Campfire Christmas (2022) - full transcript

Romance rekindles for Peyton and her closest friends during a holiday themed reunion which Peyton's parents decide to host in their family owned summer camp before selling it.

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Oh...

uh, you guys are doing great,

and this is probably isn't

what you want to hear,

but you have

a few lights out in front.

Couldn't have told us sooner?

Sorry!

Just saw.

Dave, don't worry about it.

I brought plenty of extras.

You're my hero.

Are those the ornaments?

Oh, yeah. Hot from the kiln.

They cooled off, though, so.

Ooh, Thomas, these are amazing.

Thanks.

I made some

for your cabin and mine.

You guys!

Beckett, breathe.

What's wrong?

Chris Dreskin.

What about him?

He got the part

of the Christmas Prince.

In the pageant?

No, in the new Season of Lost.

Yes, in the pageant!

I mean, you did beat him out

last year for the lead.

Maybe it's his turn.

Peyton, this is theater,

not kindergarten.

It should be based off talent,

not taking turns.

Beckett,

you're super talented,

and whatever role they give you,

I'm sure you'll crush.

And in a few years,

when you're a big

Broadway superstar,

you're not even gonna remember

the name Chris Dreskin.

You're right.

I wonder

where you all will be by then.

Hopefully, not too busy

to come see my shows.

Oh, well,

Peyton will probably be

a prize-winning writer, so.

>Well, whatever we're doing,

I just hope

we all keep in touch.

Ooh, is that the new manuscript?

Yeah.

I'm just, you know,

waiting for the right time.

Thank you.

Peyton!

She beckons!

Good luck.

Did you send the edits

of the cookbook?

Yes,

and they would like to schedule

a call for the new year.

No, needs to be sooner.

See if they're free next week?

On it.

I also need the contracts sent

for Danny's book

and I needed Blair on the line,

like, five minutes ago.

Okay. Will do.

Peyton...

I do appreciate you

working over Christmas.

Hopefully,

your parents don't mind?

Oh, no, and they're coming

here this year.

Besides, our big

Christmas celebration

happens in July.

Oh. What do you mean?

Well, my parents own

a summer camp

in Cascade County, Montana,

and my great-grandmother

started this tradition

of celebrating Christmas in July

for the campers,

so it's this huge thing for us.

That sounds nice.

Make sure you let me know

when Blair's on the line.

Uh, Mona?

I know you are...

Well, you're super swamped

right now,

but would it be okay

if I left this on your desk?

Another one?

I think

you'll really like this one.

So, it's a deep dive

into the history

of the Shanghai Tunnels.

It has everything

from ghost sightings,

to murder, to...

Okay, well, put it on the pile

and I'll try to get to it.

Okay.

Peyton, honey,

the lack

of Christmas decorations in here

is borderline insulting.

Well, I know, Dad.

I didn't get a chance

to grab much this year.

I think there's

some extra lights in the RV.

No, no, no, no, no.

You two,

don't worry about any of that.

Just eat, relax,

and enjoy yourselves,

and as soon as I finish

these emails, I'll join.

Before that,

your dad and I

want to tell you something.

And we didn't want

to do it over the phone,

That's one reason

why we insisted

on driving down here this year.

Is...

is everything okay?

Your father and I

have made a very hard decision.

It's time for us to retire.

Oh, wow.

Well, that's...

That's great news, isn't it?

Now you can do that traveling

you've always talked about.

Finally put some miles

on that RV of yours?

You realize this means

no more Camp Evergreen.

Well, maybe you can sell it

or find someone else to run it.

I know you said in the past

it's something

you weren't interested in,

but maybe

you've changed your mind?

Peyton...

you've been working

with Mona for years now

without getting any closer

to becoming a published writer.

What do you say...

you come home,

carry on the family tradition?

Mom, we've been through this.

I love that camp,

and it's a part of me.

I just...

well, I don't want

all the responsibility

that comes with it.

We know that.

Right, dear?

Had to ask one last time,

just in case.

Well, the good news is

that in honor of us

closing the doors,

we're going to throw

one more Christmas in July week

for all of

the Camp Evergreen alumni

and their families.

It's going to be a huge reunion!

Everybody who has ever

taken part in the tradition

can come back

and relive it one more time.

That's a great idea!

Yeah. This means you, too.

Oh, I will do everything I can

to be there.

I mean, it's the end of an era.

End of an era.

Well, should we just order, or?

Oh, she said she'd be here

any minute.

Okay.

There she is.

Hey, guys!

Sorry I'm late.

It is hard to get out

for lunch these days.

Trust us, we get it.

It's so good to see you both.

You too.

Hey, how was the conference?

Really great.

Adventurer Clothing Co.

Was voted

best outdoor gear company

by Trek and Venture magazine.

- Ta-dah!

- What? That is amazing!

- Congratulations!

- Thank you.

I mean, it's all Janice.

She's been killing it

in product development.

Aw, that's sweet of you

to say, babe,

but it's a team effort.

15 something years,

and you two are still adorable.

I agree. I agree.

Yeah.

Speaking of which,

I can't believe your parents

are saying goodbye to the camp!

I know, it's crazy.

I don't know, a part of me

just expected them to be

running that place forever.

I always pictured our kids

would go there someday.

Granted, if we ever have kids.

Yeah...

It's just impossible with

our schedule these days, but...

someday, though.

Please tell me you're coming to

the Christmas in July reunion.

Beckett already called me,

he said he's gonna be there.

Ooh, I'm not sure

I can get the time off work.

You know...

You guys know my boss.

Is that it,

or is it really

because of you know who?

Who?

Oh, Thomas.

Oh, yeah.

Should have known.

Listen, I talked to him

a couple of weeks ago.

He's teaching

at a summer school,

so I don't think he's coming.

Oh, yeah.

Apparently, he's an art teacher

at a fancy academy in Texas.

Wow.

Well...

good for him.

Kelly, are you still cool

to cover me next week?

AKA be at

Mona's beck and call 24/7?

For you, I will do my best.

Oh, thank you.

Did she give you the go ahead?

Not yet.

I'm just waiting

for the right time

to remind her.

- Yeah.

- Peyton!

Come here!

Ask and you shall receive.

You won't believe

what just happened.

Everything okay?

Blair, the Savannah

travel guide writer,

just broke both her wrists...

Hang gliding.

Oh, geez.

We have to push her book,

which means

I need to find something else

to fill my slate, ASAP.

Do you remember my manuscript

on the Shanghai tunnels?

Maybe that could take its slot?

I do,

and although

it was well written,

I don't think

it's quite right for us.

