Christmas Inn Farmstead (2020) - full transcript

♪ Here comes
that feeling again ♪

♪ That candy-cane feeling
again ♪

♪ Those gingerbread memories
come alive ♪

♪ Oh, December is here again

♪ Heard from the weatherman

♪ The snow is on its way
tonight ♪

♪ Ooh, it's so extraordinary

♪ Anything but ordinary
♪ Everything is so very merry

♪ Thrilling, chilling,
snowing, flowing ♪

♪ Hurry up now ♪ Let's get going

♪ I can't wait for Christmas
anymore ♪



♪ I can't wait for Christmas

♪ I can't wait

♪ For Christmas, oh, no

♪ Rocking around that
mistletoe ♪

♪ We got "The Jingle Bell Rock"
on the radio ♪

♪ I can't wait

The school district
is excellent,

and with the yard, you could put
an addition if you wanted to.

I checked the zoning laws,
and you'd be good.

It's a great home
for a growing family.

Well, we just found out
it's twins, a boy and a girl.

Can you believe it?

That's wonderful, even more
of a reason

to get a house and quick,



so are we ready
to pull the trigger?

I know we've looked at
a lot of houses.

Twenty-six,
but who's counting?

Well, this one is going
to sell quickly,

so if you like it, we should
really jump on it, like, today,

so, Paul, Ruth,
is this your dream home?

- Yes.
- Yes.

Yes! Okay!

Lucky number 27.

This next part is going to go
really quickly.

I'm going to go talk
to the seller's Realtor,

and we'll put in the offer.

Oh, my god!

Margaret, you have
outdone yourself.

My clients love the place,

and we're ready to make
an offer, 5 percent over asking.

- It's not for sale.
- But we're at your open house.

You invited me
to your open house

because the house is for sale.

It was for sale.

- It's just been sold.
- To who?

We're the only ones here,
and this open house

has only been going on
for 20 minutes.

Maggie, Maggie, Maggie.

These are for you: beautiful
flowers for a beautiful girl.

Oh, Chad.

What a charmer.

You shouldn't have. Oh.

Think of it as a small token
of appreciation

for letting my client
take a sneak peak.

You can't be serious.

Margaret, I asked you last night

if my clients could get
an earlier look,

and you said absolutely not,
but now Chad...

Oh, hi, Julia.

Didn't really see you there.

You know, you kind of
just blended in.

It's nice to see you too,
Chad.

You're always popping up
unexpectedly.

- Boop.
- I know what I said,

but I owed Chad a favor.

If you excuse us, we have
some paperwork to get signed.

You're not going to at least
hear my offer?

Let me remind you that the
Realtor's code

and practices states that every
offer and counter offer...

I know you have a reputation

for knowing every rule
and regulation in the book,

but I've been doing this
a lot longer than you, missy,

so don't go spouting off
the codes of conduct to me!

My responsibility
is to my client,

and Chad's client
is paying cash in full.

I assume your client will need
bank-loan approval

and 30 days escrow.

That's what I thought.

Now, you really must excuse us.

It's good to see you.

I'm going to hang a swing
from the tree out back.

Oh, no.

What's the problem?
I'm so sorry, guys,

but there was another offer,
and we've been outbid.

I... I know you're disappointed,
but I... I am too.

I think a bigger company
would be better for us.

♪

Um, we will find you
your dream home, though,

and, uh,
we'll get you settled in.

Julia here, don't worry
about her.

Can't sell them all, right?

Sorry.

Sir, let's find you
that dream home, yeah?

- Yeah.
- Let's do it.

Here, take my card.
Call me anytime.

♪

Ugh!

Ugh!

- I hate him!
- Okay.

Yeah. Let it out.

Just don't wake up Dad.

Also, quick question: Who's him?

Chad Everest:
the bane of my existence,

the thorn in my side,
the neverending pain in my...

Okay! Yeah!

Good to see that English degree
is paying off.

Your use of metaphors
is riveting.

He's the Realtor
from Exclusive Realty

who keeps stealing our sales.
Oh, yeah.

- That one.
- I'm telling you.

He stands for everything
we're against.

You should've seen him
today mercilessly

flirting his way
into special treatment.

He doesn't care
about his clients.

He only cares about
getting his percentage.

He would upsell his own mother
if he could.

Sounds like he's aggressive.

Maybe instead of hating on him,
you can try and learn from him.

The only thing I can learn
from Chad

is that my career would be
a whole lot easier

- if I were a man.
- What?

How did you come
to that conclusion?

Because he's part
of the good old boys' club.

He using his charming good
looks and sexy accent

on all the female Realtors.

He's heartless!

So he's good looking
and has a sexy accent?

That's all you got from that?

If I were a man,
I would let him have it.

Yeah, but you don't really
want to be a guy, do you?

Going bald would be the worst.

Okay. I'm happy I'm a woman.

It's just I've worked so hard
the last 5 years,

and I'm barely keeping
my head above water.

I just...

I feel like the only way
you can succeed is if you work

for a big firm and you treat
everyone like a number.

Oh, my gosh, Negative Nancy!

Coming from your little sister
and your assistant,

you're awesome!

I don't know many female

Realtors brave enough
to start their own company,

and most small businesses
take time to get into the black.

We've sold 10 houses this year.

Yay!

- Yay.
- Okay.

That was pathetic.

Look, if you're just going
to sulk,

at least you can make yourself

useful and sign some holiday
cards for our clients.

And stop letting that
Everrett guy get to you.

No, it's like Everest,
a mountain you won't ever climb.

- I might climb it.
- No.

- It could happen.
- Not with that diet.

I know it looks gross,
but trust me.

That's so good,
it's disgusting.

I know.

♪

Oh.

Hey!

Where are you?

I'm at the 3300 property.

I just needed to meet the seller

and take some photos
for the website.

Seriously?

You missed
Dad's appointment again.

- Crap.
- I got distracted.

I know.
You're working, as per usual.

- So what did they say?
- Well, Dad is cancer-free!

But he needs to stay stress-free
and rest.

Right, Dad?

Yes. That's right.

I'm so relieved to hear that.
Okay.

I'll see you guys soon. Bye!

Ooh, just one more picture.

I heard that.

- I'm still here!
- Okay.

No more photos. Bye!

♪

Here you go.

I cannot believe it's 10 days
until Christmas.

And we still
don't have a tree.

Oh, that's the last thing
we need to worry about, Dad.

- What?
- I'm...

I'm sorry, but I told Jenna
not to worry about it this year.

With Mom gone, you're more
important than a Christmas tree.

There's still time.

You know, we can get a tree

and get some decorations
from the basement.

No.

Julia is right.

It'd be a bunch of work,
and the doc said I got to rest.

