- 6/12/2025
2025 Hallmark Romance Premiere The Ultimate Love Story You’ve Been Waiting For
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00:00:00I thought it was good.
00:00:09I'm not saying that the movie wasn't good. It was. I enjoyed it.
00:00:12Just, nice movies aren't really my thing.
00:00:16Uh, I know. I know. I forgot. You're more of a... you're more of a rom-com girl.
00:00:20I cannot.
00:00:21Grace, I've known you since you were 14. You love rom-coms more than anyone I know.
00:00:24I don't know that it's that. I think it's just... I like the idea of two people deciding that they're better off together than they are apart.
00:00:33And happy ending.
00:00:34Ergo, you love rom-coms.
00:00:36Okay, fine.
00:00:38Uh, I gotta get back to the office to do some work, but I had such a great time.
00:00:43Yeah. Yeah.
00:00:43Yeah. Um, I guess until the next time one of us needs a plus one.
00:00:49Mm-hmm. Sure.
00:00:52You're a good friend, Quinn.
00:00:54Have a good night, Grace.
00:00:56You too.
00:01:10Yes, we're doing the eggshell shiplap on the far wall to match the Carrera marble in the kitchen.
00:01:14I'll pick up the backslash samples later today.
00:01:19That is not our job.
00:01:22I'm sorry.
00:01:22Uh-huh. I look forward to the design coming together, too.
00:01:25Chat soon.
00:01:27Hey, did you finish the nude boards for Hannah Street?
00:01:29Yeah, I sure did. I have them back at the office.
00:01:31Amazing. Listen, I am swamped today. Would you mind running them over to her?
00:01:34Yeah, you got it.
00:01:35Um, can we get three hot chocolates, please?
00:01:39Great. Yes.
00:01:40What's that?
00:01:41Ooh, Operation Complete Jack's baseball card collection is now, well, complete.
00:01:47Complete as in?
00:01:48Complete as in on Christmas morning, he is going to wake up to every rookie card from the year he was born.
00:01:54You are too good to him.
00:01:55You know I love a mission. I know you do.
00:01:57Oh, did you see the email?
00:01:58I did, yeah. The one about us decorating the town square Christmas tree in less than three days?
00:02:02I mean, come on. We can do it. We've done bigger jobs than that.
00:02:05Not with less notice, less time.
00:02:06Yeah.
00:02:07I mean, I guess since we didn't get the full decorating contract from Sammy...
00:02:10Who wants us to call our Mayor Hoffman now?
00:02:11Oh, yeah, of course. It's so weird that she's our Mayor. I mean, we're the same age. That just makes me feel old.
00:02:17No, but hey, she threw us a bone by getting us that contract on the tree, so we should at least try to call her by her official title.
00:02:22Yeah, and in the email that I saw, I said she's going to provide all these city employees to help us out.
00:02:26We don't need that.
00:02:27I think we need all the hands we can get.
00:02:30Yeah, maybe you're right. But you know what? If we pull this off, next year, the entire town of Ivy Glen could be designed and decorated by Keene and Rankin.
00:02:39That would be...
00:02:40Everything we dreamed of when we started our business.
00:02:42Yes, I know.
00:02:43Yes, yes.
00:02:43Oh, it's crooked.
00:02:45Oh, stop that. Just leave it.
00:02:47Brian St. Nicholas.
00:03:12You sound so official.
00:03:16So do you, Madame Mayor. How goes your reign in our quaint hometown?
00:03:21It's been better. I'm actually calling to ask you a favor. I'm an old friend.
00:03:26Hi, what's up?
00:03:27St. Nicholas' house.
00:03:29My grandmother's house?
00:03:30You still own it, right?
00:03:32For now, yes. Why?
00:03:33Um, I have a bit of a situation. So Ivy Glen's charities, they're in a bit of a pinch. Normally, Christmas time is our busiest time, but now donating is down over 50%. Inflation, recession, everyone's feeling the pinch.
00:03:46Which doesn't look good for a young, first-term mayor.
00:03:51Or someone who cares about their hometown.
00:03:55Look, it's affecting so many organizations, especially the food bank.
00:03:59I wouldn't ask if it wasn't an emergency, but have you considered reviving your grandmother's ribbons and bows fundraiser?
00:04:06Uh, I don't know. Not really in my wheelhouse.
00:04:09Even if it would do so much good for the town, I'd honor your family's tradition.
00:04:15Okay, okay. I'll consider it. I, uh, was thinking about coming back home for the holidays anyway to tie up a few things.
00:04:25Well, let me know as soon as you can, please. I'm on a bit of a timeline.
00:04:28Oh, will do, Sammy.
00:04:30I believe that's Mayor Hoffman to you.
00:04:32Oh, sorry, Madame Mayor.
00:04:39Kayla?
00:04:44Yes?
00:04:45Will you book me that flight back to Ivy Glen?
00:04:47Of course.
00:04:49I think I'm gonna head home for the holidays after all.
00:04:51Right away.
00:05:04That was a long Cocoa run.
00:05:06Well, I had to complete Operation Make Christmas Magical for my husband.
00:05:10So you found my race car.
00:05:12Yeah, and the track to go with it.
00:05:14Hi.
00:05:15Mom called, said she and Dad arrived in Italy and are having a great time.
00:05:18Told me to tell you she got the fabric samples from...
00:05:22Giuseppe?
00:05:23Giuseppe, yeah. Who's Giuseppe?
00:05:24That's amazing. He is a straper in Tuscany, and he hand-weaves all these intricate patterns.
00:05:28I wanted to use the samples for the mid-bores on the Balderini's, uh, living room,
00:05:32so that I can tie in their heritage to the new space.
00:05:34Great.
00:05:34Yes. I love that.
00:05:36All right here.
00:05:38Oh, but we should probably focus on the Christmas tree design.
00:05:41Okay.
00:05:42I was thinking...
00:05:43Lots of lights.
00:05:44Lights.
00:05:45Okay.
00:05:47Love it.
00:05:48What else?
00:05:48That's...
00:05:49That's as far as I got.
00:05:52Okay.
00:05:55Hmm.
00:05:57Well, let me give it some thought.
00:06:01Where are you going? We just got here.
00:06:03Yes, well, I need inspiration.
00:06:06So, I'll see you both later.
00:06:11Bye, sis.
00:06:11Good luck. I'll see you soon.
00:06:13So, about that race car.
00:06:17I'm super...
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00:06:36Hey, Maggie.
00:06:59Yes, I saw your email.
00:07:02Yeah, no, I, uh, I'm in Ivy Glen as we speak.
00:07:06I will get the house all set up and we should be ready to list in a few days.
00:07:12Uh, I gotta go.
00:07:15No way.
00:07:18Oh, I'm so sorry. Um, Ryan.
00:07:22Grace.
00:07:24Hi.
00:07:25Why are you looking at me like that?
00:07:29Just, what are you doing here?
00:07:31I just, uh, came back to type a few things.
00:07:33Huh. Must be a pretty big deal if I brought you all the way back to New York City to our humble little town.
00:07:38It's been, what, 15 years?
00:07:42Five, actually.
00:07:43I came back to help move my nan out of the St. Nicholas house so she could live closer to me in New York.
00:07:49Right. I heard.
00:07:51I, I'm so sorry I couldn't be there, Ryan.
00:07:54I loved your grandmother.
00:07:55I was just, I was out of state working with a client and...
00:07:59It's okay. I heard.
00:08:02It was really good to see you.
00:08:04Yeah, it's good to see you too.
00:08:06You look very, um, professional.
00:08:11And you look...
00:08:12More mature.
00:08:14Exactly the same.
00:08:15Oh.
00:08:15Um, so are you staying for Christmas, or...?
00:08:21I'm considering it.
00:08:22Hmm.
00:08:23We should, uh, hang out if you're free.
00:08:24Yeah, no, it's actually my busy time of year, so I don't know if we can work it out, but, uh...
00:08:29Okay.
00:08:30You know what, my number's still the same, though, so call me or text me.
00:08:34And have your people call my people.
00:08:36We can set something up.
00:08:37Okay.
00:08:39Anyway, I should probably run.
00:08:40I just was trying to get some inspiration.
00:08:42Uh, Olivia and I are actually in charge of decorating the tree this year, but we only have a few days, so...
00:08:48It's going well, I see.
00:08:49Stop it. I'm just getting started.
00:08:53Well, I can't wait to see what you guys do with it.
00:08:55Thanks.
00:08:59So, uh, I guess I'll see you around.
00:09:02Yeah, well, it's a small town, so...
00:09:04It's highly likely.
00:09:42Hey, what are you up to?
00:10:09Oh, just procrastinating instead of designing that Christmas tree.
00:10:13Oh, I had a really good idea.
00:10:15Uh-huh.
00:10:16Woodland creatures.
00:10:17Ooh.
00:10:18Yeah, so we could have, like, all these little critters running around the tree.
00:10:21Wait, you don't mean live animals, do you?
00:10:23The idea sounded better in my head.
00:10:28Sammy!
00:10:29Mayor Hoffman, hi.
00:10:32What did we have the pleasure?
00:10:34Oh, I'm so sorry I can't stay long, but...
00:10:36Okay.
00:10:37I had an urgent request that I wanted to ask in person.
00:10:39What's up?
00:10:40Do you remember the Ribbons and Bows fundraiser on Christmas Eve?
00:10:43The one Mrs. St. Nicholas used to host every year?
00:10:46Yeah, what about it?
00:10:47We're reviving it.
00:10:48Well, I'm trying to revive it.
00:10:50Ryan isn't quite on board yet, so I was hoping you could talk to him.
00:10:55Uh...
00:10:56Ryan? Like, Ryan St. Nicholas? That Ryan?
00:10:59Mm-hmm.
00:11:00I think he's in New York.
00:11:01He's actually in Ivy Glen right now.
00:11:02What?
00:11:03I was really hoping you could help me.
00:11:05Maybe you could talk to him and see if you can get him on board.
00:11:08You know what?
00:11:09The Ribbons and Bows fundraiser really was his man's thing, so...
00:11:13If he's not into it, then...
00:11:15Oh, a lot of people in town could really use this.
00:11:17It could do a lot of good.
00:11:19Um, and you two are close.
00:11:21We were close.
00:11:22Then he went off to New York.
00:11:22He created this whole life I know nothing about.
00:11:24Well, he would still listen to you.
00:11:29Could you just try?
00:11:30Please?
00:11:32I wouldn't ask if it wasn't urgent.
00:11:33I don't know.
00:11:38How about this?
