky to have someone like you to look after them.
00:51:34Oh, thank you.
00:51:35So, what do you have for us this year?
00:51:39I know it's in good hands.
00:51:41I will let you know when it's done.
00:51:42All right, looking forward to it.
00:51:44Bye-bye.
00:51:47Is that a message from Santa?
00:51:49Mr. Cranston is one of our oldest and dearest customers.
00:51:52About 35 years ago, he had an idea for an ornament he wanted made.
00:51:56He brought the idea to my father, and he created him something.
00:52:00Ever since, he's been coming here every year with a new subject.
00:52:03Something to share with his wife.
00:52:05And you make him an ornament.
00:52:07It could be a moment, a memory, a milestone.
00:52:11One year, it was the birth of their son.
00:52:13Another, it was a special vacation they took.
00:52:16What's the subject this year?
00:52:19Their first date.
00:52:22What are we going to make?
00:52:24I don't know.
00:52:26Oh.
00:52:31Something urgent?
00:52:32It won't take long.
00:52:33Erika, go.
00:52:34We got this.
00:52:35Don't we?
00:52:36Absolutely.
00:52:38Thanks.
00:52:49686 square feet.
00:52:52The building's just been renovated.
00:52:54There is tremendous foot traffic here.
00:52:56Great visibility.
00:52:58It's very nice.
00:53:00So, what is it you say you do?
00:53:03Retail.
00:53:04Our family, well, I own a Christmas shop on the Upper West Side.
00:53:09I think I saw that on the news.
00:53:11Didn't Helen McLean buy that building?
00:53:14Yep, that's the one.
00:53:16I'm curious.
00:53:17What is it your store does for the rest of the year?
00:53:20What do you mean?
00:53:21Well, when it's not Christmas time.
00:53:24Oh, well, we sell decorations for other holidays as well.
00:53:27St. Patrick's Day, Valentine's Day, Easter.
00:53:31Oh, um.
00:53:35Miss Nickel.
00:53:37I'm going to be very honest with you.
00:53:39The people that own this property,
00:53:41they were looking for something with a little more ongoing potential,
00:53:46like a juice bar or a yoga studio.
00:53:50Right.
00:53:53Of course.
00:53:55You never know until you try, right?
00:53:58I, um, I do have a property in Jersey City.
00:54:01That might be a little more up your alley.
00:54:04Yeah.
00:54:07I'll think about it.
00:54:11Okay.
00:54:33Hello.
00:54:35It's me.
00:54:37Your father and I are in the middle of a game.
00:54:39He thinks Kringle is a real word.
00:54:41It is a real word.
00:54:43What's going on?
00:54:45I don't think I can do it.
00:54:46Do what, sweetheart?
00:54:49Save the shop.
00:54:51I tried, Mom. I really did.
00:54:54The shop just doesn't make enough money to qualify for a new lease.
00:54:58Oh, honey.
00:55:00I know how important the shop is to you and Dad.
00:55:03But it just, it just seems like everything's changing.
00:55:07And I'm trying so hard to hold on to it,
00:55:10to preserve something that means so much to so many people.
00:55:13Well, you did the best you could.
00:55:15And why do I feel like I'm letting you down?
00:55:19Not just you and Dad, but Erica and Toby and all the customers.
00:55:25Honey, you didn't let us down.
00:55:27We don't need the shop to be happy.
00:55:29We have each other.
00:55:30That's what's important. That's all we've ever needed.
00:55:33And you know what?
00:55:34We'll make new traditions.
00:55:36Erica and Toby will be fine.
00:55:37The customers will be fine.
00:55:39And your father and I will always be proud of you.
00:55:43No matter what.
00:55:45Okay?
00:55:47Now, Christmas is in four days.
00:55:49You make it the best four days that shop has ever seen.
00:55:53Okay?
00:55:54Okay.
00:55:56You got it.
00:55:57Okay.
00:56:05Well?
00:56:06It isn't here, but I gave you frankincense.
00:56:09Frankincense is a word.
00:56:14Dan.
00:56:16What are we doing here?
00:56:18Playing a game.
00:56:19No, I mean here.
00:56:21I mean, don't you feel...
00:56:22Bored?
