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00:00:00I can divide my life into before and after, before the Christmas my parents bought a book
00:00:20and after, when my life would never be the same again.
00:00:23The book was called The 100 Wonders of the World, and from the moment I opened it for
00:00:28the first time that Christmas morning, I was obsessed.
00:00:32Machu Picchu, the Mostar Bridge, the Terracotta Warriors, everything was exotic, everything
00:00:40was fascinating.
00:00:43I promised myself that I would see them all, and I started counting the days until I could
00:00:47leave my small and modest city, because seeing pictures in the book was not enough.
00:00:57Before high school, I had my chance, I left Maryville to see the world, and I didn't
00:01:03look back.
00:01:07Unraveling the wonders with my own eyes was more incredible than I imagined.
00:01:13By chance, I got my dream job, which allows me to share my adventures with aspiring
00:01:18travelers around the world.
00:01:19A MAGICAL CHRISTMAS
00:01:50Serengeti.
00:01:53Tanzania.
00:01:54Wildlife Park.
00:01:56Ah, Africa.
00:02:01Did you share an AirBnB with the animals?
00:02:04No, but it looks like they moved here with you.
00:02:07What was the size of the party?
00:02:09Ah, well, let me see.
00:02:11Friends from work, her friends, and the newbies from 210.
00:02:16It was just a regular party.
00:02:18Charlie, please tell me you're going to take a break from your social life today.
00:02:22Oh, nothing planned yet.
00:02:25But tonight is a child.
00:02:27What's your next mission?
00:02:32In a few days, I'm going to work on an article about European Christmas fairs.
00:02:37But now I'm going to work on sleeping to recover from jet lag.
00:02:42Okay.
00:02:45See you tomorrow.
00:02:46Good night.
00:02:49Wait, did you see the zebras?
00:02:53The 100 Wonders of the World.
00:03:01Oh, Mom called me.
00:03:05Hi, dear. It's Mom.
00:03:07I thought this was the perfect time to guess my annual holiday message
00:03:12to officially invite you home for Christmas.
00:03:15Austin finished the coffee renovation.
00:03:17It would be great if you came home to see how it turned out.
00:03:20I love you and I'm proud of you every day.
00:03:23Oh, I miss her.
00:03:25I miss her.
00:03:44Georgina, hi!
00:03:45Hi, Elisa.
00:03:46The script and the proposal for the mermaid story are great.
00:03:50Consider them approved.
00:03:52One more thing.
00:03:53We got the news to get the focus off the European Christmas fairs,
00:03:57so you're free from that.
00:03:58Oh, I was really looking forward to that.
00:04:01So, what else do you have for me at the party?
00:04:04Nothing, really.
00:04:05I don't think I've ever told you this before, but enjoy the party.
00:04:08Not for long.
00:04:09Grace is still standing right after the New Year.
00:04:12See you soon.
00:04:13Okay, cool.
00:04:14Talk to you later.
00:04:15Bye.
00:04:17Looks like I'm not going to Europe this Christmas, then.
00:04:21Well, then, where are you going?
00:04:24Are you always in some exotic place at Christmas?
00:04:28Hey, how about your little Christmas town?
00:04:31Maybe you can go to the parties there.
00:04:33Yeah, sure.
00:04:35Wait.
00:04:36Yeah, right, I could.
00:04:38You should.
00:04:40Imagine it was your mother's.
00:04:42All these years refusing your invitations,
00:04:44you could finally accept them.
00:04:46You know what?
00:04:47I think I'm going to do that.
00:05:05Colin Henderson, how may I help you?
00:05:06Hi, it's Elisa.
00:05:08Wow, that's a good surprise.
00:05:10Yeah, I'll be quick.
00:05:11I know you're busy with the merger,
00:05:13and I just landed.
00:05:15Oh, you already left?
00:05:17I thought you'd stay a few more days in town.
00:05:19Yeah, the Christmas fair project was canceled,
00:05:21so it's a surprise to me,
00:05:23and I'm in the last place I thought I'd be at the parties.
00:05:26Guess where?
00:05:29Don't laugh at me.
00:05:30It's Maryville.
00:05:32Wow, really?
00:05:34Please tell me it's for a mission.
00:05:37No, it's the first time I don't have to go somewhere else.
00:05:40It's better than not being able to go anywhere else.
00:05:43Yeah, that's a better way to put it.
00:05:46Anyway, I...
00:05:48I thought I didn't have any more excuses this time,
00:05:50so I decided to come home for a few days
00:05:52to make sure I'd spend a few more years at the parties
00:05:54anywhere but my hometown.
00:05:57Well, if I wasn't so buried in this merger,
00:05:59I could save you.
00:06:01I think I can hold out a few days.
00:06:03But we'll meet again in the new year
00:06:05when I get back to town, okay?
00:06:07Deal.
00:06:08I'll ask my assistant to make a reservation somewhere.
00:06:11I'll call you soon.
00:06:12Wish me luck.
00:06:14You'll need it.
00:06:15Bye-bye.
00:06:16Bye.
00:06:23Oh, I missed you.
00:06:25Hi, Mom.
00:06:27I'm so excited to finally have you home for the parties.
00:06:31I knew one day my connections would work.
00:06:34It's so good to see you.
00:06:35Hi, Dad.
00:06:36It's so good to see you, too.
00:06:38The retirement agency did you good.
00:06:40Semi-retirement agency.
00:06:41Let's put your bags in the car.
00:06:43Okay.
00:06:44Let's go.
00:06:45Wow.
00:06:46It's so cute.
00:06:47I knew you'd love it.
00:06:50Welcome to Maryville.
00:06:54Hi.
00:06:55I missed Santa Claus.
00:06:57Honey, don't ask for too much.
00:06:59Wow, the city is so much smaller than I thought.
00:07:02Really?
00:07:04Well, with all your trips around the world
00:07:07and living in the big cities,
00:07:09you know the saying,
00:07:10you can take the girl out of the country, but...
00:07:12But you can always make her come back.
00:07:15You can make her come back.
00:07:17You can make her come back.
00:07:19You can make her come back.
00:07:21You can make her come back.
00:07:23Mom, we're not from the countryside.
00:07:26Well, well, well.
00:07:27Look who finally decided to thank us with your presence.
00:07:32Hi, little sister.
00:07:34Let her in.
00:07:35It's so good to see you.
00:07:37It's so good to see you, too.
00:07:39My God.
00:07:40Come on, let's go in.
00:07:41Seriously, you look wonderful.
00:07:45Give me strength.
00:07:52I can't wait to relax.
00:07:56I don't even remember the last time I wasn't in a rush.
00:08:00Does anyone want to watch one of those romantic Christmas comedies
00:08:03while I'm here relaxing?
00:08:05Eliza, we don't have time for that.
00:08:07You may not be in a rush, but we are.
00:08:10The guests will be here soon.
00:08:11Coming here?
00:08:13The annual Christmas party of ugly gardener sweaters.
00:08:16It's a family tradition, don't you remember?
00:08:18You still do that?
00:08:20I thought you'd stopped a long time ago.
00:08:22Oh, God, no.
00:08:23This is the biggest and best one ever.
00:08:26You're going to love it.
00:08:27You're going to love it, I promise.
00:08:29I asked Kate to pick a really ugly sweater for you up there.
00:08:32Unless you brought your own.
00:08:34You didn't, okay?
00:08:35Okay.
00:08:36Kate!
00:08:37Ugly sweater, now!
00:08:39Jean!
00:08:45Let's share the room again.
00:08:47Yeah, like old times.
00:08:50Here we have a small collection of ugly sweaters for you to choose from.
00:08:56Oh, God, they're really ugly.
00:09:01So, first of all, tell me more about your boyfriend, Carter...
00:09:06Conner...
00:09:07Yeah, Colin.
00:09:08Yeah, um...
00:09:10Where do I start?
00:09:12Well, to start, he's not really my boyfriend.
00:09:16We're just getting to know each other.
00:09:19Oh, you're getting to know each other.
00:09:22I have some news for you.
00:09:23He's definitely your boyfriend.
00:09:25It's basically everything we can do.
00:09:27Send messages, sometimes call.
00:09:30He's always busy, and I can barely keep up with him.
00:09:35We're just letting things flow.
00:09:38And does he know about this?
00:09:41You're a big shot.
00:09:43I don't think there's any other way to do this.
