Love You Like Christmas (2016) - full transcript

It's going to be
a very good Christmas.

Good morning. Hi.

24 more days till Christmas.

We need to step up our game.

Looks like it might snow.

Yeah, as long as it stays
within picturesque limits.

I don't want the weather
to slow down the sales.

Christmas isn't
all about the numbers.

It's the biggest selling
season of the year.

It's also a holiday.

Can we throw in some merriment?



I market Christmas,

I don't have time
to celebrate it.

The last time I got a tree,
it withered from neglect.

You are not
that cynical.

I, for a fact, know
that you are downright nice.

Christmas wasn't real big
in our house.

After my mom died,
the holidays just...

Kind of lost their meaning.

I got presents,

but none
of the sentiment.

Anyway,

a happy client
means a happy account exec,

and that is the joy
that I hope to get

from the holidays.



Good morning,
maddie.

I am loving

this new office.

Well, you've earned it,

every square inch of it.

Now...

Are you ready to dazzle Hadley?

Absolutely.

Excellent. Good.

Christmas
is Maddie's specialty.

She's the best we've got.

Your numbers are falling short,

but I believe
we can turn it around.

Which is why I'm here.

The Pre-Christmas sales

are as crucial
to the bottom line

as the after-Christmas sales.

Your ads need to appeal
to shoppers on three levels,

the holidays,
the prices,

and the clothing...

Which I love, by the way.

And, you know, when you can turn

your marketing exec
into a customer,

you are doing
something really right.

You wear
our merchandize well.

I can sell it even better.

Let me get the marketing
on par with the clothing.

Okay.

Yes!

We'll roll out the new campaign
by the end of the week.

Right.

Uh-huh...

Yeah.

Well, it's fine to include
a younger demographic,

but we can't ignore
the gen-xers...

Mm-hmm.

Go easy
on the red and green.

Christmas can't
overwhelm the clothes.

Yeah.

Exactly.

Okay.

The holiday countdown has begun.

Try to have it on my desk
by tomorrow morning.

Hmm.

There's a wedding invitation.

Who's it from?

Irene Parker.

She's my biggest client.

She runs the largest
clothing chain in the country,

and she's inviting me
to her wedding?

You can thank Irene
for this view.

She's the reason why
I got this promotion.

It says the wedding
is on the 11th of December,

and I'm just getting this now?

The mailroom must have
sent it to your old office.

I can't afford to offend her.

What do we do?

Email her assistant,
and say I'll be attending,

and explain the delay
in my response.

You sure about this?

The wedding is next week,
it's in Denver,

you're afraid to fly...

Well, I can't let that stop me.

I gotta go to this wedding.

I'll take the train,

I'll get there
in plenty of time.

Okay, I'll book you a seat.

Maddie Duncan's office.

It's your cousin, Teddy.

Oh.

Hi, Teddy, how are you?

I got a new job.

I'm moving to London.

Congratulations.
That sounds exciting.

You remember my mother's
classic mustang fastback?

Of course, I do,
I loved that thing.

I keep it stored in the garage,

but I'm selling the house.

I'd like to keep it
in the family.

You interested?

You bet I am.

Does it run okay?

Well, it's in mint condition.

I take it for a spin
every now and again myself.

Well, what a happy
coincidence.

It just so happens, I am
in need of a car right now.

Then it's yours.

All right, great.
Thanks, Teddy.

Bye.

Forget the train,
I'm driving to Denver.

Okay.

My aunt Vivian,

she was this flamboyant
substitute mom.

She used to pick me up
in her jazzy vintage mustang

and take me
on all these great adventures.

They're some of the happiest
moments of my childhood.

Hmm, so now you'll go
on a new adventure.

Yeah, I guess so.

Not a scratch or dent on 'er.

You better
take care of 'er.

Oh, wow!

It's just like I remember.

Well...

Mom would have
wanted you to have it.

I'm driving to Denver
to go to a wedding.

That's ambitious.

They're expecting some pretty
serious weather, aren't they?

Yeah, I'll get there
before then.

You know me,
it's better than flying,

oh, thank you, Teddy!

Merry Christmas.

Thank you.

♪ When you had your choice

♪ you were with me
through it all... ♪

♪ 'Cause if I were an island

♪ you'd be the ocean

♪ always around me

♪ always in motion

♪ 'cause if I were an island

♪ you'd be the ocean

♪ always around me

♪ always in motion

♪ always in motion...

♪ Always in motion ♪

Now what?

Get it off the road!

Come on!

Hey, what's the hold-up?

I'm a time-management expert,

and I'm going to be late.

Yeah, I'm afraid we all are.

Hi.

Hi.

I wonder how long
we're gonna be here.

Uh, yeah, actually,

I, uh, just called
the highway patrol, so.

Um...

That's rude of me here, uh...

I'm Kevin, by the way.

Hi. Maddie.

Nice to meet you.

Funny place to meet, huh?

Yeah, it's like
a horizontal forest.

This is
just awful, though,

delaying everyone like this.

How does
something like this happen?

I have such a long drive
ahead of me.

I can't sit here all day...

Well, I can assure
both of you that...

It wasn't intentional.

What are you doing?

It's his truck.

He's the one
who dropped his trees.

Oh, I'm sorry,

I didn't realize
they were yours.

Not as sorry as me.

Well... it was
an accident, right?

Yeah, maddie, thanks
for taking my side.

Okay, if you two are done
getting acquainted,

I have somewhere to be.

Well, there's
no need to be rude.

I'm stuck here
for who knows how long,

I'm cold, I'm hungry...

I haven't eaten
since Pittsburgh,

you don't see me complaining.

Looks like
you're outnumbered.

It's nice to meet you, maddie.

You too.

These interstate relationships

never work out.

Appreciate the advice, pal.

Yeah.

Come on, hurry up!

♪ You don't seem
to get my call ♪

♪ I've been waiting my turn

♪ but you don't seem
to be concerned ♪

♪ I built up this kingdom

♪ just to break down
my own walls ♪

♪ My faults
have been my failures ♪

♪ I've been my own savior

♪ made a message
with your call ♪

♪ when you had your choice

♪ you were with me
through it all ♪

♪ 'Cause if I were an island
you'd be the ocean... ♪

"Christmas valley?"
Are you kidding me?

♪ Always in motion

♪ always in motion...

Oh, no.

No, not here, not now.

Please.

No, no, no.

No, no, no, please, please,
not here, not now, no, no...

Oh, come on...

What seems to be the problem?

I don't know, it started
making this thumping sound,

then it started driving funny,

and then it just died.

Mind if I take a look?

Yeah, please.

What do you think it is?

It's hard to say
what's wrong.

It could be the distributor,
maybe the alternator.

I'd have to run some more tests
to say for sure.

I thought this thing
was in mint condition.

Oh, it is
in mint condition,

just, you know,
except for the broken parts.

You know, it's an old car,

I might have to order
some of the parts online.

Well, how long
will that take?

Shouldn't be more
than a day or two.

A day or...!

No, no, no,
I have to get to Denver.

It's extremely important.

I don't even know
where I am,

or how I got here.

You're in Christmas valley.

Okay, um, is there
a motel around here?

Uh, about 60 miles
down the way.