Besides, Christmas was
your mother's favorite holiday.

It hasn't been the same
since she passed away.

That's so true.

She was crazy about Christmas.
Yeah.

Do you remember that year that
there was that terrible storm,

so we couldn't get
a Christmas tree.

Jenna, you would not
stop crying.

You were convinced that
Santa wouldn't come

if we didn't have a tree.

You screamed for 3 days.

I was trying to figure out,

how could I give her
back to the stork?

Not my finest hour.

And then she got that
crazy idea

to decorate the ficus tree.

Oh, yeah.

That was so much fun,
and we made paper ornaments

'cause ours were too heavy.

I still don't know how you got
the lights on that tree.

Oh, you knew your mom.

When she got an idea
in her head, it had to be done.

That was the best Christmas.

She didn't even care
that she was vacuuming up

glitter for months after that.

- And Santa came.
- Hmm.

- I really miss her.
- Yeah.

Me, too.

Me, three.

Jenna, refill the sugar bowl.

What's this?

Good morning.

Sorry. Did I wake you?

I always forget you're such
a morning person.

You always forget
a lot of things.

Jeez.
Haven't had your coffee yet?

I thought you were going
to keep an eye on things

while Dad was in chemo.

I have been.
What are you talking about?

- Then what is all this?
- I don't know.

I'm working like
a crazy person

trying
to keep our family afloat.

The least I asked you to do
is to keep an eye on things.

You know how he is.

He's stubborn!

You all say, you know, "The less
stress the better," right?

Well, I know bills
certainly stress me out.

Great, so then you choose
to avoid it.

You keep asking
for more responsibility but...

Whoa, whoa, whoa.

Can I have some coffee
before the lecture?

What's up?

This is bad.

They're foreclosing
on the house.

How?

After Mom's accident and Dad
got sick,

he had to take out
a second mortgage.

I knew he was in trouble,
so I moved back in

to try to help,
but I guess it wasn't enough.

I'm sorry, but maybe
someone should've told me.

You keep saying I can't
handle responsibility,

but you don't keep me
in the loop.

You're right. I'm sorry.

I should've told you,
but that was 2 years ago.

I thought things were
better than this.

What about Dad's pension
from the Navy?

It helps, but it's not enough.

Plus I can't do that
part-time job anymore, so...

Julia, we can't
lose the house.

We won't.

I promise. I just need to think.

You need to learn
how to ask for help.

What about Dad?

Does he know?

Obviously he knows
he's behind,

but probably not that
it's this bad.

Whatever you do, don't tell him.

Obviously.

The stress could
literally kill him.

How do I... we...
come up with $20,000?

We could rob a bank.

Doesn't your ex-boyfriend,
Tim, work at the bank?

What does that have to do
with robbing it?

Well, we could talk to him.

- About robbing the bank?
- We're not robbing the bank!

Hmm.

♪

♪ Ooh, ooh, ooh, yeah

Thanks for meeting with us.

Yeah.
I, um, really like your tie.

You always look so handsome
in green.

And blue.

So, um, can you help us?

I really wish that there was
something I could do.

Oh, uh, did Jenna tell you

our father just
finished cancer treatments?

I heard.

I'm so sorry to hear about that.

Well, you can't pull some kind
of favor, not even for me?

You know, if I could do it
for anyone, it'd be you, Jenna,

but the foreclosure paperwork
has already been turned in,

and it's out of my hands.

Well, thanks for trying, Tim.

- I really appreciate it.
- Sure.

You... you know, I'd do anything
for you, Jenna.

- I mean it.
- I know you would.

Uh, thanks, Tim.

Uh, can you keep this
conversation between us?

I know our families are close,

but you know
how word travels fast.

We should get going.

We haven't had the heart
to tell our dad yet.

- Yes. We, uh...
- I'll keep it a secret.

My mom is upset enough about the
Erikson farmstead being sold.

Is... isn't that
the Christmas inn?

Yeah.

Donna called my mom
this morning, wanted her

to hear the news personally
before it got out.

You know, that's where
my parents got married,

and now my mom
caters weddings there.

She's devastated.

Do you happen to know
who the listing Realtor is?

I don't think they have
a Realtor yet.

The owner just decided
to sell this morning

before she called my mom.

Thanks, Tim.

You've been unbelievably
helpful.

We should... we should run.
Oh, run.

Oh, really? I didn't do much.

Jenna, it was good to see you.
Yeah.

- Uh, call me.
- Oh, okay.

I don't think I have
your new number.

"Call me."

What was I thinking?

I don't want him to call me.

Wait. Do I want him to call me?

Really?
That was your takeaway?

Were you even listening?

- The Erikson farmstead!
- I know.

It's being sold,
totally tragic for them.

Absolutely great for us.

We need to get that listing!

Yes, okay.

Wait. What are you doing?

Calling the farmstead.

Hi.

This is Jenna Rogers
from Rogers Realty.

Can I speak to Donna?

Hi, Donna.

This is Jenna
from Rogers Realty.

We saw that you're selling
the farmstead,

and we would love to help out.

Okay. Great. Thanks.

- So what did she say?
- Oh.

She said she wants to see us
at 2 o'clock,

and they'd love to work with us!

♪

I didn't realize
how far outside the city it was.

- Wow.
- Look at this place.

It's like we're driving
into a snow globe.

Well, I don't smell any cows
yet so that's a good sign.

I don't think it's
that kind of farm, Jenna.

Okay. Here we go.

- Wow.
- This place is beautiful.

- I love it.
- I know.

We'll need a hook.

Um, Christmas fun for everybody.
No.

- No, no.
- Okay.

A place where...

A place to reconnect with
your Christmas spirit!

Cute. Catchy.

- I like it.
- Oh, yeah.

Let's just hope
the owners do too.

Okay.

You ready for this?

The real question is, are you?

Hello.

- How can I help you?
- Hi.

Yes. We called earlier.

We're supposed to be meeting
the owners at 2 o'clock.

Let me guess.

You guys heard this place is
for sale, and you're Realtors.

Wow.

- Good guess.
- Uh, yeah.

Actually, we'd love to help find
a buyer for it enchanting place.

Across the drive
to the carriage house.

♪

Oh, man.

This place is going
to photograph beautifully.

Yay! I'm so excited!

I just hope we can convince

Donna that we're the Realtors
for the job

before anyone else finds out.

♪

♪

Wow. News travels fast.

Like elves to candy.

Welcome, everyone.

Welcome. Welcome.

Boy, what a turnout.

Thank you all for coming
on such short notice.

We know how busy life can get.
Yes.

I am Herb, and this is
my beautiful wife, Donna,

and we've had the privilege
of owning

and operating the Erikson
farmstead now for 30 years.

The reason why we gathered you
all here together...