00:09:46Between my job and his, it's like a long-distance relationship.
00:09:51Well, I think we should hang out with him one of these days.
00:09:55That's a good idea.
00:09:56We can decide for you.
00:09:58Hey, Mom needs you right now down there, okay?
00:10:01Ow!
00:10:03Man, it's Christmas!
00:10:05Well, get ready.
00:10:07It's time for you to reintroduce yourself to Maryville society.
00:10:14♪
00:10:36♪
00:10:39♪
00:10:53Elisa, the last time I saw you, you were this big!
00:10:59You've grown so much!
00:11:02How long has it been?
00:11:04Years. Many years.
00:11:08I can tell you still have a good taste for your heteros.
00:11:13I go to this party once a year, and I wait all year to use it.
00:11:17Where have you been?
00:11:18Travelling the world, from what I've heard.
00:11:21What do you do?
00:11:23I travel a lot, I write a little, and I take a lot of pictures.
00:11:29Is that work?
00:11:31I have a salary and everything.
00:11:34I need a job.
00:11:36I'm sure you do.
00:11:47Oh, Pinedale sounds like a nice town or village.
00:11:52I'll put it on my list.
00:11:56How long has your granddaughter been there?
00:12:00Two years.
00:12:07I see you've escaped the ugly sweater party.
00:12:11Not really.
00:12:12I've talked more about myself lately than in the last decade.
00:12:17That's because you're the most famous person in this town.
00:12:21And the most interesting.
00:12:23What do you think, Will?
00:12:25Well, she's really been to more than 20 miles of this town.
00:12:28Well said.
00:12:29Will?
00:12:31Oh, I see you're still wearing my sweater.
00:12:34Oh, my God, you're still in love with him.
00:12:37Look, if you're wearing a guy's sweater, you're in love with him.
00:12:41Really?
00:12:42You got a job last time for a Christmas sweater party.
00:12:46Oh, my God, that was a long time ago.
00:12:48That's embarrassing.
00:12:50I didn't remember it was yours when I put it on, and I just got here.
00:12:55I'll go get changed, and I'll give it back to you.
00:12:57All right.
00:12:58Look, I'll let you keep it for a little while longer.
00:13:01Besides, you promised you'd fix it.
00:13:03And I'm waiting.
00:13:07Are you all right, Eliza?
00:13:13All right, I need to go.
00:13:16Go on, Will.
00:13:17But you just got here, and Eliza's here too.
00:13:20Do you remember Eliza?
00:13:21Yes, I remember Eliza very well.
00:13:23Actually, she just promised to fix my sweater.
00:13:27Again.
00:13:29All right, I have to go.
00:13:31My grandpa's waiting for me.
00:13:32See you later, guys.
00:13:33Bye-bye.
00:13:34See you later, Will.
00:13:35Bye-bye.
00:13:36I'll see you tomorrow, Will.
00:13:38Take care, brother.
00:13:40What was that?
00:13:42That was scary.
00:13:44Will's right.
00:13:45You're still in love with him.
00:13:46No, I'm not.
00:13:49Well, I was.
00:13:52I used to be.
00:13:54Everyone was.
00:13:56You and your friends didn't used to...
00:14:02Go up and down in front of the hardware store
00:14:05pretending to be interested in drills and screws
00:14:08just to maybe get to see him through the showcase?
00:14:12Yeah, yes.
00:14:14So embarrassing.
00:14:16But efficient.
00:14:20I still can't believe he pretended I didn't even exist back then.
00:14:25And I went up and down so many times.
00:14:28Why didn't you just talk to him?
00:14:30He was Austin's best friend.
00:14:32You could have, I don't know,
00:14:34held on a little and made friends.
00:14:36Yeah, that's definitely too logical for a teenager to understand.
00:14:41Besides, I don't think he'd ever give me a chance.
00:14:45I've always been his best friend's little sister.
00:14:48You know?
00:14:49Forbidden ground.
00:14:51Well, I'm glad you don't have to worry about that anymore.
00:14:55You have...
00:14:57What's his name?
00:14:59Carter.
00:15:00Corbyn.
00:15:01Wait, no, don't tell me.
00:15:02It's Colin.
00:15:06Yeah, I have Colin.
00:15:08You're right.
00:15:10I don't have to worry about Will Matthews at all.
00:15:13Never again.
00:15:27Get up, girls.
00:15:29Let's get up.
00:15:30We have things to do and people to see.
00:15:33I'm an adult woman.
00:15:35And my mother still yells at me to get up as if I were five.
00:15:39Why are we getting up so early?
00:15:41It's Sweater's birthday.
00:15:43It's the day of cookies and candies at the retirement home.
00:15:46We should have gone to bed later.
00:15:49Oh, come on.
00:15:51Mom's not going to give up, literally.
00:15:53It's the same plan every year since Grandma lived there before she died.
00:16:00I had forgotten that.
00:16:03Those were some of the best years of the party.
00:16:07Hey, is Beth and Harold still there?
00:16:09They're still there.
00:16:10And they still love a party.
00:16:20Well, looks like we're almost there.
00:16:23Cool.
00:16:24Thanks.
00:16:25And here's your daily payment.
00:16:27The best hot chocolate in town.
00:16:29I'll take it.
00:16:31Okay.
00:16:32Looks like the last item are the ice breakers.
00:16:35If you have them, I can install them quickly.
00:16:38Ice breakers. Ice breakers.
00:16:41Damn, I forgot them at home.
00:16:43And I don't have time to go get them before I open here.
00:16:47Do you have a few minutes to go get them for me?
00:16:49Of course.
00:16:50Sure.
00:16:55Is Eliza at home?
00:16:56Yes.
00:16:57Yes, she must be.
00:16:58Why?
00:16:59Nothing.
00:17:00Mmm.
00:17:31Ah.
00:17:33The boy is going to need a lot of help.
00:17:36Good morning, my dears.
00:17:37Hello.
00:17:38Come here.
00:17:39I need your help.
00:17:40Mom, it smells great.
00:17:42There's nothing in the world like your sugar cookies.
00:17:45You should open a coffee shop or something.
00:17:48Ha, ha, ha.
00:17:49I'll leave this to you two to finish.
00:17:52We have a very busy morning here.
00:17:55Now, if you don't mind, do your decoration magic.
00:17:59Like old times.
00:18:01We'll be back later, and we can go to bed together.
00:18:05Ha, ha, ha.
00:18:06All right.
00:18:07So, honey, are you ready to go?
00:18:09Ready, yes.
00:18:10And I have another idea for the family craft.
00:18:12Wonderful.
00:18:14Don't mess with me, okay?
00:18:17Bye, Mom.
00:18:22It seems like the perfect time for Melika Likimaka.
00:18:26What?
00:18:27Melika Likimaka.
00:18:29Feliz Natal.
00:18:30Ha, ha, ha.
00:18:31It's how they say it in Hawaii.
00:18:33I know what it means.
00:18:34I just don't understand you.
00:18:36Ah, another curiosity.
00:18:37In Ghana, they have four kings in the precepts.
00:18:41Hmm, interesting.
00:18:44Here's my curiosity.
00:18:46In this house, we eat cookies and drink punch.
00:18:50Ooh, the most fun is in Bali.
00:18:53They release fireworks and light stallions.
00:18:56Oh, that's fun.
00:18:58I think we learned something from this.
00:19:01We should put stallions in our brownies.
00:19:07Hey, Elisa.
00:19:08What?
00:19:09Melika Likimaka.
00:19:17Do you need help?
00:19:21Calm down.
00:19:22Probably.
00:19:23I'm sorry.
00:19:24I can't see anything.
00:19:26Here.
00:19:27It's probably better like this.
00:19:29Because you're ridiculous.
00:19:34What a shame.
00:19:39Austin isn't here, by the way.
00:19:42Oh, yeah.
00:19:43I know.
00:19:44He's at the cafe.
00:19:45He sent me here to get something.
00:19:47Oh, yeah.
00:19:48I can't wait to see.
00:19:50I know he's working tirelessly at the cafe.
00:19:54Did he call you to help?
00:19:56A little.
00:19:57Well, a lot, actually.
00:19:59But you should stop by and see.
00:20:01You know, we could go together before you leave.
00:20:06Yeah.
00:20:07Sounds fun.
00:20:10Well, then.
00:20:11See you at the market.
00:20:15Okay?