00:11:40I know that this year the decorating contract went to Mark and his team,
00:11:44as it does every year for as long as I can remember.
00:11:47But he's retiring.
00:11:49It's gonna be up for grabs next year.
00:11:50So, if you can help me get Ryan to host this year's Ribbons and Bows fundraiser,
00:11:56it'll go a long way to seeing that you get the contract from town council next year.
00:12:02Okay.
00:12:03How about this?
00:12:05You will personally guarantee, yes, that we will be the top candidate next year for the contract
00:12:10if we can get the house decorated in less than a week?
00:12:14Sure.
00:12:17We're in.
00:12:17Let's guess it.
00:12:18She's definitely in.
00:12:21Okay.
00:12:22Okay, great.
00:12:25You two are lifesavers.
00:12:28Happy to help.
00:12:29Bye, Jack.
00:12:30Bye, Mayor.
00:12:31Okay.
00:12:32Um, wow.
00:12:34Hmm.
00:12:35Looks like you have to get to St. Nicholas' house.
00:12:38Yeah, looks like I do, huh?
00:12:40Just look at you guys an update when I get back.
00:12:44Ryan.
00:12:46Stop it, Jack.
00:12:47I know that look.
00:12:57I have an idea.
00:12:59Oh, no.
00:12:59Not oh, no.
00:13:00Oh, yes.
00:13:01Whatever Operation Fill in the Blank is churning in your mind.
00:13:05You don't even know what the idea is.
00:13:06I know that Grace doesn't need you meddling in her life.
00:13:09She's a grown adult.
00:13:10She's also our business partner.
00:13:12And she's your sister and my best friend.
00:13:14Well, the more reason not to meddle.
00:13:15Kate, Ryan St. Nicholas is back in town.
00:13:18He's her one that got away.
00:13:19She has never explicitly said that.
00:13:21She's had a crush on him since she was 12.
00:13:23The whole town knows.
00:13:24He feels the same.
00:13:25They've been friends for years.
00:13:26If they wanted to date, they would have by now.
00:13:29No, they've never had a chance.
00:13:31Think about it.
00:13:31Ryan was dating Miranda in freshman year.
00:13:33And then when they broke up, Grace started dating Vince.
00:13:36And then when they broke up...
00:13:38Okay, I get it.
00:13:39But now they're both single.
00:13:41I think.
00:13:42Wait.
00:13:44What are you doing?
00:13:45Just going to do a quick little social media stalk.
00:13:47Make sure that he's not in a relationship.
00:13:52It doesn't look like he is.
00:13:54He's single and ready to mingle.
00:13:56I love you and your little missions.
00:13:58But now is not the time for another attempt at Operation Fine Grace Love.
00:14:03Especially not with Ryan St. Nicholas.
00:14:07I'm going to order her some dinner.
00:14:09While I'm gone, don't do any meddling.
00:14:15No promises.
00:14:16Well, well, well.
00:14:37Look what the elves dragged in.
00:14:39Wow.
00:14:40Talk about a glow up.
00:14:41Looking good, Santa man.
00:14:43Quinn, hey, buddy.
00:14:44Good.
00:14:44You know, no one's called me Santa man since high school.
00:14:47Oh, that's a waste of a perfectly good nickname.
00:14:49I don't know about that.
00:14:52So what just I hear about you wanting to sell the place?
00:14:55Where'd you hear that?
00:14:55Ah, it's just a rumor around town.
00:14:58Since the place has been empty for what, like five years now?
00:15:01Yeah, no.
00:15:01It was just a quick trip back to get my nan out of this place.
00:15:05She didn't want to go, but it was time.
00:15:08She just couldn't handle this place anymore, you know?
00:15:09Oh, man.
00:15:11It's just so weird being back here without her.
00:15:13Yeah, losing a loved one's never easy, man.
00:15:16Hey, everyone loved your nan.
00:15:21You know, she actually liked you.
00:15:23Even though you spent half your nights out in our lawn here, what would...
00:15:26Putting, what, with the large Christmas decorations all over our lawn?
00:15:29That was all Olivia, and you know it.
00:15:32Oh, Olivia.
00:15:32The house is in pretty good shape.
00:15:37Yeah, no, I've had people maintaining it, making sure everything is in working order.
00:15:40I just, uh...
00:15:42Not sure what I want to do with it yet.
00:15:44Well, if you do decide you want to sell, I have a very interested buyer.
00:15:49And if you do sell to me, of course, I could guarantee you that
00:15:53I would fill this place with a lot of life.
00:15:59There you go.
00:16:02All right, I'll make you a deal.
00:16:04If I do decide to sell, I'll call you, let you make the first offer.
00:16:09Sounds fair?
00:16:10Sure.
00:16:12Sounds good, sounds good.
00:16:14Go polar bears, right?
00:16:16Hi.
00:16:17Hey, Grace.
00:16:18What's going on here?
00:16:19You boys behaving yourselves?
00:16:21Always.
00:16:22Always?
00:16:23Oh, no, I remember more than one hockey game where the coach benched you two for...
00:16:27What did we call it?
00:16:28Severe competition?
00:16:30You know, I thought of Moore's passion.
00:16:31Passion.
00:16:32Yeah, that's it.
00:16:33Passion's the word you're looking for.
00:16:35All right, I'll get out of your hair.
00:16:37I'm going to grab a bite at Beth's Bistro, if you're free.
00:16:41Oh, I have some work.
00:16:44I got it done, so...
00:16:46Okay.
00:16:46But if my schedule changes, I'll text you later.
00:16:50Sounds good.
00:16:57You and Quinn, huh?
00:16:58Okay.
00:16:59It's complicated.
00:17:00Yeah?
00:17:00We're just, um, hanging out sometimes, whenever we're both free.
00:17:06It's nothing serious.
00:17:07We're just the last two single people left in Ivy Glen.
00:17:10Anyway, I, uh, came here to talk to you about the Ribbons and Bo's fundraiser.
00:17:16You did?
00:17:16Mm-hmm.
00:17:17Let me guess.
00:17:17Sammy sent you.
00:17:18Oh, she did.
00:17:19She's very insistent.
00:17:20It's good to see that Sammy will still do whatever she can to, uh, get what she believes in.
00:17:24Yeah, but she has a point.
00:17:26I mean, come on, your Nan's fundraiser, it did a lot of good for Ivy Glen back in the day.
00:17:30And, you know, with the way things are, I could help a lot of people if you brought it back.
00:17:37Listen, I know that's the last thing you probably want to hear, but I'll help you, okay?
00:17:40Anything you need, just consider it done.
00:17:42I've already made a list of vendors that I think would work for the place, and it would really mean a lot to me for this opportunity.
00:17:48I just, I love it here.
00:17:52So, what do you say?
00:17:55Will you let me help you revive the Ribbons and Bo's fundraiser?
00:18:01Please.
00:18:03I'll make it really easy for you, okay?
00:18:05Olivia and Jack and I, we will handle everything.
00:18:07All you have to do is open up the place, and we will take care of the rest.
00:18:10Okay, okay, okay, so you'll do absolutely everything?
00:18:11All you have to do is smile and wave.
00:18:13You're good at that.
00:18:14Okay, you know what?
00:18:18Fine.
00:18:19Let's do it.
00:18:20Okay, great.
00:18:21Yes.
00:18:21Could be fun.
00:18:22It'll be so much fun.
00:18:23Okay, so do you want to meet tomorrow morning at the cafe?
00:18:25We could start planning.
00:18:26Yeah, let's do that.
00:18:27Okay.
00:18:28Sounds good.
00:18:28Okay.
00:18:29Sounds good.
00:18:31Okay, so tomorrow at the cafe?
00:18:48Yeah.
00:18:48With Ryan St. Nicholas.
00:18:49Yeah.
00:18:51Oh, okay.
00:18:52I'm just going to go run an errand.
00:18:54Do you want me to go with you?
00:18:55No, it's okay, sweetie.
00:18:56I'll be quick.
00:18:57I'll see you at home.
00:18:57Okay.
00:18:58You good?
00:19:03Yeah.
00:19:03Great.
00:19:04Why?
00:19:05Just, you know, Ryan.
00:19:08Come on.
00:19:09He was my high school crush, Jack.
00:19:11Okay?
00:19:11I am so over it.
00:19:13I just know he was...
00:19:14A great friend.
00:19:15Nothing more.
00:19:16Which is great.
00:19:17You love great friends.
00:19:18They're great.
00:19:19Great.
00:19:20Stuff it.
00:19:21I'm just trying to be a good big brother.
00:19:23Look out for you.
00:19:24Okay, you're a great big brother, and I love you, but I'm a big girl.
00:19:27Okay?
00:19:29Charm of Ryan St. Nicholas has long since passed.
00:19:33Okay.
00:19:36Listen, I'm going to order dinner.
00:19:37Do you want sweet and sour chicken?
00:19:39Does that sound good?
00:19:40Mm-hmm.
00:19:40Egg rolls.
00:19:41Obviously.
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00:19:57Thanks.
00:20:01Thanks.
00:20:01Bye, Nick.
00:20:02Bye, Nick.
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00:21:50Wow.
00:21:52I've had so many post-game milkshakes here.
00:21:54Oh, yeah.
00:21:55Everything's the same.
00:21:56It's kind of nice that things don't change.
00:21:59Yeah, it is.
00:22:01All right, let's grab a table.
00:22:10The key to a great design is a strong theme, and since this is your fundraiser, I would
00:22:13love to get your thoughts.
00:22:15Oh, sorry.
00:22:17That's one of our clients.
00:22:18I got to take this.
00:22:19I will be right back.
00:22:21Okay.
00:22:22Hi, Sarah.
00:22:23Yeah, it's a good time.
00:22:26You guys seem pretty busy.
00:22:27You sure you got time for this?
00:22:28Yeah, we got this.
00:22:29Come on.
00:22:30I know your Nan's house as well as I know my own.
00:22:32I mean, I haven't been back to the St. Nicholas house in a few years, but...
00:22:35Nothing's changed.
00:22:36Must be hard going back there without her.
00:22:38Yeah, no, it is.
00:22:39It's going to be hard having Christmas without her.
00:22:41Yeah, but you know what?
00:22:42She would be so proud that you're reviving the Ribbons and Bo's fundraiser.
00:22:45That always meant a lot to her.
00:22:47I was hesitant to do it, but honestly, it feels like the right thing to do.
00:22:50Hmm.
00:22:51Will your parents be joining?
00:22:52They were always the life of the party.
00:22:54No, not this year.
