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00:00:00Sleeve
00:00:30I'm playing soccer night.
00:00:40Nana, will you tell me a Christmas story now?
00:00:43A story?
00:00:45Yeah, one of your special Christmas stories.
00:00:47I'm not sure our tree is quite finished yet.
00:00:50There's one thing left.
00:00:54The Christmas star.
00:01:00This is a very special star.
00:01:05It's been in our family for generations.
00:01:07It's beautiful.
00:01:09My parents let me put it up on the tree when I was a little girl.
00:01:12Your father put it on the tree when he was a boy.
00:01:15Now you're old enough, it's your turn.
00:01:17Really?
00:01:18Someday, Samantha, you'll pass this on to your children.
00:01:22Because it's a tradition.
00:01:24And traditions are the stories that families write together.
00:01:30So are you ready?
00:01:52By tradition.
00:01:54Yes, I'd like to confirm my reservation.
00:02:13Samantha Murphy.
00:02:15That's right.
00:02:16The main launch for the week of Christmas.
00:02:18Thank you so much.
00:02:19I've always been partial to the star.
00:02:49Why, Samantha?
00:02:50Merry Christmas!
00:02:51Merry Christmas.
00:02:52I always have a tough time deciding.
00:02:55Victoria is waiting for you.
00:02:57I'll walk you in.
00:02:57Great.
00:03:00So, how are you?
00:03:02I'm good.
00:03:03Well, let me get right to it, Sam.
00:03:06When we published your book last year,
00:03:08we knew we'd found a talented new writer with her own voice
00:03:11and a lovely story to tell.
00:03:13And fortunately, our readers agreed.
00:03:15Oh, that is so nice to hear.
00:03:19Now, you know that every Christmas,
00:03:21we publish a slate of holiday books.
00:03:23These projects are very popular with our readers.
00:03:26Obviously, we have to put together titles a year in advance.
00:03:30And this year, we'd like you to write one of our Christmas books.
00:03:34Your work has so much heart.
00:03:36Your characters are so authentic.
00:03:39It's a perfect fit.
00:03:40Well, I've never actually written a Christmas story before, so...
00:03:44That's the best part.
00:03:45We take your fresh voice,
00:03:46add just the right touch of mistletoe and holly,
00:03:49our readers will love it.
00:03:50And what better time to come up with ideas than now?
00:03:53Everywhere you turn, it's Christmas.
00:03:55Everywhere you turn.
00:03:56You're a wonderful writer, Sam.
00:03:59I really want this to work out for both of us.
00:04:03Okay.
00:04:04I'm in.
00:04:06Good.
00:04:06Well, you have yourself a holly-jolly Christmas
00:04:08and get those creative juices flowing.
00:04:10We'll talk again at the beginning of the year.
00:04:12Merry Christmas.
00:04:13Merry Christmas.
00:04:21Congratulations.
00:04:22I mean, that seems like a great opportunity for you.
00:04:25Simon, it is.
00:04:27Writers wait years for a chance like this.
00:04:30It's just...
00:04:31It's a Christmas book.
00:04:34That's difficult.
00:04:34Yeah.
00:04:36I just...
00:04:37I write from a place of inspiration.
00:04:38It has to feel real.
00:04:40And how am I...
00:04:40How am I supposed to write about this
00:04:42when Christmas hasn't felt like Christmas in years?
00:04:46Before my parents' divorce,
00:04:47we would go to my nana's house,
00:04:49and she had this list of traditions
00:04:51we would all do as a family,
00:04:53and we would check them off as we finished.
00:04:55That's a great memory.
00:04:57It was so great.
00:04:59And the holiday shuffle took over.
00:05:01My sister and I were bouncing for mom and dad's.
00:05:07I mean, we tried to keep all the traditions alive.
00:05:09It's just...
00:05:10It was never the same.
00:05:11I know how much you miss your grandmother,
00:05:17especially now that the holidays are here.
00:05:20Just it won't feel like Christmas without her.
00:05:23And now that dad's telling the house,
00:05:24there's just...
00:05:25There'll be nothing left to go back to.
00:05:27That is why.
00:05:29You and I are going to Aspen to celebrate Christmas,
00:05:32and it's going to be our first Christmas together,
00:05:34and I intend to make it very special for the both of us.
00:05:37Who knows?
00:05:37It might spark some ideas for your book.
00:05:40But what if I can't write it?
00:05:42Or what if you write a really great book?
00:05:45You'd be famous, always on the road,
00:05:48signing books, speaking to your hordes of adoring fans.
00:05:51We'll never see each other.
00:05:54You know what?
00:05:55You're right.
00:05:55Don't write it.
00:05:56Terrible idea.
00:05:59Don't write it at all.
00:06:01Thank you for making me feel better.
00:06:03I'm your biggest fan.
00:06:04One guess.
00:06:16Your producer.
00:06:17News never sleeps.
00:06:18And the most handsome newsman in all of New York City is mine.
00:06:22I'm just an in-the-field guy.
00:06:24I'm going to get that anchor job,
00:06:26and you, my dear,
00:06:28are going to write a great Christmas book.
00:06:29Taxi!
00:06:38Bye.
00:06:38Bye.
00:06:41Bye.
00:06:41Bye.
00:06:41Here we go.
00:07:03Here we go.
00:07:03Now we're talking.
00:07:12Now we're talking.
00:07:12Hey, sis.
00:07:31Hey, am I interrupting?
00:07:33Um, no.
00:07:34Just taking a little break.
00:07:37How are you doing?
00:07:38Great.
00:07:38You know,
00:07:39just trying to wrangle a class full of third graders for story time on the last day of school before Christmas break.
00:07:43Have a good Christmas!
00:07:46I can only imagine.
00:07:48Yeah.
00:07:49Did you, perchance, read your mail yet?
00:07:51My mail?
00:07:52No.
00:07:53Why?
00:07:54You're going to want to read your mail.
00:07:55Hey, kiddo.
00:08:02I thought I might hear from you today.
00:08:04Hey, Dad.
00:08:07So, what do you make of Nana's invite?
00:08:10Yeah.
00:08:11I talked to her lawyer,
00:08:13and, uh,
00:08:15looks like she set all this up in August
00:08:17while he was there helping her to set up her estate.
00:08:19She always had something up her sleeve.
00:08:26Well, you know your grandmother.
00:08:28Yes, I do.
00:08:30It won't be the same without Nana,
00:08:32but this will be our last chance to spend Christmas at her house.
00:08:36And I think it would mean a lot to your grandmother for us to be together again.
00:08:41Then I'll be there, Dad.
00:08:42Great.
00:08:44Okay, sweetie, I love you.
00:08:45See you soon.
00:08:47Love you, too.
00:08:47Bye.
00:08:49So, remember,
00:09:02those holiday treats that you loved so much as a kid
00:09:05may be as close as your nearest street corner.
00:09:08I'm Simon Baker in Manhattan wishing you a very Merry Christmas.
00:09:13We're out.
00:09:14It's pretty good.
00:09:17Hey.
00:09:17That was great.
00:09:18Yeah, thank you.
00:09:19There have been a change of plans for the holidays.
00:09:25Okay.
00:09:25So, my Nana made arrangements for the whole family to spend one last Christmas together
00:09:31at her house in Cedar Ridge.
00:09:32Wow.
00:09:33So, Aspen will have to wait.
00:09:35Well, one last Christmas at your grandmother's house?
00:09:38Yeah.
00:09:38Sounds great.
00:09:39Yeah.
00:09:39Colorado will always be there.
00:09:41I think this is way more important.
00:09:43You're not too disappointed?
00:09:44I know how much you love your grandmother.
00:09:47I think this is a really good way to honor her.
00:09:51Besides, I think it's about time that I see that hometown of yours.
00:09:54Don't you?
00:09:54What?
00:09:55Yeah.
00:09:55You want to go with me?
00:09:56I do.
00:09:57What about your family?
00:09:59It doesn't really matter where I spend Christmas as long as I get to spend it with you.
00:10:03Besides, I love your family.
00:10:05You're the best.
00:10:05I don't know about that.