00:20:16Well, then.
00:20:17It's better to go get things, right?
00:20:19Oh, okay.
00:20:20See you.
00:20:23Wait.
00:20:26Did he say see you?
00:20:33Clara!
00:20:34What's up?
00:20:35Oh, hi!
00:20:36You made it.
00:20:37Yeah.
00:20:38We almost had a motorbike in our hands.
00:20:39Wow.
00:20:40Can I help you with that?
00:20:41Wait.
00:20:42Clara, you've met everyone in the family except Elisa.
00:20:45Elisa, this is Clara.
00:20:47Oh, Elisa.
00:20:48It's so nice to meet you.
00:20:50Hi.
00:20:51I heard a lot about you.
00:20:53Really?
00:20:54Wow.
00:20:55Good stuff, I hope.
00:20:56Oh, just good stuff.
00:21:00You must be happy to be home.
00:21:03Austin told me it's been a while.
00:21:07Actually, there's nothing like Maryville.
00:21:10I've only been here a few months, but I already feel at home.
00:21:14Well, I hope this guy is helping you.
00:21:18I'm sure he is.
00:21:20He's very charming.
00:21:24Charming?
00:21:25Austin?
00:21:26That's Austin.
00:21:27Yeah, that's me.
00:21:29I'm charming.
00:21:30Sometimes.
00:21:31Okay, okay, okay.
00:21:32Let's take these cookies to the table, okay?
00:21:39So, what's going on between these two?
00:21:42I barely heard about her.
00:21:45Clara is an interior designer, and she moved here to live with her aunt.
00:21:50Austin needed help with the coffee renovation, and he found her.
00:21:54They got along well right away.
00:21:57We love it.
00:21:58Oh, who would have thought?
00:22:00Our little Austin.
00:22:02I'm happy for him.
00:22:04But it's weird to see him like that.
00:22:06Oh, believe me, it's weird for us too.
00:22:09But we're getting used to it.
00:22:12Wow, thank you so much for bringing the cookies.
00:22:14No problem.
00:22:15Wow, what time is it?
00:22:17Okay, it's time for the show.
00:22:19We have to get ready.
00:22:20Let's go.
00:22:21Let's go.
00:22:26Hello, everyone.
00:22:28If we could please sit down and turn this way.
00:22:31Look, it's my privilege to present for the 15th year in a row
00:22:36one of the favorite traditions of the Maryland Rest Home.
00:22:40The Garner family singers.
00:22:42We didn't even rehearse.
00:22:44As always, they never called.
00:22:53Yes.
00:22:57Dashing through the snow
00:22:59In a one horse open sleigh
00:23:01O'er the fields we go
00:23:03Laughing all the way
00:23:05Bells on bobtails ring
00:23:07Making spirits bright
00:23:09But it is to ride and sing
00:23:11The sleighing song tonight
00:23:13Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells
00:23:15Jingle all the way
00:23:17Oh, what fun it is to ride
00:23:19In a one horse open sleigh
00:23:23Hey!
00:23:26You guys didn't warn me.
00:23:28Up on the housetop
00:23:29Ring your bells
00:23:31Out jumps good old Santa Claus
00:23:34Up on the housetop
00:23:37Down through the chimney
00:23:38With a saintly
00:23:40Sleep in heavenly peace
00:23:50Sleep in heavenly peace
00:24:07Your performance was enchanting.
00:24:10Ah, thank you.
00:24:12Ah, Christmas songs always remind me of my late wife Margaret.
00:24:17Ah, she sang like an angel.
00:24:20It seems you loved her very much.
00:24:23Hey, Pops, I brought a...
00:24:25Eliza?
00:24:27Yeah.
00:24:28I see you've met my grandpa.
00:24:31Uh, Pops, this is Eliza.
00:24:34Pops, this is Eliza.
00:24:36Austin's little sister.
00:24:38It's a pleasure to meet you.
00:24:40Is she the one you were telling me about?
00:24:42Uh, yes.
00:24:43I was talking about the gardeners in general.
00:24:45All of them.
00:24:47As far as I remember,
00:24:49you said...
00:24:50What was it again?
00:24:52She has...
00:24:54a beautiful structure.
00:24:56Uh...
00:24:57Yes, I did say that.
00:24:59Thank you for reminding me, Pops.
00:25:02I do everything for you, Will.
00:25:04Pops, it's a pleasure to meet you.
00:25:08See you later, Will.
00:25:18Stand up, girls.
00:25:19Let's wake up.
00:25:20We have things to do and people to see.
00:25:25Oh, don't tell me this happens every morning.
00:25:29Oh, yes.
00:25:30Every morning.
00:25:32And we get even more excited during the parties.
00:25:37We can't have Christmas without a tree.
00:25:39That's why we're waiting for you to come home
00:25:42so we can pick together.
00:25:44Come on.
00:25:45The time is passing.
00:25:47I'll see you down there real quick.
00:25:49The train leaves in ten minutes.
00:25:56Hey.
00:25:57Oh, you missed breakfast.
00:25:59There's fruit on the table.
00:26:00Where's Will and Clara?
00:26:02Wait.
00:26:03Will is going?
00:26:04Well, Clara had a last-minute meeting with a client,
00:26:07but she'll be back to help with the decorations.
00:26:09And Will is going to meet us at the tree sale.
00:26:12He's going to look for...
00:26:14one for Pops.
00:26:15Okay?
00:26:16With you, Lee?
00:26:18I need a minute.
00:26:19Kate, where's my gloss?
00:26:21I didn't get it.
00:26:23Gloss?
00:26:25It's a big city thing, Mom.
00:26:30I still can't believe they waited so long to pick the tree.
00:26:35Why?
00:26:37It's a tradition.
00:26:39The Gardner family always picks a tree together.
00:26:42I mean, I understand doing that when we were kids.
00:26:46You know, it was supposed to be a magical Christmas,
00:26:48and it always was.
00:26:50But now that we're adults,
00:26:52why do we still do that?
00:26:54Some things seem kind of...
00:26:56silly.
00:26:58Silly?
00:27:00No, no.
00:27:01It might be silly to you, but...
00:27:03I mean, to your mom.
00:27:05She probably remembers all the Christmases in the past, you know?
00:27:08All the magic, the love.
00:27:11I don't know, I've always felt lucky to be with her.
00:27:15So, have you decided which one is perfect for Pops?
00:27:19Oh, that's a tough one.
00:27:22I don't know, I just...
00:27:24It's his first year at the nursing home.
00:27:27I really want it to be special.
00:27:30It doesn't matter which one you choose.
00:27:32If I get to know you, it'll be amazing.
00:27:38He's lucky to have you.
00:27:43But actually, you should hold your expectations.
00:27:47No one equals your mom's decorating skills.
00:27:50You're 100% right.
00:27:52No one.
00:27:55Come here, we need your room.
00:27:57The baby's calling.
00:28:06Perfect.
00:28:07Cool, Mom.
00:28:08I think my decorating tasks are complete.
00:28:11Wow.
00:28:12Great job at the host's guillotine.
00:28:15Now, to the Christmas smell.
00:28:17Thank you, Mom.
00:28:18Will, can you fill this box with anything to decorate Pops' tree?
00:28:23Are you sure?
00:28:24Of course.
00:28:25We have plenty.
00:28:30Great.
00:28:31Now I can sit on the couch.
00:28:35Kate, I'll watch from here.
00:28:37Keep up the good work, you two.
00:28:39Good try, friend.
00:28:40But you have to put the star on top of the tree.
00:28:44Yeah, you're the tallest here.
00:28:46So you're going to do that.
00:28:48Besides, it won't pass Mom's tree test
00:28:52No way.
00:28:53You can do it.
00:28:54Go.
00:28:55I was nine when I did that.
00:29:00I had completely forgotten about it.
00:29:03You know, there might be some of my cousins' work here.
00:29:06I think it makes sense.
00:29:08Mom never missed the opportunity to have someone create an ornament for her tree.
00:29:13Oh, yeah.
00:29:14Yeah.
00:29:15I remember this one.
00:29:16This is one of mine.
00:29:18But that's their problem.
00:29:20They all make sense.
00:29:21They're all beautiful and special in their own way.
00:29:28Even this one?
00:29:31Especially this one.
00:29:35All these little memories are coming back to me.
00:29:38I've been out of sight, out of mind for so long.
00:29:41I really don't miss it anymore.