00:22:55They're actually backpacking through Europe right now.
00:22:57That's awesome.
00:22:58I know.
00:22:59I'm so happy they're finally doing it.
00:23:00It was always on my bucket list to go backpacking through Europe.
00:23:03Yeah, mine too.
00:23:06We should make that happen, then.
00:23:10Um, so, this design.
00:23:12Okay, how about this?
00:23:14Come over to the house.
00:23:15We'll go room to room.
00:23:17See if we spark an inspiration.
00:23:18That'd be great.
00:23:20Want me to get that?
00:23:23Oh, uh, that's just Gwen.
00:23:25You want to get some hot chocolates to go?
00:23:28Yeah.
00:23:29Great.
00:23:29Okay.
00:23:33Can we get two hot chocolates to go, please?
00:23:35Thanks.
00:23:37Is this your work?
00:23:38Uh, yeah.
00:23:39Yeah, it is.
00:23:40What do you think?
00:23:41Good.
00:23:43Kidding.
00:23:43The decorations look amazing.
00:23:45Thanks.
00:23:45And it's really too bad that we didn't get the contract to decorate Ivy Glens downtown this year.
00:23:49How about we will next year?
00:23:51Thanks.
00:23:51I'm going to head back.
00:23:53Uh, Jack's waiting on me to wrap the gifts for the children that we're sponsoring this year.
00:23:56I'm about two hours late.
00:23:58I'll see you both soon.
00:23:59See you soon.
00:23:59Bye.
00:24:00So, it's weird being back.
00:24:04I mean, so much has changed.
00:24:07What do you mean?
00:24:08Come on.
00:24:08Everything about you is different.
00:24:10You left this town as a boy in a scraggly white t-shirt with jeans, and you came back as a business tycoon in a very, very posh suit.
00:24:19It is bespoke.
00:24:20Thank you for noticing.
00:24:23Tell me about your business.
00:24:25Oh, well, we are a full-scale decorating and design firm, and we do everything from, uh, house remodels all the way to holiday decorating, depending on the client's needs.
00:24:36So, what made you get into that?
00:24:38Oh, my first year in college, I took a decorating course, and it was just a throwaway course, but it changed everything.
00:24:44It changed me.
00:24:45I don't know.
00:24:47I always thought you were going to get into something with fashion.
00:24:50Fashion?
00:24:50Why?
00:24:51You were just so bold, you know?
00:24:53Do you remember when I bet you you couldn't wear my Nan's Mrs. Claus outfit for an entire week?
00:24:57I did.
00:24:58Oh, you did.
00:24:59You showed up every day with the wig, the glasses, that big fluffy dress.
00:25:04I'm not going to lie.
00:25:05I was pretty impressed.
00:25:06Yeah, well, Mr. Bedford wasn't very impressed.
00:25:08He called me out in front of the entire chemistry class.
00:25:10Do you remember that?
00:25:11Yeah, well, he never had a sense of humor anyway.
00:25:13No, he didn't.
00:25:16Here you go.
00:25:17Keep the change.
00:25:21You always knew how to make everyone laugh.
00:25:23Oh, I don't know about that.
00:25:24Well, for me at least, since that first day when I was the new kid at Ivy Glen.
00:25:29You know, I took my duties as the unofficial head of the high school welcoming committee very seriously.
00:25:34Well, you made that transition to live with my Nan much easier.
00:25:37I'm glad I could help.
00:25:37Oh, speaking of help, if you need me to do anything for the fundraiser, I know you said that you would take care of everything.
00:25:44But if you need help, I'm here.
00:25:46Because that's what friends are for.
00:25:47Yeah.
00:25:49We're still friends, though, right?
00:25:51Well, come on.
00:25:51Of course we're friends.
00:25:52We're always going to be friends.
00:25:53Listen, I should get going.
00:25:55Okay.
00:25:55Text me if you want to come by the house.
00:25:57Okay.
00:26:00Grace.
00:26:01Yeah?
00:26:01Really good to see you.
00:26:04Good to see you, too, Ryan St. Nicholas.
00:26:11I'm telling you, this is the move.
00:26:14No, no.
00:26:15Yes, yes, yes.
00:26:17This could finally be their perfect moment.
00:26:19Timing is everything, right?
00:26:21Plus, Grace deserves her own love story.
00:26:24This is just a little nudge.
00:26:26Olivia, please stop.
00:26:29You didn't see her.
00:26:30It affected her.
00:26:31It was so cute.
00:26:34Like, okay, do you remember the Christmas pageant that your mom talked us into doing?
00:26:39The one where Grace and Ryan thought they were going to be background understudies,
00:26:43but then got wrangled into playing Mary and Joseph?
00:26:45Yes, yes.
00:26:46And do you remember how they were so locked into one another?
00:26:50Like, no one else mattered.
00:26:51It was just the two of them.
00:26:53Olivia, they were ten years old.
00:26:55I think they were more focused on not forgetting their lines
00:26:57and embarrassing themselves in front of the whole town.
00:27:00Okay, maybe, but you didn't see them at the cafe.
00:27:03The way that she was looking at him,
00:27:05I have never seen her look at anyone like that before.
00:27:09They are so perfect for each other.
00:27:12The timing's just never been right.
00:27:15Until now.
00:27:17What?
00:27:17I have a plan.
00:27:20You're kidding me.
00:27:22Mistletoe.
00:27:24Isn't mistletoe Grace's thing?
00:27:26It's mine now.
00:27:29Operation Mistletoe.
00:27:30I am getting them under this if it is the last thing I do.
00:27:36Why?
00:27:37Because she's my best friend, and even if she can't see it right now,
00:27:41this is the right thing for her.
00:27:43They've never been single at the same time.
00:27:46Okay.
00:27:47Step one.
00:27:48The cafe.
00:27:49Check.
00:27:50You didn't.
00:27:51I did, yeah.
00:27:52But we didn't end up sitting at the right table.
00:27:54But step two, I'm going to put it at St. Nicholas' house.
00:27:58And step three, I'm just going to put them all over Ivy Glen.
00:28:02I mean, nothing says romance like the magic of mistletoe.
00:28:06You know what?
00:28:07You're right.
00:28:11Nothing does.
00:28:11Okay, I've got one for the office, two for St. Nicholas' house.
00:28:24I did one for the cafe.
00:28:28Hey, what you doing?
00:28:29Oh, just looking for my lip gloss, and I found it.
00:28:32Do you want some hot chocolate?
00:28:33Yeah, sure.
00:28:34Two hot chocolates, please.
00:28:36Hey, Grace.
00:28:37Olivia.
00:28:38Hi, Gwen.
00:28:38Hi.
00:28:39I'm glad I caught you.
00:28:40I just wanted to swing by on my way to work to run something by you.
00:28:43What's up?
00:28:44Okay.
00:28:44I'm working with a major investor, a luxury condo group, looking to expand into our little
00:28:48town.
00:28:49How cool is that?
00:28:50Cool or mildly destructive to our town's integrity?
00:28:53Olivia.
00:28:54She's just kidding, Gwen.
00:28:55She's always been a kidder.
00:28:57Anyways, I just have to find them the perfect location, and we're good to go.
00:29:01But I would love for you to design the space.
00:29:05Sounds amazing.
00:29:06It would be huge.
00:29:07And it could put Keenan Rankin on the map.
00:29:09And it would boost local business.
00:29:11Mayor Hoffman agrees.
00:29:12Yeah.
00:29:13We love that idea.
00:29:14That sounds great.
00:29:15We can't wait to hear more.
00:29:16Can we, Olivia?
00:29:17Yeah.
00:29:17Okay.
00:29:18Oh, did you want a hot chocolate, Gwen?
00:29:21No.
00:29:22No.
00:29:22I'm good.
00:29:22But talk soon?
00:29:24Sure.
00:29:24Okay.
00:29:26Okay.
00:29:26Sorry.
00:29:26Okay.
00:29:30Wow.
00:29:31I have seen rocks have more chemistry than you two.
00:29:34Well, he's nice, and he's smart, and, you know, successful.
00:29:37That's, that's, that's checks some boxes.
00:29:40Well, that's what love is.
00:29:41Just a box to be checked.
00:29:42Okay.
00:29:43Listen, I'll see you in a few hours to get started on the tree.
00:29:45In a few hours?
00:29:46Yeah.
00:29:46I told Ryan I'd stop by the St. Nicholas house so that we could talk about the design.
00:29:49You know what?
00:29:49I should get him a coffee, too.
00:29:51Uh, well, maybe when you're there, you could go on the porch, like, really take it all in.
00:29:56Maybe he's there with you.
00:29:59Okay.
00:29:59I know you, Olivia.
00:30:00What are you up to?
00:30:01I, just taking care of our most important client.
00:30:04You have a glint in your eye.
00:30:05You got something up your sleeve?
00:30:07Santa's elves never reveal their secrets.
00:30:10Okay.
00:30:11I gotta find some fancy coffee shop.
00:30:19Hey, right on time.
00:30:28What, uh, what's this?
00:30:29Uh, flat white with oat milk and two sugars.
00:30:33How did you know my coffee order?
00:30:35Come on, isn't that the typical big city order?
00:30:37Oh, okay.
00:30:37Well, what's your order?
00:30:38Just in case, you know, I want to return the favor.
00:30:40Oh, just a small drink of coffee with two creamers.
00:30:43Simple and classic.
00:30:44I like it.
00:30:44Yeah.
00:30:46Oh, uh.
00:30:49I did not know that was there.
00:30:51Yeah, me neither.
00:30:52Um.
00:30:54I mean, you shouldn't, right?
00:30:56What?
00:30:56No, ew.
00:30:58Ew?
00:30:58I don't mean, like, ew, ew.
00:31:00I just mean...
00:31:02Why, did you want to kiss me?
00:31:04No.
00:31:06Did you want to kiss me?
00:31:07No.
00:31:08Okay, then, uh, we're good.
00:31:09Yeah, totally.
00:31:10Totally good.
00:31:10Right.
00:31:11Uh, we should probably just take that down, though.
00:31:14It's a little dangerous.
00:31:15I got it.
00:31:15I got it.
00:31:16Hanging up there like that, you know?
00:31:18Just put that right in your purse.
00:31:19It's great.
00:31:20Uh, anyway.
00:31:20It's cold, so maybe we should just get inside.
00:31:23Yeah, okay.
00:31:24All right.
00:31:25Let's get started.
00:31:27No problem.
00:31:31Wow.
00:31:32This is in a lot better shape than I was expecting.