But there's
a boarding house,

I could take you
over there if you want.

A boarding house?

Yeah, I'll take you there now.

Okay. Thanks.

That would be great.

This town really
lives up to its name.

I'm guessing
you're from the city.

New York.

That's a long way
from home.

Yeah, a million miles.

His name is rowdy.

Hi! That name
seems appropriate.

Are you coming?

You've got a new boarder.

I like to think of them
as friends I haven't met yet.

Oh,
how very nice of you!

-I'm Jo.
-Maddie.

Hello.

Bob Harding.
Nice to meet you.

Hello.

What brings you
to Christmas valley?

Uh, a broken car.

Oh!

That's quite a handshake
you have there.

I'm sorry, force of habit.

I'm a traveling salesman.

Oh, what do you sell?

Not enough.

Luckily, Pam here
takes in strays

till they can get
back up on their feet.

Am I a stray?

Oh, no, sweetheart.

She stays with me
when her dad's away.

Well, rowdy and I
are strays.

He showed up last Christmas
and just never left.

Well, I'll only
be here a day or two.

Let's get you settled in.

Okay.

I'll get that.

Santa Claus?

That'd be too corny,
even for me.

That's Jeremy Christmas.

He founded the town
a hundred years ago.

And the resemblance
to Santa

is accidental?

He played it up a bit.

He was actually
sort of short and skinny,

but from the chin up,
he fit the bill.

Are you related?

His wife was
my grandfather's cousin.

When I got the place,
I felt an obligation

to keep up
the Christmas theme.

Well, you certainly
managed to do that.

In an over-the-top,

wall-to-wall sort of way.

It works, though.

I was stranded,

and you've managed
to distract me.

My car broke down

on the way to Denver.

Now I don't know where I am,
or what I'm going to do.

Well, can I get you
something to eat?

It's almost dinner time.

Thank you,
but I am exhausted.

It's been a pretty
difficult day.

Let me show you
to your room.

I'll see you in the morning.

Okay. Bye.

So, this is your room.

Oh, it's lovely.

Let me know
if you need anything.

Thank you.

Christmas valley...

Good morning, maddie!

Welcome to Christmas valley.

Maddie and I have
the same hair color.

Yeah, you do.

But she has
the prettiest eyes.

Yeah, she does.

Well, maddie is going
to love this.

It depends on if she likes
Christmas cuisine.

Who wouldn't like green eggs?

Uh, let's hold off
on the sprinkles.

She's pretty
sophisticated.

Who wouldn't like sprinkles?

A stranded new yorker.

Um, just a couple.

Mm-hmm.

Not the eggs.

Okay.

Oops, I missed!

I got some
on the eggs.

That's okay,

we'll bring them
to the table anyway.

I wonder
if she's up yet.

Should I go and see?

Mm-hmm.

It's okay, I'm up.

Green eggs.

In honor of the season.

Well, it looks great.

Wait till you try
the pancakes.

So, a traveling
salesman, huh?

Yeah, I'm a real
anachronism.

What's that?

A person or thing

belonging to an earlier era.

Bob knows
about everything

that starts
with the letter "a."

I used to sell
encyclopedias,

and my sample
was volume one,

so every time
I got bored on the road,

I'd just crack it open
and memorize another "a."

Go ahead, try me.

"Aardvark."

A burrowing,
nocturnal animal

native to Africa.

"Alaska."

No, pretty sure it's Africa.

"Alaska."

Ah!

49th state,
largest in the union,

capital is Juneau.

"Angel!"

That's easy.

You look up "angel"
in the encyclopedia,

and there's
a picture of you.

What do you do, maddie?

I am in marketing.

Actually, I have
a lot of work to do,

so I'm going to take
this breakfast to my room.

Thanks.

She's so pretty.

A fashionable
fish-out-of-water.

"Abozzo."

"A rough sketch."

Gotcha.

I'm looking at
the Hadley account right now,

and the copy is all wrong.

We need to appeal
to the upscale shopper.

Okay, how do we do that?

Shh!

Did you just shush me?

Oh, sorry, no,
not you. Sorry.

What is that?

Uh, it's a dog.

He came with the room.

I can't picture you
in a boarding house.

Looks like you
made a new friend.

Who's that guy?

That's Bob.
He's a traveling salesman.

Oh, this gets
better and better.

Pam says not to feed rowdy.

-Oh...
-Who's that?

Uh, that's Jo.

She sounds like a kid.

Yeah, that's 'cause
she is a kid.

A kid and a dog?

And all the Christmas
I can handle.

Get me the latest
sales reports,

and I'll call you back
later this afternoon.

All right, will do.
Talk to you soon.

All right, bye, Roz.

You wanna take rowdy
for a walk?

I have a lot of work to do,
so maybe later.

Or we could watch
a movie on TV.

Maybe.

You know that kid
in "home alone?"

Mm-hmm?

This boy in my class
looks exactly like him.

How can you tell
if a boy likes you?

Um...

Maybe that's a question
you should ask your mom.

I can't ask her.

That's how come
I'm asking you.

She passed away when I was six.

I'm so sorry, Jo.

You must really
miss her, huh?

Yeah.

Especially at Christmas.

Yeah.

I know how you feel.

My dad is coming home today.

I'll be going
back to the farm.

Well, I'm really glad
I got a chance to meet you.

Do you want to take rowdy
for a walk before I go?

Okay.

Yay!

Okay, we're here.

Where?

Home.

You live here?

Mm-hmm.

Wow, this is
absolutely beautiful.

It's like a portrait
of Christmas.

Wow...

Maddie?

It's you.

Y-You know my dad?

Yeah... no...

Not exactly.

Actually we met
on the interstate, honey.

Yeah, then I got off
and I got lost,

and I ended up
in Christmas valley.

Well, isn't that lucky?

Yeah...

Yeah, what are the odds?

Yeah.

Come on in.

Honey, could you get the door?

-Yeah.
-Thanks, love.

Are you starting
the fire?

Yes, babe.

This place is so nice.

It's not what
you expected, huh?

No, this is
my first farmhouse.

I've only had
"little house on the prairie"

as a reference.

Well, we even have
indoor plumbing.

So, listen, maddie, um,

where are you from?

New York.

Yeah?

Please, have a seat.

And where were you headed,
before I derailed you?

To a wedding in Denver.

-Friends or family?
-Client.

It's a business thing.

What line of work are you in?

I am in marketing.

Mostly women's clothing.

Okay...

Is that how come you dress up?

Kind of, it's part of the job.

She's gonna be
a standout, isn't she,

here in Christmas valley?

Mm-hmm.

Sorry.

So, how long have you
had this place?

Oh, it's a family farm.

I took it over
after my dad retired.

Daddy...

-Yeah, honey?
-Can she stay for dinner?

I mean, look, Jo, we just...

I should
get back to Pam's.

I have, um...
I have a lot of calls to make.

Right, and it's kind of
getting dark out there, honey.

Okay.

But, hey,
why don't we give her a lift?

Okay!

Okay.

All right...

After you.

So, is this
a tourist-town,

or are you guys just
crazy about Christmas?

Come on, no, it's just
an average small town.

I mean, the name
does tend to make us

go a bit overboard.

Jeremy Christmas
certainly left his Mark.