00:10:08You're the best.
00:10:10Well, maybe.
00:10:31And this is it?
00:10:34What do you think?
00:10:34I think that people spend their whole lives wishing they could spend Christmas in a place
00:10:39like this.
00:10:40Oh, hey, wait.
00:10:41I forgot something.
00:10:42Can you just pull over here?
00:11:03Merry Christmas.
00:11:04Hi, Ben.
00:11:07Hi.
00:11:08Hi, Ben.
00:11:11Sammy Murphy.
00:11:13Is that you?
00:11:14Hi.
00:11:16Oh.
00:11:17Back home for Christmas.
00:11:20This is my boyfriend, Simon.
00:11:22Simon, this is Ben.
00:11:23This is his diner.
00:11:24Nice to meet you, Ben.
00:11:25Pleasure's all mine.
00:11:27And I don't suppose Samantha told you how her literary aspirations blossomed right here in this very diner?
00:11:33No, she didn't.
00:11:35Well, see that booth over there?
00:11:39Back in high school, she would sit there for hours.
00:11:42Hardly ever looked up from her laptop.
00:11:45That is true. Yes.
00:11:47Well, we're on our way to the house to see Dad, and I was hoping to bring him a surprise.
00:11:53Say no more.
00:11:55What's the surprise?
00:11:56You'll see.
00:11:57There it is.
00:11:58There you go.
00:12:00It's my family's own secret recipe holiday eggnog.
00:12:03Ah.
00:12:04Oh, no. It's on the house.
00:12:07Thank you so much.
00:12:09Merry Christmas.
00:12:10Merry Christmas.
00:12:11Oh, it's so good to see you.
00:12:14Yeah, it's so good to see you, darling.
00:12:15Thank you, Ben.
00:12:16Merry Christmas, man. Great to meet you.
00:12:18All right, all right.
00:12:26Oh, it's beautiful.
00:12:30Yeah, it is.
00:12:34Come on.
00:12:35Dad?
00:12:49There she is.
00:12:55Oh, hey, Dad.
00:12:59How are you?
00:13:01Oh, better for seeing you.
00:13:04Simon, welcome. Good to see you.
00:13:06Hey, good to see you, too, Bill.
00:13:07We come bearing gifts.
00:13:08Mm-hmm.
00:13:09Ben's eggnog.
00:13:12Well, now it really is Christmas.
00:13:14Thank you, honey.
00:13:16Yeah.
00:13:16Well, I'm going to put the bags away and give you two a chance to catch up.
00:13:20Okay.
00:13:20Oh, thanks, Simon.
00:13:22Okay, Sam's room is top of the stairs, first door on the right, and the guest room's at the end of the hall.
00:13:27Okay.
00:13:27Be back in a minute.
00:13:28Okay.
00:13:29Thanks, sweetie.
00:13:33So, when is Mom getting here?
00:13:36Actually, she is coming with Annie and Mark, and they should be here anytime soon.
00:13:42Are you sure you're okay with all of that?
00:13:45Why wouldn't I be?
00:13:46I mean, you haven't been in this house together since the divorce.
00:13:50Well, since your mom moved your practice to Connecticut, it's not like we actually travel in the same circles anymore.
00:13:56You know what I mean.
00:14:00Yeah.
00:14:03Sam, your mom and I just grew apart.
00:14:06But that doesn't mean we can't spend Christmas together, especially when it meant so much to your grandmother to have us all here.
00:14:13Yeah.
00:14:14Nana and your mom were always very close.
00:14:19I see you got started on the lights.
00:14:22Yes.
00:14:23And I thought, well, since we're here, why not hang a little Christmas cheer?
00:14:27Do you want some help?
00:14:29I was hoping you'd ask.
00:14:31Okay.
00:14:32Oh, here we go.
00:14:41You almost finished the ribbon, sweetie?
00:14:43Working on it.
00:14:44Ah, they're here.
00:14:51They're here.
00:14:51Simon, how are you, buddy?
00:15:07How's it going?
00:15:07Good.
00:15:08Good.
00:15:08Merry Christmas.
00:15:09How are you?
00:15:11Man, it's been too long.
00:15:12You're looking good.
00:15:13You too.
00:15:13Very well.
00:15:14You're looking good.
00:15:14Thank you, Sam.
00:15:15How's it going?
00:15:16Hi, Mike.
00:15:16Hey, Simon.
00:15:17How are you?
00:15:17Thank you so much for coming.
00:15:18Good.
00:15:19Good to see you.
00:15:20Good to see you.
00:15:20Good to see you.
00:15:20Good to see you.
00:15:21Good to see you.
00:15:21Good to see you.
00:15:22Oh, I am so glad you're here.
00:15:24How are you, Mark?
00:15:24Hey.
00:15:24I am so glad.
00:15:25So good to see you.
00:15:28Oh, it's Simon.
00:15:29How are you, sweetie?
00:15:30Good to see you.
00:15:31I'm so happy you could join us for this.
00:15:33Oh, all the stories that Sam's told me about this house, I had to see it for myself.
00:15:37Yeah, there's a good many memories here.
00:15:40I bet.
00:15:41Yeah.
00:15:41There sure are.
00:15:44Hello, Bill.
00:15:45Claire?
00:15:53Hey, look what Mark made for all of us.
00:15:56Yes, indeed.
00:15:57Oh, I forgot.
00:15:58Yes, it's gorgeous.
00:16:00What do you think?
00:16:01Yeah.
00:16:01That's beautiful.
00:16:02Okay.
00:16:02Good work, Mark.
00:16:03That's so nice.
00:16:04Yes.
00:16:05Merry Christmas.
00:16:07Uh, let me help with your, uh, your luggage.
00:16:11No, I've got it.
00:16:17Uh, do you mind holding this?
00:16:19Yes.
00:16:19Be honored.
00:16:28That was a Christmas book.
00:16:30That's kind of cool.
00:16:31Yeah, it is.
00:16:33I'm just, I'm having a little trouble getting into it.
00:16:37To the spirit it needs.
00:16:39Yeah, I miss Nana, too.
00:16:41Feels like she should be calling us downstairs to have hot chocolate right now.
00:16:44We're going for a walk through the snow, looking at all the Christmas decorations.
00:16:49Yeah.
00:16:50Yeah.
00:16:52But hey, maybe going back there will make it better.
00:16:54Plus, Simon's here, so that's inspirational.
00:16:58Right?
00:16:59What?
00:17:00Stop it.
00:17:01Well, I'm just saying it's a big step to bring him home for Christmas.
00:17:04I mean, are there wedding bells in your future?
00:17:07I think those are sleigh bells.
00:17:09Dad hung them on the door.
00:17:10Okay.
00:17:11Seriously.
00:17:12You've been dating for a year.
00:17:13You cannot tell me that you haven't talked about it.
00:17:15We haven't talked about it.
00:17:17We both have a lot on our plates right now.
00:17:19I have a book I have to figure out how to write, and he is always on call with his job.
00:17:24Sam.
00:17:25Annie.
00:17:26Trust me.
00:17:28Simon and I are on the same page about this.
00:17:30Marriage is just not in the picture right now.
00:17:33Okay.
00:17:37Okay.
00:17:38Yeah, I'll stick around for that, of course.
00:17:43Sure.
00:17:45Uh-huh.
00:17:46Hey, sure thing, Jack.
00:17:48You keep me posted.
00:17:49Great.
00:17:51Sorry, that was my news director from back at the station.
00:17:54Everything okay?
00:17:55This is a crazy coincidence.
00:17:57There's a local Christmas story here.
00:17:59In Cedar Ridge.
00:18:00In Cedar Ridge.
00:18:01And they want me to cover it while I'm here.
00:18:02It would air on Christmas Eve, so this is a much bigger story than I've ever had before.
00:18:06That's amazing.
00:18:07Yeah.
00:18:08And believe me, this is a really nice story.
00:18:13So, what do you think?
00:18:15I think that it's going to be your best story yet.
00:18:20I think so, too.
00:18:23So, this past year.
00:18:27Yeah.
00:18:28It's, um, it's been good, right?