00:31:34You've already done some decorating, too.
00:31:35It's a nice job.
00:31:36No, these were my nan's decorations.
00:31:38We just didn't take them down after she left.
00:31:40She always had great taste.
00:31:43Mmm.
00:31:43Smell this place.
00:31:44Brings me right back to high school.
00:31:46I know.
00:31:46I'd always make the cleaning crew use the exact same pine stuff that my nan would.
00:31:50Oh.
00:31:51It's nice that some things stay the same.
00:31:53Well, I'm starting to realize that you're not the same at all.
00:31:55I'm not?
00:31:56No.
00:31:57You're more, uh...
00:31:57Hilarious.
00:31:58Good-looking.
00:31:59Wildly well-spoken.
00:32:02You're more yourself.
00:32:04It's cool to see like this.
00:32:05Focus in your element.
00:32:06Oh.
00:32:07It's really nice of you to say.
00:32:09Well, I meant it.
00:32:10You know, that was always my favorite of your nan's decorations.
00:32:16This one?
00:32:17Yeah.
00:32:17This is my eighth-grade masterpiece.
00:32:19Eighth-grade?
00:32:20You made that my eighth-grade?
00:32:22Hold on.
00:32:22Are you, uh, mocking my art skills?
00:32:24No, I would never.
00:32:26I'm being serious.
00:32:27I love it.
00:32:27I mean, she has a lot of great decorations, but that one, that's the best.
00:32:30Yeah.
00:32:32So why'd you leave it up after all these years?
00:32:34I just didn't have the heart to take it down.
00:32:38I hired a caregiver for my nan after grad school, and I realized I wouldn't be able
00:32:42to make it out here as frequently as I wanted to.
00:32:45I should have visited more.
00:32:47The last few months here, the caregiver said that she thought every morning was Christmas.
00:32:51I just couldn't take that away from her.
00:32:53I'm glad you didn't.
00:32:56Maybe went and decorated her room at the care facility by my place.
00:32:59Stayed up for five years until she passed.
00:33:03Mom.
00:33:04Something like the Christmas spirit to get through hard times.
00:33:09Mom.
00:33:10What do you think about adding to her collection?
00:33:14What do you mean?
00:33:15I mean, we don't have a theme yet.
00:33:17And this is really beautiful.
00:33:18I mean, of course, we'd have to add some more and update a bit, but I think it's a really
00:33:22good starting point, if you'd like.
00:33:25I would like that.
00:33:27Great.
00:33:28Glad to know we're on the same page.
00:33:30I mean, we still need to get a cohesive theme to bring it all together, but...
00:33:33Yeah.
00:33:35Okay.
00:33:35Which one's next?
00:33:37Go ahead.
00:33:37So, you and Quinn, I know you said it wasn't anything serious.
00:33:46Look, it's really not, okay?
00:33:48We're good friends, you know?
00:33:49It's nice to have somebody to go to the movies with.
00:33:51Okay, so, hypothetically, if someone were to ask you out...
00:33:57Well, I would have to evaluate, you know, to see if it fits to my work schedule.
00:34:01Okay.
00:34:02Makes sense.
00:34:04How about you?
00:34:04I'm sure a lot of ladies love a spokesuit.
00:34:08Some of them do.
00:34:09Okay.
00:34:10Funny, I'm kind of in the same boat.
00:34:12Yeah?
00:34:12Everything at the firm's just going so well that...
00:34:15I don't know, I just haven't given any thought to dating.
00:34:19Oh, I know, I am just so relieved to know that we both grew up to be adults with a great
00:34:23work-life balance.
00:34:26I mean, my last relationship was, gosh, five years ago, maybe?
00:34:31Ooh, what happened?
00:34:32He was a really great guy.
00:34:33He was in sales, and I mean, he was really nice, but we just...
00:34:38You know, we didn't have that thing, you know, that spark.
00:34:43And I think we both knew it, but we were just so good on paper, and we were trying to
00:34:47make it work, but I realized that wasn't what was best for both of us.
00:34:53No one else since?
00:34:54Yeah, a couple dates here and there.
00:34:56Oh, yeah, Quinn, right?
00:34:57Okay, but chemistry is hard to fake.
00:34:59Oh, you're telling me, these days, it's like firing lightning in a bottle.
00:35:03You know, it's funny.
00:35:05I feel like I'm at that age where I can finally come up for air for years, so I've just had
00:35:09my nose to the grindstone, working late, just doing whatever it takes to get the job
00:35:15done, not giving it a second thought.
00:35:18And now?
00:35:20Now?
00:35:21I don't know.
00:35:22I just kind of feel like there's a shift in my life.
00:35:27Everything that's happened in this last year with my nan passing, with realizing how much
00:35:32time and dedication I put into work, time that I'll never get back.
00:35:36I mean, it's like someone turned on the lights, and I can see everything that I gave up to
00:35:42get what I have.
00:35:43Look, there's still time.
00:35:47Not with my nan.
00:35:48I mean, yes, I moved her as close to me as possible so I could spend as much time with
00:35:53her as I could, but it's never enough, you know?
00:35:56I mean, she was the only family that I had, and now...
00:36:02And now you can start your own family from the ground up.
00:36:07If you want to.
00:36:13Should, uh, you go see the sun porch?
00:36:16Yeah, sure.
00:36:17Do you remember sophomore year when my nan hosted that huge Christmas dinner?
00:36:24Oh, come on, are you kidding?
00:36:26The first time I had Christmas goose was in this very house.
00:36:28Mm-hmm.
00:36:29You had a sense?
00:36:30Oh, come on, nobody in this town makes Christmas goose.
00:36:33Oh, and her hot chestnut stuffing.
00:36:35I still dream about it to this day.
00:36:37I know.
00:36:37Well, I tried to make it last year when my nan left me her recipe, and yeah, it was a massive
00:36:45fail.
00:36:45I burnt everything.
00:36:47Well, maybe we could recreate it sometime.
00:36:49I happen to be, surprisingly, a very good cook.
00:36:52Well, if your baking is any indication of your cooking, I can't wait to try it.
00:36:57Oh.
00:36:58Oh, it's like stepping back in time.
00:37:00I just love it.
00:37:01Oh, yes.
00:37:02Okay, strike a pose.
00:37:05You haven't aged a bit.
00:37:07Do you remember your Christmas cookies you used to make?
00:37:10My nan used to love those.
00:37:12She said it reminded her of her childhood.
00:37:14I tried to recreate them, and it just wasn't the same.
00:37:18You're talking about my Christmas sugar cookies?
00:37:20I had no idea.
00:37:22Yeah, well, if I didn't tell you, I meant to.
00:37:25Well, then I'll have to make you a bitch while you're in town.
00:37:27Please?
00:37:32Have dinner, son.
00:37:33Come on, Ryan, it's like 11 o'clock in the morning.
00:37:36I know, I meant later.
00:37:37Oh.
00:37:39No, I would love to, but I have to decorate that Christmas tree tonight.
00:37:42Oh, yeah, I forgot.
00:37:44Okay, what about another time?
00:37:46As friends?
00:37:47Just friends?
00:37:48Old friends?
00:37:49Yeah, maybe.
00:37:51Um, let me check my schedule.
00:37:52Oh, I forgot your busy schedule.
00:37:54Let me just check, okay?
00:37:55Please.
00:37:58So, Town Square.
00:38:00Do you know what you're doing yet?
00:38:02Yeah, I do.
00:38:03I'll tell you, but you gotta keep it a secret.
00:38:05I like things to be a surprise.
00:38:08Lips are sealed.
00:38:08All right.
00:38:09I won't even show you some of my designs.
00:38:12So, I was thinking that I wanted to tell a Christmas story, right?
00:38:17I wanted to capture the meaning of Christmas, how it feels.
00:38:20I wanted it to be a perfect blend of the past and present.
00:38:23It's a lot of pressure for a tree, isn't it?
00:38:25Yes and no.
00:38:26Okay, listen, I like my designs to tell a tale.
00:38:29And even if I don't have it completely figured out yet, I, um...
00:38:33We should get a tree for this place.
00:38:35A 14-footer, you know?
00:38:37We could totally do that.
00:38:3914 feet.
00:38:40That is huge.
00:38:40Yeah, we'll go big or go home, right?
00:38:42We want to make a statement.
00:38:43And I think we could put it on the sun porch just like man used to.
00:38:47Oh, by the way, I spoke to Tim down at the market,
00:38:49and he's going to donate all the beverages for the fundraiser
00:38:52and the cafe is going to do the catering free of cost.
00:38:57Wow.
00:38:58That's so generous.
00:38:59You know, people, they're just, they're so eager to help.
00:39:03You know, this fundraiser really is doing a lot of good for everybody.
00:39:07I guess so.
00:39:09It just feels right.
00:39:11Yeah.
00:39:16I'm going to go get some decorations.
00:39:18Maybe I'll, uh, get some inspiration.
00:39:21Yeah.
00:39:22I will take some pictures, and maybe I'll get inspired.
00:39:40Oh.
00:39:41Oh.
00:39:41Oh.
00:39:41Oh.
00:39:41Oh.
00:39:41Oh.
00:39:42Oh.
00:39:42Oh.
00:39:42Oh.
00:39:42Oh.
00:39:42Oh.
00:39:42Oh.
00:39:42Oh.
00:39:42Oh.
00:39:42Oh.
00:39:42Oh.
00:39:42Oh.
00:39:42Oh.
00:39:43Oh.
00:39:43Oh.
00:39:43Oh.
00:39:43Oh.
00:39:43Oh.
00:39:43Oh.
00:39:43Oh.
00:39:43Oh.
00:39:43Oh.
00:39:48Hey, Ryan.
00:40:06What's up?
00:40:07What are you doing tonight?
00:40:09You want to decorate a Christmas tree with me?
00:40:15You have the whole town support.
00:40:18Yes, I agree.
00:40:20Okay.
00:40:20Chat soon.
00:40:24Apparently, Grace and Olivia have gotten everything off the ground for Ryan's Ribbons and Bows Christmas
00:40:29fundraiser.
00:40:31He actually sounded excited.
00:40:32Was that him on the phone?
00:40:33Oh, yes.
00:40:35He asked me to get the word out.
00:40:37Do some publicity.
00:40:38Hmm.
00:40:39Sounds like he wants one last hurrah before he sells the place.
00:40:42Sells the place?
00:40:43Mm-hmm.
00:40:43I'm going to make him a great offer.
00:40:44And then you, Madam Mayor, will have a site for those luxury condos we discussed.