00:56:25I miss the city.
00:56:26We don't belong here.
00:56:28We belong there, with our daughter.
00:56:30Well, then...
00:56:32Let's go home.
00:56:35Really?
00:56:36Yeah.
00:56:39I love you.
00:56:41Does this mean I can order bacon again?
00:56:43No.
00:56:53Alright, well, let's get those over.
00:56:56Yes, sir.
00:56:57To the office, alright? Okay.
00:56:59Yes, sir.
00:57:07Helen.
00:57:08What are you doing here?
00:57:09Everything proceeding on schedule?
00:57:11Yeah, don't worry.
00:57:12They'll be out on time if that's what you're concerned about.
00:57:16Is that what you think?
00:57:17They're good people.
00:57:19I'm sure they are.
00:57:27Michael.
00:57:28I realize that I put a lot of responsibility on your shoulders,
00:57:32but I haven't heard from you in three days.
00:57:35So, I wanted to come down here and see how you were doing.
00:57:40Hey, look, the permits have been submitted and approved.
00:57:43They think that they can preserve some of the façade as a focal point,
00:57:46if you're still interested.
00:57:50I wanted to come down to see how you were doing.
00:57:54Excuse me, can you help me find something?
00:57:57Oh, of course.
00:57:58Excuse me.
00:58:00So, are you looking for something for your parents?
00:58:03No, my teacher.
00:58:05Oh, what grade are you in?
00:58:07Third grade, but we're leaving.
00:58:09Oh?
00:58:10My family and I are moving to Seattle.
00:58:12Seattle's a nice place.
00:58:14I don't want to move.
00:58:16You know, when I was about your age, I had to move too.
00:58:20To Seattle?
00:58:21No, it was to Ohio.
00:58:23My daddy got a job there, so we had to pack up everything that we owned
00:58:27and put it into these boxes and put it onto a great big truck.
00:58:31My mom let me pack my own toys.
00:58:33Well, you know what happened after that?
00:58:35I met my best friend, Jack.
00:58:37Yeah, I mean, we went everywhere together.
00:58:40He was the best.
00:58:41We went to the movies, we went to the library.
00:58:43He even taught my brother and I how to play hockey.
00:58:45So, guess what happened next?
00:58:47What?
00:58:48I wasn't sad anymore.
00:58:50In fact, it turned out to be one of the best things that ever happened.
00:58:53I don't want Miss Hill to forget me.
00:58:55Was that your teacher?
00:58:56Yeah.
00:58:57Well, do you have, like, um, do you have, like, a favorite memory from your class?
00:59:02Last week, she read us a book about our gingerbread family.
00:59:05Yeah?
00:59:06Hmm.
00:59:11Come with me.
00:59:12I got the perfect thing for you.
00:59:18What do you think?
00:59:19It's just like the one in the book.
00:59:20Yeah, well, then I'm sure she'll love it.
00:59:22How much?
00:59:23Tell you what.
00:59:24If you give Seattle a fair shot, it's on me, okay?
00:59:30Merry Christmas.
00:59:31Merry Christmas.
00:59:40Your boss left.
00:59:41Yeah, it's too bad.
00:59:45So, that was very sweet.
00:59:47Well, you know, somebody once told me that the best ornaments are the ones that say things.
00:59:53Hmm.
00:59:55Sounds like someone very wise.
00:59:58And special.
01:00:02Uh, speaking of ornaments.
01:00:04Yes?
01:00:05I believe that we have a first date ornament tonight.
01:00:08Oh, we do, do we?
01:00:10Mm-hmm.
01:00:11Come on, open this letter up.
01:00:12Let's see what it says.
01:00:17I remember the very first date Mary and I ever had.
01:00:23I was working as a fry cook in a little diner in San Francisco.
01:00:29One late December night, I'm in the back.
01:00:33Someone's crooning jingle bells on the jukebox.
01:00:38And that's when Mary walked in.
01:00:41Her eyes sparkled like ice crystals on fresh fallen snow.
01:00:45Her smile lit up the whole room.
01:00:48We must have talked for hours.
01:00:52And then I asked her to dance right there in the middle of that greasy diner.
01:01:00And I knew I would be dancing with this woman for the rest of my life.