What if his name
was Jeremy Easter?

Oh, well, then we would
be knee-deep in rabbits

every spring,
sweetheart.

Have you always
lived here?

No, no, I did
a stint in Boston

when I was in college.

But you prefer
Christmas valley?

I do. Yeah.

Yeah. I've never seen
a prettier place

or met nicer people.

So I came home.

I'm strictly Manhattan,
born and raised.

Good to know.

I'm strictly
Christmas valley.

Born and raised,
right?

Yes, you are.

Well, thanks again, Pam,
for looking after Jo.

Always a pleasure.

-You ready to go, pumpkin?
-Yeah.

Well, thanks for the ride.

Yeah, well,
it's a small town,

I'm sure I'll see you around.

Me too.

I'd like that.

Oh.

Hey, Roz,
hang on a minute.

Thanks again, guys.

Bye!

Is it just me,

or did those two
seem like a nice fit?

New York is
a pretty long commute.

That's just geography.

If it's meant
to happen, it will.

Send me everything you have
for the Hadley account,

copy, artwork...

Ooh, what are you going to do
about the wedding?

I mean, what about Irene?

No, don't even mention
the wedding.

Every time I think about it,
I get nervous.

My sentiments exactly.

This is so good.

Of course, it always is.

You're pretty easy to please.

Could I get some more
Christmas biscuit?

Mm-hmm.

Good morning.

Hey, maddie.

Did you sleep okay?

Actually, I did,

and so did rowdy,
once I let him in.

Oh, I hope
that's okay.

Oh, yeah,
he's hard not to like.

Can I get you
something?

Actually, no, I think
I'm going to walk into town.

-Okay.
-Thanks.

Have fun.

More for me.

♪ Everywhere
'Tis the season... ♪

Excuse me,

where's a good place
to eat around here?

Stan's, it's right
over there.

-Oh, thank you.
-You're welcome.

♪ ...time of year

Club sandwich!
Pick it up!

-Hi.
-Hi!

I'm Holly.

You must be the girl
with the red mustang.

Hey, small town,
word gets around.

Is it too late
to get breakfast?

Nah, Luke can
make you some eggs.

Luke!

Yeah?

Hi. Egg whites only,

and some
whole wheat toast, please?

Coming right up.

I'm the owner,

and I just gave myself
a coffee break.

What happened to Stan?

Oh, he's my uncle.

He got married
and moved to Cleveland

a couple weeks ago.

I never thought
I'd end up in an apron.

You know
you are talking

to the former miss Ohio,

runner-up.

Well, now that Stan is gone,

maybe you should think
about renaming the place.

Yeah, I guess,

but, I mean, what to?

How about "Holly's"?

-Hmm.
-How about...

"Reluctant Holly's"?

Hey, I didn't know

this would be my thing.

You could
make it your thing.

Yeah, I know, I guess
we should redecorate.

Got any ideas?

Well, given the town's
affection for Christmas,

I'd probably go with that.

That is a good idea.

I grew up here,

my affection for Christmas
is off the hook.

Stan wouldn't even
let us put up a tree.

Ah-ah-ah, my place now.

You know, you could do
a whole holiday theme.

Like, the colors,
the ambiance, the menu.

-Hmm...
-Young lady,

are you in
the restaurant business?

I'm in marketing.

Well, lucky for me
you wandered in here.

I'll take all the advice
I can get.

Don't target kids
directly, you know,

but just evoke the child
in all of us.

I mean, Christmas
is about memories, right?

That's what makes it
such a good marketing tool.

Ooh, maybe you could
have a jukebox

that only plays
Christmas music.

What?

Oh, nothing, I just...

Sounded like a pretty calculated
take on Christmas.

Hmm, well,
that calculated take

has earned me
a pretty good living.

I just don't think

the holidays should be
about dollars and cents.

This from a man
who sells Christmas trees.

Hey, I fulfill a need
at a fair price.

I love what I do,
and working the land

is a day well spent.

Hmm.

Well,

I fulfill the need
for a discounted price.

The clients are happy

and so are
the customers.

And what about you?

I'm tickled pink.

Ah.

Don't you have to go
till the soil

on your farm or something?

No, you know, Christmas trees
don't require much tilling.

Ah.

I'll see you around, maddie.

You need a new exit line.

Okay.

You look really pretty
when you talk marketing.

Holly.

Egg-white omelette!

That was kinda fun to watch.

What are you reading?

A client's
sales reports.

Ooh, looks like
a real page-Turner.

That's really pretty.

Puts me in the Christmas mood.

Hmm.

I took rowdy for a walk.

It is a beautiful day.

Did your dad go away again?

No, he's around.

I just came over to see you.

So... whatcha up to?

Is that your homework?

Kind of.

I need to see if my marketing
is working.

What's marketing exactly?

Well, you know when you buy
a bag of chips?

Okay, so something
made you pick that bag

over all the others,

so I help companies
sell their brand.

She's a salesman, Jo,
just like me.

Now, I imagine
she has a title

and makes more money,

but I get to wear
comfortable shoes.

Well, not a bad line of work
if you're into shoes.

Ask him another "a"!

Okay, hmm...
Alexander the great.

Ah...

A Greek king who conquered
half the world

wearing no shoes at all.

You could've been a copywriter.

And leave my rented room
in Christmas valley?

It's a really
special place.

Well, that's what my dad says.

Almost as special as you.

♪ 6 steps
to the middle of the floor... ♪

- Well, look who's here!
- Hello.

Hi!

You know, we really got
to stop meeting like this.

Egg-white omelette, please.

All these chance
encounters, maddie,

are you following me?

You're the one
who dropped your trees.

Then you show up
in my home town.

How's Jo?

She's okay.

How do you feel about her dad?

I haven't decided.

I love
all the holiday touches.

Thank you!

Yes, Holly,
I will second that.

Leaving
already, kev?

Yeah, I gotta
go plant some trees.

Speaking of trees, maddie, uh,

you want to join me?

Share in the joy
of working the land?

Something like that.

I wish I could,

but I have to edit
some copy, so...

Yeah.

Okay, maybe next time.

Oh, there won't be
a next time,

she lives in New York.

So...

Oh.

Then maybe she needs
to seize the day.

I guess I could carve out
a little time.

Uh, but
you might want to change,

you're a little
overdressed for farming.

Oh, this is
as farm-worthy

as it's going to get.

I was packing for Denver

and a client that owns
a chain of clothing stores.

I wanted to impress her
with my impeccable taste.

Oh, it is so impeccable.

-Thank you.
-It's impeccable.

Um, fine, okay.

Let's try to get your mind
off Denver for a while,

shall we?

Good luck,
it's only my career at stake.

See you
later, buddy.

Ooh!

My money's on Kevin.

She forgot
her eggs, though.

So, how long until
they're fully grown?

Oh, about eight years.

I wonder who's going
to get this tree.

I want you to go
to a good home.

Look at you,

the well-dressed farmer
communing with her crop.

What happened to the trees
on the interstate?

Um, well, they were
too damaged for delivery,

so I missed out
on another tree lot.

Wow, one delivery
matters that much?

Yeah, it does.

Last Christmas, we had a flood,
and we lost a lot of trees.

Then the tree lots,

they turned
to the big suppliers.