00:18:32Where did that just come from?
00:18:35Just, I mean, you're happy with the way things are.
00:18:39We're on the same page, right?
00:18:41Yeah, of course.
00:18:43I couldn't be happier.
00:18:44Oh, something's being delivered.
00:18:50Maybe an early Christmas present.
00:18:53I wonder who it's for.
00:19:03Hey.
00:19:04Hey.
00:19:05We, uh, we got a package.
00:19:07It's from Nana's lawyer.
00:19:08Oh.
00:19:08Well, what does it say?
00:19:09It's a letter.
00:19:24Oh.
00:19:25Well, read it, Sammy.
00:19:28My dear family, Merry Christmas and welcome home.
00:19:35It's been much too long since you were all together.
00:19:37I only wish I could be with you.
00:19:40I ask that you put aside your sadness and enjoy Christmas the way we always used to.
00:19:47Just in case you forgot, I've included a list.
00:19:51My wish is for you to complete this list as a family.
00:20:01What's the list?
00:20:02Oh, my gosh.
00:20:06That's all of our old Christmas traditions.
00:20:08Put up all the Christmas decorations.
00:20:11Pick a tree from Finch's farm and decorate it.
00:20:14Make gingerbread cookies.
00:20:16Drink Nana's hot apple cider, of course.
00:20:19Go ice skating.
00:20:21Um, yeah.
00:20:21Get our family picture with Santa at Benjamin's diner.
00:20:29Go to a Cedar Ridge Christmas dance.
00:20:31I love you with all my heart.
00:20:33Merry Christmas and God bless.
00:20:34Nana.
00:20:36Wow.
00:20:37Yeah.
00:20:38Your grandmother always knew how to make Christmas special.
00:20:42It'll be like old times.
00:20:44Hey.
00:21:07Hey.
00:21:07Hey.
00:21:08What are you doing?
00:21:09Just looking over the list.
00:21:15Hmm.
00:21:17It's like I could hear her voice again.
00:21:21Brought back all these memories.
00:21:23Traditions are the stories that families write together.
00:21:29Something she used to say.
00:21:31Hmm.
00:21:32I like that.
00:21:34Yeah.
00:21:35Well, she'd like you.
00:21:36Yeah, I'm glad you think so.
00:21:42Because I want to start a new Christmas tradition.
00:21:48Okay.
00:21:49For us.
00:21:50Okay.
00:21:55Are you okay?
00:21:56I had a whole speech prepared and suddenly I can't remember a word.
00:22:01But, uh, Samantha, I love you.
00:22:09And I want to spend the rest of our lives together.
00:22:12Will you marry me?
00:22:25Congratulations!
00:22:26Congratulations!
00:22:28Oh, oh, no.
00:22:30Yes.
00:22:31Yes.
00:22:32Yes!
00:22:32Yes!
00:22:33Yes!
00:22:34Yes!
00:22:34Oh, my God!
00:22:35Oh, this is fantastic!
00:22:37Oh, my God!
00:22:38Oh, my God!
00:22:39Oh, my God!
00:22:40Oh, my God!
00:22:40morning good morning still an early riser i see you too old habits
00:23:10uh so the girls tell me that your practice is doing well yeah you know busy
00:23:22and how's retirement are you missing life with the cedar ridge police department
00:23:27well some days i still get a little antsy but no it's it's going pretty well it gives me lots
00:23:34of time to do other things must be a nice change not running out at all hours on call 24 7 cop on
00:23:42the beat well it was my job claire and as i recall we were both kept pretty busy there after the girls
00:23:49moved out i was trying to make partner you know i think i will take a walk before we start decorating
00:24:02it's pretty cold out there yes i know it's winter but uh i'll be fine thanks
00:24:32hey sam hey there you are here i am i was just thinking about the best way for us to tell my
00:24:49parents right your parents i was pretty excited last night so i emailed them to let them know we have some
00:24:56pretty big news wow this is all happening so fast so i was thinking we could call them and tell them
00:25:05together yeah sure hey don't worry they love you sam right they're going to be so excited about all this
00:25:14you got enough lights there bill we'll be able to be seen from space at night well mark you can never
00:25:29have too many christmas lights uh that's not true actually dad remember remember what uh oh nothing
00:25:38nothing no no no no when annie and i were kids dad put up so many christmas lights he actually
00:25:44blew the fuse box in the house okay that is an exaggeration no we had to eat dinner by candlelight
00:25:50we had no electricity for two days not how i remember it of course so have you two picked a date yet
00:25:57mom what we just got engaged well what about a summer wedding which is six months from now six months is
00:26:05plenty yeah but then you get into june showers no no it's april showers that ends with may flowers
00:26:11which by the way is a good thing right spring or summer you should not have an outdoor wedding trust
00:26:19me not this again claire bill insisted on an outdoor wedding i just wanted something beautiful is that so
00:26:27bad i told him you can't have an outdoor wedding during rainy season but would he listen to me
00:26:32of course not i just wanted this one thing it rained on us and i thought that was romantic my hair
00:26:40didn't think so you know what i'll uh put a few of these lights back yeah dad i'm gonna help you
00:26:52okay
00:26:56okay
00:27:05It's a long list, so where should we start?
00:27:29Gingerbread men, definitely.
00:27:32The household smells so nice.
00:27:35Okay, so now what do we do?
00:27:42Ice skating.
00:27:44Oh, yes!
00:27:50Ice skating it is.
00:27:51Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way.
00:27:59Oh, what fun it is to ride in one horse open sleigh.
00:28:04Hey!
00:28:04Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way.
00:28:09Oh, what fun it is to ride in one horse open sleigh.
00:28:14Ready?
00:28:17All set.
00:28:18I think it's only fair to remind you that I did play one season of peewee hockey.
00:28:23Is this the same season you broke your arm?
00:28:26Shortest hockey career ever recorded.
00:28:27Oh, and hey, in all the excitement, we did forget one very important thing.
00:28:35What's that?
00:28:35This is supposed to go on your finger, right?
00:28:40Yeah.
00:28:42I hope it fits.
00:28:44It was my grandmother's.
00:28:45My grandfather had it specially made for their wedding.
00:28:47Oh, it's so good.
00:28:53It's beautiful.
00:28:55My mom told me to use one of your rings to get it sized, but since you don't wear rings,
00:28:59it kind of had the eye ball.
00:29:00So, I think it works.
00:29:02Okay, let's do this.
00:29:04Let's hit the ice.
00:29:11Woo!
00:29:11This feels good to be back out on the ice, right?
00:29:19Look, I was wanting to talk to you, actually, about something that...
00:29:24Woo!
00:29:25Oh, she was fast.
00:29:27You okay?
00:29:28Yeah.
00:29:31So, I was just wanting to talk to you.
00:29:34Remember when my parents were talking about the date?
00:29:37Yeah.
00:29:38Well, I just thought it might be nice if we had a long engagement.
00:29:43What?
00:29:45Where's this coming from?
00:29:46There's just a lot going on.
00:29:48You know, I mean, my parents are...
00:29:50They're like strangers, and I miss my grandmother, and I can't write being back here.
00:29:55It's just...
00:29:56It's a lot.
00:29:57I keep waiting for Christmas to feel like Christmas, and I just don't know if now is...
00:30:01It's the right time.
00:30:03Okay.
00:30:04Um, look, I understand you've got a lot going on right now.
00:30:07I do, but...
00:30:09I just...
00:30:09We never talked about this.
00:30:11You know?
00:30:11And it just all seems to be happening really fast.
00:30:15It's a big step.
00:30:17And if you need more time...
00:30:19Hey!
00:30:21You guys ready to go for a whirl?
00:30:22Another Murphy family tradition?
00:30:24I hope the rest of the list is this fun.
00:30:26Come on, you two.
00:30:27Okay.
00:30:27Okay.
00:30:27Let's talk about it when we get home.
00:30:36Hey, Mom, you looked amazing out there.
00:30:53Oh, please.
00:30:53No, you did not miss a step.
00:30:56Or should I say strive?
00:30:58The only thing missing was that red ribbon you used to wear in your hair.