01:01:11Oh, I got it.
01:01:15Oh, I got it.
01:01:17Oh, I got it.
01:01:42Do you want to help?
01:01:45I'm not really the artistic type.
01:01:47Come on, this is your idea.
01:01:50Grab me a brush.
01:01:52Tiny one.
01:01:53Other one.
01:01:55Bingo.
01:01:57Okay, here.
01:01:58Okay, now dip lightly.
01:02:04Okay.
01:02:05And then make a circle right in the middle.
01:02:11All right, not bad.
01:02:14You know, I think this could use some glitter.
01:02:16And you said you weren't the artistic type.
01:02:18I'm in Rome.
01:02:19Right there.
01:02:20Yeah?
01:02:21Oh, here?
01:02:24Gold or silk?
01:02:25What are you thinking?
01:02:27That one.
01:02:29And then sprinkle it lightly.
01:02:33No, I said lightly.
01:02:36It was lightly.
01:02:44Beautiful.
01:02:46It is a beautiful night, isn't it?
01:02:50I mean you.
01:02:52Me?
01:02:53Yeah, I had no idea how talented you were.
01:02:56Oh, thank you, but I never really thought of myself as talented.
01:03:04Well, here we are.
01:03:07After you.
01:03:14Hmm.
01:03:18Oh my goodness, look at that.
01:03:21That's just beautiful.
01:03:23Yes.
01:03:25That's me and that's you, honey.
01:03:29Stephanie, this is perfect, as always.
01:03:32It was Michael's idea.
01:03:34And it comes with this.
01:03:38Oh, look, they've even got the record.
01:03:41Oh, this will look great on the tree with the other ornaments you've given us.
01:03:49And to think, all I was trying to do that night was get in out of the rain.
01:03:54And I was just trying to finish up those dishes so I could go home.
01:04:00And now we've got all these memories.
01:04:03Hmm.
01:04:06Stephanie, that's a very special shop you've got there.
01:04:10Take good care of it.
01:04:18Oh, honey, this is beautiful.
01:04:27The shop made all these?
01:04:29The shop made all these?
01:04:33They're beautiful.
01:04:34And every one is personal.
01:04:51Wow.
01:04:52All your customers have a collection like Mr. Cranston?
01:04:55Quite a few. Why?
01:04:57I was just thinking, where are they going to go if your shop closes down?
01:05:01Well, tell that to Helen McLean.
01:05:07You know what?
01:05:09I think I will.
01:05:11Wait, really?
01:05:13Yeah.
01:05:15I'm not going to let her close the shop.
01:05:22I, uh...
01:05:24We should, uh...
01:05:25Definitely.
01:05:27Yeah, I think, uh...
01:05:30I'm, I'm seeing you tomorrow.
01:05:32Yeah, I'll see you tomorrow, too.
01:05:33Yeah.
01:05:35Have a good night.
01:05:54Michael.
01:05:56We have to talk.
01:06:00This, this Christmas shop is unique and a special place,
01:06:04and it means so much to the people in that community.
01:06:06I, I know it's old-fashioned, but you know what?
01:06:09That, that's okay.
01:06:11Because if you want hip and urban, there, there is a whole city out there for you.
01:06:16But if you want someplace that's, that's sweet,
01:06:20magical,
01:06:22shouldn't there be someplace you can go?
01:06:24What are you suggesting?
01:06:28Let them stay.
01:06:31We talked about this.
01:06:32You transfer the lease to the new building, give them the same terms.
01:06:34They're paying 75% below market value.
01:06:37They've been there for 40 years.
01:06:39I can appreciate tradition.
01:06:41This company goes back five generations.
01:06:44I mean, my great-great-grandfather worked in the factory.
01:06:47Our investors expect a return.
01:06:50The return is based on anticipated revenue.
01:06:52What kind of revenue can I promise when I'm giving my tenants a discount?
01:06:56I'm not talking about all of them.
01:06:58I'm just talking about that one.
01:07:00We have full occupancy at this point,
01:07:02and I've got over a hundred names on the wait list.
01:07:05Please.
01:07:08I'm sorry, Michael. I, I can't.
01:07:11I can't.
01:07:13I can't.