00:29:44The more I stay here, the more I realize...
00:29:48I don't know.
00:29:49I kind of do.
00:29:50It's weird.
00:29:52Yeah, I get it.
00:29:54I remember it was a little like that when I came back to take care of Pops.
00:29:58I mean, the big things are important, but...
00:30:00Actually, I think the little things anchor us to the past.
00:30:05They remind us of the origins.
00:30:09You know, it doesn't matter where we're going.
00:30:14I'm so glad Elise is home for Christmas.
00:30:16Yeah, me too.
00:30:18This house hasn't been this full in years.
00:30:25Who's up for a nap?
00:30:27Oh, wait.
00:30:28But first, for the big moment...
00:30:31Cool.
00:30:33Ready.
00:30:37I think it's my best job so far.
00:30:39It's definitely the best.
00:30:47I love you.
00:30:55Good morning, Dad.
00:30:57You're up early, aren't you?
00:30:58Any big plans for today?
00:31:02No, no plans.
00:31:03Just thinking about going to town and seeing what's new.
00:31:06You know how I am when I travel?
00:31:08After all, this is a remote and exotic place for me.
00:31:12Oh, before you go on this great local adventure,
00:31:17I'd like to talk to you about this Colin.
00:31:20Anyone interested?
00:31:22Dad, you never like anyone.
00:31:24That's true.
00:31:25I just want to make sure, whoever it is,
00:31:28he deserves my little girl.
00:31:30And in fact, few compare to you.
00:31:35Well, there may be someone who gets close.
00:31:38I'm still getting to know Colin,
00:31:40but so far he's a good candidate.
00:31:43He's successful, hard-working.
00:31:46As long as you're happy, that's what matters.
00:31:50And whoever makes you happy, makes me happy too.
00:31:54Oh, Dad.
00:31:55Listen, girl, you'd better get out
00:31:57before your mom forces you to make angels
00:31:59out of toilet paper rolls.
00:32:01Thanks for the warning.
00:32:02You'd better keep an eye out too.
00:32:04No one's safe.
00:32:05Have fun out there.
00:32:06I will.
00:32:07I love you, Dad.
00:32:08I love you too.
00:32:10Good news.
00:32:11I found more toilet paper rolls.
00:32:20LIGHT UP THE NIGHT
00:32:26If it don't put a twinkle in both of your eyes
00:32:30Light you up and make you shine
00:32:33Oh, baby
00:32:36It ain't Christmas
00:32:39If it don't make your jingle bells ring-a-ling
00:32:43Give your heart a reason to sing
00:32:46Oh, baby
00:33:09I'm sorry.
00:33:10I was talking to Pops, and he's a little old-fashioned,
00:33:14and I got in the way.
00:33:16It's all right.
00:33:17Really.
00:33:18What's that?
00:33:19It smells good.
00:33:21Well, it's hot chocolate.
00:33:24It's the best in town.
00:33:26But, of course, you already know that.
00:33:29Why would I know that?
00:33:31It's your family's coffee.
00:33:34You haven't been there yet.
00:33:36I...
00:33:39Well, now is a good time to accept your invitation to show me around.
00:33:44If you have time, we can go together.
00:33:48Yes, I have time.
00:33:50All right.
00:33:51Let's go.
00:33:52I'll just get...
00:33:55All right, cool.
00:33:58Ready.
00:33:59Anything else?
00:34:00No, thank you.
00:34:01All right, if you need anything, just call me.
00:34:04Hi.
00:34:05Welcome.
00:34:06Austin.
00:34:08I'm impressed.
00:34:10The pictures don't do justice.
00:34:13This is amazing.
00:34:14Wow.
00:34:15That's a...
00:34:16That's a big compliment coming from someone who's been around the world
00:34:19and seen all the charming cafes.
00:34:22Yeah, I...
00:34:23I did it all by myself.
00:34:25Well, maybe I could have helped.
00:34:28Clara could have helped me with one or two ideas.
00:34:30Or maybe a thousand ideas.
00:34:32All right, she did everything.
00:34:33I'll be honest.
00:34:34I was very good at supervising and signing checks and all that.
00:34:38And Will here, he got into action.
00:34:41Yeah, when your best friend is renovating a family business,
00:34:44an architecture degree is very useful.
00:34:47Clara here was the project manager
00:34:50with whom I've worked before.
00:34:51Well, I think they got along well in the end.
00:34:54So, uh, you two got in together.
00:34:58Uh...
00:34:59Uh...
00:35:00No, we...
00:35:01Yes, we got in.
00:35:02We got in.
00:35:03But no.
00:35:04We planned to come together.
00:35:06We just kind of ran into each other...
00:35:08Yeah, it was literally like that.
00:35:09...outside the bookstore.
00:35:10And we decided to see the place
00:35:12and try some of the new, uh, hot, famous chocolates
00:35:16I've heard about all over town.
00:35:19Oh, really?
00:35:20All over town?
00:35:22Yeah, Will told me about it from there to here.
00:35:25That's basically all over town.
00:35:27Cool.
00:35:28That's enough for me.
00:35:29Two hot, famous chocolates coming right now.
00:35:31Come here.
00:35:32Did you like it?
00:35:33An architect, huh?
00:35:35That sounds so...
00:35:37professional and mature.
00:35:40Why don't you sound surprised?
00:35:42I just remember a guy walking around with my brother
00:35:44and making a mess.
00:35:46I don't know what you're talking about.
00:35:50Okay, we were good at that.
00:35:52But what about you?
00:35:53Famous travel writer?
00:35:55That's everyone's dream job.
00:35:58And you did it.
00:35:59I still can't believe it actually happened.
00:36:02I dreamed about it, and I worked really hard.
00:36:06And here I am.
00:36:08I know I'm lucky.
00:36:10But it's not as glamorous as your...
00:36:13job.
00:36:15I mean, you sound amazing.
00:36:19Do I?
00:36:20Yeah, maybe.
00:36:21I follow you around, too.
00:36:24Really?
00:36:25Look, you're very popular.
00:36:27People love your work.
00:36:31Okay, and you?
00:36:33Why are you still here?
00:36:35Well, I left right after high school.
00:36:38I moved to Chicago and got my degree.
00:36:41And a job at the office of my dreams.
00:36:45But right after that year,
00:36:47my grandma wasn't well.
00:36:49She got sick.
00:36:51So I came back.
00:36:53And then she passed away, so...
00:36:56I didn't know it was happening.
00:36:59I'm sorry for your grandma.
00:37:01I know she meant a lot to you.
00:37:04Yeah, she did.
00:37:07And Pops, too.
00:37:09He tried to live alone for a while, but...
00:37:13you know.
00:37:14Even with my help, it wasn't enough.
00:37:17So we decided to go to a retirement home.
00:37:21My office was great.
00:37:23They're asking me to work remotely,
00:37:25and they said they'd be back when I'm ready.
00:37:29So you're the adventurer type, after all.
00:37:33Okay, just a little bit.
00:37:35Not as much as you.
00:37:36Voila!
00:37:38And it's because of the house.
00:37:40How generous!
00:37:43You're welcome.
00:37:44Very well.
00:37:47Cool.
00:37:48That was a great conversation.
00:37:50Very exciting, but I...
00:37:53I have to get back to the most important thing,
00:37:55about getting a girl.
00:37:58It doesn't look like you're going to need a lot of effort.
00:38:01Austin, she likes you.
00:38:03All you have to do is not ruin everything.
00:38:06But for some reason, that's the hard part, right?
00:38:09But she's cool.
00:38:11She's really cool.
00:38:13She's really cool.
00:38:15Not that my opinion matters or anything,
00:38:17but so far, I approve.
00:38:20Look, your opinion matters a lot to me.
00:38:23Oh, that's one of those cute moments.
00:38:25For sure.
00:38:26Your opinion also matters to me.
00:38:28Okay, so in that case, I approve.
00:38:33I approve.
00:38:34That's nothing.
00:38:35No, it's nothing.
00:38:38All right.
00:38:39Okay, well, I hope you enjoyed the hot chocolate,
00:38:42and make a five-star rating on our website.
00:38:45On the website?
00:38:46Yeah, the website.
00:38:47You're not the only one in the family with an online presence.
00:38:50I'm modern.
00:38:54Hey.
00:38:55Hey.
00:38:56So, tell me.
00:38:57How are you?