But the history

of what's literally

underneath Portland

is fascinating.

Right, and if we were

a textbook company,

perhaps that might work,

but here, we publish books

that have a personal angle.

Blair grew up in Savannah,

the Civil War book

from last month

came from a descendent

of McClellan.

Your samples never seem

to have a personal connection

to the subject matter.

Well, I guess I always thought

the connection was just

shared human interest.

Mm...

needs a little more than that.

But the good news is

you can have

that vacation time approved.

As long as I barely notice

you're gone.

Kelly will cover for me.

Get me a list

of all the projects

we have on deck.

Wait, so, if I brought you

a book idea

that's more personal...

then you'd consider?

Sure.

I have to present

my project lineup

to the board in August.

Bring me an idea before then...

One I can't say no to...

And then maybe we can talk.

I will find something amazing.

Make it work on every level!

Thank you!

Don't thank me yet.

I can't make any promises.

Just the fact

that you're even considering

to give me a shot...

means a lot.

Make sure Kelly knows

how to work

that cappuccino machine.

Okay.

- The prodigal daughter returns!

- Sweetheart!

Oh! Welcome home!

You look wonderful.

The place looks great!

Well, the same, but, you know,

that's why it's great.

Is anyone here yet?

Oh...

We're back, baby!

- You made it!

- Oh, it's so good to see you!

Oh...

there's only one person I know

who would show up

to summer camp in a limo.

Surprise, surprise.

Is it?

The star has arrived!

Oh, Beckett,

do all Broadway stars

get limo rides

or are you just special?

Pey, you can say "Broadway star"

a little louder!

Oh, I've missed you!

I missed you!

Hey, Dave.

How's it go...

OMG, you've got

to be kidding me.

Is that Chris Dreskin?

Oh! Isn't he on TV now?

Like, some secondary character

on a soap in L.A..

Big whoop.

That's cool.

You guys are both actors,

both successful.

Well, yeah,

except I do live theater...

You know, I'm, like,

a real artist.

- Just a little different.

- Okay.

Well, glad to see

the rivalry has died off.

Hey, look at this, guys.

Whole gang's back together.

Yeah.

Well, I mean,

almost the whole gang.

Where's...

Uh-uh.

- Uh...

- No, it...

Did I...

It's fine.

Welcome back,

Camp Evergreen Alumni

and families!

We are so excited

to have you all back here

this summer

to celebrate Camp Evergreen's

last Christmas in July.

Now, we've got a great week

all planned for you!

The schedules

are posted all around.

Tomorrow, you'll all start

decorating your cabins

for the annual

cabin-lighting ceremony.

We will also have

some camp favorites,

like Capture the Wreath...

the Snowball Fight...

- Ah, that's you.

- I remember doing that.

And, of course,

our Christmas in July pageant!

Whoo! Yes!

Then on Saturday,

we will end

with a big

Christmas in July party!

So, are you all ready

to kick this week off?

Then let's bring

our daughter, Peyton, up.

Ever when she was a little girl,

it was her job

to raise

the Christmas in July flag!

So, Peyton, for old time's sake?

Come on up!

Peyton, Peyton!

Peyton, Peyton!

Nice job.

Yeah!

Uh-oh, uh-oh. Oh.

Well, I'll be,

if it isn't Peyton and her crew!

Chef Al!

It's so good to see you!

How do you look even younger?

Oh, hush!

Chef Al, you should be

on the beach somewhere

sipping a mai tai.

And give up

getting to serve you kids?

Never!

- How about some turkey?

- Yes!

Thank you.

Wait, who's at our table?

Oh, Peyton.

Tommy boy!

Tommy!

Hey! I thought

I'd save our seats.

Hey, man.

I thought you had summer school.

You're still in school?

Teaching summer school.

It got canceled...

There wasn't enough enrollment.

I caught the first plane out.

I wouldn't miss

the last Christmas in July

at Camp Evergreen!

I'm so glad you made it.

It's so good to be here.

Hey, Peyton.

Hey, Thomas.

I can't believe he's here,

and I can't believe

the only thing

he had to say to me

was "Hey, Peyton."

Well, that is a greeting...

and it is your name.

Same bunks!

What is that?

"Thought you might enjoy

a stroll down memory lane.

Love, Mom."

Oh, wow.

What is that?

All my old camp journals.

Every summer of camp.

Oh, my gosh.

Judging by these stickers,

I'm guessing we were 16.

"First day of camp!

We're finally

counselors in training!

This is going to be

the best summer ever."

Ever!

"P.S. Thomas grew a few inches.

He's looking good,

but Beckett got frosted tips

and looks super cute."

Oh, my gosh,

I forgot about the summer

you came in hard crushing

on Beckett!

I know!

I thought our mutual interest

of Michael Bublé and shoes

meant we were soulmates.

Naturally.

"Lately, Janice always picks

the same activity as Dave

instead of me.

Pretty sure they're going

to be an item

by the end of the summer."

"I get it, though,

and, hey, it gives me time

to hang with Thomas.

Today, he helped me make

a prop for the pageant.

It was...

fun."

Oh...

the journey our hormones

went on that summer!

Oh, I know.

If only I could warn

that young Peyton

not to fall so hard.

Have you ever thought

maybe this is your shot

to reconcile with Thomas?

Uh...

I don't think that's possible.

Besides, I don't need

that kind of distraction

right now.

It's been years of me

trying to get my boss

to see me

as more than her assistant.

So I'm using this rare time off

to focus on an idea

that she can't say no to.

Well, I am going

to get ready for bed.

And I am going to use this time.

I am not sleeping

next to my husband,

who snores like a freight train.

I'm going to get

some really good sleep.

Hey, uh... is...

is everything okay with you two?

Yeah, of course.

It's just that, lately,

whenever I bring up

the kids thing,

he dodges it,

and I'm starting to wonder

if maybe he doesn't

want them anymore.

What? You know that's not true.

I'm sure it's just work.

And, hey, maybe you should

use this time off...

to try to talk to him about it.

Yeah. Maybe.

No ink stains.

Excuse me?

Back in the day,

you always used to write

with those gel pens,

and you had

ink stains on your hands.

Yeah, I used to have

one in every color.

I was heading to the dining hall

for some hot chocolate.

Can I grab you one?

No thanks.

You look good.

I mean, of course, you would,

just it's been a while

since I saw you.

I'm sorry.

I feel like that came out weird.

You look good, too.

About what happened...

Thomas, let's not.

I mean, there's no point

in drudging all that up.

I want to.

But I don't.