♪

My deepest apologies
for being late.

Just closed a deal.

Right.

Chad Everest, Exclusive Realty.

- Oh, good to meet you, Chad.
- Of course he would be here.

Is that the mountain?
You're right.

- He is pretty.
- Hmm.

You wouldn't think
that if you knew him.

- All right.
- So as I was saying,

the reason that we have gathered
you all here today...

We're old and tired.

Yes. Yes.

We have put this off
long enough.

It is time, so, uh,
we're retiring, and we...

We need to sell the place.

Our daughter lives in Arizona,

and she has her own career,
so we're looking for a buyer

who will value
and love the farmstead

as much as we have
throughout the years,

someone who will continue
the traditions.

Which is why we have invited
you all here today

and why we're going to
invite you to be our guests

here at the farmstead
for the next week.

Now, we booked a few rooms out
to our regular customers,

but we've got plenty
of availability.

We promise to make
your time here special,

and we'll get you back
to your loved ones

in plenty of time for Christmas.

You can't really understand
this place

until you've experienced
its magic,

so after the first week,
Donna and I,

we're going to decide

which Realtor we believe
is the best fit.

So you want us to, like,

what, fight against each other
like we're gladiators?

No.

We... we don't want
any fighting here.

We just want some
friendly competition

mixed with some rest
and relaxation.

We know it's a bit
unconventional, but so are we.

Yeah.

Why rush this if you love
it so much?

Well, our daughter
is pregnant.

Our first grandchild
is on the way,

so we're eager to sell,

move to Arizona and start
our new careers as babysitters.

Once we get the call,
we'll be on our way to Arizona,

and our assistant, Sarah,
will be taking over for us here.

So the goal is for us
to have the farmstead

on the market
right after Christmas.

Yeah.

That's not a lot of time,

and we all have lives
to manage outside of work.

Look, this account isn't for me,
but good luck.

- That's okay.
- Good luck.

- Thanks for coming by.
- Thank you.

Listen, I wish you the best,

but there's no way
I can make it work, either.

- Good luck.
- It's all right.

- It's all right.
- Yeah.

I'm out, too.

I still have Christmas shopping
to do

an a nonrefundable ski trip
planned this weekend.

- That's all right.
- Sorry.

- Good for you.
- We understand that

this account
is not for everyone.

Thank you all for your time.

Okay.

That brings us down
to four companies, I guess.

Uh, actually three.

I'm with her.

Jenna Rogers and Julia Rogers
from Rogers Realty.

Well, nice to meet you both.
Are there any more questions?

Nope.

- No.
- All right.

Okay.

Well, then, we look forward

to seeing you first thing,
bright and early.

Thanks.

Not that we're
kicking you out.

You're all more
than welcome to stay.

We'll be decorating Christmas
cookies in the dining room.

Well, this just got
a lot more complicated.

Yeah.

You can say that again.

My daughter starts
Christmas break tomorrow,

so, yeah, my,
uh, wife is going to kill me.

Doug, Doug, why don't you
let me and Julia

just duke this one out?

You're a family man.

You know, you don't need to work
during the holidays.

Yeah.

I hear you, Chad, but family man
or not, but we all know

what an account this size would
mean for our careers, right.

Ooh, yeah, and our
wallets, too.

Told you that's
all he cares about.

If you want to run
your company like a charity,

then go ahead.

Be my guest.

I, on the other hand,
work for money,

and I intend on making partner,

so if you'll excuse me,
I have a schedule to clear.

Yeah. I should run too.

Promised the wife
I'd grab some dinner.

Oh, grab some flowers, too.

It'll help soften the blow.
Ah, I like that.

All right, guys. See you later.

He's right, you know?

- About what?
- If you want this account,

you have to make it
your entire focus.

Let me handle the business
this week, and you dig in here.

- What about Dad?
- Dad is doing so much better.

I've got this.

Ugh, accept help
for once in your life.

Just trust me!

Plus, when was the last time
you took any kind of vacation?

This is not a vacation.

It's work.
Yeah, but it could be

a good chance
for you to unwind a little.

There will be no unwinding.

You know as well as I do
if I don't land it account,

we're going to lose the house.

I know, but I've got
a good feeling about this.

I can't bank on a feeling.

Listen, I'll get my ducks
in a row tonight,

and I'll be ready
to go off-grid tomorrow.

Or you can get a leg up
on the competition.

You heard Donna!

They're decorating cookies.

Start right now.

It'll show initiative.

Jenna, I have to get packed
and cancel

all the appointments
for this week.

I have a lot to do.
Just trust me.

I've got this.

Come on.

Decorate your heart out.

I know you've got
some Christmas spirit

deep inside there somewhere.

- Let it out!
- Ooh!

♪

Oh, Donna.

Julia would love to stay
and partake in the fun,

if you don't mind.

- Oh, that'd be lovely.
- Awesome.

She is so excited about staying.

Wait.

Maybe she could spend
the night tonight.

Sure.

You're more than welcome
to stay, if you'd like.

Well, I, um, I...
I don't have any of things

with me, unfortunately,
new clothes, um,

but I really hate to miss out
on all of this.

No problem. I got you covered.

We always have extra clothes.

They might not be the exact fit,
but they'll do the job.

Great.

Thank you so much, Donna.

All right. You guys stay here.

Have a great time.

I'll go clear your schedule and
get your clothes for tomorrow.

Keys, please.

Sure.

Perfect.

I hate you right now.

I'll be back,
but in the meantime,

you need to get some
Christmas spirit,

and if you can't,
then fake it until you make it.

Okay?

♪

♪

Here you go.

I should have some pajamas
somewhere.

Oh. I hate to take someone's
sweater.

Oh, don't worry.

This is from the lost and found.

People leave stuff here
all the time.

We try to send it back,
but they just don't want it.

- Can you believe it?
- No.

I can't imagine anyone
leaving this behind.

Well, like I said, sometimes
they just don't want it back,

but it should be
more comfortable.

It definitely looks more
comfortable and Christmasy.

Thank you, just not
photos, please.

Promise.

You can have room three
on the second floor.

Okay.

Perfect. Thank you.

Hmm.

♪

Wait a minute.

What is she doing?

What is she wearing?

♪

I haven't decorated cookies
in forever.

I'm so excited.

I'm so glad you could stay.

- The more, the merrier.
- Thanks, Donna.

Ashley, I have an emergency.
I need you to clear my evening.

- Yeah, okay.
- Actually, clear my whole week.

I'm going to work remotely.

Okay.

You remember that
Erikson farmstead deal?

- Yeah, of course.
- Yeah, well...

So about your listing,
we're a smaller company,

so we can give more personalized
attention to our clients.

It sounds like that's what
you're looking for.