00:38:58And now that you've tried the famous hot chocolate
00:39:00from the main café, what did you think?
00:39:02Are you ready for another family tradition?
00:39:05Maybe.
00:39:07What is it?
00:39:09Cookie houses with popsicles.
00:39:11Oh, one of yours.
00:39:13I was so busy with my family's stuff
00:39:15that I didn't even stop to think about what other people do.
00:39:18Does the Matthews family always make cookie houses for Christmas?
00:39:22Yes.
00:39:23Grandma and Pop always made it a point.
00:39:26I loved that.
00:39:27Maybe explain why you're such a successful architect.
00:39:31I never thought about it that way, but you might be right.
00:39:36Anyway, I have to go.
00:39:40I'll pick you up in a few hours, okay?
00:39:42I can't wait.
00:40:04Are you okay?
00:40:06I'm okay.
00:40:07I'm okay.
00:40:08I'm okay.
00:40:09Why are you acting so strange?
00:40:11I'm not acting strange.
00:40:13I'm just in a hurry.
00:40:15In a hurry?
00:40:16Why?
00:40:17This is the only night that Mom doesn't have anything planned.
00:40:20Well, my schedule has a rest stop.
00:40:23I'm going to decorate a cookie house with popsicles.
00:40:27Oh, and anyone else?
00:40:30And Will.
00:40:32What's going on between you and Will?
00:40:35We're just friends, and I'm having fun getting to know him again.
00:40:39Apparently he's having fun too.
00:40:42And Colin, do you remember him?
00:40:45Yeah, I remember him.
00:40:47And from what I remember, we're also friends.
00:40:56Okay, I have to go.
00:40:58Don't wait for me.
00:40:59You're going to tell me everything when you get home.
00:41:02Bye!
00:41:06Oh, I have to tell you.
00:41:09I didn't expect this.
00:41:12You made a project.
00:41:15I just made a cookie house with a water and salt cookie.
00:41:18Oh, this is serious.
00:41:20Pops and I are the champions of the Christmas festival.
00:41:23Yeah.
00:41:24We hope to repeat this year.
00:41:26Wow, you have a professional architect on the team.
00:41:30Of course they're going to win.
00:41:32You'd be surprised.
00:41:33The competition is fierce.
00:41:35But we have a good chance.
00:41:37I think Elisa will bring good luck.
00:41:40I'm just following the instructions.
00:41:42I think the...
00:41:44Coverage?
00:41:45Yeah, the coverage.
00:41:46Yeah, I think that's going to give us an advantage.
00:41:48I think you can do it.
00:41:50Pops, the planning tables are going to be worth it.
00:41:54So, how close is the design and construction of cookie houses to your real job?
00:42:00Oh, it's almost the same thing.
00:42:02Very graceful.
00:42:03Extra hours.
00:42:04You know how it is.
00:42:05Right?
00:42:06Okay.
00:42:07Even better.
00:42:09What do you like most about your job?
00:42:12Because if you do this for a gingerbread house,
00:42:14I can only imagine how much heart and soul you put into your job.
00:42:18Yeah, I like to think that way.
00:42:21I don't know.
00:42:23I kind of like everything.
00:42:25You know, creativity.
00:42:27The challenge.
00:42:28Like, even the budget.
00:42:30If I had to choose, maybe...
00:42:34The end result.
00:42:36Just because I love to create something, you know?
00:42:38A space that people love.
00:42:41That's beautiful.
00:42:43And, like, you already have a portfolio.
00:42:46Between the cookie house and the coffee renovation,
00:42:50I think you've seen enough.
00:42:52Next time I build a real house or a cookie house,
00:42:55you'll be my architect.
00:42:57It would be an honor.
00:43:01I think we have a winner.
00:43:04Yeah, me too.
00:43:08You just need more class.
00:43:11I've never done this before.
00:43:17I just loved what Austin did with the place.
00:43:20It's so modern and cozy.
00:43:23Oh, and the hot chocolate is amazing.
00:43:27Are you hungry today?
00:43:29Leave her alone, please.
00:43:32This is so good.
00:43:34I don't even remember the last time I ate homemade waffles.
00:43:37Oh, don't forget.
00:43:38Tonight is the Maryville Christmas Festival.
00:43:40It's the biggest show in town.
00:43:42Let's all go together.
00:43:43Kate's trio is going to perform.
00:43:45It's a...
00:43:46I know.
00:43:47Tradition.
00:43:49How did they know I was going to say that?
00:43:51That's a mystery.
00:43:54It's not quite your style, is it?
00:43:56No, it's not for me.
00:43:58My mom has a shelf full of this.
00:44:01I thought it would be nice to add to the collection.
00:44:04Well, I mean, the size and the shape.
00:44:08The impeccable finish.
00:44:14It's also...
00:44:15I don't know.
00:44:17I don't know what to say.
00:44:19I don't know what to say.
00:44:22It's also very expensive, a little thing like this.
00:44:25Yeah, it's kind of a gift to make up for the years I lost.
00:44:29Well, in that case, you should buy three or four.
00:44:33Okay, just kidding.
00:44:35Just two.
00:44:39Let's see what we have.
00:44:41We have the gift.
00:44:43We have the golden baby with wings.
00:44:48This is one of your favorites, I'm sure.
00:44:51And a tree head.
00:44:53Valid.
00:44:55There's a mini.
00:44:57It's adorable.
00:45:01How about this one?
00:45:04Yeah, because you know it so well.
00:45:12It's not a bad idea.
00:45:18Yeah, I'll take it.
00:45:23I fell in love with the world and found the perfect job to get to know it.
00:45:27Well, most of it, at least.
00:45:30Most people dream of traveling the world and...
00:45:33And you do.
00:45:35How does a little town girl dream of such big ideas?
00:45:39Well, it all started with a book I won at Christmas when I was nine.
00:45:43The 100 Wonders of the World.
00:45:46That's the one you always carried.
00:45:48Uh, wait.
00:45:51Do you remember me from back then?
00:45:54Of course.
00:45:56You barely took your eyes off it.
00:46:01Let's go.
00:46:06So, when you're not around the world, where are you?
00:46:11I'm a girl from the big city.
00:46:13That's where the magazine is.
00:46:15And I live with a roommate.
00:46:17She's a typical social butterfly.
00:46:19She knows everyone and is always ready for a party.
00:46:23A party?
00:46:25I imagine that after such a long trip, you'd like a little peace and quiet.
00:46:30I don't really care.
00:46:32I barely stay there and I meet a lot of interesting people.
00:46:35Like Charlie.
00:46:37Charlie?
00:46:38He lives with me.
00:46:40Oh.
00:46:43Oh, no, no.
00:46:46Charlie is an abbreviation for Charlotte.
00:46:50She's my best friend.
00:46:52And a girl.
00:46:54She's just trying to find herself in this world.
00:46:57Well, she seems to be a lot of fun.
00:47:01I'll take care of that.
00:47:03Hey, it's time for the Christmas festival.
00:47:05Let's go?
00:47:06Already?
00:47:07Yeah, yeah.
00:47:08Clara's helping me close everything, so we'll meet there.
00:47:11All right?
00:47:12Let's go.
00:47:13All right.
00:47:14All right.
00:47:15Ready?
00:47:16Wait.
00:47:17What?
00:47:18Paint this on the tree.
00:47:22That was great.
00:47:23I don't usually have the opportunity to buy crafts, so thank you.
00:47:27Yeah, it was fun.
00:47:29I didn't think my day would be like this.
00:47:32But I'm happy about it.
00:47:35And I'm even happier that it's not over.
00:47:42Hey, are you still here? Are you waiting for us?
00:47:45Yeah, we're waiting for you.
00:47:47Cool, so let's go.
00:47:49Miss.
00:48:00Hey, do you want to see Santa Claus real quick?
00:48:02We have a few minutes before the heat wave to introduce ourselves.
00:48:05See who was the bad guy?
00:48:06I want to.
00:48:07Yeah?
00:48:08Let's go?
00:48:09I think I had a great time.
00:48:11I think so too.
00:48:12Are you happy? Let's go?
00:48:13What? What's going on?
00:48:14Let's go.
00:48:15Where are we going?
00:48:16We're going to Palomar.
00:48:17All right.
00:48:18Look this way.
00:48:19One, two, three.
00:48:22Perfect.
00:48:23Merry Christmas, everyone.