00:31:05I remember that.
00:31:06Okay.
00:31:23Nana's hot apple cider coming right up.
00:31:34Here.
00:31:36This looks amazing.
00:31:37Remember, we are not done decorating until we go to Finch's and pick out the perfect Christmas tree.
00:31:42It's on the list.
00:31:43Hey, Sam, remember the first time Nana took us there?
00:31:45And we thought all those trees were a Christmas for.
00:31:47It started snowing, and we were convinced we were going to actually find a real-life reindeer.
00:31:58Is Simon still in the garage getting boxes?
00:32:00Oh, no.
00:32:02I said I was going to go chop some more firewood for later, and he offered to do it.
00:32:06I could help.
00:32:08You know what?
00:32:09I'll ask and see if he wants some hot apple cider.
00:32:16Ooh.
00:32:17Hi.
00:32:36Hey.
00:32:37I, um, brought you some cider.
00:32:46That's good.
00:32:47How long have you been thinking about proposing?
00:32:52Since Christmas Eve last year.
00:32:57It's the first time we met.
00:33:03Sam, if it's a question of a little more time, I can give you that.
00:33:08How much time do you need?
00:33:09I don't know.
00:33:15Look, why can't we go back to the way things were just a few days ago?
00:33:20You said you were happy with the way things are.
00:33:24I told Jack that I would do this Christmas story for him.
00:33:30I told Jack that I would do this Christmas story for him.
00:33:31So I'm going to finish it up, but then I think it's best if I leave.
00:33:37I'll go spend Christmas with my family.
00:33:40We can talk when we both get back to the city.
00:33:42Really?
00:33:44I think that's best.
00:33:48I'm sorry.
00:33:54I might finish up here. I'll be in in a sec.
00:33:56Okay.
00:34:12Hey. How's that Christmas book coming?
00:34:40Christmas book coming? Not great. Not great, why? What's wrong? I think Simon may have
00:34:50broken up with me last night. What? Oh my gosh, Sam, I'm so sorry. Okay, wait, wait, whoa, why would he
00:34:59do that? I might have told him that I didn't know if I was ready to get married yet. Yep, I would
00:35:07probably do it. Amy, what is wrong with me? Nothing is wrong with you. Hey, I know you.
00:35:15You're just worried about getting hurt again. Look at what happened with Paul. I know the breakup
00:35:21with Paul hurt you, but Simon is not Paul. What about mom and dad? Yeah. I love him and I want to
00:35:32be ready. I just don't know if Simon is willing to wait for that day to come. Yeah. Please
00:35:40don't tell everyone else. Of course. No, I would never. Thank you. You're welcome. Tell everyone
00:35:45else. Uh, that we were going to start without you to make gingerbread men? Sounds really
00:35:55impatient. Your grandmother used to make the best gingerbread cookies I have ever tasted. Yeah,
00:36:15but she would never tell us a recipe. She always just said it's a family secret. Did she ever tell
00:36:19you dad? Oh, are you kidding? I wasn't even allowed in the kitchen when she was baking. I used to always
00:36:26stick my fingers in the batter and take it. She always made enough for you to take cookies to the
00:36:31station house every Christmas. That is true. I was always very popular at the holidays. See, Sam,
00:36:37that's what you need to put in your book. What book? Uh, nothing. Oh, Sam had a meeting with her
00:36:46publisher this week and they want her to do another book for her. That doesn't sound like nothing.
00:36:50Sweetheart, that's wonderful. Well, I'm just getting started. Congratulations, kid. What's it
00:36:55about? It's a Christmas romance. Oh, that's going to write itself. I bet these last few days have been
00:37:03very enlightening. Oh, you have no idea. Speaking of which, where is that young man of yours? He's on the
00:37:10phone with his boss. They gave him a Christmas story to do while he's here. Oh, you didn't say anything
00:37:14about that. What kind of story? Heartwarming and home for the holidays. It's my favorite kind.
00:37:19Simon, pull up a chair and get yourself a gingerbread man. Uh, I would love to, but I've got to go do
00:37:26some work on the story. Oh, come on. It's fun and it's one of our family traditions. Oh.
00:37:36Okay. Yeah, I guess I can stick around for a minute or two.
00:37:39You know, you never said, Simon, were your parents excited?
00:37:46Uh, about my story? No, simply about you and Sam getting engaged.
00:37:51Oh, uh, right. That. Um, you know, I haven't told them yet.
00:37:56You haven't?
00:37:57I- Well, let's give them a call right now.
00:38:00That's a great idea.
00:38:01Or better yet, we could do a video call and then we could all be a part of it.
00:38:05Yes. I can't.
00:38:08Why not?
00:38:09Um, my, uh, my, my parents are spending Christmas out at my Aunt Linda's and the reception at
00:38:15her place is not the best. So, otherwise I would have told them right away.
00:38:19Aw, that's too bad. I'm sure you're eager to share.
00:38:23I am. I am. I'm, uh, I'm very eager.
00:38:26Can I have a sprinkle?
00:38:27Yes. Yes. Uh, red or white.
00:38:30Oh, wait.
00:38:30Okay.
00:38:31Let's do it.
00:39:01I'm easy.
00:39:02Oh, hey, Annie.
00:39:03You are going to be ready in a gym.
00:39:05Sure.
00:39:05Great.
00:39:12Simon?
00:39:15Oh, hey, Annie.
00:39:16Hey.
00:39:18Have a seat.
00:39:19Sure.
00:39:21Are you working or hiding?
00:39:24I'm doing a little bit of both.
00:39:27So, I'm guessing that Sam told you.
00:39:34Yeah.
00:39:35It can't be easy on either of you.
00:39:39Maybe it wasn't the best time for a proposal?
00:39:44Maybe.
00:39:45Maybe.
00:39:47But...
00:39:48I think it's really important that you know, Sam really does love you.
00:39:54Yeah.
00:39:55Just not enough to marry me.
00:39:57Well, no, it's a little bit complicated.
00:39:59Yeah.
00:40:00She told me about Paul.
00:40:02Did she also tell you how days before the wedding he just called it all off?
00:40:05No.
00:40:08Yeah.
00:40:09No, she didn't tell me that.
00:40:11That's awful.
00:40:12Okay, look.
00:40:13Between that and my parents' divorce, I mean, she lost her fiancé.
00:40:18She lost her happy family, her perfect Christmas.
00:40:22Sam took it really hard.
00:40:23And I don't think she ever really got over it.
00:40:26But I know my sister.
00:40:28And I know she really wants to.
00:40:29She's just scared.
00:40:31Please, please do not give up on her.
00:40:34And, I mean, it's Christmas.
00:40:35Who knows what could happen?
00:40:39Yeah.
00:40:40Annie, your order's ready.
00:40:42Uh, thank you.
00:40:44Don't work too late.
00:40:46Thanks, Annie.
00:40:47You're welcome.
00:40:47You're welcome.
00:40:53Are you sure we shouldn't wait for Simon?
00:41:01You know what?
00:41:02He, uh, he had some work stuff to do, so...
00:41:05Okay.
00:41:05You know, that one's pretty great.
00:41:07Oh, no.
00:41:08Bill, it needs to be bigger.
00:41:10It doesn't matter how tall it is, Claire.
00:41:12Ooh!
00:41:14Actually, you know what?
00:41:15Um, you're right.
00:41:17Madeline's got far too many decorations for something that size.
00:41:21Hey, everybody.
00:41:25Hey.
00:41:26Hey.
00:41:26Hey, I thought you had to work.
00:41:28I did.
00:41:29Uh, but I thought this was more important.
00:41:32I mean, it's on the list, right?
00:41:34Great.
00:41:35Glad you're here.
00:41:36Um, fellas, why don't you follow me, and we'll let the ladies gossip about the wedding.
00:41:41Gotcha.
00:41:42Sounds good.
00:41:46Speed of gossip?
00:41:48You didn't tell us how your date went the other night.
00:41:50Wait, you had a date?
00:41:51Honey, there's no need to sound so surprised.
00:41:53It's not like I sit home knitting every night.