I just can't afford to, uh,

lose the few I have left.

Matter of fact,

I don't even usually
plant trees in December, but...

I don't know how much longer
I'm going to have this farm.

I'm sorry to hear that.

Yeah.

These I've been growing
since seed.

I've got about
a hundred of these left or so...

It's a bit
of a sentimental gesture,

but I want to plant
every single one of them

you know,
while the farm is still mine.

Oh, so this is
a special occasion.

I guess so.

Well then,
I am glad to be here.

I'm gonna go get
some more trees, dad!

Okay, honey.

You know, last year,
we had two farmhands,

now it's just me.

And the hardest part
is being away from her

every time I have to
make a delivery.

The important thing
is how much you care.

Thanks.

My father was always working
when I was a kid.

Mm-hmm?
What did he do?

He had an ad agency.

Hence my name, Madison,

as in Madison Avenue.

So I guess, uh,

marketing is
in the genes, then, huh?

I guess so.

He remarried and had more kids.

We're not close.

Just a congratulatory call
when I get a promotion.

What about your mom?

She died when I was a kid.

Maddie, I'm sorry.

She'll be fine.

Nothing matters more to me.

You know, fatherhood
is your best feature.

Yeah, I read the documents
you sent me,

and Hadley's numbers are up,

but we need to boost
same-store sales.

-When will you get to Denver?
-Thursday.

Friday, the latest.

The wedding is on Saturday.

I know, don't worry,

I'll be there.

I'd better be, after all this.

♪ My baby's
gonna spread her wings ♪

♪ live her life
through the beautiful night ♪

♪ forever and ever
hold her tight ♪

♪ me and my heart every day
and every night ♪

♪ she's my beautiful angel
my dream come true ♪

♪ there's nothing rather
that I'd like to do ♪

♪ but be here
in this moment with you... ♪

-Whoa!
-You sound really good!

Oh, thanks.

You should do
a YouTube video

or something.

Well, the band and I

are trying to get
our names out there, you know,

but lots
of competition, so...

Yeah, get some buzz going.

Maybe a Christmas song,

that's an easy sell
this time of year.

I might just do that.

Making music
is half the battle,

the other half
is getting it out there.

So, any word
on my alternator?

Oh, yeah,
they shipped it.

It should be here
by tomorrow.

Okay, I really need
to get on the road.

Listen, I'll let you know
as soon as it gets here,

all right?

-Okay. Thank you.
-Of course.

-Great song.
-Thank you.

-Hey.
-Hey.

Uh, can I give you a lift?

No.

Too much adrenaline,
I need to walk it off.

Is this because
I dropped my trees?

No.

My car would've
broken down anyway.

Better here than somewhere else.

The thing is,
I'm afraid to fly.

It's the turbulence.

One little bump,

and, like,
I practically pass out.

But you've tried it,

I mean,
you've flown before, right?

Yes, once.

What?

I just prefer
to travel by Internet.

The thing is,
this wedding requires

that I'm actually there
in person,

so...

Must be an important wedding.

Yeah, the bride
is my biggest client,

whose business
I would like to keep.

It's actually a really big deal
that she even invited me.

Well, I'll be sorry
to see you go.

Well...

Take care.

Yeah. You too.

Bye.

I wish you were going
to be here for Christmas.

Aw...

I want to get you a present
before I leave.

I don't want a toy
or anything.

Okay.

What would you like?

To hang out with you.

Aw...

Come to the farm,

I can teach you
how to make a wreath!

I wouldn't even know
how to hang one, but okay,

whatever you want.

I like your wreath
there, maddie.

This is so
out of my wheelhouse,

but so much fun.

Do you want any more bows
and Holly?

Yes. I need
all the filler I can get.

You know, if this marketing
thing doesn't work out,

you, uh,
you have a fallback.

Oh, yeah.

If only New York
could see me now.

-Hey, Roz.
-Hey, maddie.

How you doing?

Roz, you will not
believe this...

I am making a wreath.

Mr. Warren is here.

He'd like a word with you.

Hi, maddie, listen,

Hadley wants a presentation

on the after-Christmas
sales campaign.

Yes, sir, absolutely,

I am on it.

Excellent. Roz will
give you all the info.

Right.

Is everything okay?

Yeah.

Just a work thing.

It's fine.

Okay, so where were we?

Bows and Holly.

Hey...

Who said wreaths
have to be round, huh?

Oh...

Do you want any more berries?

Uh, yes,

as soon as I answer
this email...

Okay, I'm back.

Sorry.

It might be my boss.

Hello?

Roz, I can't...
I can't hear you.

Oh...

My battery is dying,
I have to go charge it.

I'm so sorry, Jo.

That's okay.

Girl, we busy today.

This place looks great.

I ordered the sign,
I got a few more tables.

"Holly's" is really
becoming my thing.

Maybe you should
have a re-opening.

Hey...

On Christmas Eve!

-Yeah.
-Yeah...

Really great idea.

I love to party.

You are all invited

to the opening of Holly's!

I really wish
you could be there, though.

Me too.

Aw...

Egg-white
omelette

coming right up.

-Hello.
-Hello.

I just might
get a little crazy

and throw some
sweet peppers in it!

Short-order
gourmet cook!

How do you feel
about scallions?

Great. Thank you.

That phone of yours

has no manners.

Or timing.

What do you mean?

Well, just yesterday
at the farm,

things kind of ended abruptly.

What did you expect me to do?

Stay in the moment?

Yeah, I wish I had that luxury.

You know, being tethered
to your cell phone, maddie,

is a substitute for making
a real connection with people.

I'm connected to my clients.

Okay, I'm just telling you,

it was a really special day
that we can't reclaim.

Just telling you
the truth as I see it.

Right,
the Christmas valley truth.

But I live
in the real world

where making a wreath

doesn't come before
doing your job.

Where does having fun fall
on your list of priorities?

Okay, you made your point.

Look, I'm just
saying, maddie,

there's an art
to slowing down,

and sharing Christmas
is worthy of your time.

You don't even know me.

But I'd like to.

If she could just
ignore her phone.

Look, stop reducing me
to a stereotype.

I worked really hard
to get to where I am.

Oh, okay,
and where is that exactly?

A corner office
on Madison Avenue.

Oh, is that your boss?

No, it's my mechanic.

Hi, Cory.

Yes! I'm on my way.

Have a safe trip.

Thank you.

I mean it.

Call me!

Again,
not eating her omelette.

I got good news
and I got bad news.

What do you mean?

Well, the good news is,
the alternator got here.

Bad news is,
it's the wrong one.

What am I
supposed to do now?

Chill, maddie,
it'll be okay.

No, no, no, "chilling"
is not in my nature.

I already ordered
a new alternator.

It should be here
by tomorrow...

Or the next day.

What?

Maybe I should
just walk to Denver!

I'm still in Ohio!

I'm never going to make it
to the wedding in time!

This is not good.

Send Irene all the flowers
you can find in Denver

with my deepest apologies.

I'm sure she'll understand.

I hope so.

If she doesn't, my new office
will be in the basement.

What should I say
to Mr. Warren?

Nothing, nothing,
nothing yet.

I need to figure out
what I'm going to say.

What are you going to do?