00:48:25Let's call Mom.
00:48:26You can do it.
00:48:27Merry Christmas.
00:48:29Hi.
00:48:30Hi, Santa Claus.
00:48:32Come on, come on.
00:48:33Say hi to her.
00:48:36Wow, they make a beautiful couple.
00:48:39Come closer.
00:48:40That's it.
00:48:41There you go.
00:48:43I want a selfie.
00:48:46Take one.
00:48:48Thank you, Santa Claus.
00:48:50Merry Christmas to the couple.
00:48:52It's now, it's now.
00:48:54Come on, Santa Claus.
00:48:55It's so good to see you.
00:48:57One, two, three.
00:49:01I've got the tree.
00:49:03You sprinkle lights.
00:49:04Here, here.
00:49:05You bring the night.
00:49:06I've got the skies.
00:49:08I hang a mess.
00:49:09So you bring the kisses.
00:49:11Baby, you're the very end.
00:49:13Merry Christmas.
00:49:15I've got the Christmas day.
00:49:17Hey, hey.
00:49:19You're the happy in my heart today.
00:49:22Thank you so much.
00:49:26So let it snow, snow, snow.
00:49:29Chocolate cake.
00:49:40Oh, it's here.
00:49:41And look, you won first place.
00:49:43We won.
00:49:44Pops will be so proud.
00:49:46I think that requires a speech.
00:49:48Right.
00:49:52Maryville, this is the greatest honor.
00:49:55None of this would be possible without a person.
00:49:58Eliza Gardner.
00:50:00Your understanding of woodwork and support structures
00:50:03is unparalleled.
00:50:05Good work.
00:50:06I'm flattered.
00:50:12Right, good work.
00:50:14What's the verdict?
00:50:15I give my first Christmas festival in Maryville five stars.
00:50:19Wow, wow, wow.
00:50:21It's not over yet.
00:50:22The grand finale is about to begin.
00:50:24Are you ready?
00:50:25Yeah.
00:50:26Let's go.
00:50:29I'll catch up with you.
00:50:30Hi, Charlie.
00:50:32You're alive.
00:50:34I haven't talked to you in a while.
00:50:36I thought you were stuck in a Christmas movie marathon.
00:50:39Alive and well, I think.
00:50:41Oh, and I'll send you something.
00:50:49That's it, girl.
00:50:51I want details.
00:50:52The hat guy is a cat.
00:50:54Too many details.
00:50:56I'll tell you when I get back.
00:50:57I can't wait.
00:50:59I miss your face.
00:51:00Come back soon.
00:51:02Oh, I miss you too.
00:51:04And your miraculous serum more expensive than the rent.
00:51:08I knew you were using it.
00:51:10I need to hang up.
00:51:11Wait, we have to talk about this.
00:51:13The call is cutting.
00:51:14It must be the signal.
00:51:16Only one of us can pay for this kind of thing.
00:51:19And it's not me.
00:51:28As mayor, I welcome you to the annual Merville Christmas Festival.
00:51:36As you all know, Merville is a magical place.
00:51:39Where we never lose our charm of a small town.
00:51:42Where the neighbors help each other and where everyone you meet is a friend.
00:51:46Let's start the show.
00:51:48We have a wonderful night and our first number is...
00:51:51Come sing.
00:51:53Go, Kate!
00:51:55Sorry, my sister.
00:52:25Saints and saints and angels sing
00:52:34Kate's performance was amazing.
00:52:37Kate's family name.
00:52:38I'd like to say thank you.
00:52:41Hi, honey.
00:52:46Honey, what are you doing here?
00:52:49I didn't...
00:52:50Surprise.
00:52:52But it's a big surprise.
00:52:55Guys, this is Colin.
00:53:00Colin, this is my father, Jim.
00:53:03Nice to meet you, Colin.
00:53:04Nice to meet you.
00:53:05My mother, Nora.
00:53:07Hello.
00:53:08My oldest brother, Austin.
00:53:12My... his girlfriend, Clara.
00:53:14And this... this is...
00:53:19My name is Will.
00:53:21Sorry, I'm an old friend of the family.
00:53:23And who are you?
00:53:24Colin.
00:53:28Right.
00:53:31I... you know, I'd better go.
00:53:33I... I need to see Pops.
00:53:37See you tomorrow at home, right?
00:53:39Are you coming, Will, for Christmas Eve?
00:53:43Yeah, maybe.
00:53:46See you, Will.
00:53:47Bye, Will.
00:53:51Well, I bet you two have a lot to talk about.
00:53:57It was a pleasure to meet you, Colin.
00:53:59Likewise.
00:54:02See you later.
00:54:03See you later.
00:54:08So, what are you doing here?
00:54:11I just drove to the city and followed the sound of laughter and screams.
00:54:16Yeah.
00:54:18It's a small town, really.
00:54:21Like, an incredibly small town.
00:54:24What happened to the big deal you were working on?
00:54:28I thought you'd take the rest of the year.
00:54:30It was out of the blue.
00:54:31The big guys decided to take a few days off.
00:54:34So, inspired by the beautiful Eliza, that is, you,
00:54:39I thought I'd visit my family for a spontaneous holiday celebration in my hometown.
00:54:45And it's been a while for me, too.
00:54:48How I was going to travel anyway.
00:54:52And I made a little stop here with you.
00:54:55A stop in Maryville, huh?
00:54:58It was right on my way.
00:55:02Want to go out?
00:55:03See if any place is still open.
00:55:05And we can have dinner together.
00:55:08It's better not.
00:55:10I have plans and...
00:55:14But tomorrow you should come and spend the day with my family.
00:55:18And what exactly do you do at the Gardner family's house on Christmas Eve?
00:55:22Oh, you'll have to wait to find out.
00:55:27Ah, okay, so I'll see you tomorrow.
00:55:30Okay?
00:55:31Yeah.
00:55:32♪♪♪
00:55:37♪♪♪
00:55:39Get up, girls.
00:55:41Let's get up.
00:55:42We have things to do and people to see.
00:55:44♪♪♪
00:55:47And I need help with the brunch.
00:55:49♪♪♪
00:55:53Her secret weapon.
00:55:55Oh, cinnamon rolls.
00:55:57Oh, this woman is bad.
00:56:00Oh, I'd do anything for her cinnamon rolls.
00:56:04Would you tell us your biggest secrets?
00:56:06No doubt.
00:56:08Give up 10 years of your life?
00:56:10Oh, a thousand percent.
00:56:13Do a foot massage on your back?
00:56:15Oh, I have my limits.
00:56:23What is it?
00:56:24So, I think I'm going to talk about an elephant in the living room.
00:56:28Colin.
00:56:29Here?
00:56:30Out of nowhere?
00:56:31Oh, elephants.
00:56:33I love elephants.
00:56:35Have I ever told you about the manada I saw in Tanzania?
00:56:39I bet it was amazing.
00:56:41And I'd love to hear about them another time.
00:56:43The elephant I want to talk about now is Colin.
00:56:46I think he'd be offended if you called him an elephant.
00:56:49Ha, ha, ha, ha.
00:56:51Go.
00:56:52Tell us everything.
00:56:53Why didn't you tell us he was coming?
00:56:55Because I didn't know he was coming.
00:56:57He just showed up.
00:57:00He seems very romantic.
00:57:03A proof of love.
00:57:04Like, I'm taking you seriously.
00:57:07Yeah, he's the kind of guy who gives himself up.
00:57:11Especially when it's something he wants.
00:57:14What brings me to elephant number two?
00:57:17Will.
00:57:18What about Will?
00:57:21What about Will?
00:57:23He's cool.
00:57:24Amazing.
00:57:26We're not friends.
00:57:29I'm his best friend's little sister.
00:57:31Eliza, I think everyone can see that there's more to him than that.
00:57:36Really?
00:57:39It's like I have two big elephants.
00:57:43Yeah, two elephants that are very pretty and very available.
00:57:47It's like a problem that only a cinnamon roll can solve.
00:57:50Or a dozen.
00:57:54Cool, guys.
00:57:55Since everyone's here, let's get this party started.
00:57:58Not so fast.
00:57:59We're still waiting for a few people,
00:58:01and you're ruining the party.
00:58:03How can I help?
00:58:04Can you take care of the meatballs
00:58:06and keep this guy out of trouble?
00:58:21I'll take care of it.