00:41:55She's not on it.
00:41:57Why didn't you tell me?
00:41:59I love you.
00:42:01I don't know.
00:42:01So who's the guy?
00:42:03Oh.
00:42:05His name is George.
00:42:07He is another lawyer.
00:42:08I've met him through work.
00:42:10He's a very nice man.
00:42:16So you don't miss Dad?
00:42:19Oh, sweetie.
00:42:20Of course I do.
00:42:21I'm just trying to move on and make the most of my life.
00:42:28Oh, look over there.
00:42:30Oh, they're setting up for a wedding.
00:42:33A wedding at a Christmas tree farm.
00:42:35What a wonderful idea.
00:42:37You think so, Samantha?
00:42:39Yeah.
00:42:42Honey, you need to start thinking about these things.
00:42:44Do you want an indoor or an outdoor wedding?
00:42:49I don't know.
00:42:51I...
00:42:52I found it.
00:42:53She found it.
00:42:54It's perfect.
00:42:57Ta-da!
00:42:58Perfect.
00:42:59Right?
00:43:00You know.
00:43:13How is it?
00:43:14It's perfect.
00:43:21Oh.
00:43:22Sorry.
00:43:23No, no.
00:43:24Go ahead.
00:43:27Oh.
00:43:29Would you look at that.
00:43:32Samantha was so proud when she brought this home from school.
00:43:36So proud.
00:43:40Look what I found.
00:43:42Oh.
00:43:44Oh.
00:43:45It's the Family Santa album.
00:43:48Oh, my gosh.
00:43:49That is going way back.
00:43:50So far back.
00:43:52Santa album?
00:43:53Oh, yes.
00:43:53It's one of our family traditions, and it's on Nana's list.
00:43:57Oh.
00:43:58Oh, no.
00:43:59Hello.
00:44:00Look at that hair.
00:44:02Well, you don't love the beautiful home perm that I gave myself?
00:44:06We used to go for a breakfast at Benjamin's Diner, and then the entire family would go for a Santa photo.
00:44:10Whoa.
00:44:11Look at the big smiles on those two.
00:44:13Mom clearly had a thing for a man in uniform.
00:44:16Someone called in sick, and your father pulled a double shift, and we didn't see much of him that Christmas.
00:44:22I was just happy to make it there for the picture.
00:44:24Me too.
00:44:27Aw.
00:44:28All right, guys.
00:44:30Let's finish up this tree.
00:44:32Uh, I don't know, kiddo.
00:44:34I think we're pretty good.
00:44:35Yeah, looks good to me.
00:44:36No, we haven't put up Nina Starr.
00:44:40Oh.
00:44:40Oh.
00:44:41Uh, you know what?
00:44:43I don't remember seeing that.
00:44:44It's not in any of these boxes.
00:44:46Well, I'm going to go take a look.
00:44:47It's got to be somewhere.
00:44:48Uh, Simon?
00:44:59Maybe you want to see if she needs a little help?
00:45:03Oh.
00:45:04Yeah, I'm going to go see if she needs a hand.
00:45:06Where did you put it?
00:45:22Hey.
00:45:23Any luck?
00:45:25Hey.
00:45:27You didn't have to come and help.
00:45:29Seemed like the right thing to do for a fiancé.
00:45:32Right.
00:45:34Thanks.
00:45:34Well, it could be anywhere.
00:45:38Why wouldn't she just leave it with the rest of the Christmas ornaments?
00:45:41Maybe because it is so special.
00:45:43Yeah?
00:45:44How so?
00:45:45Well, ever since I was a little kid, my Nana and I had this tradition where she would let
00:45:49me put the Christmas star on top of the tree, and then we would sit together, and she
00:45:54would tell me one of her stories.
00:45:56Hmm.
00:45:57Does sound like a special star.
00:45:59Yes, it is.
00:46:00And we can't finish the Christmas list without it.
00:46:04Uh-oh.
00:46:09What?
00:46:11It's my parents.
00:46:13Ah.
00:46:16Hi, Mom.
00:46:16Hi, honey.
00:46:18Merry Christmas.
00:46:20How are you doing?
00:46:23I'm good.
00:46:24I'm good.
00:46:24Did you and Dad make it to Aunt Linda's okay?
00:46:26Oh, sure.
00:46:27The weather held off.
00:46:29We made it no problem.
00:46:30Your dad just stepped out for a minute.
00:46:32But I've just seen your email.
00:46:35You saw my email.
00:46:38You got me sitting on the edge of my seat.
00:46:40What's the big news?
00:46:42Right.
00:46:42Uh, the big news.
00:46:45Um, the big news.
00:46:47Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
00:46:51Hi, Lori.
00:46:52It's Sam.
00:46:53Hi, Sam.
00:46:55Merry Christmas.
00:46:56Merry Christmas to you, too.
00:46:58Um, Simon is way too modest.
00:47:01I'll tell you, so I will.
00:47:03The station gave him a Christmas Eve story, and it's kind of a big deal and a great opportunity.
00:47:11Surprise!
00:47:11Oh, that's great.
00:47:15That's so great.
00:47:16Sam, you know what they say about the first Christmas together?
00:47:19It's always the most special.
00:47:22It is.
00:47:23It really is.
00:47:25You know, I've never seen him happier than when he's with you.
00:47:31Merry Christmas, Samantha.
00:47:34Merry Christmas to you, too.
00:47:36Bye.
00:47:40You okay?
00:47:41Yeah.
00:47:45Well, that, that was impressive.
00:47:51Hey, you two.
00:47:52Better get back in here before the eggnog's gone.
00:47:56Shall we?
00:47:57Yeah.
00:48:08I think I'm gonna turn in.
00:48:10Are you sure?
00:48:12Yeah.
00:48:13It's kind of a long day, so it's getting late.
00:48:17Uh, well, we usually have a little party after we decorate the tree.
00:48:23Yeah.
00:48:25I'd love for you to stay.
00:48:28Besides, it'll be fun.
00:48:29Okay.
00:48:30Okay.
00:48:34Okay.
00:48:36Okay.
00:48:42Hey.
00:48:43Did you find it?
00:48:45No, but it has to be somewhere.
00:48:47Oh, we'll find it, sweetheart.
00:48:51Oh, Simon.
00:48:52Come and see.
00:48:53Uh, this is a picture of Sam when she was 14.
00:48:57And she and Annie decided to dress up as elves and hand out gifts.
00:49:01Oh, man, that hair is definitely better.
00:49:04And those elf costumes.
00:49:06They were cute.
00:49:07They were cute.
00:49:10That's something, though, right?
00:49:11Yeah, it is.
00:49:14Oh, this is my favorite.
00:49:17Yeah.
00:49:17Oh, this is my favorite.
00:49:47Good morning.
00:50:01Oh, um.
00:50:06Good morning.
00:50:07Busy as ever?
00:50:08Uh, just a couple of last-minute things before my assistant closes up the office for the holidays.
00:50:13Yeah, funny how we used to talk about how busy we both were when the girls were growing up, running here and there.
00:50:19How we couldn't wait for things to slow down so we could have a little time to ourselves.
00:50:25Yeah.
00:50:25Guess that didn't play out quite the way we expected.
00:50:30No, it did not.
00:50:34Well, I, uh, better get changed.
00:50:37Remember we're going down to the diner for breakfast in the Santa photo this morning?
00:50:41Yeah.
00:50:41Ready when you are.
00:50:45Remember the first time we went for that photo together?
00:50:47Your mom was so kind to me.
00:50:54So welcoming.
00:50:57She loved you like you were her own daughter.
00:51:00I know she did.
00:51:02But, um, thank you.
00:51:06Yeah.
00:51:08See you soon.
00:51:09Yeah.
00:51:19Christmas tree.
00:51:21Oh, Christmas tree.
00:51:24Your leaves are so unchanging.
00:51:28Oh, Christmas tree.
00:51:29Come on.
00:51:39So, listen, before everyone gets here, let me ask you something.
00:51:41Sure.
00:51:42Have you noticed anything unusual about how Sam and Simon are acting?
00:51:46Uh, what do you mean?