01:07:14I, I can't.
01:07:16I can't.
01:07:21Then consider this my resignation.
01:07:26Michael.
01:07:27If you're gonna kick him out, I'm not gonna be a part of it.
01:07:44Wow.
01:08:10Wow, Stefan.
01:08:12You weren't kidding.
01:08:25Michael.
01:08:26Stefan.
01:08:27Hi.
01:08:32We have to talk.
01:08:34Is there a place that we can go?
01:08:36Okay.
01:08:37Yeah.
01:08:41Okay.
01:08:46So, how did it go?
01:08:52It's over.
01:08:54What?
01:08:55Stephanie, I'm, I'm so sorry.
01:08:57There's nothing that I can do.
01:08:59I, I don't understand.
01:09:00I mean, you've, you've seen how important this place is to everyone.
01:09:04Helen's hands are tied.
01:09:06The building's already full.
01:09:08It hasn't even been built yet.
01:09:11I know.
01:09:13Maybe, maybe you can just talk to her again.
01:09:17I can't.
01:09:18Why not?
01:09:19Because I quit.
01:09:21What?
01:09:22I, I couldn't be a part of doing this, do you?
01:09:26Michael.
01:09:27I'm so sorry.
01:09:29I, I feel like I'm letting everybody down.
01:09:31I, I just...
01:09:35I wanted to give you your Christmas miracle.
01:09:39I know.
01:09:40I appreciate everything that you've done.
01:09:44I guess we just ran out of time.
01:09:47That's all.
01:09:51Yeah.
01:09:53Um, with everything that's going on, um, I think I need some alone time.
01:10:02Yeah, I, I understand.
01:10:04Okay.
01:10:07If you need anything.
01:10:10Okay.
01:10:40Hey.
01:10:48I think we've got one here.
01:10:50Buddy.
01:10:51Hey.
01:10:52What's up, buddy?
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01:10:54Bob.
01:10:55It's been a long time since I've seen you.
01:10:57Good to see you.
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01:12:24Hey, it's me.
01:12:27Yeah, you got that paperwork on the Broadway Towers project?
01:12:33How far back does it go?
01:13:08All right, there you go, man.
01:13:10Don't tell your mom how much money you spent, all right?
01:13:12Hey, I think I saw the snowman you had.
01:13:15Look at you.
01:13:17Mom? Dad?
01:13:19There's my girl. Hi, sweetie.
01:13:23Oh.
01:13:25I don't understand. What are you doing here?
01:13:28Well, we had a chat after you called the other day and...
01:13:32The city's our home.
01:13:33We belong here with you.
01:13:35Even if it is a little packed.
01:13:37And the taxis are a little loud.
01:13:39Looks like you're stuck with us, honey.
01:13:41Guys, I am so sorry.
01:13:44You left me in charge and I really let you down.
01:13:47I just really thought Michael would be able to help.
01:13:50Sounds like you really tried.
01:13:51I suppose you're right.
01:13:53I guess it doesn't matter anymore,
01:13:54because next year everyone's going to go to some big box store
01:13:57for their Christmas decorations.
01:13:59But every once in a while,
01:14:01someone will remember that little shop that was on the corner
01:14:05where they felt magical.
01:14:07Used to.
01:14:09You know, honey, whether you want them to or not, things change.
01:14:12I mean, sometimes for the better, sometimes for the worse.
01:14:16How you adapt to that change is all up to you.
01:14:19It's Christmas Eve.
01:14:21Do you really want to spend the holiday moping,
01:14:23or are we going to think about the things we can really celebrate here?
01:14:26Now go out there and make us proud.
01:14:36He had a broad face and a little round belly
01:14:39that shook when he laughed like a bowl full of jelly.
01:14:43He was chubby and plump,
01:14:46a right jolly old elf,
01:14:48and I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself.
01:14:57A wink of his eye and a twist of his head
01:15:00soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread.
01:15:04Aw, thanks.
01:15:05He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work,
01:15:08and a little though he stopped, and then turned with a jerk.
01:15:15Oh, no thank you.
01:15:17Um, could you tell me where to find Stephanie Nichol?
01:15:27But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight,
01:15:30Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night.
01:15:48What are you doing here?