00:58:24Uh-huh.
00:58:48Oi, oi, oi.
00:58:55Hey.
00:58:56Oi.
00:58:57Hey.
00:58:58Everything looks and smells wonderful.
00:59:01I'm glad you came.
00:59:06Please sit down, Carter.
00:59:08It's Colin.
00:59:10It's Colin.
00:59:15Before we enjoy this amazing meal,
00:59:18I can tell you how good it is to have all of you here
00:59:22in our beautiful and festive home.
00:59:25Thank you, Nora.
00:59:27I'm so happy to have my sweet Elise at home.
00:59:30It's not very common, is it, to be together as a family?
00:59:34And when we are, we just feel good.
00:59:40Dear sir,
00:59:41as we gather to celebrate the birth of your son,
00:59:45may we have gratitude in our hearts
00:59:47for the wonderful blessings we enjoy.
00:59:50We thank you for this hearty meal
00:59:53and ask that those who have traveled to be with us
00:59:57be protected in their journeys.
00:59:59Amen.
01:00:00Amen.
01:00:03I hope there's more for everyone.
01:00:05Keep dreaming.
01:00:06Leave some for me.
01:00:08Of course.
01:00:09So, Carlos, a guy from the big city.
01:00:12Actually, it's Colin.
01:00:13Sorry, sorry.
01:00:14What do you do there?
01:00:16I work with banks.
01:00:17Boats?
01:00:18No, banks.
01:00:19Banks?
01:00:20Like an investment bank.
01:00:22Oh.
01:01:32Wake up!
01:01:33The ghosts are having fun.
01:01:35How much do you have?
01:01:36Alice in Wonderland.
01:01:38Bear Sister.
01:01:40Doctor Who?
01:01:41The Silence.
01:01:42Quantum Leap.
01:01:43You can't buy happiness.
01:01:45Really?
01:01:47It makes sense.
01:01:48It was close.
01:01:49Good job, Kate.
01:01:50Right.
01:01:51Colin, now it's your turn.
01:01:54Colin! Colin! Colin! Colin! Colin! Colin!
01:02:00I really need to go now.
01:02:02The flight is early tomorrow.
01:02:04Ah.
01:02:05But thank you so much for your kindness and hospitality.
01:02:09It was a pleasure having you here.
01:02:12Nice to meet you.
01:02:13It was a pleasure.
01:02:14Merry Christmas.
01:02:15Have fun in New York.
01:02:24I didn't tell you this before, but this is a rescue mission.
01:02:29What is it?
01:02:31A rescue mission.
01:02:33I came to get you out of this nightmare.
01:02:36You said you'd rather be anywhere but here at Christmas.
01:02:39So I'm here.
01:02:40Like a little elf to make your Christmas wish come true.
01:02:44You're not serious.
01:02:47Are you?
01:02:48Very.
01:02:50We'll be at my parents' house in Boston until noon.
01:02:53Having a real Christmas.
01:02:55Together.
01:02:56But...
01:02:58I'm glad I did this little thing to see with my own eyes
01:03:01instead of just believing in you.
01:03:03And it really is as horrible as you said.
01:03:07I never said it was horrible.
01:03:10Maybe you didn't say it was horrible,
01:03:12but over the last year I've heard you describe it as...
01:03:15Ahem.
01:03:17Old-fashioned, poor,
01:03:19uninspiring,
01:03:20unrefined,
01:03:22and...
01:03:23simple.
01:03:25And, uh...
01:03:26I think you also said
01:03:28that just hanging a few lights like this in the middle of nowhere
01:03:32doesn't make it charming.
01:03:35It's still in the middle of nowhere.
01:03:37And you're totally right.
01:03:39So go ahead and pack your bags,
01:03:41I'll be back early tomorrow to pick you up.
01:03:44The flight leaves at seven.
01:03:55Okay, now it's time for another...
01:03:58game.
01:04:02The door...
01:04:05was open.
01:04:08I'm leaving.
01:04:10It's okay.
01:04:12See you later, Will.
01:04:26Ah.
01:04:29Did you hear that?
01:04:32All of it.
01:04:34Loud and clear.
01:04:36Sorry to embarrass you.
01:04:39Good night, everyone.
01:04:47I love you, baby.
01:04:50Mommy!
01:04:56Sigh.
01:04:58You could have told us why you didn't come home.
01:05:03It would have hurt.
01:05:05But it would have hurt a lot less.
01:05:10You lied to us all these years.
01:05:14We never stopped supporting you and your dreams, but...
01:05:19our lives and dreams are here.
01:05:22The least I could have done is pay you back.
01:05:52Sigh.
01:06:11Hey, baby.
01:06:13Where's your bag?
01:06:17I'm not going.
01:06:20What do you mean?
01:06:22I'm going to stay here.
01:06:24I'm going to spend Christmas in this...
01:06:28wonderful, magical...
01:06:31cozy, small, tiny...
01:06:34city in the middle of nowhere.
01:06:37Are you sure?
01:06:39Yes, absolutely.
01:06:42Okay, as you wish.
01:06:45Call me when you get home and you've gotten over all this.
01:06:50I'm home, and I don't think I'm going to get over anything, really.
01:06:57What are you saying?
01:07:00I'm saying...
01:07:02you're a nice guy, but...
01:07:05I don't think it's going to work.
01:07:09The girl you've been talking to...
01:07:12was me, but...
01:07:14not completely me.
01:07:17Here in Maryville...
01:07:20that's the real me, and...
01:07:22I don't think that's what you're looking for.
01:07:25If that's what you mean, Eliza...
01:07:28I don't believe I'm saying this, but...
01:07:32I agree.
01:07:35I think we're better as friends.
01:07:38The friendship zone.
01:07:41It hurt.
01:07:43It wasn't where I thought I was going to stop, but...
01:07:46I appreciate your honesty.
01:07:49If one day you decide to leave...
01:07:53call me.
01:07:55I still have to have information about the best French confectioneries in town.
01:07:59Like I promised you.
01:08:01Deal.
01:08:03Well, goodbye, Eliza Gardner.
01:08:07Good luck.
01:08:26Hey, Kate.
01:08:36Hey, Kate.
01:09:06Wait until you open this gift. I want to see when you open it.
01:09:17Kate, when are you going to learn?
01:09:19I'm sorry.
01:09:23Oh, my God. You scared me.
01:09:26I'm sorry.
01:09:27What are you doing here?
01:09:29We thought you'd left. Wake up, girl.
01:09:31Come on, get up.
01:09:33Please don't say that, Mom.
01:09:35I literally have nothing to do.
01:09:38And I know people don't want to see me now,
01:09:41after what happened last night.
01:09:43Oh, my dear.
01:09:48Mom, I really messed up.
01:09:51Everything.
01:09:53You certainly made some mistakes,
01:09:55but it's very hard to mess up everything.
01:09:59I broke up whatever I had with Colin.
01:10:06I hurt and betrayed the most important people in my life.
01:10:09I said some really stupid things.
01:10:14And Will...
01:10:17I think what I did to Will was the worst.
01:10:24Mom, I'm lost, honestly.
01:10:29I traveled all over the place
01:10:32and lived alone, thinking it would make me grow.
01:10:37But now I realize I know so little.
01:10:43When did you learn to do all this?
01:10:46How do you live?
01:10:50Never.
01:10:52You never find out everything.
01:10:54You never feel like you know what you're doing.
01:10:57That's comforting.
01:10:59Welcome to adult life.
01:11:01That's the secret no one tells you.
01:11:04I've been so confused since I got back.
01:11:09It's like there are two versions of me.
01:11:12A traveler of the world, of the big city.
01:11:15And me, who grew up here and left everything behind.
01:11:19Maybe I've been running away for so long
01:11:23that I don't even know who I am anymore.
01:11:28Maybe I shouldn't have come back.
01:11:31That's exactly what I feared.
01:11:34That you would never come back.
01:11:39When you left, you made it very clear
01:11:42that this house, this city,
01:11:45this place was too small for you.
01:11:47I agree. It was.
01:11:50I'm so proud of you
01:11:53for leaving the nest and flying.
01:11:56Exploring.
01:11:59You're amazing.
01:12:03But it's so hard not to see you.
01:12:07I miss you so much.
01:12:11It's been great for all of us to be together.
01:12:14It's been magical.
01:12:16And maybe I've tried to wrap all this magic
01:12:20with cookies, chants, and Christmas trees.