00:51:48I don't know.
00:51:49I mean, they just got engaged.
00:51:50It's like they don't even want to talk about it.
00:51:52I mean, I haven't seen anything.
00:51:55Oh.
00:51:56Well, I've had a lot of engaged couples come to the shop to pick out flowers,
00:51:59and getting married's all they want to talk about.
00:52:01Especially the bride.
00:52:03Well, just because Sam's not talking about it.
00:52:05I mean, she's thinking about it.
00:52:06Trust me.
00:52:07Okay.
00:52:08Yeah.
00:52:09Is Simon not here yet?
00:52:10No.
00:52:12Dad, he's not coming.
00:52:13He had a meeting for a story.
00:52:15Oh, okay.
00:52:16What is this story about, anyway?
00:52:18Actually, I don't know.
00:52:25Oh, Maisie!
00:52:27Oh, my!
00:52:28Hi!
00:52:28Look who it is!
00:52:30It's so good to see you!
00:52:32Oh, come on, Siri!
00:52:34Merry Christmas!
00:52:35Merry Christmas, Maisie.
00:52:36Merry Christmas.
00:52:37It's been such a long time.
00:52:40It has.
00:52:40It's been a long time.
00:52:43Your father told me you were coming home for the holidays.
00:52:46Oh.
00:52:47Must have been so nice to be back with the family.
00:52:49It is.
00:52:50It really is.
00:52:52Of course, I know how much you miss your grandmother right now.
00:52:55No one can make it feel like Christmas the way Madeline could.
00:52:59Oh, I know how close you two were.
00:53:04But I heard through the grapevine that congratulations are in order.
00:53:07Oh, that is one speedy grapevine.
00:53:11Well, come on.
00:53:13Let's see it.
00:53:14Oh, oh, yes.
00:53:16Oh, sweetie.
00:53:18You hold on to that fella and never let him go.
00:53:23I'll send a server over right away.
00:53:27You're so cute.
00:53:37Hey, Murphy family.
00:53:38I believe you're next.
00:53:40Great.
00:53:41Oh, perfect.
00:53:41Another Murphy family tradition.
00:53:44Hey, look who's here.
00:53:45Simon.
00:53:46Hey.
00:53:46I thought you got stuck in a meeting.
00:53:49Uh, I did, but I finished it early.
00:53:52Didn't want to miss seeing you take your family Santa photo.
00:53:54Aw.
00:53:55Well, the important thing is you made it here for the picture.
00:53:58Excuse me.
00:54:00Okay.
00:54:01You sit first.
00:54:02We're next, Santa.
00:54:03All right.
00:54:05Simon, come on.
00:54:07Everybody, squeeze in.
00:54:08Let's make some room for Simon.
00:54:09Oh, I think it's best if I just...
00:54:11Oh, no, no, no, no.
00:54:11You get in here beside your bride-to-be.
00:54:13Hey, this is a family photo, and you're going to be a part of this family very soon.
00:54:19Let's go.
00:54:22You heard my dad.
00:54:24Come on.
00:54:27Okay.
00:54:28Tis the season.
00:54:38Okay.
00:54:39On three, Merry Christmas.
00:54:41One, two, three.
00:54:44Merry Christmas!
00:54:59Hey, kiddo.
00:55:01Hey.
00:55:04Enjoy your walk?
00:55:05I just wanted to clear my head so I can try and get some writing done.
00:55:13A lot going on right now.
00:55:19No kidding.
00:55:25You want some company?
00:55:27You bet.
00:55:29It's cold.
00:55:30You okay?
00:55:31I was just walking around and looking at all the Christmas decorations and the lights
00:55:42and thinking about how much I love Christmas here in this town, in this house.
00:55:53Yeah, it's always been a pretty special place.
00:55:55You'd think it'd inspire me to write something.
00:56:03Aw, sweetie.
00:56:04You just have to be patient.
00:56:07You never know when the inspiration is going to hit you.
00:56:15We're almost done with the list.
00:56:17Yeah.
00:56:19You know what?
00:56:19It's been fun checking all the items off the list like we used to.
00:56:26Christmas is almost here.
00:56:28Almost.
00:56:28I am really going to miss this house, Dad.
00:56:44Well, we will always have our memories to treasure.
00:56:50And her Christmas stories.
00:56:53They are so great.
00:56:54I would not be a writer if it weren't for her.
00:57:01I just...
00:57:03I wish I could find a way to keep her and her stories alive forever.
00:57:10What's stopping you?
00:57:14She's always going to be with you.
00:57:18With all of us.
00:57:21And you're always going to have her stories.
00:57:23They're not going away.
00:57:24And, hey, aren't you writers all supposed to have a muse?
00:57:32Hmm?
00:57:32Mm.
00:57:33Mm-hmm.
00:57:35Yes.
00:57:36Yes, we are.
00:57:41Thanks, Dad.
00:57:42Oh, don't thank me, kiddo.
00:57:44It's my job.
00:57:45It's my job.
00:57:45Oh, I love you.
00:57:52Yes.
00:57:53Thank you, sweetie.
00:57:54Good morning.
00:58:14Morning.
00:58:16Hey, good morning.
00:58:19Where are you off to? It's fairly light out.
00:58:21We're shooting my story today.
00:58:23Oh.
00:58:24Why?
00:58:25You know, I don't even know what your story's about.
00:58:27Well, you should come see for yourself.
00:58:29It's about a couple from around here.
00:58:30Really?
00:58:31Yeah.
00:58:32I'd love to.
00:58:33Great.
00:58:35Oh, um, give me five minutes.
00:58:38Okay.
00:58:40I mean, you can wear that.
00:58:41Five minutes.
00:58:42All right.
00:58:48Let's do this.
00:59:10Oh, my dear, it's Samantha Murphy.
00:59:14Irene.
00:59:15Oh, it's been years.
00:59:17Yes, it has.
00:59:19Oh, I'm Sam.
00:59:19This is Charlie.
00:59:20Hi.
00:59:21Hi.
00:59:21Nice to meet you.
00:59:22Nice to meet you.
00:59:23And I still think you have your grandmother's eyes.
00:59:26Oh, thank you.
00:59:27Oh, I've been told that before.
00:59:30I have to say, Samantha, you could have knocked me over with a feather when Charlie told me
00:59:34a TV station from New York City wanted to do a story on us and get an interview by your
00:59:39fiance.
00:59:40She said, why on earth would anybody want to interview us when, you know, it's not like
00:59:44we're famous or anybody important?
00:59:45Well, I think your story is very important.
00:59:48So let's tell it.
00:59:50Are you ready?
00:59:50Ready.
00:59:51Okay, let's do it.
00:59:53And what else I find fascinating is that your anniversary is on Christmas Day.
00:59:58Yes, it is.
00:59:59And how long have you two been married?
01:00:01One fabulous year.
01:00:03One year.
01:00:04Though we did fall in love almost 40 years ago when we met at the top of the Empire State
01:00:09Building while taking photos.
01:00:10We just never had the good sense to do anything about it.
01:00:13Well, it was one thing or another.
01:00:15We kept telling ourselves it wasn't the right time or we weren't ready.
01:00:18Or maybe we should wait a while longer.
01:00:20So finally one day we woke up.
01:00:22It was like we'd lost track of each other.
01:00:24Before we knew it, I got a job offer overseas and Irene wanted to move back home to Cedar Ridge.
01:00:29So off I went.
01:00:31And I came back here.
01:00:33We lost touch.
01:00:40And it took you almost 40 years to find each other again?
01:00:44Mm-hmm.
01:00:45You know, we do regret all the time we lost.
01:00:47But we got married right away and bought this lovely home.
01:00:51We couldn't be happier.
01:00:52I'm happy for the both of you.
01:00:58Thanks.
01:00:58That was really wonderful.
01:01:02It was really, really wonderful.
01:01:04Thanks a lot.
01:01:05Okay.
01:01:08So.
01:01:11What'd you think?
01:01:12I thought it was great.
01:01:14I'm really proud of you.
01:01:19I got to wrap a couple things up, so it might be a minute.