Get back to New York
as soon as I can.

I have to! Christmas
is in only two weeks!

I need to be at my desk!

All right, I'll see you later.

Bye.

I'm really sorry
about your car.

Yeah, I think I'm going
to go take a walk,

I need to figure out
my options.

Well, bundle up,
it's cold out there.

You okay?

No, I am not.

These boots are brand-new,

and I didn't even
get them on sale!

All right, look,
let's head back to the farm,

and we'll try
to rescue them.

This coat works
in Manhattan,

but it is useless
in the wilds of Ohio.

I will build us a fire,

and maybe throw in
a little hot chocolate.

You had me at the fire.

Come on, get in.

Come on, rowdy!

My car still isn't ready.

Yeah, I heard.

Yeah, I know.

Small town.

Buckle up.

There you go.

Thanks.

Where's Jo?

Actually,
she went over to Pam's

looking for you.

I really want to see her
before I go.

Listen, you've, uh,

you've made
a very big impression on her.

I didn't think I had
a maternal bone in my body,

but... I'm really
going to miss her.

So...

How are my trees doing?

Right, you trees.

Um, well, they're pretty
sturdy stock.

Uh-huh.

I'll make sure to give them
some special attention.

And what's happening
with the farm?

Uh, well, you know, the, um...

The flood took its toll.

A lot of small farms
are going under, but, uh...

I think we'll be okay,

as long as we get through
the end of year.

I hope so.

This place is so idyllic.

I didn't even know places
like this actually existed.

Are you going a little country?

I have more sides
than my wardrobe suggests.

And I know that.

I know.

Well, I couldn't tell

by your coffee shop critique.

Oh.

I think it hurt because
I know it's true.

Christmas, kids, stray dogs,

that was never for me.

But now I'm not so sure.

I'm sorry about the wedding,

I am, but I gotta tell you,

I'm really glad
that you're still here.

I have to go back to New York,

you live here...

I don't want to start something
we can't finish...

I'm afraid
it's already started.

I admire
your restraint.

You're very
compelling company.

So are you,

which...
Causes a problem,

given my departure.

What are you doing here!

Hi!

I'm waiting for you.

Uh, yeah.

Wanna go gather
some pinecones?

Uh, pinecones? Outside?

You can wear my rain boots,

and my hat, and my scarf.

It's so much fun!

Uh, it's a kind of
Easter-egg hunt,

only with pinecones.

Hmm...

It's a game my mom made up.

Then I would be honored.

I usually win, but...

I'll give you a head start.

Okay...

Why don't you give us
five minutes, Jo, okay?

Okay.

Thanks, honey.

I have ten!

I have six!

Ooh, I have seven!

Oh, this is as much fun
as the wreath.

I must look ridiculous.

No, come on,
you look beautiful.

I have 12!

Good for you!

I'm becoming very fond
of Christmas.

You've got a pretty
soft touch, you know.

Yeah, well, I'm in danger
of losing my edge.

In Ohio, no edge
is required.

I've had
a lot of fun today,

and I will never
look at a pinecone again

without wanting
to lunge for it.

But this is just a...
A sweet time-out,

this isn't me.

Sure about that?

Yes.

You're working
awfully late,

can I get you
anything?

Uh, a new alternator?

Cory says
it'll be ready by tomorrow.

Or the next day.

Christmas valley runs a little
slower than most places.

Yeah, I noticed.

If you're in
too big a hurry,

you might miss it.

Okay, I'll bite.

Miss what?

Whatever it is you really want.

Don't work too late.

I won't.

You back
for that omelette, huh?

The north pole
of the Midwest.

It certainly is, wow!

Egg-white omelette coming up.

Add anything you like.

The maddie special!

Who's following who,
I can't tell anymore.

Oh, come on, I was here first.

Maybe she's here to see me.

Oh, my secret's out.

Well, you're gonna
have to settle for him.

I got some grain
to take to market,

provided I can find a buyer.

I believe in you, Roy.
Take care, man.

So, listen, maddie,

you actually have
an invitation from my daughter.

I think
it involves baking.

I have conference call
with a client.

Right.

Maybe I could come by
later this afternoon.

That would mean a lot to her.

Thank you.

You know, I have never made
a fruitcake before.

It's really easy.

I don't know,

mine is looking
a little thin.

Hmm...

Oh, I see.

Secret recipe.

Correct.

Thank you.

For what?

My Christmas present,

hanging out with me.

The gift is
getting to be with you.

All right...

Okay...

Mix it up.

Whoa!

What are you...
What's going on here?

Maddie and me
made fruitcakes.

Speak for yourself.

I made a door-stop
with cherries and pecans.

Come on,
it can't be that bad.

-Oh, yeah.
-Here we go, let me try this.

Oh, yeah.

-Dad?
-Yeah?

You can't eat a door-stop.

Your dad can do
almost any...

...he can do anything.

This is your fruitcake?

Yeah.

Do you guys
want to try mine?

Yes.

Mm.

Mm...

This is the best fruitcake
I've ever had in my life.

And the best time
I ever had in a kitchen.

Very good.

Everything is more fun
when you do it together.

Way more fun,

and a really great memory.

Right.

Especially with your dad.

-What happened?
-You like that?

What happened?

No, no, no!

Uh-oh!

Okay, merry Christmas.

Look at your face!

Come on.

Okay, come on.

Come on.

You certainly have me
well-trained,

don't you?

Good boy.

Hello?

Oh, okay, I'm on my way.

Oh, rowdy...

Your alternator came,
I've got it installed,

and you are ready to go.

Thanks.

I thought you'd be happy.
What's the matter?

Who knew Christmas valley
would be so tough to leave?

Sure is a nice car.

It's older than me,
and still tearing up the road.

I hope you pursue your music.

-That's the dream.
-Then make it happen.

Hey, it's too bad
you have to leave.

I go caroling every year,

and I put this rock 'n' roll
spin on Christmas.

You know what,

put it on a YouTube link
and send it to me.

You got it.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas
to you, too.

What do you got in here?

Encyclopedias,

and too many shoes.

No one around here would
have a line like that.

No one has
that many shoes.

It's true, I have
a lot of shoes.

Thanks again
for letting me stay.

Oh, my pleasure.

I had such a great time.

Will you give
this present to Jo for me?

It's a dress to wear
to Holly's party.

I just, I hate goodbyes,

so it's easier this way.

All right, well,
I'd better get on the road

before it gets dark.

Drive safe.

Okay, thanks.

Thanks again. Bye.

♪ Merry Christmas
I'll be coming home soon... ♪

I really thought

she and Kevin
would get together.

Maybe he just needed
to be more direct.

You think?

I know.

♪ ...waiting here
is harder than it seems... ♪

My lord, look at this car!

Look at this sign!

Think
it's big enough?

Yes, you could
see it from New York.

I'm going
to send you pictures

when it's all done.

Send me the menu, and I'll have
my guys add some graphics.

Really?
Thank you!

Yeah.
You're welcome.

Merry Christmas, you two.

-You, too.
-Merry Christmas.

This is the beginning
of something...

♪ We will always find each other
when it counts... ♪

Thanks a lot!

Stay. Stay...

Oh, look what you did!

I hope you're happy, Rudolph!