Oh, start in the middle
and work your way out like this.

I think it's a great idea,
having us all stay here.

I'm a big believer in treating
every listing

as if it were my own.

Well, that's good to hear.

There's so many memories
in this house.

It's bittersweet, you know?

Where's your assistant?
Oh, she's also my sister.

She had to run.

Our dad just finished
some chemo treatments.

Oh, I'm sorry to hear that.

Are you sure you're going
to have time to devote

to an account this size?

Yes, absolutely.
I always put work first.

Oh, uh, but he's actually
cancer-free now.

He's... He's doing a lot better.
Hey!

Traffic was bad, so I'm going to
just wait here

and decorate some cookies
with you guys.

Great.
Do you two know each other?

- Yeah.
- No.

We're acquainted.

It's a small world,
the realty business.

Then this is the perfect time
for you two to become friends.

Chad, I think I have
something more comfortable

for you to wear.

Meanwhile, sanitize your hands.

- Yes, Donna.
- Well, well, well,

I underestimated you,
Miss Rogers.

Hmm.

Well, I can't imagine
you returned

simply because of your love
for cookie decorating.

I don't know what
you're talking about.

I am cookie enthusiast.

DIY projects are my jam.

Very funny.

Speaking of funny,
your sweater.

Oh, it's going straight
to the Christmas album.

- Don't you dare post that.
- Yeah, no problem.

I'll delete it as soon as you
bow out of this listing.

I'm sure you have plenty of
things to do before Christmas.

No, not a chance.

I would rather be humiliated
than give you the satisfaction.

Besides, I have a better chance
of getting this

listing than you.

You can't compete
with Exclusive Realty or me.

Just... just think
of it this way.

I'll save you a lot of time and
trouble if you just go home now.

Wow.

Chad, um, I found some
clothes for you to wear

in the lost-and-found pile.

I'm sure it's much more
comfortable than that suit.

Yeah.

I can see why they were lost
in the first place.

I'm not sure why anyone
would want to buy them.

Oh, oh, oh, I was joking.

Um, they're great, perfect.

You know, you can stay
the night, if you'd like.

I can find
some pajamas somewhere.

Well, actually, um,
I didn't bring anything with me,

so I need to go home
to pack for the week,

but thank you for the offer.

Okay.

Oh, Julia, I put your pajamas
up on your bed.

Oh, okay. Thanks.

Well, a... actually, on...
On second thought, I...

You know, it doesn't
make any sense for me

to drive all the way home

and then come all the way
back in the morning.

I'll just have my assistant
drop some things off.

Well, great.

I will go find those pajamas.

You can stay in room
four upstairs.

Sounds good.

Boy.

Hey!

Perfect picture for
the Christmas album.

- Hmm.
- Hmm.

♪

Here is a tip.

Try frosting the cookie first.
Oh, yeah.

I know, I know.

I just wanted to break it
so I could eat it.

Oh. This isn't kindergarten.

You're not going to get in
trouble for eating the cookies.

You know, cookie decorating
takes a delicate touch

and an eye for detail.

I'm not surprised you're
having difficulty with it.

Oh, it's going to be
like that, is it?

I don't know what
you're talking about.

You think you have more of
an eye for detail than I do.

You think that I lack refinement
in my sales approach.

You're the one reading
into things.

- I'm just decorating cookies.
- Oh, yeah.

Me, too, decorating cookies.

Yeah, I'll take that!

Okay, fine.

♪ Ooh, ooh

♪ Ooh, Christmastime

♪ Ooh, la, la ♪ Ooh, la, la

♪ Is it Christmastime?
♪ Ooh, ooh

♪ Ooh, ooh ♪ Ooh, la, la

♪ Christmas comes
just once a year ♪

♪ Oh, oh, oh

♪ Ooh, and I wish...

♪ ...you were here

♪ Ooh, la, la, ooh, ooh... ♪

Oh, come on.

I can't compete
with edible glitter.

How is that even a thing?
Julia, one.

Chad, zero.

Mm.

Hmm.

♪

Well, hello. About time.

I thought you fell in.
Listen, this takes time.

Okay?

Nice pajamas, by the way.

Yeah. Ditto!

♪

♪

♪

I'm pushing the green button.

- Not a morning person?
- Oh!

What are you doing here?

- Same thing as you: coffee.
- Are you spying on me?

I don't need to spy on you.
I've got this.

So you think.

Yeah, even though you tried
to manipulate things

so you'd have
the whole evening and morning

to charm the owners
before we showed up.

Oh, I don't need
to charm them.

I'm going to get this listing
because I understand this inn,

unlike me.

And what?

You think I'm just going
to convince them to sell it

to some shady
hotel chain or developer?

Maybe.

You work for the biggest
real-estate company

in Minneapolis.

They only care
about the bottom line,

and you want
to make partner, right?

There's nothing wrong
to having ambition.

I hate technology.

I'm going to give you
the first cup.

Seems like you need it
more than me.

Hey, love.

- Hey.
- What's up?

Wow. You're up early.

- Yeah, I know.
- Yeah, yeah.

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

Let's walk through it.

Okay.

All right.

Just... just send it
all through, and I'll review it,

and we can go from there.

No need to stress out.

♪

- H... hello?
- Hey.

You up?

No.

I'm sending you the photos
of the house.

I need you to upload them
with the listing.

- I'm sleeping here.
- Love you, too.

- Hey, love.
- Hey,.

Okay. All right.

Just have, uh, Rich oversee
the accounts until I get back.

Yeah, okay.

Hey, you got this.

- All right?
- Okay.

- I'll speak to you soon.
- Sounds good.

- All right.
- Bye.

- Everything all right?
- Yeah, just my assistant.

Straight from college and eager
as ever,

she gets, uh, overwhelmed easy.

Interest you both in a doughnut?

Oh, no, no.

Not for me, my man.

My wife has got me
watching my sugar intake.

Oh, yeah.

Donna tried that with me,
but I got a wicked sweet tooth.

Eh?

- No.
- All right.

- I'll leave them...
- Oh.

I guess I missed the memo
on what to wear today.

Oh, doughnuts.

I can never resist
a good doughnut.

Oh, a classic girl, huh?

Mm-hmm.

I always say you can tell
a lot

about a person
why their choice in doughnuts.

Classics never go
out of style.

Oh, my gosh.

This is delicious.

Well, I'm glad you like it
because I made it myself.

Oh, Herb.

I made them from
my old family recipe.

Foiled again.

Donna, you're a woman
of many talents.

It is impressive how the two
of you run this inn.

The attention to detail:

I've never slept in a more
comfortable bed in my life.

What, wait?

- You... you slept here?
- I think was today.

- It's a long story.
- I'll fill you in later.