00:40:49I'd have to see the proposal first.
00:40:51You know that a first-class, state-of-the-art condo complex would be great for local business.
00:40:55Just think about all of the money that would be poured into Ivy Glen's restaurants and shops.
00:40:59I've always said I like your pitch.
00:41:01By residents enjoying the new luxury amenities.
00:41:04We both know that the site of the St. Nicholas House is quite literally the perfect location.
00:41:09Point is, I think this could be exactly what we both need.
00:41:16I mean, you want a second term as mayor, right, Sammy?
00:41:19Boost the local economy, increase the tax base, you're a shoo-in.
00:41:24Okay.
00:41:25Okay, let's talk about this more at the office tomorrow.
00:41:28I want to see those numbers again.
00:41:29Okay, thank you, Sammy.
00:41:30Oh, no, no, I got it.
00:41:39That is a great tree.
00:41:42It is going to take us forever to decorate it.
00:41:45Oh, I have a plan.
00:41:46I'm going to tie together the old and the new.
00:41:49With your mayor, Hoffman, and all of the donors will love it.
00:41:52Where do you want this?
00:41:54Over by the tree would be great.
00:41:55Right away, boss.
00:41:58What?
00:41:59Thing.
00:42:02Thank you all for coming.
00:42:03All right, let's do this.
00:42:04You can take these over there and work on that side of the tree, and I'll have the fruit finish the top.
00:42:11Sounds good.
00:42:12Thanks.
00:42:15This looks phenomenal.
00:42:17Yeah, wait till you see how the design ties into the one at the St. Nicholas house.
00:42:21Spreading the themes across locations.
00:42:23I like it.
00:42:24Yeah, just thought it might encourage giving.
00:42:27These are so gorgeous.
00:42:28Where'd they come from?
00:42:29Oh, I might have had something to do with that.
00:42:31Brian.
00:42:32Jack.
00:42:32By the way, I'm so sorry I missed the wedding, guys.
00:42:36Congratulations.
00:42:37No, we missed you, but we understand you're busy.
00:42:39Yeah, but I'm always busy, and that needs to change.
00:42:45Okay, I'm going to go back to the tree.
00:42:47Yeah, I'll meet you over there in a second.
00:42:49I'm going to get the samples for the Peterson tree.
00:42:52Do you need anything?
00:42:54Grace, do you need anything?
00:42:56No, good.
00:42:57Okay.
00:42:58Hi.
00:42:58So, things went well at St. Nicholas house this morning.
00:43:04Yeah.
00:43:05Yeah, they, uh, you can say that.
00:43:07I mean, so well that he lent you his nan's decorations.
00:43:11Did you see any hanging decorations that you liked?
00:43:15Like greenery?
00:43:16Well, well, well, look at all this.
00:43:19Hey.
00:43:20Hey, I was just in the neighborhood, thought I'd pop by.
00:43:23Oh.
00:43:23Okay, well, I'm going to go see if the crew needs help.
00:43:25Okay, thank you.
00:43:26Uh, what's this?
00:43:28Coffee.
00:43:29Five creams, nine sugars.
00:43:31Yeah, it's good, right?
00:43:31Yeah, it's my go-to.
00:43:33Hmm.
00:43:33Anyway, I got to run the proposal goes live this afternoon.
00:43:36Oh.
00:43:37Good luck with that.
00:43:38Thanks.
00:43:39Yeah.
00:43:39Thanks.
00:43:40If it all goes well, it could change all of our lives.
00:43:42Yeah.
00:43:43Anyway, I just, I just wanted to say, this has been a lot of fun, us reconnecting and hanging
00:43:49out, just like high school.
00:43:50Yeah, um, listen, about that, Quinn, I think that you're a really great guy, okay?
00:43:58And I love your drive and your ambition, and I just, I don't think that I can do this anymore.
00:44:08Yeah, I, I've really enjoyed spending time with you, I have, but I, I think I'm just looking
00:44:14for something a little more serious.
00:44:15Oh, boy, I see.
00:44:24To be honest, I'm not sure I'm in a place to settle down right now.
00:44:30I mean, I really like you.
00:44:32I do.
00:44:33I think you're an amazing woman, but I feel like I have so much going on.
00:44:38I, I, I feel like I need to focus right now.
00:44:42I, I hope you understand.
00:44:43Yeah.
00:44:43Oh, yeah.
00:44:43Yeah, it's going to be huge.
00:44:44I mean, bigger than, than the hockey team making it to the state championship for senior
00:44:50year.
00:44:51Quinn, that is really, really big.
00:44:53Right?
00:44:53Yeah.
00:44:54Mm-hmm.
00:44:55I've, I've really enjoyed our time together.
00:44:59If you two change your mind, I'm down for a dinner.
00:45:02Oh.
00:45:03Or a heist movie.
00:45:05Or maybe even a rom-com.
00:45:07Okay, deal.
00:45:08Good luck today.
00:45:09Thanks.
00:45:10Yeah, thanks for this.
00:45:17Listen, thank you so much for your help today.
00:45:19We could literally could not have done it without you, Ryan.
00:45:21I'm happy to help.
00:45:22Oh, also, I wanted to give you guys this.
00:45:26Oh.
00:45:27That should cover any of the expenses.
00:45:28I know you said that all the food and beverages was completely donated, but I don't want to
00:45:32put anyone out.
00:45:33We're not doing this halfway, so anything we don't use, we can donate to the food bank.
00:45:36It's incredibly generous.
00:45:38Oh, sorry, I got to run.
00:45:40Grace, this is the Gregson's about us potentially redoing their kitchen and living room.
00:45:43Yeah, I can come with you.
00:45:44No, no, no.
00:45:45You stay.
00:45:45I got it.
00:45:46Okay.
00:45:46Our samples are on my desk.
00:45:47Amazing.
00:45:49Bye.
00:45:49You could have fun.
00:45:50Thank you for this.
00:45:52That's what my man would have wanted.
00:45:54Yeah.
00:45:55And you know what?
00:45:56She'd be proud of having all of her decorations in town square on the tree.
00:46:00Mm-hmm.
00:46:00She loved it here.
00:46:03So, what gave you the idea to do this?
00:46:05Oh.
00:46:07Well, I found this, and I thought it was the perfect blend, tying in together the past and
00:46:14present.
00:46:17Should we get back to it?
00:46:18Uh, yeah.
00:46:19Okay.
00:46:21Actually, you know what?
00:46:22I have a few errands I need to run, so.
00:46:25Oh.
00:46:25Yeah, okay.
00:46:26I don't want to take advantage of your free labor, but it has been very helpful.
00:46:31Listen, if you want to get that dinner later, uh, you're still interested.
00:46:35Oh, um, yeah, no, we'll talk about that tomorrow.
00:46:39Yeah.
00:46:40Tomorrow.
00:46:41Okay.
00:46:42Great.
00:47:21I keep trying to tell her to go digital, but nope.
00:47:24Sounds like grace.
00:47:25You hungry?
00:47:25I was just about to order a pizza.
00:47:27Oh, I couldn't interrupt.
00:47:28No, come on.
00:47:28Be grateful for the break.
00:47:30Okay.
00:47:31Let's do it.
00:47:31I do not remember that.
00:47:34I do not remember that.
00:47:35Well, yeah, because you already graduated.
00:47:37You were too cool to hang out with this low-leaf sophomores.
00:47:39That's not true.
00:47:41Okay, that's partially true, but I was wrong.
00:47:44Now I'm married to my sister's best friend, working for both of them.
00:47:48And what a pair they are.
00:47:49A powerhouse dynamic duo.
00:47:51I'm lucky to be in their orbit.
00:47:53So, you enjoying being home?
00:47:57Yeah, I am.
00:47:59I was a little nervous coming back, but...
00:48:01Well, you did wait long enough.
00:48:04I didn't mean to.
00:48:05It's just the years kept piling on, and before I knew it...
00:48:08Wow, yeah, 15 years.
00:48:11Do you regret any of it?
00:48:14Honestly, no, because it got me to where I am today.
00:48:17And, yes, I love my job, but...
00:48:21You want someone to share it all with.
00:48:28When did you get so sentimental?
00:48:30I just think that as you get older, you start to realize what really matters in life.
00:48:34I mean, sure, success is great, but...
00:48:37If you don't have someone to share it with, why does it matter?
00:48:41A little cheesy, but...
00:48:43You're right.
00:48:44At the end of the day, it's all about connection.
00:48:48How's it working with your spouse?
00:48:50But it's not for everyone, I'll give you that.
00:48:53But for us...
00:48:55She's my best friend.
00:48:57A co-pilot.
00:49:00You're really lucky.
00:49:02Don't get me wrong, it takes work.
00:49:04But...
00:49:05Without her, none of it matters.
00:49:10You and Grace seem to be hitting it off again.
00:49:13Liv's always thought you two would end up together.
00:49:15Really?
00:49:16What makes her say that?
00:49:17Grace has always been more herself around you.
00:49:20Plus, I think the best relationships start as friendships.
00:49:24Well, I'm happy she found someone, even if it is with, uh...
00:49:27Quinn.
00:49:27Okay, one, I love that your rivalry with Quinn is alive and well all these years later.
00:49:35And two, trust me, I know my sister.
00:49:38There's nothing going on with that guy.
00:49:40She said the same to me, but when I saw them at the tree, I don't know, kind of seemed like the opposite to me.
00:49:47And he's very handsome, tall, charming.
00:49:51I was going to say kind, but yeah, that works.
00:49:54It's been really nice having him back.
00:49:55It is, isn't it?
00:49:57Yeah.
00:49:57Do you know how long he's staying?
00:49:59Let me talk to Grace about that.
00:50:01No.
00:50:02You do not need to talk to Grace about that.
00:50:05Talk to me about what?
00:50:06Oh.
00:50:07Your love life.
00:50:08Oh, gee, thanks.
00:50:10Hey, Ryan.
00:50:12What are you doing here?
00:50:12He stopped by to give you your sketchbook.
00:50:14You, uh, left us at Town Square.
00:50:17Oh, thank you so much.
00:50:18You're a lifesaver.
00:50:19Okay.
00:50:20Jack, we gotta go.
00:50:21Remember?
00:50:21We do?
00:50:22Yep.
00:50:23Bye.
00:50:24See you both later.
00:50:25Whoa.
00:50:26Wait.
00:50:26What did I...
00:50:27Did I forget something?
00:50:29Did we forget?
00:50:30Do we have my coat?
00:50:30I have your coat.
00:50:31Let's go.
00:50:35Uh...