Tell Santa I'm suing.

Thanks, cor'.

Okay.
See you later.

Thanks, buddy.

Are you okay?

I can't believe
you have reindeer in Ohio.

We also have reindeer farms.

Great.

I'll take you to one.

Come on.

Okay, you know what,
no, no, hold it.

What... really?

Yeah, really.

I am not some damsel
in distress.

I understand that,

I just always
wanted to do this.

What, sweep unsuspecting
women off their feet?

Something like that.

You have no idea how much
that reindeer cost me.

My wreath...

That was such a fun day.

Well, this one's
turning out pretty well.

Yeah, except for the bumper
and the broken headlight.

You can't... you can't
have everything.

Yeah, I guess
you're right.

You do that a lot.

What?

Get things right.

I try.

Welcome home!

Hi!

You're just in time
for dinner!

Um, Bob, um,

can you
help me with...

-I'll get the bags.
-Bags. Bob with the bags.

Thanks, Bob.

So, how long
are you staying?

I have no idea.

What am I going to tell my boss?

Tell your boss
you tangled with a reindeer.

Happens all the time.

No, not to new yorkers.

Okay, if
he doesn't buy that,

you know,
throw in some weather.

Oh, yeah, a really
big snow storm.

Worst in years.

Yeah, that could work.

Some snow would really help
right now.

Well, would you
look at that.

Okay, not exactly a miracle,
but that is spooky.

Hmm.

Do you have any idea
how much that cost me?

At least now you don't
have to lie to your boss.

Yeah.

It's amazing.

Shall we?

So, how long do you
think it will take?

Well, I ordered
a new bumper and headlight.

Should only be a day or two.

Depends on the weather.

Be careful what you wish for.

Who wishes for all this snow?

A woman who wants
to keep her job.

You'll be on your way
soon enough.

I hope so,

Christmas is only 12 days away.

Funny.

A reindeer?

I know, I know.

You've got to be kidding me.

Are you going to be able
to get everything done?

I'll be back
by the end of the week.

I'm just glad
that you're okay.

Mr. Warren
wants to talk to you.

What's going on?

Uh, well, there was, um,
a reindeer in the road...

An actual reindeer?

Yes, and then
I ran into a fence,

and now I need a new bumper.

Can't you just
rent a car?

There was a snow storm here,
and all the roads are closed.

I twisted my ankle,
it's still...

It's pretty swollen.

You know what,

I'll work from here,

and I will be back
as soon as I can.

Look...

Hadley's getting
a little antsy,

and I can't blame him.

I understand.

Well, I certainly hope so.

Oh. Boy...

Your ankle looks okay to me.

I needed to be convincing,

and the reindeer
wasn't playing very well.

That quilt is so pretty.

It's not just your car
that's keeping you here.

Okay, I'll admit,

I've gotten attached
to this place,

but I know who I am
and where I belong.

But you're here right now.

Yeah, not by choice.

Okay, but
while you're here...

What?

Make every minute count.

Hi. How are you?

Good to see you.

Hey, how you doing?

I'm really glad
you're still here.

We need to talk.

Is everything okay?

-It's not me.
-It's about Kevin.

What about him?

I've got a friend
who works for the bank.

They say that Kevin's
gonna lose the farm.

He said this might happen,

but I didn't want to believe it.

He thought
you'd be gone by now,

so maybe you shouldn't
say anything.

I mean, you know how men can be.

Boy has his pride.

Well, there has to be
something that can be done.

The big suppliers

are crowding out
the smaller farms.

Most of us can
barely stay afloat.

I don't accept that.

He and Jo belong on that farm.

Hey, I'm on your side.

Maybe that reindeer
kept you around for a reason.

Hey, go a little easy.

Remember that
pride thing, okay?

They can't lose this place.

Look, maddie,

I know you mean well,
and everything,

but there's nothing
to be done.

There has to be something.

Don't you think I've tried?

I can't bear to think of Jo
anywhere else but on this farm.

How do you think
it makes me feel?

Maddie, I couldn't
hold back the flood,

I can't fight the times here.

This is a family farm,

and they're
a thing of the past.

Oh, hey, honey.

We'll be okay,

wherever we go.

Now, this doesn't seem right.

Tradition ought to count
for something, don't it?

Look, you guys,

I don't want to be
the end of the story here.

This farm has been
in my family

for three generations,
four, if you include Jo.

All the more reason
to keep it going.

And I appreciate
your good intentions, maddie,

I do, I just wish
it were enough.

Let me tell you
something,

the Tyler farm grows
the most beautiful,

most fragrant
Christmas trees

in the state,

and I wouldn't
get my tree

anywhere else but here.

That's good,
I can work with that.

Work with what?

These trees
need to be branded.

Uh, young lady,
these are trees,

not cattle...

No, no, they need an identity.

For a tree?

No, not just a tree.

The "Tyler Christmas tree

"are the best in the state.

It's the prettiest,
it's the most fragrant..."

It's the hardiest,
the freshest,

they last the longest, okay.

I could sell clothing,
I could sell accessories,

why can't I sell trees?

Maddie, most of these
tree lots are already filled,

so how do you suppose
we work around that?

By making
the Tyler Christmas tree

the most popular brand.

"The Tyler Christmas tree."

Yeah.

It's worth a shot.

Great.

The Tyler Christmas tree

just became
my number one client.

You want to do this?
You ready?

Mm-hmm.

All right, brand me.

We're targeting customers...

Not just tree lots.

Okay, and how
do we do that?

Well, we can hang a big bow
at top of each tree,

make it like a gift.

A big red bow.

Perfect.

But the packaging
doesn't matter

as much as the story.

Yes.

The trees need a story.

Right, so,

when you're pitching
to tree lots, make it personal.

You know, like,
"save the Tyler Christmas tree,

save the small farmer."

It's not just the product,

it becomes a cause.

A cause we actually
care about.

Right.

We need a label
to hang on every tree.

Not just the name,
something...

Something that creates a mood.

Okay.

What?

Well, it's the people,

and the things
that you do together

that really resonates.

You know, I never had
any of that

until I came here.

Pinecones,
making wreaths...

That's what I'll think of
when I think of Christmas.

Okay, so let me
get this straight,

you think you can put
all of that

on one little label?

Yeah.

It should be
a traditional Christmas,

like the ones
we've always wanted.

You know, stockings
on the mantle,

Jo decorating the tree...

I love doing that!

Maybe a dog...

What do you think, rowdy?

If you want a...

A dog,

better make sure
rowdy stays still long enough.

I'll shoot it right here.

I want it to be
totally authentic.

What do you say,
kiddo?

I'm in.

Are you in?

She's the boss.

We're in.

Come here.

You wanna be in my picture?

Oh, wow,

the lighting is perfect.

Looks great.

Okay, maybe...

Hang that ornament
a little bit higher.

Like this?

Oh, no, no,
don't look at me, honey.

I keep forgetting
this is pretend.

It feels so real.

I do this every Christmas.

We need some more ornaments
on the other side

to balance it out.

Uh, this one's pretty.

Okay.

Maybe this one
should go...

In the front?

Uh, yeah.
I guess.

This is harder than it looks.

Didn't you ever
trim a tree before?

No. Not since
I was a little kid.