Make sure you all have
a hearty breakfast, okay,

because you're going to need it.

- Oh, yeah?
- Yeah.

What's on the agenda
for today?

I saw something in the brochure
about, uh, snowshoeing.

Oh, a man
who does his homework.

No, but today,
I thought it would be nice

if we all got out there

and, uh, you helped us
pick out a Christmas tree.

Oh, that would be fun.

Where do they sell them
around here?

Oh, we're not going to buy
a cut tree from a lot, dear.

You're going to go out and find
one and cut it down yourself.

It'll be fun.

I'm going to take one of these
for the road.

What did she say?

- Cut down a tree?
- Yeah.

She said we're
cutting down a tree.

You know, I can't believe
you two slept here.

You know, a few years ago,
we almost lost a portion

of this woods
to a building development group.

Huh.

You know,
I vaguely remember that.

Yeah?

Yeah, an environmental group
stepped in...

- Yeah.
- Because of the, um,

the wolf population, right?

Yes.

That's quite a memory
you've got.

That's... that's exactly right.

This, uh, forest, you know,
it houses one of the largest

gray wolf populations
in the entire US.

- Did you say wolves?
- Oh, yeah.

Don't worry.

They rarely attack humans.
Rarely?

Well, that's comforting.

Ooh!

You're the jumpiest person
I've ever met.

Is this, like, a thing you do,
creeping up on women?

I'd hardly stay stepping up
beside you is creeping?

I just wanted
to lend you a hand.

You seem to be having
a bit of trouble walking.

- I'm fine.
- Oh.

You know, it's a simple process,
actually, so one foot

and then the other,
and they just keep going.

Do you stay up at night
thinking of ways

to be more annoying,
or is it just naturally you?

Boy, those two sure do love
to bicker, don't they?

Oh, my goodness.

Is that what we're calling it?
Yeah.

So, Doug, why don't you tell me
about yourself?

What do I...
What do I need to know?

Oh, well, sir,
I'm a family man.

Okay.

Are you sure you don't want
my jacket?

I told you you were going to be
cold, but, no, you didn't want

to listen to me,
and now you're freezing.

I'm not. I'm fine.

I just didn't realize it was
going to be this cold, okay?

Plus, then if you gave me
your jacket,

then you'd be freezing,
and where would we be?

- You're stubborn.
- I'm not stubborn.

I'm tougher than you.

Oh, so you're not stubborn.

You don't want my jacket,
and you know how to walk.

I'm sensing a deep
independent streak.

- Where did that come from?
- Shh!

Stop talking!

Do you see what's happening?

- You remind me a lot of my son.
- They're talking.

Okay, so what?

No.
They're doing more than talking.

They're bonding,
and we're back here fighting.

We're fighting?
Is this us fighting?

- Shh.
- All right.

So, Herb, how much longer
to this tree?

Well, jeez,
I don't know, Chad.

I think when we see it,

- we will know.
- Really?

Because did you see that one?

I think that one is perfect
or that one or that one.

You cold?

No, no. I'm fine.

I love the woods,
super outdoorsy.

My daughter, she hates
the cold too, hates it.

But you know what?

You're right.

That tree over there,
that is a perfect tree.

Come on.

Let's do this.

You're the boss.

There she goes!

- Oh!
- All right.

Oh, my gosh!
That was so exhilarating!

I've never cut down
a Christmas tree before,

and the sound it makes
when it fell!

It was just was like, "Boom!"

Who knew to get her to smile
you just had to give her a saw?

Hey, I just can't believe
you lived here your entire life

and you never cut down
your own Christmas tree.

I guess I never knew
what I was missing.

Yeah, well, I guess not.

So, Herb, what now?

You know, he's cut.

How do we get this big guy back?
Well, Chad, we carry it back.

Oh.

So, uh, why don't you
take the, uh, trunk.

Trunk man.

You and I can support
the middle.

I think the front
is light enough

so that Julia can take that.
Hey, I'm stronger than I look.

I'm just kidding,
kidding with you!

Come on. All right.

Let's get this baby out of here.

- Oh!
- Oh, yeah.

Okay.

- I'm good with the light part.
- Work that back.

♪

Oh, you guys,

I think you found
the nicest tree we've ever had.

You know what?

She says that every year.
I do not!

- Yes, you do!
- It smells amazing.

It really is lovely.

Just wait until it's decorated.

Oh! Well, action first.

I won't even take a shower,

but, uh, I'll be right back.
Yeah.

I need to take one, too.

Jeez, how do I have
10 missed calls?

Yeah, well,

the reception up here
in the woods is pretty spotty.

Oh.

They're off my wife, too,
if you guys will excuse me.

- I hope everything is okay.
- I'm sure it's fine.

I've noticed wives get a bit
jumpy

when their husbands are away.

I didn't know
you were married.

No, no. I'm not.

- Engaged one.
- Oh, I'm...

I'm sorry it didn't work out.
I'm not.

It was a lifetime ago.

Anyways, uh, where do we find
the decorations?

This tree needs a pop of color.

Doug, my man, we're just
about to, uh, decorate the tree.

- What, are you leaving?
- Is everything all right?

I'm afraid not, guys.

My daughter,
she's in the emergency room

with an asthma attack.

They're admitting her right now,
so I definitely got to leave.

- Go.
- We understand.

Of course. Of course.

Just go. You know what I mean?

You are a family man
through and through,

and we really respect that.

I appreciate that, Herb.

Hey, listen, really enjoyed our
conversation earlier today too.

- Me, too.
- Thanks a lot, man.

Chad, wish I could've stayed
and duked it out, you know?

May the, uh, best man
or woman win.

Hmm?

- All right.
- All right.

We'll miss you, buddy.

Hope your daughter
gets better soon.

- Thanks.
- What a shame.

Yeah, it is, but the good news
is, I am still here.

- Oh.
- Yes, you and Julia.

- Yeah, and... and her.
- Yeah.

Chad, come on.

Admit it.

She's not all that bad.

I will admit no such thing,
though she has been surprising.

Well, surprises are good, right?

Are we going to do
this or what?

Let's do this.

Yes, sir.

Now, you help me go get
the ornaments in the cellar,

and, Herb,
you get the ones in the attic.

Yes, dear. Let's go.

Okay.

I just love decorating
the Christmas tree.

Wouldn't be Christmas
without it.

- Can I help?
- Of course you can.

Here we go.

You ready?

One, two, three, up!

Find a good one.

Yeah.

There we go! All right.

- My turn!
- No.

You're too big.

What do you mean I'm too big?

- You're too big.
- Hey!

What are you doing,
standing there spying?

Come on.

- Join in.
- You know what?

Nothing puts me more
in the Christmas spirit

than decorating the tree.