01:15:50You didn't think I was going to miss the biggest and the best
01:15:52holiday party on the Upper West Side, did you?
01:15:57You were wonderful.
01:16:01Not bad.
01:16:03Helen, I didn't expect to see you here.
01:16:08Michael called me this afternoon and asked me to come down.
01:16:13What's up?
01:16:15Last night, on a whim, I decided to take a look at the paperwork
01:16:18from the acquisitions of the building.
01:16:21I found this.
01:16:23Michael, I've had several attorneys review the transfer
01:16:26from the Properties Trust.
01:16:28I assure you, there are no issues.
01:16:30Maybe not with the Trust, but this is the original lease
01:16:33from the Christmas shop.
01:16:35Mr. Nichol, perhaps you remember this.
01:16:38Um, it's my old lease.
01:16:41Forty years ago, when your dad opened his store,
01:16:44the building was owned by his friend.
01:16:46Ben? Yeah, but he passed away a long time ago.
01:16:49Well, he must have liked you a lot,
01:16:51because he put a very interesting clause in there.
01:16:535B, if you care to read.
01:16:57Basically, it says that in the event that the building is sold,
01:16:59either by him or his heir...
01:17:02The Christmas shop has the option to purchase the building.
01:17:07We do?
01:17:10He's not kidding.
01:17:12In the event that the building is sold,
01:17:14the lessor will be given first option
01:17:16to purchase the building at fair market value.
01:17:22But, Michael, at fair market value,
01:17:25there's no way we'd be able to afford it.
01:17:28I know.
01:17:30That's why you need an investor.
01:17:33Who's that?
01:17:35My father.
01:17:37Hey, son.
01:17:39You must be Stephanie.
01:17:41Michael spoke very highly of you
01:17:43when he called me last night.
01:17:45Michael... Michael called you?
01:17:47Yes, yes. And is the store inside?
01:17:51Yes.
01:17:53Would you like to see it?
01:17:56I'd be delighted. Please.
01:17:59Very whimsical.
01:18:04This is adorable.
01:18:08That smell...
01:18:12It's wonderful.
01:18:14It's wonderful.
01:18:16It's wonderful.
01:18:18It's wonderful.
01:18:20It's wonderful.
01:18:22It's wonderful.
01:18:24It's wonderful.
01:18:26The smell...
01:18:31It smells like Christmas.
01:18:37You know, when my son called me last night
01:18:39and told me about this store,
01:18:41I knew it had to be something special.
01:18:44Now, standing here...
01:18:48I knew he was right.
01:18:51Thank you so much, Mr. Kilpatrick.
01:18:54Please, call me Thomas.
01:18:56And I should be the one thanking you.
01:18:58For what?
01:19:00For giving me something I've wanted for a very long time.
01:19:07Finally, something we can do together.
01:19:10Deep down, I think I always knew you weren't happy.
01:19:14But now I can see you've found a place where you belong.
01:19:18And I want nothing more but to be a part of that.
01:19:25Yes.
01:19:27I would be proud to invest in such a delightful venture.
01:19:37Who are these lovely people over here?
01:19:41This is my mom and this is my dad.
01:19:43How are you, sir?
01:19:44This is Mr. Kilpatrick.
01:19:45Such a lovely daughter you have.
01:19:47And what a beautiful story.
01:19:51I'm sorry about your development home.
01:19:54But...
01:19:56Mr. Nickel had a deal.
01:19:59How are you?
01:20:04It's only a building.
01:20:06Our investors will find other deals.
01:20:09But as for you, I knew your heart wasn't in real estate.
01:20:14I'm just glad that you found what truly makes you happy.
01:20:21You've got to promise me something.
01:20:23Anything.
01:20:24Take good care of her.
01:20:26She's a keeper.
01:20:30I intend to.
01:20:34Merry Christmas.
01:20:36Merry Christmas.
01:20:44I invited David and his family over to join me for Christmas dinner tomorrow.
01:20:48I'd very much like it if the two of you would join.
01:20:51It's a date.
01:20:53Very well, then.
01:20:54I look forward to seeing you both tomorrow.
01:20:57Merry Christmas, Dad.
01:20:59Merry Christmas, son.