01:01:23Okay, well, I think I'm going to walk home.
01:01:25I just want to get some work done on the book.
01:01:28You sure you don't want me to give you a ride?
01:01:29No, I'm fine.
01:01:30I could use a fresh air.
01:01:33Okay.
01:01:36I'll see you back at the house.
01:01:38Okay.
01:01:46It was a great piece.
01:02:06Bill, have you seen Annie?
01:02:10Bill, didn't you hear me?
01:02:12Oh, sorry.
01:02:13I said I was looking for Annie.
01:02:14Yeah, she went into town to pick something up for dinner.
01:02:18Ah.
01:02:22Is everything all right?
01:02:26Just got an email from the realtor.
01:02:29Looks like we're good to go.
01:02:33So, that's it then?
01:02:39I guess so.
01:02:40Do you ever think back, Claire, and ask yourself what happened between us?
01:02:50Oh, Bill.
01:02:51I know six years I'm dragging some old baggage out here, but I do.
01:02:56I think about it sometimes, and for the life of me, I cannot remember what happened.
01:03:04I mean, what really happened.
01:03:15We just drifted apart.
01:03:18The girls moved out.
01:03:20You kept busy with the force.
01:03:22I wanted to advance my law career, and it just happened.
01:03:31It's no one's fault.
01:03:37Not much of a reason, is it?
01:03:41Not after building a life together for all those years like we did?
01:03:44Not after building a life together for a long time, weren't we, Claire?
01:03:54Yes, Bill.
01:03:56We were very happy.
01:03:59Spending Christmas here together in this house, I think that had a lot to do with it.
01:04:05I think your mother knew that.
01:04:09Hmm.
01:04:09Yeah, I think she did.
01:04:28Hey.
01:04:28Hey.
01:04:29Well, you finished up late.
01:04:31Yeah, I had to jump right into the edit, and it took forever.
01:04:36Irene wanted you to have some scones.
01:04:38Oh.
01:04:39It's so nice.
01:04:40I'm actually starving.
01:04:42Making any progress?
01:04:45No.
01:04:46Well, maybe you just need some rest.
01:04:49It's like, I can feel the words, you know?
01:04:52I can feel them on the tip of my tongue, but I just, I can't get them out.
01:04:58Well, it's after midnight.
01:05:00You know what that means.
01:05:02I do not know what that means.
01:05:03It is officially Christmas Eve day, and in my family, we have a very old tradition.
01:05:09Mmm.
01:05:10You each get a present.
01:05:13Stay right there.
01:05:18Mmm.
01:05:18Mmm.
01:05:19Mmm.
01:05:20Madam.
01:05:21I promise you, it is not a sweater.
01:05:25I know that nothing can replace this house and all the Christmas memories that it holds,
01:05:44but maybe there's just enough Christmas spirit in that little house to help you find the story you want to write.
01:05:50Wow.
01:05:55You're welcome.
01:05:57I love it.
01:06:05Wait here.
01:06:06Where are you going?
01:06:08Don't worry about it.
01:06:17Now it's your turn.
01:06:18My turn.
01:06:20Didn't you say you each get a present?
01:06:22I did.
01:06:23I did.
01:06:23Yeah?
01:06:24I promise it's not a sweater.
01:06:26It's the night that we met.
01:06:39Yeah.
01:06:41We had that couple from Ohio take the picture.
01:06:44We were both stuck in the city for work.
01:06:49I walked down to Rockefeller Center, and there you were, sitting on a bench, hot apple cider in hand, staring up at that tree.
01:06:58And you sat down next to me.
01:07:01And do you remember what you said?
01:07:05Yeah, I do.
01:07:06How could I forget?
01:07:08Come here often.
01:07:09So bad.
01:07:12So bad.
01:07:15And I said, about once a year.
01:07:18We stayed there for hours, just talking and laughing.
01:07:25I knew that night that one day I would marry you.
01:07:28I'll let you get back to work.
01:07:43Okay.
01:07:44Good night.
01:07:46Night.
01:07:46Night.
01:07:58Night.
01:07:59Night.
01:08:00Night.
01:08:01Night.
01:08:02Night.
01:08:03Night.
01:08:04Night.
01:08:05Night.
01:08:06Night.
01:08:07Night.
01:08:08Night.
01:08:09Night.
01:08:10Night.
01:08:11Night.
01:08:12Night.
01:08:13Night.
01:08:14Night.
01:08:15Night.
01:08:16Night.
01:08:17Night.
01:08:18Night.
01:08:19Night.
01:08:20Night.
01:08:22Night.
01:08:23Night.
01:08:24Night.
01:08:25Night.
01:08:26Night.
01:08:27You never did get the hang of that.
01:08:34Little thumbs.
01:08:37It is up.
01:08:42And then through.
01:08:54There.
01:08:57What?
01:09:03You look beautiful.
01:09:13I decided that I'm not gonna sell.
01:09:19Really?
01:09:20Yeah.
01:09:23I love this house too much to let it go.
01:09:25Yeah, maybe it's starting to show its age a little and it's got some work to do, but I'm retired so I got plenty of time.
01:09:34And I think the girls would really like it if I held on to it, so.
01:09:37And who knows, maybe we could, you know, have some more Christmases here together or come.
01:09:44Yeah.
01:09:45I love this house too.
01:09:47Yeah?
01:09:49Mm-hmm.
01:09:50Mm-hmm.
01:09:51Oh, well, maybe you want to, uh, I don't know, think about, uh, coming back for a visit sometime soon?
01:10:06Mm-hmm.
01:10:07Mm-hmm.
01:10:08I might.
01:10:12Um, you know, I forgot my purse. I'm gonna go get that.
01:10:17Yeah, oh.
01:10:18Gotta get that.
01:10:19Of course.
01:10:20Yeah.
01:10:21Okay.
01:10:29I'm definitely eating my fill of gingerbread cookies.
01:10:35Uh, Samantha and I are having a great time.
01:10:38Yeah, I miss you too, Dad.
01:10:41Okay.
01:10:42Yeah, will do.
01:10:43All right.
01:10:44Merry Christmas.
01:10:46Bye-bye.
01:10:48Hey.
01:10:50All set?
01:10:51Yeah, I think so.
01:10:52I was just talking to my folks.
01:10:54They say hi.
01:10:59You look nice.
01:11:02I was, um, I was just thinking the same thing about you.
01:11:05Come on, everybody. The Christmas train is leaving the station.
01:11:12The train's leaving the station.
01:11:14Shall we?
01:11:22We've hung the ornaments with care.
01:11:28It's Christmas time, my dear.
01:11:31We could feel it in the air.
01:11:36We've put out cookies for singing.
01:11:42The snow is falling now.
01:11:45And it's finally time to tuck in the keys.
01:11:49It's time to celebrate
01:11:52All the blessings of this day.
01:11:55Singing songs and spreading Christmas cheer.
01:11:59The snow is falling now.
01:12:00The snow is falling now.
01:12:01The snow is falling now.
01:12:02The snow is falling now.
01:12:03The snow is falling now.
01:12:05Hello, everyone, and welcome.
01:12:06Thank you for coming out and celebrating our annual Christmas dance.
01:12:11As you all know, this is also our annual fundraiser for our library.
01:12:19Your generosity helps to provide the books and programs that open our children to a world of reading and learning all year long.
01:12:26Thank you again, and Merry Christmas!
01:12:29Enough talk, let's dance!
01:12:37Well, I would like to propose a toast.
01:12:41To all of us, we have come together once again as a family to celebrate the joys of the season.
01:12:50And to the wonderful woman who brought us together.
01:12:53And best of all, the joy of Christmas, which we all hold so close in our hearts.
01:12:59Merry Christmas, everyone.
01:13:01Merry Christmas.
01:13:07Oh, Nana's favorite song.
01:13:10She's right.
01:13:11Wow.
01:13:12Well, if that is not a sign, I don't know what is.
01:13:14But, handsome, we're gonna dance.
01:13:20What do you say? One dance for old times' sake?
01:13:23You play your cards right, mister. We just might make it two.
01:13:30Are you two coming?