- Oh.
- Oh, we had a couple

that stayed here
that wore matching clothes.

Oh, okay.

Well, hopefully, my sister will
be bringing my clothes soon, um,

but where's Doug?

Oh, Doug?

Doug had a family emergency.

He had to go.
Oh, I'm sorry to hear that.

Yeah.

I'm so excited for Santa
to come.

- I've been good all week.
- Yeah?

So have I.

Santa doesn't bring gifts
to adults, does he?

Yeah.

Of course he does!

Look, I'm going to text him
right now

and tell him what I want.

Enjoy.

- He's quite good with the kids.
- Yeah.

He's full of surprises.

- Aw, come on.
- Funny you should say that.

- Why?
- Oh, nothing.

Are you guys
whispering about me?

No because the world doesn't
revolve around you.

I was just saying that you're
a natural with the kids.

Well, I better be.

I practically raised
my little sisters.

- How many?
- Well, I am the oldest of four.

I was 9 when my youngest sister,
Ashley, was born.

Yeah. She's my favorite.

Don't tell the other two,
though.

My parents split up
pretty soon after that,

so I got pretty good
at changing diapers.

You've changed a diaper?

Of course.

I've changed many diapers.

In fact, I bought my first car
with babysitting money.

- Babysitting, really?
- Yeah.

What would you have guessed?

I would've pegged you
as a spoiled only child.

Well, no, if you believe it...

- Where are you from?
- Where am I from?

Well, originally from Australia,
but my family lives here now.

Oh, your family
is in the States?

Yeah, mum and sisters.

They stayed after my parents
split,

but my dad went
back home to Sydney.

I like the way you talk.

Yeah?

Well, that's just how we talk
in Australia,

but I'm glad you like it.

Well, no tree is complete
until the angel is on top.

Oh, thank you.

Mm-hmm.

- Oh, dear.
- Oh, I got you.

Here.

Let me help you.

Oh, thanks.

♪

I'm... I'm okay.

Thanks for your help.

We got some great hills,
great hills.

Well, I have cookies
in the kitchen,

and they're nice and warm.

- Come on.
- Ooh, fresh cookies.

Can't resist that.

Yes.

Your daughter is adorable.

Thanks, but you better
watch out for Gabby.

She might just
steal your boyfriend.

Oh, that's not my boyfriend.

- No?
- No.

We're staying here to compete
for listing the farmstead.

We're Realtors.

Oh. Hmm.

Is there anything you can
tell me about your experience?

Well, I can tell you firsthand

that this place
is pretty special.

You see, my husband didn't
come back from his last duty.

- I'm so sorry.
- Oh, no, no, no.

It... it's okay, but, yeah,
that first year was really hard,

and I didn't know how we were
going to make it through

Christmas without him.

Luckily, we found this haven,
and it was life-changing.

I mean, Donna and Herb,

they took us in like part
of their family

and really made that
Christmas special,

so we come back every year now.

I guess I just thought you guys
needed this place, too.

- I guess you're probably right.
- Don't worry.

This inn will be good
for the both of you.

- Promise.
- Great.

I mean, look.

♪

Oh no!

I overslept!
Sarah, what's going on?

Good morning.

Haven't you seen the schedule?

The snowman-making competition
is starting.

Oh.
I love the snow, hate the cold.

Well, Donna put
groups together,

and you're on a team with Chad.

He needed another person in.

- Oh.
- This is a first.

You think we can
actually work together?

Well, I guess you can be
on my team just this one time.

Listen, I'm good
at building snowmen.

You're going to want my help.
Mmhmm.

Okay.

- See about that.
- Oh, wait.

I need to change.

They put some warmer clothes
in the basket for you.

Oh, okay. Thank you.

♪

♪

♪ Last year
I did things different ♪

♪ Distracted every instant

♪ Whoa oh oh ♪ Whoa oh oh

♪ Let everybody pull me
every other way ♪

♪ Put everything I needed
off another day ♪

♪ I wish I could've seen
all these things that matter ♪

♪ I wish I paid attention

♪ Whoa oh oh
♪ And had the right intentions

♪ Ooh ooh ooh ooh
♪ Been missing all the signs

♪ Because...
Good effort, everybody.

Excellent, even without the eye.

So what do you think
about this one?

All right.

It is.

I think that's number two,
don't you?

I think so.

The backward carrot
has got to get something, huh?

- Yeah.
- What do you think?

What does that leave, Herb?

That leaves first
place there, Chad.

Congratulations.

Yeah, guys!

Yes!

Herb!

♪

Hello? Hello?

Jenna? Hey!

Oh.

Thank you for bringing my stuff.

Although, I'm kind of digging
what you've got going on here.

Oh, how are things?
I've been so busy here,

I haven't
had a chance to check in.

Yeah.

I've been trying to call you
all morning.

We got an offer on the house.
What?

That's... that's great!
I thought things were slow.

Things are slow,
but someone came and looked

at the house yesterday
and made an offer today.

You never give me a chance,
so I wanted to show I'm capable.

I know you're capable.

Just make sure you send that
contract over for me to review.

We can't commit our seller to
anything without our approval.

Promise me.

I'm serious, Jenna.

- It's a cash deal.
- What?

Mm-hmm!

They want to close
before the holidays.

- That's amazing!
- Mm-hmm.

I already e-mailed you the offer
they sent this morning.

Why haven't you
gotten back to me?

Wait a minute.

You haven't checked
your e-mails yet.

It's like 5 p.m.

What have you been doing?

And what have you done
with my sister?

Ha-ha, very funny.

Listen, um,
I need a distraction.

Keep an eye on the competition.

Oh, the majestic mountain.

Uh, take turns
with this and grab a piece

and we're going to run it up
and over and down.

Hey, look.
You guys are twinsies.

- And then you're going down.
- Yeah.

This is my little sister, Jenna.

She dropped off my stuff,

but, you know, she loves making
gingerbread houses.

She's really an expert,
so I'm going to let her

get started,
and I'll be right back.

It'll be great. Good luck.

- You can help me.
- Okay.

You know, you're going to have
to owe your sister for today.

I'm not sure I know
what you're talking about.

Well, it was pretty obvious

that she's never made
a gingerbread house before.

Maybe I meant

that she wanted to build
a gingerbread house.

- Hmm.
- Oh, okay.

I might have used her to go
upstairs and get on my computer.

I've been so busy, I haven't had
time to get any of my work done.

- Oh, yeah.
- I hear you.

I'm on the same boat.

But you should have seen
the look on her face

when you left her there.

- Ooh.
- Thank you.

Oh.

It's like a deer
in the headlights.

I tried to make it
look better,

but what could I do
with that mess?

Well, you can start
by making sure she sticks

to selling houses
instead of building them.