01:12:24And wrapping paper.
01:12:26We never got to that.
01:12:28You're right.
01:12:29And every other tradition and celebration I can think of
01:12:33because I'm so afraid
01:12:35they won't happen again.
01:12:39I want you to chase your dreams and live your life.
01:12:44But I also want you to come home.
01:12:47Sometimes, okay?
01:12:49I'll come back, Mom. Of course I will.
01:12:54I'd better go back down there.
01:12:57I want to give this gift to your father.
01:13:00He'll think I got lost up here.
01:13:03It's a game of keys
01:13:05that's been on his wish list for months.
01:13:08How romantic.
01:13:10There's another secret to adult life.
01:13:12The older you get,
01:13:14the more practical the gifts become.
01:13:17Now get up.
01:13:19Let's go down.
01:13:21Oh, Mom.
01:13:22I don't know if I can go down.
01:13:25I don't know what to say.
01:13:28I think my presence would ruin everyone's Christmas.
01:13:32No one knows I'm here, right?
01:13:34Yeah.
01:13:35Everyone thinks you left with Cole this morning.
01:13:40You've missed so many Christmas mornings.
01:13:43It would be a shame if you missed another one.
01:13:46Mom!
01:13:48It's for today.
01:13:49Dad's going crazy.
01:13:51Did you forget where you put it?
01:13:53I just found it. I'm going down.
01:13:58Well, I'll see you down there.
01:14:01Okay?
01:14:13Merry Christmas.
01:14:16Merry Christmas.
01:14:42Wow, it looks good.
01:14:45Merry Christmas.
01:14:46Did you open my gift?
01:14:48I just did.
01:14:49It's a facial serum that costs more than the rent.
01:14:52I didn't need it.
01:14:53Wait, you did.
01:14:54You used half of mine.
01:14:56How's the little town?
01:14:58Ah, Maryville has been unexpectedly full of action.
01:15:02And the plot is still unfolding.
01:15:05Oh, I'm delivered.
01:15:07I hope it involves the hat guy.
01:15:09I bet it does.
01:15:11I just wanted to let you know that I'm going to stay a little longer.
01:15:14I need to figure out how this is all going to end.
01:15:18Okay, but don't take too long.
01:15:20It's not the same without you sporadically here.
01:15:23Okay, I'll talk to you later.
01:15:25Wish me luck.
01:15:26I think I need a Christmas miracle.
01:15:28Good luck.
01:15:31Ah.
01:15:37The last few days have shown me how much I've lost.
01:15:42Wait, wait.
01:15:43Let me.
01:15:44Go.
01:15:47Ready.
01:15:48I love it.
01:15:50Hi, everyone.
01:15:51Hmm?
01:15:52Lisa's new article has just been published.
01:15:55Listen to this.
01:15:58Wonderful.
01:15:59It's a good theme for a Christmas article.
01:16:02Especially because it's about what I write.
01:16:05Usually, when you read these articles,
01:16:08you see Bangalore on the waters of the Maldives
01:16:11or the Northern Lights in Iceland.
01:16:13This one seems a little different, but I promise it's still me.
01:16:17And the new, improved version of me.
01:16:19Ever since I remember, I've always wanted to see the world.
01:16:22Break the bonds.
01:16:24Go everywhere.
01:16:25Everything.
01:16:26As long as it's anywhere but my little hometown.
01:16:30Luckily for me, I was able to make my biggest dreams come true
01:16:34with all of you along the way as my faithful travel companions.
01:16:38But as I expanded my vision of the exotic and distant,
01:16:41I lost sight of the wonders of my own world.
01:16:44My family.
01:16:48My old friends.
01:16:51My new friends.
01:16:55My roots.
01:16:57The last few days have shown me how much I've lost
01:17:00and how much I need these wonders as part of my life.
01:17:03Of my dreams and my lists as well.
01:17:06I will always be a wanderer.
01:17:08I will continue to explore and discover the wonders of this great and beautiful world.
01:17:13But now I know I don't always have to travel far to find them.
01:17:17They are around you.
01:17:19And most of the time, they were right in front of you all the time.
01:17:23Maybe as far as you least expect.
01:17:25I will continue to pursue the great wonders until I reach all 100 and far beyond.
01:17:30But from now on, I will not lose the little wonders along the way.
01:17:38Oh, Eliza!
01:17:41What are you doing here?
01:17:43We thought you had left.
01:17:45I couldn't miss Christmas with the family again.
01:17:48I've done it too much.
01:17:50Did you take a picture of Christmas morning at the top of the stairs?
01:17:53I missed it.
01:17:54We haven't done this in years.
01:17:57Well, let's go, Mom.
01:17:59We'd better get back to it.
01:18:00Let's go!
01:18:01It's tradition!
01:18:02Okay!
01:18:15Wow!
01:18:18Clara!
01:18:19Thank you!
01:18:21Austin!
01:18:22What is it?
01:18:26Dad!
01:18:27Thank you!
01:18:28And this is for you.
01:18:29Thank you!
01:18:30Very nice!
01:18:31I loved it!
01:18:32Gloria, thank you so much!
01:18:39I loved it!
01:18:42Oh, everything!
01:18:44Yes!
01:18:47Oh!
01:18:50It's beautiful!
01:18:51Where did you get it?
01:18:55Merry Christmas!
01:18:59It's so beautiful!
01:19:02Look at it!
01:19:04Thank you!
01:19:05Thank you!
01:19:16What are you doing?
01:19:18Oh, it's just a project I've been doing for years.
01:19:21And it's something I should have done a long time ago.
01:19:25I'm intrigued.
01:19:27I can't wait to see how it turns out.
01:19:30Yeah, me neither.
01:19:35Merry Christmas!
01:19:53Pops!
01:19:55Hi, girl!
01:19:56It's a pleasure to see you again.
01:19:57Merry Christmas!
01:19:58Merry Christmas!
01:19:59I'm sorry to intrude like this.
01:20:01Oh, you don't have to apologize.
01:20:03What brought you here today?
01:20:04Are you going to sing again?
01:20:05No, not today.
01:20:08I was hoping to find Will.
01:20:10I stopped by his house and thought I'd come here too.
01:20:13And I'm trying to find him.
01:20:15Oh, he was here.
01:20:17We opened the presents together.
01:20:19But he left.
01:20:20He said he had somewhere to go.
01:20:22I can tell you that you passed.
01:20:24Would you do that, please?
01:20:25Oh, sure.
01:20:27Do you want to play Christmas Bingo?
01:20:29It should start in five minutes.
01:20:30I wish I could, but there's something I need to do.
01:20:33Well, Merry Christmas.
01:20:35Merry Christmas.
01:20:43Oh, I'm sorry.
01:20:44I didn't see where I was going.
01:20:45I'm sorry.
01:20:50Here.
01:20:51It's for you, actually.
01:20:54Really?
01:20:57Well, I'm glad we met.
01:21:00But it's not true.
01:21:02Again.
01:21:05It looks like we're getting good at this.
01:21:10I was looking for you.
01:21:12You were?
01:21:15Yeah.
01:21:16I was.
01:21:19Well, you found me.
01:21:23Aren't you going to open it?
01:21:25Yeah.
01:21:31I love it.
01:21:33You never get tired of surprising me.
01:21:36And you got it right.
01:21:41I read your article, by the way.
01:21:43Oh, yeah?
01:21:45And what did you think?
01:21:48It's the best so far.
01:21:52I meant every word.
01:21:54And I'm sorry.
01:21:56I'm sorry.
01:21:57I meant every word.
01:21:59And I'm sorry for everything that happened in the last few days.
01:22:02I was so involved with everything and my family.
01:22:05And then it was unexpectedly magical and I fell in love.
01:22:10With the city.
01:22:15I realized that what you said at the party was right.
01:22:20I'm still in love.
01:22:23With you.
01:22:28That's...
01:22:30That's good to hear.
01:22:32Because...
01:22:35I've always been in love with you, Ms. Gardner.
01:22:39Wait, wait, wait.
01:22:41I'm still in love with...
01:22:44Chris...
01:22:45Clyde Clark.
01:22:48It's Collie.
01:22:49Oh, Collie.
01:22:51No, we realized that we weren't meant for each other.
01:22:56And I think maybe there's someone else for me.
01:23:00Do I know him?
01:23:25No.