Let's just be civil,

enjoy the week.

So, I'll let you...

Okay, now this is

exactly what I picture

when I think of baby Peyton.

First one awake,

fresh camp air,

just so eager to raise

that Christmas in July flag.

Uh... no,

I don't think "eager"

is the right word.

I mean,

part of living here full-time

meant it was always

on my chore list.

Yeah, but you loved it.

Yeah, I did.

It made me feel

like the day was filled

with endless possibilities.

Aw, that's so sweet.

Beckett,

just the man we wanted to see.

Oh, yeah!

I get that a lot.

Since you are

a professional Broadway actor,

we were hoping...

We would be honored

if you would be in charge

of the Christmas pageant

this summer.

I am the one

who would be honored.

I literally got my start

doing these pageants.

You know I'm already

having all these ideas

for what it could be, right?

Great,

so you and Chris

can start right away.

Wait, I'm sorry, did you...

did you say Chris?

What does he have to do

with this?

We're putting you both

in charge.

Oh, no, I think they forgot.

Forgot what?

Mom!

Beckett and Chris...

They were camp theater rivals.

That's just silly.

You're both adults,

you're both successful actors.

You're our camp stars.

Come on!

You guys are going to be great.

Chris! Come on over

for a second.

Beckett.

Chris.

Looks like you and I will be

co-directing this thing, huh?

Yeah...

You guys, we always rocked

at decorating this cabin.

If it was a competition,

you know we would have won.

Yeah, because you always had

Dave and Thomas over here

helping you with yours

instead of decorating our cabin.

Hey.

It was a team effort.

The girls helped us

with ours, too.

Yeah, and thankfully,

because remember

the one year that we didn't,

and yours ended up looking like

a Christmas fun house...

Complete with

those weird mirrors?

It seemed like

a good idea at the time.

All right, creativity

pushes boundaries, you guys.

Anyway, it seems like you guys

all got this under control,

so I'm gonna go find

that "soap actor"

and start explaining to him

that we will be doing my vision

for the pageant this year.

Bye!

All right, well, we're going

to go get some lights.

Are you guys cool

to start making ornaments?

Us?

Yeah, are you okay with that?

- Great.

- Totally cool.

- Okay.

- Okay. See you.

Wow.

Is that who I think it is?

Hey, Ellen.

Thomas!

Oh!

I get your Christmas card

every year!

I can't believe

you became an art teacher.

All thanks to you.

You send out a Christmas card?

Just to Ellen.

Peyton.

So glad you're home.

Oh, thank you.

Can you believe

it's our last Christmas in July?

It doesn't even feel real.

I know.

Hey...

I've got a great idea!

Okay!

Can I have your attention?

Everyone!

For those of you

who don't know...

this is Thomas,

one of my most prized campers...

Well, mostly because

he followed in my footsteps

and became an art teacher.

When he was a counselor here,

he used to teach the campers

how to make wire-star ornaments.

Thomas,

lead us in a demonstration?

Sure!

All right,

everyone grab some wire

or pipe cleaners.

Perfect, yeah.

And then wrap the wire

around each peg...

Like this.

Hey, Teacher?

Am I doing this right?

Yes!

And if you want this tighter...

just...

I'm glad you became

an art teacher.

It suits you.

What about you?

You writing?

Oh, not professionally,

but, I mean,

I do when I can, but...

currently, I'm an assistant

to an editor

at a publishing company.

Do you like it?

At first, I thought it was

a good foot in the door,

but every time

I try to make my move,

I'm just faced

with more and more rejection.

I hope you never give up.

I always loved your writing.

- Really?

- Yeah.

All those letters

you wrote me between summers.

You always made me feel

like I was right there with you,

able to see things

through Peyton's point of view.

Thanks.

That's really nice

of you to say.

It's true.

I think I'm done.

You're ready to move on

to more complicated shapes.

You think?

I'll show you

how to make Rudolph?

You're the teacher.

All right.

Okay, so that's

when Santa comes out,

but he's dressed in more of,

like, a tropical look,

and then, bam,

the orchestra kicks in,

and starts playing "Copacabana".

You're joking right?

You want

a tropical-dressed Santa

to come out

and sing "Copacabana"?

And what orchestra?

The rec room

has a 30-year-old stereo?

Jeez, sorry for thinking

outside the box

and trying

to push us creatively.

Well, what's

your great idea, then?

The nativity story.

Revolutionary!

It is a Christmas pageant.

And we've seen that story,

like, a million times.

Let's do something new.

Okay, this is the last one!

Exactly why we should stick

to something more traditional.

Veto.

You can't veto.

We have to agree on this.

Do we?

We come bringing

handmade ornaments.

Ooh, I want to see.

Babe, babe, babe,

hold the ladder, please.

- Oh, sorry.

- Pretty please.

You okay up there?

Apparently,

spending all day every day

in an office

has given him

a newfound fear of heights.

Hey, guys,

cabin's looking great!

Thanks.

Picked some mistletoe

off the hickories

if you guys want

to hang some up?

I love that

this is the one place

we welcome the invasion

of mistletoe on our trees.

He's so adorable.

I got your note.

That's beautiful.

Thanks.

It's my favorite spot at camp.

It's better at night,

when everyone's asleep.

Well, now it's

my favorite spot, too.

You know, that garland, it's...

it's got some of

the hickory tree's mistletoe

on it.

- Is that so?

- Mm-hmm.

Well. too bad it's around us

and not above us.

- Hello.

- Hey!

I thought...

we could put these up

before the lighting later.

Wow!

Official company merch...

I like it.

Where's your co-CEO?

Dave?

He's on a work call.

Our job is not exactly 9 to 5.

I love that you guys ended up

owning

an outdoor adventure company.

I mean, I should have known

with all the stuff

that Dave used to make us

carry on our hikes.

Do you guys ever think about

what you'd be doing

with your lives

if you didn't come to camp?

Like, would I have fallen

in love with theater?

I never thought about it.

Oh, come on.

You would have been

a hand model.

- Thanks?

- Yeah.

No, no, no.

Beckett is onto something.

I just realized

you all work in professions

that started here at camp.

Yeah.

I mean, except for me, but...

Yeah.

What are you talking about?

You work in publishing,

and you were always

writing in your journals

here at camp.

No, no, no.

Come on, a trained monkey

could do my job.

- No.

- Yes.

And I guess

I just always thought

I'd be a real writer by now.

You are a real writer.

Yeah.

I'm... I'm okay,

and I'm very happy

that you all found success.

Janice,

you wanted more lights

for the side of the cabin, yeah?