That's really pretty.

I usually leave let
a set decorator do all this.

But this is the best
part of Christmas.

Do you think we need
more candy canes?

Maybe on the top.

I think I got it.

Got what?

I got a shot
you're never gonna top.

That's got
to be the label.

I've never
been a model before.

That's not modeling.
That's who you are.

You're right!
That's the one, right?

-Mm-hmm.
-Come here.

You got
to see this.

That's the prettiest
picture I've ever seen.

It's great.

That is beautiful.

But the Tyler Christmas
tree is in a class by itself.

Yeah. It's a very special tree.

The Tyler Christmas tree
is the best in the state.

Perhaps if you saw it...

Okay, well, maybe next year.

Okay.

Thanks for your time.

So?

How's it going?

Don't ask.
We tried every lot

in the county,
and no takers.

They'll come around.

We just have to build momentum,

get the customers
requesting the brand.

Mm.

-Hey.
-What?

This is my specialty.
Have a little faith.

I have faith.

Thank you, Jo.

All right, fine.
What's, uh, what's the plan?

I'll start an online campaign,
but what we really need

is a grassroots movement.

But where are we
gonna sell the trees,

if all the lots
have turned us down?

We just have to get
more creative.

Come on!

We can do this.

Are you sure your boss
is okay with all this?

Well, he should be.

We're selling way more
gas than we usually do.

Sounds so good.

Building buzz,
just like you said.

You know,
for a mechanic,

you are some singer.

Thanks.

♪ ...making spirits bright

♪ what fun it is to ride

♪ and sing
a sleighing song tonight ♪

-Hi!
-Hi.

Holly, it is so nice
of you to do this.

Oh, are you kidding me?
It's the least I can do.

I gotta get back to work.

A lot of these folks
are going inside to grab a bite.

Maybe you should
do this every Christmas!

I was thinking the same thing!

♪ ...jingle bells
jingle all the way ♪

♪ oh, what fun...

Thanks, Tina! Thanks, Doug!
It looks great.

Can't thank you guys enough.

♪ ...a day or two ago ♪

♪ I thought I'd take a ride ♪

Hey, maddie.
I'm gonna need more trees.

That's great news!

That lady right there

done turned this whole
town upside-down.

♪ ...misfortune
seemed his lot ♪

Yeah, she
certainly did.

I just hate
to see her go, man.

Yeah, well,
not as much as me.

Grab that one.

All right.

♪ Jingle bells
jingle all the way... ♪

I bought three trees
to give as gifts.

This thing
that you're doing

is spreading Christmas
all over town.

Thanks, Pam.

And thank you, maddie.

Well, we have real momentum
in the local markets,

but it's time
to hit the big lots.

If we start here

and zag north,

we can hit every lot
in the county.

Oh, look how tiny
Christmas valley is on the map.

It's a wonder
you found us!

There's the fork
in the road.

If I hadn't veered right,
I might not even be here.

Maybe it was meant to be.

Ah, I don't believe in fate.

Fate is what you make of it.

Maybe so.

We better
hit the road.

Yes! Only ten more days
till Christmas.

What are we waiting for?
Let's go!

All right! Okay.

Well... I got to say,
it's a really pretty tree.

Fragrant, Hardy,

admirable
needle retention,

and lasts longer
than most.

It took three generations
of farmers

to grow a tree
as perfect as this one.

And it's for
a good cause.

The smaller farms
could really use our support.

Oh, this one is lovely!

It's a Tyler Christmas tree.
Best you can buy.

Oh! Oh, that's
very sweet.

Can we get this one?

Guess we found
our tree.

- Okay, great!
- Yeah, that's awesome.

Okay. You got me.

I feel like
a traveling salesman.

I kind of like it.

I like selling
something I believe in.

It's awesome,

with a capital "a."

You need to keep this up
after I'm gone.

Start ramping up
for next year.

Write some copy,
send out some catalogues,

maybe start a website.

Sounds like a plan.

There are a lot of
small farmers

that could use
a good rep.

You could make
a steady living

and really
do some good.

You know...

What you do about Pam
is up to you,

but I think it's time
you made a move.

I'm just saying.

"I'm just sayin'..."

What about you
and Kevin?

Hey, roz. Yeah?

So what do you want me to do?

Send me the numbers.

Go ahead and schedule
the presentation.

I'll be home
in a couple of days.

♪ red-nosed

♪ walking in the falling snow

♪ lights guide the way

thank you.

You should see
what he did.

♪ You take my hand
as we walk on by ♪

He sounds so good!

You should have
Cory play at your party.

You're hired!

Cool!

♪ ...better every time

♪ but this year
is the best of all ♪

♪ with you by my side

♪ I'm gonna love you
like Christmas ♪

♪ like the warmth of a fire
on a chilly day ♪

♪ like a feeling
I've been longing for ♪

♪ I'll never let it
fade away... ♪

Oh! It goes here!

I like that.

I, uh,
I just want to say,

I appreciate
you being here.

It's like
a Christmas hoedown.

Got your place
lookin' like heehaw.

You know, this is
all your doing.

Yeah. You know,
I like my job,

and the corner office
and all that,

but this makes me
feel like

I'm doing something that
really means something.

You look
as happy right now

as you do
on those labels.

Who knew getting lost
could feel so good, huh?

♪ ...on a chilly day

♪ like a feeling
I've been longing for ♪

♪ and I'll never let it
fade away ♪

Come with me.
You gotta see this.

I have so much
work to do!

No, come on. Trust me.

♪ 'Cause the greatest
gift of all ♪

♪ is the love
you feel inside... ♪

This is the same
stretch of highway

where I dropped
my trees.

I'm so glad
you did that.

Yeah. Talk about
a lucky accident, huh?

Yeah.

So you ready
to head back?

Just one more minute.

Okay.

When I was a kid,

I wanted to be
just like that family.

The mom, the dad...

Little girl
picking out the tree.

I wanted
that Christmas fantasy.

The truth is,
it was pretty lonely.

This is the best
Christmas I can remember.

Then maybe

you shouldn't
let it end.

I'll have it done
by tomorrow

and you'll be on your way.

Great. Thanks!

The band and I are going
caroling tomorrow night.

Everybody joins
and sings along.

It's too bad
you have to leave so early.

I think you'd have
a really good time.

I'm sure I would.

I'd like to buy
a Christmas tree.

Yes, ma'am.
I'll be right over.

I'll call you
when the car's done.

It's been a sweet ride.

You know, that gets prettier
and prettier every day.

It's nearly done.

I'm really gonna
miss this place.

We'll miss you.

You've made
quite a difference

in your short stay.

Ohh...

Hello?

Mr. Warren would like to know
when you will be here.

Let me talk to her.

Here you are, sir.

You have to deliver

that presentation
so Hadley can approve it.

Yes, I've done all the research
and all the prep.

Exactly when
are you coming back?

In a couple of days.

Look, the weather
has cleared up.

What's the delay?

It's my ankle.
It's still...

It's still pretty swollen.

I'd rather leave on Sunday
and beat all the traffic.

I want you at your desk
first thing next week.

Understood?

Absolutely.

I will be there.
I promise.

Thank you, sir.

Bye.

You've been traipsing

all over Ohio
with that very same ankle.