00:50:35Okay, um...
00:50:37I don't know about you, but...
00:50:39I could go for a share of your cookie right now.
00:50:42Okay, sure.
00:50:43All right.
00:50:45I can't believe we're doing that.
00:50:47I mean, we're actually gonna have cookies for dinner.
00:50:49Are you mad at it?
00:50:50I mean...
00:50:51No, of course not.
00:50:53Hey, are you sure everything in this kitchen still works?
00:50:55Oh, for sure.
00:50:56I got a maintenance team in here all the time, making sure everything's a working order.
00:50:59Gotta protect your investments.
00:51:00Investments?
00:51:00What does that mean?
00:51:02Well, you know.
00:51:02Yeah, it's my family house, but it's also an asset.
00:51:06Oh.
00:51:08What?
00:51:09Hmm.
00:51:11Uh, that eyebrow raise begs to differ.
00:51:14It's just an asset.
00:51:17I mean, come on, is that really how you see this place?
00:51:20This is what owning a property is, right?
00:51:23Let's make some cookies.
00:51:24Okay.
00:51:28Okay, so first of all, if you're gonna help me with this, you might want to take off your suit jacket.
00:51:31Um, okay, yeah, you're right.
00:51:34Sorry, it's just a habit.
00:51:35That's your suit of armor, huh?
00:51:38Exactly.
00:51:39Yes.
00:51:40A suit of armor.
00:51:41Okay, so tell me about your work.
00:51:43Um, well, basically, I'm a financial advisor.
00:51:45I help people achieve their long-term financial goals in the shortest time possible.
00:51:50Oh.
00:51:51Sounds fun.
00:51:52Do you like it?
00:51:53Yeah, I actually do.
00:51:55It's, uh, really rewarding when I see the look on my client's face when I help them reach their goals, and I double their investment.
00:52:01Great.
00:52:01All right, so, all you have to do is just, you're gonna take this, put a little flow around there, and you're gonna give it some easy pressure back and forth.
00:52:11Here you go.
00:52:12Okay.
00:52:13Like that?
00:52:14Yeah.
00:52:15Okay.
00:52:16So, how long are you staying in town?
00:52:18I don't know.
00:52:19Uh, this fundraiser's keeping me here a bit longer, and to be honest, I'm not that mad at it.
00:52:24I'm kind of enjoying being back.
00:52:26Oh, actually enjoying being back.
00:52:27Well, what were you expecting?
00:52:29Oh, I don't know.
00:52:30I didn't know what I was walking into.
00:52:31It's been so long.
00:52:33Well, are you happy with what you found?
00:52:37Surprisingly, yeah.
00:52:38Makes me want to spend more time here.
00:52:40I don't think I'm doing this right.
00:52:42I'll take over.
00:52:43Yeah.
00:52:43Do you have any cookie cutters?
00:52:45Uh, yeah, um, I think so.
00:52:47Just, uh, oh, here we go.
00:52:52Perfect.
00:52:53There's so much junk in this house.
00:52:55Junk?
00:52:56Listen, I happen to think that there's a lot of things with sentimental value in this house.
00:53:01So what are your plans for this house anyway, huh?
00:53:03I mean, it's just a magical place.
00:53:05Makes me sad to think about it empty.
00:53:08Me too.
00:53:09You're right.
00:53:09I'm not doing this place justice.
00:53:11My nan loved this place.
00:53:13I know she did.
00:53:13I should have brought her back for her one last Christmas.
00:53:20Now, hey, you look at me, Ryan St. Nicholas, okay?
00:53:24I know that it was not an easy decision moving your nan away from this place.
00:53:29But I also know you, and I know that you took great care of her.
00:53:34You know what you're doing right now?
00:53:37Reviving her legacy with the Ribbons and Bows fundraiser?
00:53:40That would make her very, very proud.
00:53:44Mm-hmm.
00:53:44You're right.
00:53:46Yeah.
00:53:47All right, you want to cut some cookies?
00:53:48Yes.
00:53:50Great.
00:53:50Okay.
00:53:51I'm going to have this one right here.
00:53:53Perfect.
00:53:57All right.
00:53:58How'd I do?
00:54:03Nailed it.
00:54:04Hopefully it tastes better than it looks.
00:54:07It's a moment of truth.
00:54:10I can confirm.
00:54:12It does.
00:54:13A plus on your baking skills, and C minus for my decorating skills.
00:54:18Hey, no, I would give that a solid B minus.
00:54:22Uh, that's generous.
00:54:25Oh, sorry, it's my tree guy.
00:54:27You got a tree guy?
00:54:29Yeah.
00:54:30Hey, Billy.
00:54:31Did you get my message about the tree earlier?
00:54:32Mm-hmm.
00:54:34Uh, 14 feet would be ideal.
00:54:38Oh.
00:54:40Yeah, no, that's okay.
00:54:41Thanks anyway.
00:54:42Mm-hmm.
00:54:43Bye.
00:54:45Tree problems?
00:54:46I just really wanted a 14-foot tree, but all the big ones are gone within a 50-mile radius,
00:54:51so.
00:54:53Anyway, I didn't realize how late it was getting.
00:54:55I have a big day tomorrow, but this was so much fun.
00:54:57Oh, no, no, no.
00:54:57So.
00:54:58I got it.
00:54:59What?
00:54:59No, I am not making you clean up your entire kitchen by yourself.
00:55:02Okay, I'll make you a deal.
00:55:04Leave the cookies.
00:55:05More even.
00:55:07Okay.
00:55:08Deal.
00:55:09So, will I see you at the Christmas tree lighting tomorrow?
00:55:13I won't miss it.
00:55:14Great.
00:55:15Maybe we can get that dinner we talked about.
00:55:17Yeah, I'd like that.
00:55:19Me too.
00:55:21All right, go ahead and get out of here.
00:55:22Thanks for a good night.
00:55:24Good night.
00:55:28Okay, party people, we've got T-minus three hours until showtime.
00:55:38Hey, Jack and I are going to grab a pizza and watch old Christmas movies after the tree
00:55:44lighting if you want to join.
00:55:45Oh, I can't.
00:55:46I'm having dinner with Ryan.
00:55:47Wait, you're what?
00:55:48Just as friends.
00:55:50Okay, you go home.
00:55:51You do a face mask.
00:55:52You paint your nails.
00:55:53You give yourself a blowout.
00:55:55You can just meet me here before the tree lighting.
00:55:57You have work to do.
00:55:58No, I've got it covered.
00:55:59You go, you go.
00:56:00Oh, I...
00:56:01Wear a cute dress.
00:56:03Wear heels.
00:56:07Please.
00:56:10We are so close.
00:56:12Operation Mistletoe is almost a success.
00:56:14Olivia.
00:56:15They are going for dinner tonight.
00:56:17For dinner.
00:56:18Do you hear me?
00:56:19I just need a couple more sprigs.
00:56:20I think you need to take a breath.
00:56:22No, I need more mistletoe.
00:56:24Do you think Grace will be angry if she finds out that you're behind all the mysterious
00:56:27mistletoe that keeps popping up around town?
00:56:30No, I think that she would thank me.
00:56:31I mean, Christmas is the most romantic time of the year.
00:56:34I'm just giving them a little nudge.
00:56:37Love you.
00:56:37Wish me luck.
00:56:40Love you.
00:56:56Hey.
00:56:57Should be any minute now.
00:57:04Is it weird that I kind of feel like a little kid right now?
00:57:07No, not at all.
00:57:08I get excited every time I go to a Christmas tree lighting.
00:57:11I mean, especially when we're the ones in charge of decorating it.
00:57:14Yeah.
00:57:17Do you think Sammy likes it?
00:57:20I think we'll have to wait for the tree to be lit up to know that.
00:57:22Hey, do you remember when we bet that you couldn't make it to the top of the town square Christmas tree?
00:57:30I can't believe you actually tried to do it.
00:57:33I made it halfway up that tree before Mayor Dodd's starting to call my parents.
00:57:36Yeah.
00:57:36Please don't do that tonight.
00:57:38No promises.
00:57:38Wow, look at that.
00:57:45The whole group's here.
00:57:47Go polar bears.
00:57:48Come on, go polar bears.
00:57:51Go polar bears.
00:57:53Hey, Grease.
00:57:54Go ahead.
00:57:54It's great having a Santa man back, huh?
00:57:59Yeah, it is actually.
00:58:02Get around, everyone.
00:58:03It's time to light the tree.
00:58:07Okay.
00:58:21Oh, it's so beautiful.
00:58:24I don't think I've ever seen one prettier tree than this Christmas tree.
00:58:30Oh, I think Sammy likes it.
00:58:32I think she loves it.
00:58:35You guys did a beautiful job.
00:58:39And a huge thanks to you for all your help in letting us use your grandma's decorations.
00:58:44I'm happy they came in handy.
00:58:46Oh, the volunteers are going to drop by the house tomorrow to decorate based on Grace's designs.
00:58:51Did she mention we're going to leave the old decorations up?
00:58:54I want them to be part of it so we can build upon Mrs. St. Nicholas's legacy.
00:58:58I love that.
00:58:59I'll let them know.
00:59:00Okay.
00:59:00You know, I think I forgot how much I missed Christmas here.
00:59:07Oh, yeah?
00:59:10So, should we go eat?
00:59:12Yeah, starving.
00:59:14Oh, man, I'd love to.
00:59:15I would, but I've got this investor thing I need to finish.
00:59:18But let's talk soon.
00:59:19I've got some things I want to run by you.
00:59:21Bye, Grease.
00:59:22Sure.
00:59:22Bye, Quinn.
00:59:23Shall we?
00:59:27Yeah.
00:59:31You did not say that.
00:59:33I did.
00:59:34It was my first board meeting.
00:59:35I had no clue what was going on.
00:59:36Sure, come on.
00:59:37Even I know that you don't comment on your boss's lunch order.
00:59:40I thought I was helping.
00:59:42But you can get that if you need.
00:59:45You know, that is business.
00:59:47It can wait till business hours.
00:59:49I'm sorry.
00:59:50Who are you, and what have you done with Ryan St. Nicholas?
00:59:53Well, it is Christmas time, and since I've been back here and staying at the St. Nicholas house,
00:59:57it's made me realize that maybe over the past few years, my priorities have been a bit out of whack.
01:00:03Yeah, I can relate to that.
01:00:04You know, my parents actually invited me on their Christmas European backpacking tour,
01:00:08and I said no, because I had to work.
01:00:10I mean, who does that?
01:00:11Well, at least Jack stayed back with you.