Yes.

I'm done eating,

I'll go grab some.

See ya.

I'm going to go help her out.

I'll get Alfie in to fix it.

What a mess.

Hey, is everything okay?

- Yeah.

- Not okay.

The roof is leaking.

Completely ruined the wreaths

for Capture the Wreath.

Game's tomorrow.

Everyone was

looking forward to it.

Well, don't worry, Mom.

I'm sure we can find new ones.

Honey, it's July.

None of the local stores

are going

to be carrying wreaths.

I'll make some.

You don't mind?

Not at all.

We're surrounded by pine trees,

I think I got this.

Yeah, and I can help.

Great!

Hey, thank you

for offering to do this.

I know it means a lot

to my parents.

They mean a lot to me.

Hey, how about your parents,

how are they?

I lost my dad a few months ago.

Thomas, I'm so sorry.

He was sick for a while,

but...

still, when...

it finally happened,

it felt like

being hit by a train.

I'm so sorry.

One of the days near the end,

he...

he sat down

and he told me...

about all of these things

that he wished

he had done differently.

It was really hard to hear.

But I think he did it

because he didn't want me

to live with regrets.

Have you?

Yeah.

But thanks to my him,

I'm going to change that.

That's why I'm here.

I want to make things right.

I forgot

how much pine needles shed.

Yeah, you do have a bunch

stuck in your hair.

Oh!

Sorry.

They're all in there.

Now we're even.

Oh! You did not just do that.

- No! Not the glitter.

- No, I would never do it.

- It's really hard to get out.

- I would never do it.

Hard to get out!

- You're done.

- No, you don't...

No, you don't...

That's it! That's it!

The very first tradition

my grandmother started

for Christmas in July

was decorating

each of the cabins,

and tonight,

we celebrate her legacy

with the last lighting ceremony!

For one last time,

let's light this camp up!

10,

9,

8, 7, 6, 5,

4, 3, 2, 1!

How much you want to bet

Beckett ropes us into being

in the pageant this year?

Oh, I do not make bets

I know I'll lose.

So, there's an opening

on our publishing slate,

and my boss made it clear

that if the right idea

came along,

she'd consider it.

The only problem is

that she's turned down

every one of my manuscripts

I've ever brought to her, so.

What kind of stuff

have you brought her

that she turns down?

Expository non-fiction.

Hey!

Sorry that I minored in history

and love documenting the past.

But she says it lacks

a personal connection.

So you need to find

a subject matter

that's personal to you

but still tickles

your history geekdom.

Ooh.

Easy, right?

I'm sure the right idea

will come to you.

I forgot how beautiful

this place can be.

You know, I think...

I think growing up here

year-round,

I took it for granted.

It's easy to do that

when you're young.

To not realize what you have

until it's gone.

Great breakfast, you guys.

Always.

Hey, so what is

with all the boxes?

One of the hardest things

about selling the camp

is having to go

through everything.

We're not hoarders,

but we're not

minimalists either,

that's for sure.

And the silver lining

is finding some treasures.

Come, come.

You have to see this.

Oh, wow!

What was I wearing?

That was

your tie-dye-everything phase.

Oh, wait...

Was that the winter that

you guys rented the camp out

to the pastry school?

Remember everything smelled like

cinnamon for a year.

- Right.

- We loved it.

Oh, look, and there's you...

Christmas in July at what? 10?

Yes!

Yes, that was the summer

that Janice and I got put

in the same bunk.

Instant besties.

Oh, I know.

I love this.

So many memories.

Not sure what we're going

to do with all of this.

Probably put it in storage?

No, it should be preserved...

in a book!

Wait, can I...

Can I take these?

Well, yeah!

Then we don't have to pack them.

Thank you.

Here you go.

Okay, thank you, guys.

Well, um...

well, I'll see you later.

- Okay.

- Perfect.

Hmm.

- Hey, guys, guess what.

- What?

So, the personal story

I've been looking for

is Camp Evergreen!

Our Christmas in July tradition.

That is the book

I'm going to pitch to my boss.

That's perfect.

It can't get

more personal than that.

Right?

Oh! Am I going to be in it?

I'm sure you'll all be in it.

I still have to pitch

the idea first, though.

Hey! You guys!

So...

Beckett, you are going to be

on red team with Peyton and I,

just like old times!

No! Janice!

I know it's been

a really long time,

but I don't really play sports.

I have a designated

Capture the Wreath

sunbathing spot

right over there.

Well, too bad,

because we don't have

as many people this year.

Oh! Yes, well,

funny that you would

say it like that, actually,

because I might need

all of you this year...

And by "might,"

I mean I do.

For what?

Remember how much fun we all had

when we were up

on stage together?

No, no, no, no, no, no, no. No.

I knew this was going to happen.

I knew this was going to happen.

I called it.

So barely anyone

signed up for the pageant,

and I really, really,

really, really need you guys.

All right, but only...

But only because we love you.

Oh, thank you!

Thank you!

Oh, I promise it will be

so much fun

and you guys will all be great

and you'll shine!

And I will just

do what I can with you,

okay?

Great!

All right, well, that means

you're playing

Capture the Wreath.

Wait, don't worry, Beckett.

I mean,

you're on the winning team.

- Yeah.

- Whoa.

If memory serves me correctly,

the green team always won.

No, no, no.

Remember that game

when we were, like, 16?

The one that we won

in the last minute?

The one we won

in the last minute.

Okay, trust me,

I remember that game

like it was yesterday.

No, I remember that game

like it was yesterday.

Well, it is just

too bad that there is

no documentation, play by play

of exactly how that day went.

Oh, wait.

- Uh-huh.

- Okay.

Nice try.

You know,

red looks really good on you.

You're not sweet-talking

this wreath away from me.

I have an idea.

Does it mean running past you

for the win?

No. No, no.

I will let you

get to the other side

if...

you agree to become

my camp girlfriend?

You think I'm going to give up

red team dominating

this year's Capture the Wreath?

Well, I mean, it's a fair trade.

It's a win-win.

Oh, Thomas,

how little you know

the ways to a woman's heart.

And then you scored

the winning point.

Yup.

Oh, and remember

what I said to you

when you came up

to congratulate me?

That we could become official

as long as I never

underestimated you again.

So you do remember.

Yeah.

See, I get why I thought

that we won that year...

I did end up

with the real prize.

Oh! That was really cute.

Um...

okay, well,

we should go take our spots.

I come bearing great news.

I just got us

four more cast members.

Oh, so you just

asked your friends?

Friends, fellow thespians.

Same diff.