Agreed.

I hope that one
had disaster insurance.

- Whoa!
- Here we go.

♪

♪ Dashing through the snow ♪

♪ In a one-horse open sleigh

♪ Over the hills we go

♪ Laughing all the way
♪ Haha-hoho!

♪ Bells on bob tails ring
♪ Ring!

♪ Making spirits bright
♪ Bright!

♪ What fun it is
to ride and sing ♪

♪ A sleighing song tonight

♪ Ho!, jingle bells,
jingle bells ♪

♪ Jingle all the way

♪ Oh, what fun it is to ride

♪ In a one-horse open sleigh
♪ Hey!

♪ Jingle bells, jingle bells

♪ Jingle all the way

♪ Oh, what fun it is to ride

♪ In a one-horse open sleigh!

- Oh, my god.
- Yeah.

I don't think I've ever been.

Hey, we should, uh,

we should have a drink
before we go to bed.

Well, Chad,
it's been a full day,

and I can't afford
to wake up late again tomorrow.

It sounds like we have
a long day of activities,

and I want to be rested.

I see what's going on here.

You think I'm trying
to sabotage you.

Well, it wouldn't be
the first time.

Well, good night, Chad.

Good night.

♪

- Donna, can I help you?
- Oh, don't worry.

- I got this.
- No, please.

- Let me do something.
- Okay.

Well, you want to do the eggs?

- Sure.
- I love making scrambled eggs.

Great.

♪ I don't want
nothing melancholy ♪

♪ Just a little eggnog
and holly ♪

♪ On this holiday with you

♪ So hurry up,
don't keep me waiting ♪

♪ I'm in the mood
for celebrating ♪

♪ I just want a holiday
for two ♪

♪ As long as I'm with you

♪ I don't care what we do...

Food, food, food,
food, food, yum, yum.

Ooh! Okay.

Donna, this food is good.

Eggs are amazing.

Well, dear, you're
going to have to thank Julia

- for the eggs.
- Oh.

- She made them?
- I did.

So happy to hear you love them.

Well, I wouldn't say...
Wouldn't say I love.

Oh, dear.

I forgot the butter
and preserves.

Oh, oh, I got it.

I'll get it.

Oh. Excuse me.

Excuse me.

- I was here first.
- No, I was!

Look! Mistletoe!

Now you have to kiss.
She's right.

Okay. It's a Christmas
tradition.

You are underneath
the mistletoe.

You've got to kiss.

- That's cheating.
- Come on.

- You got enough salt?
- Yes, sir.

Here we go.

♪

Oh, it's on.

Donna, is there anything
I can help you with?

Well, you could help me fold
some of this laundry.

Oh, perfect.

♪ Deck the halls
with balls 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

♪ Don we now our gay apparel

♪ Fa la la la la, la la la la ♪

♪ Troll the ancient
Yuletide carol ♪

♪ Fa la la la la...

Oh! Hi.

Sorry.

- Chad.
- Hi.

It looks you two
were getting into it.

Don't stop on my account.

Can't resist a good
Christmas carol.

Yeah. Yeah.

I remember that.

Oh, I better grab this.

Hey, love.

What's up?

Yeah, yeah.

Oh, thank you for bringing
over those suitcases.

Did... did Chad mention
if he's dating anyone?

- He hasn't said anyone to me.
- Hmm.

It's not that I care, it's just
he seems to be distracted

by whoever keeps calling him.

Well, you know,
you could just ask him.

Oh.

It's none of my business,
and, speaking of,

actually I should call my sister

and check up on everything,
so if you'll excuse me...

- Family first.
- Thanks.

- Hello?
- Hey!

How's everything going?

How's Dad doing?

Dad is good.

Did you clear the driveway?

Yes.
I spread salt on the driveway.

Okay, and the car is good?

Mm-hmm.

Car has a full tank of gas.

- What about the windows?
- Yep.

Double-checked all the windows.

Stop worrying.

Everything is handled, and the
house deal is closing tomorrow.

Here.

Let me put you on speaker
so you can talk to Dad.

Your sister and I are working
on a whale of a puzzle.

We need you here, Julia.
Well, I'll be back next week,

but Jenna is there,
and she's more than competent.

You're in good hands.

Thanks, sis.

So are things going well
on your end?

Julia: Yeah.

Actually, I have to admit
I'm having a good time.

Even if you have to spend time
with the mountain?

- Julia, come on.
- We're going ice skating.

Hey, listen. I got to go.
I love you. I'll see you soon.

- Wait! Julia, wait!
- Hello? Julia?

Ugh! Millennials.

♪

♪

Oh, thank you.

Oh, thanks.

Woo.

So are you ready for
games and puzzles?

Yes, and hot chocolate.

- Mm.
- Hang on.

Oh, excuse me.

I need to take this. Hey, love.

What's up?

Hey, can we talk
about this later?

Yeah. All right.

Bye.

Sorry about that.

Uh, everything okay?

Yeah, yeah,
yeah, just work stuff.

But more importantly,
hot chocolate.

Oh, yeah.

- That sounds amazing.
- Yeah.

- Shall we?
- Mm-hmm.

Okay.

"'Twas the night
before Christmas

"when all through the house

"not a creature was stirring,
not even a mouse.

"The stockings were hung
by the chimney with care

"in hopes that St. Nicholas
soon would be there.

- "The children were..."
- Oh, right there.

Puzzles are not for me.

Don't be so hard on yourself.

It's a learned skill.

Mm.

Oh, wow.

Wow. You're really good at this.

Well, my mom loved puzzles.

We have a family tradition of
doing one for every Christmas.

She doesn't love them anymore?

She passed away 2 years ago.

Christmas just hasn't been
the same since.

I'm sorry.

But we continue
the tradition, so...

You can never have
too much hot cocoa.

Who wants one?

- All right.
- Oh.

I have a special one for you,
Herb,

with
extra cocoa in it just for you.

You're way too good for me.

I don't know what
I'd do without you.

Hey, uh, I hope you two find
a special someone someday.

You know, love is
just like a puzzle.

You just have to find
the matching piece.

That's right.

Speaking of puzzles, do you mind
going into the kitchen

and getting me a small hammer
for this puzzle.

And some superglue.

We need your help for sure.

♪

What are you doing?

- That's not where that goes.
- Yes, it is.

Look, perfect.

No.

Yeah. All right.

- You do the honors.
- Well, okay.

Like that.

Done.

Huh?

All right.

What now?

You want to check out
the fire outside?

Oh, I don't know.

It's snowing outside.
Aw, come on.

- It'll be fun.
- Okay.

Okay.

♪

- Wow.
- The snow really let up.

So is your family missing
their puzzle guru this week?

Not really.

I'm not the only guru.