Well, I... I want to go
caroling with Cory

and hear him sing,

and want to spend
a little more time with Jo.

It's only one more day.

Mm. And then there's Kevin...

Yeah. I like him. A lot.

But I have to go home.

He and I are just friends,

and I need to accept that.

You can't control how you feel.

I can try,

for his sake
and for mine.

The older I get,

the more I regret
all the things I didn't do.

Don't end up
with any regrets.

♪ deck the halls
with boughs of Holly ♪

♪ fa-la-la-la-la

♪ la-la-la, la

♪ 'Tis the season
to be jolly ♪

♪ fa-la-la-la-la
la-la-la, la ♪

It's about time.

♪ Don we now
our gay apparel ♪

♪ fa-la-la-la-la
la-la-la, la ♪

♪ Here we come
a-caroling ♪

♪ among the leaves so green

♪ here we come
a-wandering ♪

♪ so fair to be seen

I never want
this night to end.

You have given us
a very merry Christmas.

And our troubles
are gone

because we get
to keep the farm!

Yay!

♪ ...a happy new year

♪ and god send you
a happy new year ♪♪

Hmm. Look at
all those Ohio stars.

It's a little light show
we put on every Christmas.

I'm so glad I stayed.

So am I.

I can't.

I don't understand.
Why not?

Leaving's going
to be hard enough.

I just...

And make sure
you don't drop your trees

on the highway this time.

This doesn't
end in a kiss.

We part as friends,
and that's it.

Okay.

Good night.

Good night.

Wait!

Sorry.
I still have to leave tomorrow.

Who says?

Please, Kevin,
try and understand...

I do!
You know what I understand?

You're running away
from what you feel!

I'm not running away.
I'm going home.

To what?

Maddie, look.

You matter to me,
you matter to my daughter.

My life is in New York!

My job, my apartment.

This has been
a wonderful uncharted detour,

but it isn't real.

Maddie,
this is as real as it gets.

And maybe that
is what scares you.

I don't want this night
to end badly,

so I think we should
say good night.

Okay.

I'm gonna miss
my number-one customer.

White-egg omelette!

Well, I sure am glad
your car broke down.

Me too.
Good luck with the music.

Thank you.

Hey, do you
see that sign?

You see
this happy face?

Mm-hmm.

How am I ever
going to repay you?

Your friendship...

Is thanks enough.

I'm gonna miss you.

I'll miss you, too.

What'll I do without you?

Take Tyler Christmas trees
statewide.

You're the new traveling
vp of marketing.

This is for you.

What?

All this time,

I didn't know you were
making this for me.

Something
to remember us by.

Thank you.

Go say goodbye.

I'm gonna write you
and I'm gonna call you,

and I'm gonna think
of you every single day.

Goodbye, maddie.

Bye.

Well, if you're
ever in New York...

And if you're
ever in Ohio...

Bye.

Bye.

Bye.

♪ Snowflakes fall again

♪ onto my head

♪ Follow me through trees...

♪ Across frosty leaves...

It sure is great
to have you back.

Thanks.

You have
a really full day.

Um, first,
a meeting with Warren,

to discuss
the presentation,

then lunch
with the client.

You okay?

Yeah, it's just
a big transition.

I'm still running
on Ohio time.

Want me to cancel anything?

I can't. Christmas
is five days away,

and I have all those
sales to promote,

then the after-
Christmas sales.

And so it goes...
On and on.

Big seasonal push
every year.

You know, it really takes
all the joy out of Christmas.

Listen to you!

Christmas valley
really gets to you.

You miss it?

I miss who I was
when I was there.

Maddie Duncan's office.

Yes, sir.
I'll let her know.

Your meeting with Warren
has been bumped to 10:00.

Hmm.

Still lost in Ohio?

Yeah, I guess.

You know I don't
believe in fate,

but getting
that wedding invitation,

then the trees
on the highway,

then that fork in the road...

What if I had
gone the other way?

It really makes you think
it was meant to be.

Yeah, it does.

Hey, honey.
What's wrong?

I miss maddie.

I know you do, sweetheart.

I miss her, too.

Well, did you
tell her that?

Uh...
Yeah, I tried to.

Hey.

I want to send her
a Christmas present.

Okay.

What?

I don't know what.

She has enough
clothes and stuff.

Mm-hmm.

I just really don't
want her to forget us.

I have
a great idea.

Let's remind her.

Grab your cones.

I'm about
to give my presentation.

I'm thinking fewer graphs
and more motivational.

Roz? What is that?

Somebody sent you a present.

It's from
Christmas valley,

and I was told
to deliver it personally.

From who?

I believe she said
her name was Jo.

You haven't
even opened it!

The thought is enough.

She seems like
a really sweet kid.

She is.

With a really wonderful father.

Kevin?

Jo mentioned him.

Apparently...

He misses you,

and she thought I should know,

in case
I have any sway.

Tsk! Oh!

Uh, as pinecones go,

it's very nice,

but I'm not sure it warrants
all the emotion.

What is that?

A door-stop.

I guess you had to be there.

No wonder you miss Ohio.

Maddie Duncan's
office.

Yes, sir,
I'll tell her.

They're ready for you
in the conference room.

Tell him
I'll be right there.

Okay.

Good morning.

Good morning.

How are you?

Ahem. So...

Let's just get right to it,
shall we?

Christmas
is only four days away...

But retailers should
keep their ad campaigns

in high gear
until the end of the year

because buying

doesn't fall off a cliff
after Christmas. Right?

Shoppers are waiting,
credit cards poised...

Uh...

Ahem.

Fourth-quarter numbers
are breaking records this year,

both-both online

and in
the brick-and-mortar malls.

This shouldn't be
what Christmas is about.

Maddie?

Are you okay?

No, sir. I'm-I'm not.

What seems to be the problem?

I'm sorry,
but I don't belong here.

Um... ahem.

What do you mean?

I belong
in Christmas valley, Ohio.

Is this part
of the presentation?

Um... apparently not.

It's not about where you are,

it's about the people,
and who you love,

that make a place a home.

You're going back to Ohio?

Yeah.

And, if I hurry,

I can get there
before Christmas.

Sorry!

You look very pretty.

I feel kind of funny.

After you, miss.

Hi!

Shh...

Hi.

Maddie!

Hi!

Are you here for good?

Forever and ever.

Does my dad know?

It's a surprise.

I can't take the suspense.

Welcome home.

Merry Christmas.

Best one ever.

♪ Red-nosed
walking in the falling snow ♪

♪ lights guide the way

♪ you take my hand
as we walk on by ♪

♪ see the children
laugh and play... ♪

Come on
over here, girl.

I always love a happy ending.

♪ ...better every time

♪ but this year
is the best of all ♪

♪ with you by my side...

It's not my first dance.

♪ ...like the warmth of a fire
on a chilly day ♪

♪ like a feeling
I've been longing for ♪

♪ I'll never let it
fade away ♪

♪ lights are hung
around the tree ♪

♪ stockings all in a line

♪ hear the voices of the choir

♪ going to love you
like Christmas ♪

♪ like the warmth of a fire
on a chilly day ♪

♪ like a feeling
I've been longing for ♪

♪ I'll never let it
fade away ♪♪