Did you ask yours?

Nope.

Mine are not performers.

Well, mine are

all very talented.

I've seen them act.

Remember the pageant of '07?

Dave had the line

written on his hands.

Oh, yeah,

you mean the summer

that I was supposed to play

the Christmas Prince,

but it somehow mysteriously

went to you instead?

I was better for the role.

You stole my audition song.

I didn't steal your song!

That was Maroon 5's latest hit...

The number one song that summer!

We all sang it!

Okay. All right.

What about the pageant of '04?

Remember that?

You were so upset

that I was the lead

that you switched out

the prop food's

green frosting for wasabi.

Luckily, I was super-profesh,

even back then,

and made it

part of my performance!

In my defense, I was 12.

Yeah, whatever.

You've always had

a problem with me,

just admit it.

I did not have

a problem with you,

I had a crush on you!

What?

Um...

yeah, I, uh...

never mind I said that, huh?

I gotta...

go to that sports practice

Christmas thing.

I'm going!

That's what I'm talkin' about!

- I'll give you this.

- Thank you, sir.

Still the best hiding spot

in the game.

I should have known.

So what's the deal

you're going to try

and make with me this time?

A second chance?

At tagging you.

Not if you can't catch me.

Peyton, you'll never guess

what just happened.

A little busy here, Beck.

Oh, right, the game.

Beckett, catch!

I did it!

I won the game!

Good game.

Sorry you were too slow.

Yeah. I missed my chance,

for sure.

Yeah, okay.

A crush?

I, like, legitimately

did not even know Chris was gay.

Did you?

- Did any of you?

- No.

He did always

compliment my smile, but...

That doesn't help anything.

You have a beautiful smile.

Thanks to four years of braces!

Yeah.

So what now?

Yeah, did it seem like the crush

was a thing of the past,

or, like...

still happening?

No clue.

You guys are going to have to,

like, feel out the vibes

at rehearsal.

Oh, yeah.

Wait, I hope

that's not this morning,

'cause I have to head into town.

- Oh, no, you're fine.

- Okay.

Town?

Oh, you guys remember

how exciting it was to go

into town when we were kids?

It was like

a mythical, faraway land.

It always felt so rebellious.

Totally.

Well, I hate to disappoint

all of you,

but I'm going

to the Darlington Library.

Girl, what is wrong with you?

My parents

don't have any documents

from when the camp first opened,

so, you know,

I figured they might have some

old articles at the library.

If you want some company,

I'd love to see if that

ice cream shop is still there.

Sure!

Yeah, if you want.

Oh, while you guys are in town,

do you think you could get me

some supplies for the pageant?

'Cause the props in storage

are not cutting it...

Especially with that leaky roof.

Yes. Sure.

Just make a list.

Actually, I have one right here,

so if you could just...

grab me everything right there...

In order of importance.

- Order of importance?

- Yeah.

Could you double up

on number three and seven?

Please?

Thank you!

- Yes, sir.

- Love you!

Bye.

1930.

It's an article about

the property being bought.

"Craig and Marion Baker

purchased 10 acres of land

just north of Darlington.

The couple has plans to build

a children's summer camp."

"With times the way they are,

everyone still needs a place

to come and experience joy."

I didn't realize

that Camp Evergreen was built

during the Great Depression.

Look, here's a photo

from opening day.

When did the Christmas in July

tradition start?

I... I think right away?

Oh! Here we go.

"Whoever thought Christmas

was strictly a winter holiday

has never met Marion Baker.

Founder and leader

of Camp Evergreen,

Baker has officially declared

an entire week of July

the new Christmas.

The camp will spend the week

celebrating

the merriest season of all,

participating in traditions

and activities

typically reserved for December.

When asked her motivation

behind this new holiday,

Baker explained

that she noticed the campers

were getting homesick,

missing their families,

and she asked herself

how could she help them

feel more at home?

She realized

since the camp is a family

for the summer,

they need to bring

the magic of Christmas

to the campers."

I love that.

I knew it was created

to bring joy,

I just didn't realize

it was also

to combat homesickness.

There's an entire interview

in here.

"Baker says

that the key

to a good Christmas celebration

is to be with people

whose company you enjoy

against the backdrop of a place

that gives you comfort.

That is how she sees

Camp Evergreen.

Now and forever."

Well, it tastes just as good

as I remember.

This was fun.

Granted we only got one thing

on Beckett's list,

and I think it's a gnome,

not an elf,

and not made of ice.

No.

But, hey...

we got some great stuff

for your book.

Yeah.

I'm excited

to share with the world

how much Christmas in July

meant to so many people.

Mm-hmm.

You're melting.

Oh, um...

Thank you.

I know you said

not to drudge up the past,

but I do want to say...

You know, let's not...

spoil a good ice cream.

And besides,

we don't want to be late

for rehearsal.

- Of course not.

- Yeah.

I'm Santa?

I hate acting.

Why am I the lead?

Relax.

The real lead is the head elf

played by me,

obviously.

Ahem.

Right, yeah, actually,

there's two head elves

this year,

played by me and Chris.

We're both the stars.

Co-stars of the show.

Okay. Yeah. I like that.

Who's Betty?

And who is Skip?

You are. You two.

You're the other two elves.

You have less lines, so it's...

Chris came up with those names

and I think they're great.

Thank you.

- So shall we run the lines?

- Take five and learn the lines.

Oh, no.

No, you're right, we should...

You guys would probably

feel more comfortable

if you learned them before we...

No, no,

we should just dive right in.

Right, yes.

Great idea.

Yeah.

Okay, so, you guys, you good?

Which...

Rudolph... officially Rudolph?

- Yeah.

- Yes?

- No.

- Yeah?

- Hello.

- Hey.

Frozen eggnog?

Yes, please!

You even put in

a cinnamon stick.

Of course.

Oh, wow, look at all this.

Yeah, it's all just flowing,

you know,

how I want to arrange the book,

where it starts, where it goes.

I feel good.

Yeah!

I haven't seen you

smile this much in a long time.

I don't think

it's just the book, though.

What do you mean?

From not seeing the guy

for over a decade

to spending

all this time with him?

Well, he has been

really supportive...

and I forgot

how much fun we have together...

It's definitely

something I've been missing.

But, you know,

the last thing I want to do

is set myself up

for the same heartbreak.

Thomas and I don't work

outside of camp.

You know,

we already tried and failed.

Things can change,

people can change.

See, this way,

we get to take in the show

and are clear

out of the splash zone.

Are you sure we're out of

snowball jurisdiction?

Totally.

You finding something

to hide behind?