01:00:13Yeah.
01:00:14Yeah, but he's going to celebrate with Olivia and her family, so.
01:00:17How about this?
01:00:20Next Christmas, we'll plan it out.
01:00:23We'll have a work-free Christmas.
01:00:27So does that mean you're coming back next Christmas, too?
01:00:34What?
01:00:36To be honest, I was actually thinking about selling the St. Nicholas house.
01:00:40You what?
01:00:42You were right.
01:00:44It's sad that it's just been sitting there vacant all this time.
01:00:47Yeah, but, I mean, come on, you can't just sell it.
01:00:53Well, I know that now.
01:00:54I think I was just avoiding it because of what it meant, that without my Nan, I'm alone, so.
01:01:00You're not alone.
01:01:01Listen, you have your friends, and Ryan, no matter how far away you are, how much time has passed,
01:01:07or wherever life takes us, you'll always have me.
01:01:11You know that.
01:01:12I miss you, Grace.
01:01:17I miss you, too, Ryan.
01:01:26We're not technically under it.
01:01:29You're right.
01:01:30Technically, the bar is under it.
01:01:33Yeah.
01:01:33Can I walk you home?
01:01:39Sure, I'd love that.
01:01:47Hey, can you do me a favor?
01:01:49Of course.
01:01:50And you promise not to wait so long next time before you come back home?
01:01:52I won't.
01:01:55Okay, good.
01:01:56All right, if you had to watch one Christmas movie for the rest of your life, what would it be?
01:02:01Easy.
01:02:01Christmas Carol.
01:02:03Really?
01:02:03Why?
01:02:04Because it has a lot of important lessons in it.
01:02:07What, like, don't count your money every day, all day, or your Christmas spirit will get zapped?
01:02:12More like anyone can change their life.
01:02:15And no matter where you are, choices you made, you can pivot.
01:02:17Wow, says the boy who thought his life would be over if he didn't make valedictorian.
01:02:23Well, thankfully, I didn't peak in high school.
01:02:26Speaking of high school, when is the last time you went pranking?
01:02:31You mean, like, what Gwen and Olivia used to do with those giant ornaments in our yard?
01:02:35I can safely say it's been years.
01:02:37Why?
01:02:38Because it's my favorite thing to do during the holidays.
01:02:40Oh, yeah?
01:02:41And I think we should do it.
01:02:42Are you in?
01:02:43Are you...
01:02:43Yeah, okay.
01:02:47Oh, Gwen's done a lot with his parents' whole place.
01:02:52Yeah, well, he is a real estate developer.
01:02:54I know, but I always thought he would do something in the high school, so he'd never have to leave.
01:02:58You know he never misses a game?
01:03:00Yeah, that makes sense.
01:03:03You ever go with him?
01:03:04Yeah, at a homecoming a few times.
01:03:06A bunch of us.
01:03:07Oh.
01:03:09Do you remember when we teepeed his house seven nights in a row?
01:03:11The last night his dad was waiting for us sitting in the window.
01:03:14Oh, Gwen told me he loved it.
01:03:18Made him feel important.
01:03:19Really?
01:03:20Yeah.
01:03:20That's so cute.
01:03:23I'm sorry Olivia is missing this.
01:03:27I don't know.
01:03:28I kind of like this just to do this.
01:03:32Okay, let's go.
01:03:33Shh.
01:03:34You gotta be quiet.
01:03:37Shh.
01:03:37Shh.
01:03:37Shh.
01:03:38Shh.
01:03:38Shh.
01:03:43It's magnificent.
01:03:44I wish I could see his face in the morning.
01:03:46I know.
01:03:47He's gonna feel so important.
01:03:49He's gonna say, honey, where'd you guys go?
01:03:51Run!
01:04:04Okay.
01:04:04Thanks.
01:04:05Bye.
01:04:07What was that?
01:04:09Still no dice on the 14-foot tree for the St. Nicholas house, but...
01:04:12I stayed up all night last night, and I was able to finalize the design.
01:04:16Oh, it looks like something from a Christmas carol.
01:04:18Thanks.
01:04:19I was going for a Charles Dickens Christmas ribbons and bows edition.
01:04:22It's all order, but I love it.
01:04:23I just want it to be special for his man.
01:04:26Not for him.
01:04:29Hey.
01:04:29Hey.
01:04:31Hi.
01:04:31I was just about to head over to your house.
01:04:33The volunteers will be there any minute to help us decorate.
01:04:34Okay.
01:04:35Well, I'll give you a ride.
01:04:37I have another surprise for you.
01:04:38Great.
01:04:46Okay.
01:04:46You don't need to gloat.
01:04:48I'm not gloating.
01:04:49This is good.
01:04:50This is good.
01:04:51I need mistletoe.
01:04:56Hey.
01:04:58What's all this about?
01:05:00It's just a surprise.
01:05:02You said 14 feet, right?
01:05:04How did you...
01:05:05Where did you...
01:05:06You're not the only one with the tree guy.
01:05:09Oh, God.
01:05:10Oh.
01:05:12Okay, but you're sure it's 14 feet?
01:05:15Better be.
01:05:15Oh, gosh.
01:05:17I'm going to cry.
01:05:17Okay.
01:05:2111, 12, 13, 14.
01:05:26It's perfect.
01:05:27Perfect.
01:05:29Oh, my goodness.
01:05:30I spilled it.
01:05:31Okay.
01:05:32Okay.
01:05:32They will help you put it wherever you want.
01:05:35Uh...
01:05:35How about on the sun porch?
01:05:37Where Nan used to put it.
01:05:38Yeah.
01:05:40Um, if you could put it on the sun porch, pretty please.
01:05:44I can't believe you did this.
01:05:45Oh, you know, always happy to help.
01:05:47Now we just got to decorate the thing.
01:05:49Oh, okay.
01:05:49So I was thinking, Christmas Carol is your favorite movie, right?
01:05:53So I used that to finalize my design last night, and I was thinking, that's the perfect blend of old and new.
01:05:58It signifies change, but also...
01:06:00How some things stay the same.
01:06:01Yes.
01:06:02What the real question is, can we pull it off?
01:06:06Hmm.
01:06:07Hmm.
01:06:07Oh, I think we can, Brian St. Nicholas.
01:06:09Yes.
01:06:10Hi.
01:06:11Hi, everyone.
01:06:11Oh, thank you so much for coming.
01:06:13Um, we'll meet you right inside.
01:06:15I think we can do this.
01:06:16Thank you, guys.
01:06:17Okay.
01:06:17Let's go.
01:06:18Let's go decorate this house.
01:06:19Happy.
01:06:19All right.
01:06:30Oh, no, no, no.
01:06:31We, yeah, we got this.
01:06:32The mayor approved the plan so we can move forward with the deal.
01:06:35I'm closing on the land any day now.
01:06:37Oh, yeah.
01:06:38It's going to be great.
01:06:39Go polar bears.
01:06:40Go polar bears.
01:06:40Go polar bears.
01:06:41Go polar bears.
01:06:42Go polar bears.
01:06:44Go polar bears.
01:06:45Go polar bears.
01:06:46Go polar bears.
01:06:47Go polar bears.
01:06:49Oh, thank you so much for your help.
01:07:17Can't wait for you all to celebrate with us tomorrow.
01:07:20I couldn't bribe you at dinner, could I?
01:07:23Yeah, dinner would be great.
01:07:24All right.
01:07:25I'll find us some take-up menus.
01:07:27By the way, everything looks perfect, but not surprised, though.
01:07:32Okay.
01:07:35Where are you going?
01:07:37I'm just going to swing by St. Nicholas' house on the way home.
01:07:40Why?
01:07:41To hang decorations.
01:07:43Olivia.
01:07:43Gray said that they haven't kissed yet, and by my calculations, they've been under the mistletoe three times.
01:07:48Still no kiss.
01:07:48We're running out of time.
01:07:49I think it's time to give Operation Mistletoe a rest, my love.
01:07:53Okay.
01:07:53I just want to try one more thing, and then I will.
01:07:55I promise.
01:07:56He's leaving, but...
01:07:57No.
01:07:58Not if I can convince him he has a reason to stay.
01:08:00Wish me luck.
01:08:02Good luck.
01:08:06Hello.
01:08:07Hey.
01:08:07Wow.
01:08:12This place looks great.
01:08:14Thanks.
01:08:16Really?
01:08:19A little old school for my taste, but still pretty nice.
01:08:23What can I do for you, Quinn?
01:08:24Is Ryan around?
01:08:26I sent him a text about some papers I need him to sign.
01:08:29Oh, kind of papers.
01:08:37Shoot.
01:08:44Between you and me, I think it's time this place got a little bit of a facelift, don't you?
01:08:48I wasn't under the impression he was selling.
01:08:50Oh, no, he's definitely going to sell.
01:08:51Everybody has a price, and I think I might have found his.
01:08:56Thank you for the ornaments on the lawn, by the way.
01:09:00Such a blast from the past.
01:09:07Olivia, are you okay?
01:09:13Yeah, I'm fine.
01:09:14What are you doing here?
01:09:16What is all this?
01:09:19It's just...
01:09:20Mistletail.
01:09:22I can explain.
01:09:23Wait, are you the one that's been putting it all over the place?
01:09:26I was just trying to help.
01:09:28Help with what?
01:09:30Oh, hey, Olivia.
01:09:31Were you in on the lawn gag, too?
01:09:33Oh, the what?
01:09:34Oh, there he is.
01:09:35What's going on?
01:09:38Can we talk for a second?
01:09:39I want to run something by you about the sale.
01:09:41Oh, no, I haven't decided if I'm going to...
01:09:42What?
01:09:43Come on, man.
01:09:44This place has sat vacant for years.
01:09:47Sam, you already approved the plans.
01:09:48Wait.
01:09:49Sam, your project was Ryan's house?
01:09:53You didn't think that was an important detail to share, Quinn?
01:09:56Picture it, okay?
01:09:57This place completely demolished.
01:09:59And in its place, a brand-new, state-of-the-art, world-class, high-end condo complex.
01:10:04I can't wait to see your bid to decorate the place.
01:10:07I think it's going to be a great collaboration.
01:10:09And Sammy has already given us the green light to start demo at the top of the new year.
01:10:13Bro, this place will no longer be your burden.
01:10:16Okay, I'm just gonna...
01:10:17Who's that?
01:10:18Oh.
01:10:19You know the mistletoe that keeps popping up everywhere?
01:10:22That was Olivia.
01:10:23What mistletoe?