01:13:31Could be a little practice for your first dance at your wedding.
01:13:35Mm-hmm.
01:13:36Shall we?
01:13:38We shall.
01:13:40Look at that.
01:13:41Oh, Christmas tree.
01:13:42Oh, Christmas tree.
01:13:43Oh, Christmas tree.
01:13:44Oh, Christmas tree.
01:13:46Oh, Christmas tree.
01:13:48Much pleasure can you give me.
01:13:52Oh, Christmas tree.
01:13:53In case you haven't noticed, my parents can be quite persisted.
01:13:56That's okay.
01:13:57Oh, Christmas tree.
01:13:58Much pleasure can.
01:13:59Look at them.
01:14:00How often has this Christmas tree.
01:14:04You look happy.
01:14:05There's a lot of that going around.
01:14:08Oh, Christmas tree.
01:14:09Oh, Christmas tree.
01:14:10Oh, Christmas tree.
01:14:11You've had a lot on your mind.
01:14:13I know.
01:14:14I know.
01:14:15We love each other.
01:14:17I know that you've been hurt in the past.
01:14:22But maybe it's time to get over that fear.
01:14:29If you're here with me, I will always be here for you.
01:14:36Samantha.
01:14:37I forgot to tell you.
01:14:38I told your dad the idea of a Christmas wedding and he agrees.
01:14:42What about a Christmas wedding?
01:14:43For Samantha and Simon, of course.
01:14:45A year-long engagement.
01:14:47That's just the right amount of time.
01:14:49Mom, we have tons of time to talk about that much later.
01:14:51No, no, no.
01:14:52I think your folks are right.
01:14:53I mean, a lot of couples order flowers at least a year in advance.
01:14:56Mark?
01:14:57Mm-mm.
01:14:58Have you guys thought about where you might want to get married?
01:15:00No.
01:15:01Dad, we haven't.
01:15:02Simon, you are awfully quiet.
01:15:04What about you?
01:15:05Where do you want to get married?
01:15:07Uh, you know, we haven't, uh, we haven't really talked about it yet.
01:15:11We haven't had time.
01:15:12Well, you know what they say, no time like the present.
01:15:15I can't do this anymore, Sam.
01:15:26Okay.
01:15:27No, I know.
01:15:28I know.
01:15:29I'm gonna go tell them right now.
01:15:30No.
01:15:31It's not about that.
01:15:33You're not ready for this.
01:15:36And I, uh, I don't know what to do to change that for you.
01:15:40You gotta write the ending to the story yourself.
01:15:43And in the meantime, I think it's best if I just go.
01:15:45Simon.
01:15:46I'm sorry.
01:15:47Sam, I'm sorry.
01:15:49We can just talk when we're both back in the city, okay?
01:15:52Merry Christmas.
01:15:53Merry Christmas.
01:16:03Samantha?
01:16:04Is everything okay?
01:16:06There's no engagement, Mom.
01:16:10There, there's no wedding.
01:16:12We've been pretending this whole time, and I'm so sorry.
01:16:16Why didn't you just say something?
01:16:17We didn't want to ruin Christmas.
01:16:18Honey.
01:16:19He asked.
01:16:20I said yes.
01:16:21And I panicked.
01:16:22I couldn't stop thinking about Paul breaking off the engagement and what that did to me.
01:16:23And I, I couldn't stop thinking about you and Dad.
01:16:25When we were growing up, you were the happiest.
01:16:29You were the perfect couple.
01:16:30And even with all of that, you just, you couldn't make it work.
01:16:36Oh, sweetheart.
01:16:37Your father and I got a divorce, but that does not mean that we regret a moment that we
01:16:59spent together.
01:17:00We have so many wonderful memories.
01:17:03We have two beautiful daughters.
01:17:07Those were the happiest days of our lives.
01:17:10I don't know what the future holds for us, or even if we have a future, but just imagine
01:17:17what we would have missed out on if we didn't even try.
01:17:23Sweetheart, sometimes you just gotta take a leap of faith.
01:17:27If you love him, the rest will work itself out.
01:17:32Thank you, Mom.
01:17:37Simon loves you very much.
01:17:42I know.
01:17:44Amy, Mark, I need your keys.
01:17:47Well, wait, what's going on?
01:17:50Where's Simon?
01:17:51It's a really long story, but I made a mistake.
01:17:54And I have to fix it.
01:17:55Go get him, Sam.
01:17:56Go get him, Sam.
01:17:57Go get him.
01:17:58Go get him, Sam.
01:17:59it's me i know i'm the last person you want to talk to right now but
01:18:22i'm on my way to the house please wait for me
01:18:26come on
01:18:31come on
01:18:32come on
01:18:32Simon
01:18:41Simon!
01:18:50Simon!
01:19:11You got your message.
01:19:33You came back.
01:19:34Of course I came back.
01:19:39Look.
01:19:41I know that there are going to be moments when we disagree.
01:19:47I know there are going to be times that are tough.
01:19:50I know the road isn't always going to be perfect, but I know that I love you.
01:19:58And there is no one that I would rather be married to than you.
01:20:04I want to make sure that you're not just caught up in the emotion of being at this house
01:20:09with your family on Christmas.
01:20:13Are you ready to get married?
01:20:16To me?
01:20:24Would you ask me again?
01:20:26I mean, unless you've changed your mind.
01:20:35Samantha, I love you.
01:20:40I want to spend every Christmas for the rest of my life with you.
01:20:45Will you marry me?
01:20:46Yes.
01:20:51Yes.
01:20:54Yes.
01:20:54Come on Sam, we're opening presents
01:21:22Me right there
01:21:23Thank you
01:21:53And this one is for you, Sam
01:22:03Thank you, Dad
01:22:04Oh, it's not from me
01:22:05Oh
01:22:07It's from Nana
01:22:10There's one for each of you girls
01:22:12Bringing us all back together again
01:22:16That was her real gift
01:22:18You go first, Mom
01:22:22Okay
01:22:24What did you get, Mom?
01:22:34I love it
01:22:35It's our last Christmas
01:22:38I love it
01:22:41It's beautiful
01:22:42Okay, my turn
01:22:47Just like when we were kids
01:22:51It's her old recipe book
01:22:58Oh, that's great
01:23:00Oh, wow
01:23:02Wait, and she marked it
01:23:04Gingerbread men
01:23:06It's her gingerbread recipe
01:23:08I want that recipe
01:23:10Yes, of course
01:23:12Oh, my gosh
01:23:14Okay, Dad
01:23:17What did you get?
01:23:19Open yours
01:23:19Okay
01:23:20She must have known
01:23:29I would never have the heart
01:23:30To sell this place
01:23:31Aw
01:23:32Yeah
01:23:33Aw
01:23:35Well
01:23:39What did you get, Sam?
01:23:41Let's see
01:23:41Yeah
01:23:43Yeah
01:23:43It's the Christmas star
01:24:10There it is
01:24:12Of course
01:24:12It's perfect
01:24:15It's a card
01:24:19I see
01:24:19Traditions are the stories
01:24:26That families write together
01:24:27Keep writing our story
01:24:30I think there's one tradition
01:24:40Left to do
01:24:41Of course
01:24:42Of course
01:24:42Yes
01:24:44Can you help me?
01:24:46Yes
01:24:47Thank you, Miana
01:25:02For everything
01:25:04And the list is complete
01:25:12Yep
01:25:13The list is complete
01:25:15So what do you say, folks?
01:25:18Same time next year?
01:25:19I will bring the gingerbread
01:25:20I wouldn't miss it
01:25:22I wouldn't miss it
01:25:22I'm in
01:25:24How would you guys feel
01:25:30About a Christmas wedding?
01:25:32Oh, yes
01:25:33Oh, yes
01:25:34Yes, really?
01:25:35What?
01:25:37Yes, of course
01:25:38Oh, no
01:25:39Merry Christmas
01:25:43Merry Christmas
01:25:44Merry Christmas, my loves
01:25:48Merry Christmas
01:25:48Merry christmas
01:25:50Merry Christmas
01:25:52Merry Christmas
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