Are those fighting words, Baker?

Oh, no.

I just want to give you

a heads-up

you're gonna get pummeled.

I think it's you who's going

to be the one pummeled.

- Nah, I don't think so.

- Oh, yeah. Watch your back.

All right, everybody,

who's ready

for a July snowball fight?

Not me.

Remember,

the goal is to stay dry

and every camper for themselves!

On your mark...

get set...

Go!

- Too close.

- No, no, no.

No splash zone, kids.

- Thank you very much.

- You promised me.

There should be a sign.

I don't see a sign.

Uh-uh-uh.

No splash zone.

Oh, my gosh.

Peyton!

Sorry I keep missing your calls.

Please tell me

you've been trying to reach me

to let me know

you're on your way back.

Kelly's doing her best,

but she's no you.

No, I'm actually...

I'm not coming back till Monday,

remember?

This week is so long.

I was actually

trying to reach you because...

Well, remember when you said

that if the right book idea

came along,

we could talk?

Guess I did say that, didn't I?

Well, I have

a book proposal idea

I'm really excited

to run by you,

and I think

you'll really like it.

It definitely has

a personal angle.

Do you have some time

to chat now?

I have a conference call

in five.

How about you pitch it to me

this Friday?

Yes!

Yes! That would be great.

Good.

You set it up.

Gotta run.

Okay.

Yes!

Snowmen s'mores time.

What's a snowman s'more?

Oh, come on,

don't tell me you forgot.

That's right...

I remember how messy these got.

Oh, yes.

It's the best part.

I invented them.

What? No, you didn't.

Well, I invented

giving them candy faces.

And I cannot wait

to teach your kids

how to make them one day.

One day.

Uncle Beckett's

going to spoil them so much.

Oh-ho-ho-ho!

Oh-ho-ho-ho-ho!

Happy Christmas in July!

See, now, that I remember.

Oh-ho-ho-ho!

Please, gather round.

Okay.

Welcome to

Santa's Christmas Campfire!

This year,

we thought

we would have some fun,

by going around

and asking everyone to share

one of their favorite

Christmas in July memories.

It can be long or short,

or sweet,

or embarrassing.

Ooh.

Anything goes!

Anything at all!

Not to put her on the spot,

but, Peyton,

you're the best

storyteller I know.

Would you care to start us off?

Sure!

Well,

the first story

that comes to mind

happened the summer

we were all...

I want to say 16 or 17...

And that year,

we were tasked with making

gingerbread "summer" houses...

You remember, right?

Oh, come on.

Yours isn't that bad.

Oh...

I think I'm just going

to put a sign on my house

that says

"property is condemned."

You just need to use more icing,

so it stays together better.

Thank you,

I've used half the tub.

Here, this will help

keep it together.

It's my own special concoction.

And I need some peppermints.

Do you guys want anything?

I guess I'll give this

another try.

What in the world...

Oh...

Hey...

what's the deal

with this frosting?

Why did you use your fingers?

Why would I not use my fingers?

Dude, that is glue!

It's a mixture

of the strongest glues that

I could find in the art room.

Why would you use real glue

for a gingerbread house?

It helps it last longer.

I thought we were

going to eat these?

What? No. I wasn't.

Wait, were you?

I mean...

You could have told me!

Okay, okay. Okay.

Everybody needs

to take a breath.

Should Beckett go

wash his hands?

No, no, no.

It won't come off

with just water.

No, no, no!

Don't pull it!

It'll peel the skin off!

Thomas! What do you mean

I'll peel the skin off?

This isn't funny!

I don't know

why you guys are laughing!

What is funny about this?

Does this look funny?

Beckett had that gumdrop

stuck to him for two days.

You are just so lucky

that I can laugh about this now

because I was so mad at you.

- Do you remember?

- Of course, I do.

Thank you, Peyton.

That was a delight!

Thank you.

Who's next?

I hope

the gingerbread house mishap

makes it in the book.

Yeah. Absolutely.

My goal is to make the reader

feel like they were

a camper here.

Good,

then I can revisit this place

anytime I want.

Christmas in July always felt

way more important to me

than any Christmas in December.

Really?

Of course.

It was

all because of you, though.

Don't do that.

Do what?

Tell you the truth?

No, because

if you really felt that way,

you wouldn't have ended things

so abruptly.

I was 18.

Okay, you...

You really want to do this?

Yes...

because I came here

to apologize.

I hate that I hurt you.

Thomas, I tried so hard

to make things work

after we left camp.

I mean, I visited you at college

every other week,

I...

I wrote you letters,

emailed, called,

and all you did

was just pull

farther and farther away,

until one day,

you called and said

you couldn't do it anymore,

and just blamed it

on the long distance.

I was terrified

of letting you down.

Being with you at camp

came naturally,

it made sense,

but out in the real world...

the future was so uncertain.

My parents got married young

and had a horrible divorce.

I didn't want that for us.

I thought I was doing

the right thing.

By not calling me back?

By just freezing me out?

It was your decision

to go no contact afterward.

Yeah, because I was devastated.

I mean, I loved you, and...

I mean, maybe I was naive,

but I just...

thought what we had

was bigger than camp,

but I was wrong.

I want you to know,

from the bottom of my heart,

I'm sorry.

Everything okay?

Yeah, just, you know,

a lot on my mind.

Goodnight.

Look, see, that's his arrow.

No, no, it's just his arm.

And his body...

It's more of a square.

Okay, do you see

those four stars?

Yeah, that's his belt.

No! It's not Orion!

It's Hercules.

Well, now you're just naming

Greek heroes.

Orion is visible in the winter

and Hercules is most prominent

in summer.

Okay, Miss Astronomer,

you know what,

I'll take your word for it.

You're the one

who reads way too much.

Well, how else am I going

to learn everything

about the world?

I want to learn everything

about you.

You already know everything.

There's still one thing

I'm not sure about.

What's that?

What you'll say to this.

To what?

I love you.

I love you, too.

Yeah, thanks, guys.

We'll make some tweaks

before the run-through.

Good job.

That...

did not go well.

You realize

what's happening here?

We may be trying to stage

a $50-million production

for a camp Christmas pageant?

Well, that, yes,

but ever since I told you

I had a crush on you,

you've been agreeing

with everything I've said.

You've been agreeing

with everything I've said.

Which has created

the most confusing play

in history.

Yeah...

All right,

we need to be honest

with each other

if this is going to work.

You've tried to fit in the plot

of five to six '80s movies

in a very simple play

about Santa and his elves.

And there are

way too many dance numbers.