01:10:24That mistletoe, Quinn.
01:10:29Wait, are you two...
01:10:31Is that why you cut things off with me?
01:10:34Grace, he's not sticking around.
01:10:39He's about to run back to his life in New York.
01:10:42He's too good for Ivy Glenn, remember?
01:10:46That's why he hasn't lived here in the last 15 years.
01:10:50So whatever little fantasy he's had you wrapped up in the last couple days...
01:10:54It's not real.
01:10:56I bet you anything he's already booked his flight for first thing Christmas morning.
01:11:02I mean, the only reason he came back here was to sell the place.
01:11:07Is that true?
01:11:09No.
01:11:10Yeah...
01:11:11I don't know.
01:11:15I just wanted to see if there's anything left for me here.
01:11:17Is there?
01:11:24Okay.
01:11:25Grace.
01:11:27Let her go, man.
01:11:27Let her go.
01:11:28You've done enough.
01:11:29Let's just sit down, have a cup of hog cocoa, and discuss these numbers.
01:11:32I think you're gonna be very happy.
01:11:34My investors are presenting a very generous offer.
01:11:37All you have to do is sign the papers, and we're good to go.
01:11:39Come on, man.
01:11:40This is the best thing for everyone.
01:11:45I should have told you about Operation Mistletoe.
01:11:48Yeah, you should have.
01:11:51I'm sorry.
01:11:52I was just trying to make this Christmas special for you,
01:11:54and I was hoping if I got you and Ryan together,
01:11:57that would be enough to make them stay.
01:12:00Because I was wrong.
01:12:01Listen, it's not your fault.
01:12:03Okay?
01:12:03I'm the one who got wrapped up in the idea of what it would be like
01:12:07if Ryan St. Nicholas actually stayed in my vegan.
01:12:11Both of us know that would never happen.
01:12:13Operation Mistletoe or not.
01:12:16I can't believe he's selling to Quinn.
01:12:18I can.
01:12:20You don't mean that.
01:12:21No, I do.
01:12:22Quinn was right.
01:12:23I got swept up in a fantasy.
01:12:27Listen, you're a really good friend,
01:12:29but just lay off the mistletoe for me.
01:12:31For the foreseeable future.
01:12:33I kind of need a break.
01:12:34I can do that.
01:12:36Okay.
01:12:41How much mistletoe did you have, though?
01:12:43So much.
01:12:50It's not too bad.
01:12:52Okay.
01:12:55No.
01:12:56Still coming.
01:12:56And full disclosure,
01:12:57there is some hanging in your apartment just to be safe.
01:13:01Great.
01:13:01Great.
01:13:03You're going to be okay?
01:13:05Yeah.
01:13:07You'll be fine.
01:13:09I think.
01:13:12Yeah.
01:13:14You will.
01:13:15Good morning.
01:13:27You can set up the catering in the kitchen.
01:13:30There's a row of lights in the sitting room that still need to be hung.
01:13:34Thanks.
01:13:38All right.
01:13:38Oh, good morning.
01:13:43Good morning.
01:13:43Good morning.
01:13:43Good morning.
01:13:44Oh, Olivia, wait.
01:13:45Have you talked to Grace?
01:13:46Because she's not answering her phone.
01:13:50I think she needs a moment.
01:13:53Look, you know, I didn't mean to lead her on.
01:13:54I just...
01:13:55I didn't realize how much I enjoyed being with her.
01:13:59And I know, selfish, guilty...
01:14:04Because you're leaving.
01:14:06I feel like no matter what I do, it's the wrong choice.
01:14:13Okay, well, I'm going to start setting up for tonight.
01:14:17Sorry about the mistletoe.
01:14:18Well, I should have realized it was you.
01:14:20Right there is perfect.
01:14:46Thanks, guys.
01:14:48Okay.
01:14:50Bye.
01:15:17Bye.
01:15:18Bye.
01:15:19Bye.
01:15:19Bye.
01:15:19Bye.
01:15:20Wow. Looks great. Thank you.
01:15:35It's all Grace.
01:15:36Well, we're almost done, so if you want to head out, I can take care of the rest.
01:15:40I'm almost finished.
01:15:43You think she's going to show tonight?
01:15:46It's not like Grace to bail on a commitment.
01:15:48I hope you're right.
01:15:54You know, if you decided to sell, I don't think anyone would blame you,
01:15:58but just for the record, I think we all really enjoyed having you back.
01:16:18Wow.
01:16:30Uh...
01:16:31Who's there?
01:16:34Huh!
01:16:34What were you planning on doing with that?
01:16:39Uh, nothing. I don't know. I just thought it would, uh, look better there.
01:16:46Okay. Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you. I was just making a few last tweaks.
01:16:50I wanted to fit one more ornament on the tree.
01:16:53Doesn't really go with the design aesthetic, but okay.
01:16:55Well, it happens to be a very sentimental ornament, and that's the key to any good design.
01:17:01Grace, I...
01:17:02Go ahead.
01:17:06These last few days have been amazing.
01:17:08It's made me realize how much of myself I've shut off since I've left this place.
01:17:13Spending these days with you has...
01:17:15kind of been like my ghost of Christmas past.
01:17:17It's made me realize what I want in my life.
01:17:21My future.
01:17:23Which is?
01:17:26Life with balance.
01:17:28I like spending time with people I love.
01:17:31In a place that...
01:17:34feels like home.
01:17:39Well, Grace, I...
01:17:41I gotta say, I knew you would pull it off.
01:17:45Pull off what?
01:17:46Oh, the event hasn't even started yet, and there's a lineup outside of people ready to donate.
01:17:51You know, reviving the Ribbons and Bowes fundraiser was a very good plan, if I do say so myself.
01:17:57Oh, and nice tie-in with the tree in the town square.
01:18:00Perfect.
01:18:02I'm sorry, I'm just so thrilled that everything is working out perfectly.
01:18:06So you're not mad about losing the condo complex?
01:18:09What?
01:18:11Oh, uh, I'm not selling St. Nicholas' house.
01:18:14You're not?
01:18:16No, you were right.
01:18:17It's more than an asset.
01:18:19It's my legacy.
01:18:20I mean, luxury condo complexes are great to bring in new residents, but I feel like it's more important to focus on building up the community we already have.
01:18:31I couldn't agree more.
01:18:32And if things go smoothly today, I want to sit down and talk with you about doing an official partnership with Ivy Glen and the St. Nicholas' house.
01:18:38Oh, and now that is something I can really get behind.
01:18:42Oh, Olivia, Grace, I spoke to the town council, and they all agree.
01:18:51The example you're setting here with this fundraiser has everyone blown away.
01:18:55Oh.
01:18:55So, I look forward to hiring Keene and Rankin for all of the city's upcoming decoration needs.
01:19:01Thank you so much.
01:19:04Oh, honey, can we check if the greeters are in place?
01:19:07Thank you so much.
01:19:08Because I think it is five o'clock.
01:19:11Should we let everyone in?
01:19:11Yeah, we've got to get this show on the road.
01:19:13Let's do it.
01:19:35Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for coming.
01:19:38We wouldn't be here if it weren't for the generosity of Ryan St. Nicholas.
01:19:43So, please, Ryan, would you do us the honors?
01:19:45Of course.
01:19:45And first off, big thank you to Mayor Hoffman for helping convince me to do this.
01:19:50And all of you for making this possible.
01:19:52As you know, this was my grandmother's house.
01:19:57And in her honor, I invite all of you in to the Ribbons and Bows Christmas fundraiser.
01:20:02And none of this would have been possible if it wasn't for the beautiful artistry of Grace Rankin.
01:20:15Oh, and the help of my friends, Jack and Olivia.
01:20:18Give them a hand.
01:20:22All right, Merry Christmas.
01:20:23Come on in.
01:20:23Come on in.
01:20:23Come on in.
01:20:25Come on in.
01:20:27Come on in.
01:20:29Come on in.
01:20:31Come on in.
01:20:56Thank you, guys.
01:21:10Merry Christmas.
01:21:12Merry Christmas.
01:21:14I'd say that was a success.
01:21:16Yeah, I mean, we raised enough to cover the food bank,
01:21:20the kids' after-school arts program,
01:21:22and the community center seniors' events.
01:21:24That's amazing!
01:21:25And a huge thanks to you.
01:21:27Thank you for being my ghost of Christmas everything.
01:21:29Oh, that's a title I will gladly accept.
01:21:32Okay, I'm going to go tell Sammy.
01:21:34Mayor Hoffman.
01:21:35Just call me Sammy.
01:21:37It's weird having my friends call me Mayor Hoffman.
01:21:41Thank you so much, because honestly,
01:21:43I don't know if I was going to be able to stick to that.
01:21:47Sammy, will you please meet me outside?
01:21:49I just want to take some formal pictures
01:21:51while the photographer is still here.
01:21:52Absolutely.
01:21:53I know that we agreed I'd lay off the mistletoe,
01:22:00but that doesn't mean you have to.
01:22:02Merry Christmas.
01:22:03Merry Christmas.
01:22:06Um, so,
01:22:08what was it you were going to say to me earlier?
01:22:14Probably should have told you this back in high school, but...
01:22:16What's that?
01:22:17I'm in love with you.
01:22:21I always have been.
01:22:24And you know what?
01:22:26I think I might stick around for a while.
01:22:29Keep my feet on the ground, and who knows,
01:22:31maybe wear a t-shirt and jeans a couple days a week.
01:22:34How's that sound?
01:22:35Well, what about your clients in New York?
01:22:37Well, I can fly back to New York, take meetings, and do the rest from here.
01:22:42Okay.
01:22:42Yeah.
01:22:43Then I just have one last question for you.
01:22:45What?
01:22:45Can you do me a favor?
01:22:47Can you hold this up for me?
01:22:47I'm kind of short.
01:22:50I got you.
01:22:52Like that?
01:22:53Yeah.
01:22:53You know, apparently it's bad luck if you don't kiss someone you love under mistletoe.
01:22:57Oh, really?
01:22:59Mm-hmm.
01:23:00Guess we're going to have to reinstate Operation Mistletoe,
01:23:02because we wouldn't want any bad luck around here, would we?
01:23:05I love you, Ryan St. Nicholas.
01:23:16Happy?
01:23:18Oh, I am just warming up.
01:23:20For what?
01:23:21Operation New Year's Engagement.
01:23:23Yeah.
01:23:26Seriously?
01:23:27Oh, yeah.
01:23:29No.
01:23:30Yes.
01:23:31I'm not doing that.
01:23:32Yes.
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