All right...

and I feel like

you want all of this

to be so straightforward

that you're gonna put

the entire audience to sleep.

- Okay.

- Okay.

- There.

- Yeah.

- We were both honest.

- Uh-huh.

I guess...

I'm a more traditional guy

and...

you're better

at thinking outside the box.

Well, I do

sometimes have a tendency

to maybe go a bit,

occasionally, at times,

over the top.

I can cut a few

of the dance numbers.

- A few?

- Okay, all but the finale?

That makes more sense.

See, we can do this.

We just need to come together.

I'm in if you're in.

Good news, guys.

I found a smoke machine!

Great, Frank.

Thank you!

Yeah.

Where is everyone?

I don't know. Why?

Chris and I almost kissed.

- Oh, yeah?

- Yeah!

Oh, Pey,

I feel like a teenager again!

I feel like I'm finally getting

that camp moment

all of you guys got

and I never had.

What do you mean?

Come on,

Janice and Dave

started crushing on each other

when they were, like, 10,

you got with Thomas

after puberty,

and I just never had

any options...

At least I thought I didn't.

Wait, I didn't...

I didn't know

that you felt that way.

I wasn't even out

to myself back then.

I'm sure all of you guys knew,

and I knew, too,

I just didn't want

to be different,

so...

I never got that camp crush,

you know?

Or that camp flirt,

or that camp kiss.

Oh, that sounds crazy,

but maybe, finally now,

after all these years,

I'm going to get

a second chance at it.

You deserve

all the happiness in the world.

Thanks, Peyton.

So do you.

Hey.

I was wondering

where you went off to

after rehearsal.

Wanted to finish this sketch.

I love it.

Just wanted to remember

last night,

the campfire part.

What?

You just...

You put in

the constellation Orion.

Yeah, he's one of

the constellations

in the night sky.

No, he's not...

He's not visible in the summer.

Are you sure?

We have had

this exact conversation before.

I'm pretty sure

it felt like déjà vu,

but I'm pretty sure

I was right the last time, too.

Okay, come here.

I'll show you.

Sorry,

can you say that

just a little bit louder?

You were right, I was wrong.

And what is that one

actually called?

Hercules.

It's funny the things

that I remember

versus what you remember.

I remember

all the important things.

You kissed?

And it was a good kiss.

I mean, it felt familiar

but also new.

This is wow!

What does this mean?

What now?

I don't know.

We... we said goodnight,

went our separate ways,

went to bed,

and...

now here I am telling you.

I think this could be

the start of something new,

a second chance maybe?

I just... I don't know.

I mean, part of me wonders

if we're just caught up

in the nostalgia of camp.

I live in Portland,

he has a job he loves in Texas.

See, I feel silly for even

thinking it out loud.

A kiss might not mean anything,

and I don't want

to read too much

into a fleeting moment.

Right, but it's hard not to.

I mean, you once dreamt

about forever with him.

Maybe it can still happen?

But I can't let it take up

all my brain space capacity.

I'm pitching the book

to Mona today.

I have to get this right.

I cannot face

another one of her rejections.

You're right,

you need to focus.

Put the kiss on the back burner.

After you tell me

all the details.

Okay, okay.

You know, I just want to say

before I start,

I am so thrilled

to be sharing

this idea with you,

and I think it's exactly

what Lincoln Hill Publishing

has been missing.

Well, let's see what you got.

I do have a hard out

at 5:00, though.

I will jump right in.

Calvin Coolidge once said

that Christmas is not a time

nor a season,

but a state of mind,

and no one embodied

this idea more

than my great-grandmother,

Marion Baker,

the founder

of Christmas in July.

Rudolph, your sleigh...

Your sleigh...

Your sleigh machine...

What is it?

No. You know what...

I'm writing my lines

on my hand again.

Don't tell Beckett.

He's going to freak out.

How did you and Janice do it?

Make it last?

You know, not let

all the insecurities

of young love creep in?

I don't know.

I guess I just never

let that overtake

how I felt about her.

You know, before I came to camp,

I always felt like

something was missing.

I met her, and it just...

that feeling was gone.

I know that's cheesy,

and I was young,

but...

I also knew that it was rare.

I wish I could have been

more like you.

What do you mean?

With Peyton?

We kissed last night.

- Whoa.

- Yeah.

It was...

it was incredible.

I came here

wanting to apologize,

instead, I end up

falling in love with her

all over again.

Isn't that a good thing?

Why don't you look happy

about it?

I'm scared,

just like I was the last time,

that I'm going to mess it up,

the way my parents did.

Thomas, you're not them.

You're you.

Maybe we should both

stop being scared

about taking the next step.

I'm afraid

I'm not going to be a good dad.

That is literally impossible.

You have always been the guy

who puts his mind to something

and succeeds.

Your relationship with Janice,

your company, everything.

This will be no different.

Pageant Santa,

on the other hand,

that needs some work.

- A lot of work.

- Yeah.

Wow.

That moved me.

It did?

Yes.

The way it began,

how it adapted over the years...

Oh, the traditions.

You're really

on to something here.

Now, who did you have in mind

to write it?

Um...

I'm confused,

I thought it was obvious.

I want to write this book.

I think you're a bit too green,

not enough experience

for something of this caliber.

But so much of the book

will be coming from my journals,

my memories,

my family connection.

You wanted a personal story,

this is personal.

Oh, I gotta pop off,

but let me think about it, okay?

Okay.

- Hey.

- Hey.

You weren't at breakfast.

How was the pitch?

It...

well, it didn't go

exactly as I hoped.

I'm sorry.

Yeah, Mona said

she'd think about it,

but, you know,

that usually means no.

This time could be different.

I just...

I don't think

I'm cut out to be a writer.

Of course you are.

Well, maybe this is bad timing,

but I was hoping

that we could...

talk about the other night?

Yeah, of course.

All right!

Gather 'round, fellow thespians!

This is it!

You do need that many sparkles.

Don't even ask.

You guys,

just remember

to have fun out there, okay?

And if you do forget

any of the choreography,

I'll kill you.

Okay. Chris.

Anything you want to say?

Let's do

Camp Evergreen's legacy proud!

Rudolph, look!

We're at the North Pole!

Your time machine sleigh worked.

Oh!

The only way we'll know

if we successfully closed

the time loop

and saved the elves

from the avalanche

in the North Pole

is if we see them

in the workshop.

Wait!

I think I hear something.

Oh!

That's the sound the elves make

during their celebration dance

after they finish making

all the presents!

Oh!

We did it!

We saved the elves

and we saved Christmas!

Cue the lights.

Best pageant ever.

These are for you.

That's funny...

because these are for you.

Oh.

Your dance number

was spectacular.

You were the one who made it

all a coherent story.

So?

So?

What now?

Well, I guess we still have

the Christmas party tomorrow.

Tomorrow, what happens

between us?

There's something here, right?

Yeah.

But I go straight back

to New York after the party.

I just got cast

in a workshop for a new show.

I have to be back on set

Monday in L.A., so.

I guess that answers that.

If only we had

our own reindeer time machine.

We...

could have had a camp romance

they'd still be

telling stories about.

Missed opportunity.

It's probably better

in the long run.

Yeah, totally.

Truce.

Truce.

Easy. Easy.

Why Beckett insisted

you glue on fake eyebrows

to match the beard

is beyond me.

I don't know.

He said it was authentic,

or method,

or some sort of actor word.

Here we go.

Okay.

So...

Did you talk to Peyton yet?

No. I haven't had the chance,

but I have given it

a lot more thought.

Long distance didn't work then

and it won't work now.

But I'm going to show her

I'm serious this time.

I want to find

an apartment in Portland.

Look at you, all grown up.

All right, back to work, doctor.

Save my eyebrow.

I don't know...

Peyton, great news!

I found the perfect writer.

Annette Doyle.

She did that book

on all those Amish farms.

Peyton, you there?

Yeah.

So...

I...

I really can't write it?

I just think you're too green.

But Doyle will be great,

and I'll include you

in all the meetings,

every step.

You can show her your journals.

You there?

Yeah.

Mona, I'm sorry, but I...

I can't work for you anymore.

I quit.

There you are.

I was looking for you

everywhere.

You disappeared after the show.

The book is a no.

Mona's only interested

if there's

another writer attached.

That makes no sense.

Well, it does in a way.

She doesn't want to take a risk,

and I'm a risk.

Maybe she just knows

I'm not cut out to be a writer.

Hey, hey.

Let's get some food,

and maybe a hot chocolate?

Let's talk about all this.

I...

I can't.

I'm headed to my parents' place

to tell them that I'm ready

to take over the camp.

What?

Well, it makes the most sense.

I love it here,

and it's my family's legacy.

But you want to be a writer,

you always have.

Yeah, well...

you of all people should know

that sometimes

things don't work out

the way we want them to.

I don't understand.

Did...

Did I do something wrong?

I thought we were going

to talk about the kiss?

I'll save you the trouble.

We got caught up in the moment,

you know, I get it.

We were always just a camp fling

and not meant to exist

in the real world.

I gotta go.

Well, I thought you two

would be non-stop smiling

after my decision last night.

At first, I was elated,

but then your father reminded me

that, ever since

you were a little girl,

you had a dream...

But that dream

is not to take over this place,

it's to be a writer,

to live in the big city,

to have a life of your own.

Yeah, but, Mom, it's just...

It's not working out for me.

It's a sign.

Besides, you guys know that I...

I love it here.

It's home.

Yes, it is home,

but it's also all-consuming.

Between the remoteness,

and struggling to make it

an event space

during the winter,

it's endless hours,

and I know, deep down inside,

you don't want to have to deal

with all of that,

you never did,

but that's okay.

Especially since

the reason that we're retiring

is we just can't do it anymore.

Then what is going

to happen to all this?

We got an offer on the land.

We're going to take it.

What?

The buyer wants to turn

this entire place

into a destination

Christmas-tree farm.

Wow!

That actually...

Well, that seems very fitting.

I think your great-grandmother

would approve.

Yeah.

I just can't go back

to being Mona's assistant again.

So don't.

You'll find a new path...

Your path.

Hey, Kelly.

I don't know if you heard.

No, I know you quit.

I overheard Mona talking

about it with Steve.

Yeah.

I'm so sorry

I didn't give you a heads-up.

It was all a bit...

Bit spur of the moment.

I get it.

I'm calling

because I overheard Mona saying

that the reason she kept

turning down your manuscripts

was because she didn't want

to lose you as an assistant.

What?

Wait, really?

Yeah. I thought you should know,

and because

I loved your camp pitch,

and your Shanghai Tunnel

manuscript...

I couldn't put it down.

Don't give up.

Oh...

thank you, Kelly.

That means a lot.

Coffee when

you get back in town?

Yes. My treat.

Okay.

Oh, thank you.

I can't believe this is the last

Christmas in July party.

I know.

I hate endings.

Me too.

But maybe endings are just

a chance for new beginnings.

Are you breaking into song?

If it would help with

what I'm about to say next,

- then maybe I should.

- Please don't.

I didn't mean

what I said the other night.

I was just afraid of rejection.

I think we should date.

You know, at least go on a date.

I really want to try.

I like you.

A lot.

Probably too much.

I like you.

A lot.

Probably too much.

I'd love to go

on a date with you,

maybe two or three.

Okay.

Finding love at camp.

Who woulda thought?

I miss that.

I miss us.

Hey...

what if we took a step back

from our company?

Not permanently,

but hired someone

to do the day to day?

Maybe...

so we could start a family?

Really?

So you're not afraid anymore?

Oh, no, I'm terrified...

Absolutely terrified...

It's like

I'm the world's tallest ladder.

Oh!

As long as we're together,

that's the only thing

that matters.

It looks like you two

are enjoying the party.

Yeah.

Oh, hey, I almost forgot.

This is for you.

- Who's it from?

- Thomas.

Oh.

Wait, did you guys already talk?

Yeah. Yeah, we...

we talked.

So? You're going

to make it work?

What?

No.

I heard you backstage yesterday.

I know he doesn't think

long distance is going to work.

Right.

That's why he's looking at

apartments in Portland.

What?

I think you should open

the envelope.

- First date.

- First date.

Why didn't you tell me

you were looking for apartments

to rent in Portland?

I didn't get the chance.

That's quite a commitment.

Losing my father taught me

that you can't

take things for granted.

If you have love...

hold on to it,

as tight as you can.

And what we had was love.

Beckett...

Ooh!

I love it.

I love you.

Okay, Thomas's turn.

I thought we said nothing big.

Well, it's just...

It's a little something.

It's done?

It's just a mock-up.

It doesn't officially come out

until July,

but, you know,

I wanted you

to have the first copy.

You used my drawing!

Yeah, of course, I did.

Pass it around!

Oh, that's so pretty.

I got a little something

for you, too.

I thought we weren't

supposed to do any...

Oh-oh.

Spend all your Christmases

with me?

Forever?

Yes!

- Yes?

- Yes!