Jenna is much better with
puzzles than gingerbread houses.

Oh, well, - I certainly hope so.
Well, nobody is perfect,

but she's done a wonderful job
managing the business

and taking care
of our dad this week.

- I've underestimated her.
- Yeah.

That makes sense.

- What do you mean?
- I just mean

you seem like really
stressed out all the time.

Well, you would be too
if you were managing

a small business,
taking care of your family

and watching your dad
go through chemotherapy!

Okay.
I didn't mean it in a bad way.

I just meant you seem
more relaxed lately.

I'm... I'm sorry to hear
about your dad.

Thanks.

He's actually in remission.

We're so thankful.

I can't imagine not
having him around.

- Yeah.
- What about your dad?

We don't talk.

- I'm sorry.
- No, no.

Don't be.

He just hasn't been
much of a dad,

but I am very close
with my mum and sisters.

- Hmm.
- I tell you,

my mum is the strongest woman
I've ever met.

If I'm being completely honest,
I'm a little terrified of her.

Do strong women
intimidate you?

Uh, absolutely.

Well, she had to be strong to,
uh, raise you.

Hey, I was an angel,
thank you very much.

I didn't cause any trouble
or misbehave.

- Is that right?
- Uh, yeah.

What can I say?

I'm just, uh, perfect.

You sure are arrogant,
Chad Everest.

But admit it: You like it.

Every time I think I have you
figured out, you surprise me.

- Do you like surprises?
- When they're good ones.

Oh, uh, I... we... we shouldn't.
Yeah.

No.

Absolutely.

My... my bad.
I... I misread the signals.

It's just... It's complicated.

We're competing
for this account,

and it would be
a conflict of interest.

Yeah. I... I totally get it.

You don't need to explain.

Just forget it ever happened.

Okay.

- Uh, it's late.
- Yeah.

Yeah.

- You should get some sleep.
- Good night.

Good night.

♪

♪

♪

He's just trying
to throw me off.

It would never work.

♪

♪

- Good morning.
- Good morning!

Donna, is there anything
I can do to help?

Oh, I think we got it handled.

Yum, yum.

But you could bring
the croissants to the table.

Sure.

I see my competition is
working hard this morning.

You know what they say.

Early bird catches the worm.

♪

Hey!

- Hello.
- Oh, my gosh!

I'm so happy to see you!

- I missed you.
- All right.

So how's it going
with the mountain?

Good. Bad.

I don't know.
Well, that ran the gamut.

Honestly, I didn't think it
would be this hard to beat Chad.

Oh, so he's growing on you.

He tried to kiss me
last night.

Shut the front door!

Ah! This is a huge development!

Not really.

- I shut him down.
- Why?

That man is gorgeous.

Imagine if it didn't work out!

I can't be distracted.

Plus, we're so different.

Besides, he keeps getting
these calls from "love."

Okay. Don't do this.

- You always do this.
- Do what?

Find a reason the relationship
won't work!

You never let anybody in,
and you always assume the worst.

That's not true!
I'm pragmatic.

Life isn't always
what you want it to be.

It's just being realistic.
Okay.

I just hope that when
the one comes along,

you don't push him away.

If he's the one,
he'll push back.

I guess what I mean is...

Listen, I have really seen
a difference in you

since you've been here.

You're actually letting me
help you for once.

You seem more relaxed and...
And happy.

Is that smile?

I thought you forgot
how to do that.

Was I really that bad?

Maybe the mountain
is good for you.

Anyway, how are you and Dad
holding up?

Dad is doing great.

He cannot wait to see you.

As for me, I didn't want
to tell you this over the phone.

Oh, no.

- What?
- You trust me, right?

Yes.

- I trust you.
- Okay.

So we found a couple buyers,
showed them a few houses and...

Wait. What?

How?

It just sort of happened.

This couple was looking
for something.

I showed them a few houses.

We found the perfect house.

They loved it, and we made
an offer on the spot!

You didn't think to run
this by me?

I didn't want to distract you.

Distract me?

So we offered 5 percent
below asking price.

And?

They countered with 1 percent
below asking price.

We countered their counter
with 3 percent

below asking price,
and they accepted.

We're in escrow!

We're in escrow?
I don't know what to say!

I'm so proud of you!

- Oh, you are amazing.
- Yeah.

I... I just wish it was enough
to save the house.

Me, too.

But you are doing
a wonderful job.

I just wish I had given you
the chance earlier.

So maybe give
the mountain a chance.

- I'll think about it.
- Mm, stop thinking.

Let your heart
do the work for once.

Always a romantic.

Listen, I got to say goodbye

because I can't let the mountain
get the advantage.

Okay.

Just, uh, sign these
closing papers for me,

and I'll be on my way.

Okay.

Just give him a chance.

♪

- We've got her.
- She wants it so badly.

Yeah. It was an easy sell.

Oh, my god.

- She bought it?
- Hook, line and sinker.

Nice.

I kind of feel bad
about this one, love.

You should, manipulating
a poor woman!

I wouldn't call it manipulating.

She was asking for it.

The partners are going to freak.

Yeah. I know.

But she's offering way too much,
and I told her

it would probably go
on the market for a lot less.

I guess... You know, I guess
she just wants it.

I just feel bad about
presenting the offer.

Bad about what?

Julia has worked so hard
on this listing.

You know, she deserves it.

Maybe we can split
the commission.

The partners
would never let you do that.

Wait a minute.

Is my big brother actually
caring about a competitor?

- Spill it!
- Okay.

I can't help it.
She's... she's grown on me.

She strong, independent,
kind of like you and mum.

You great softy.

♪ Fa la la la

- Is... is everything okay?
- I'm fine.

I just want to get a walk in
before it gets dark.

♪ Fa la la la

♪ Chilled to the bone...

♪ ...without a single
flake of snow ♪

♪ I smell the pine

♪ It reminds me of when
you were mine ♪

♪ This time last year,
nothing but joy ♪

♪ Nothing but cheer

♪ No crimson sleigh

- ♪ No holly on this holiday...
- Mm, mm, mm, mm.

This is incredible.

Donna, you've outdone
yourself again.

Oh, I just threw a bunch
of stuff in

the Crock-Pot and let it cook.

Yeah, but it's what
you've done with it.

Surprised you can taste it
with all that cheese

slathered on top.

I slather cheese
on everything.

Hey, uh, why don't you join us?

- I'll pull you up a chair.
- No.

I'm not feeling very well.

I think I'm just going
to head to bed.

Thank you, though.

I'm sorry to hear that.

Can I get you anything?

I think I just need
some sleep.

Did something happen?

- She seems upset.
- Yeah.

I was wondering the same thing.

I mean, Chad, did she...
Did she say anything to you?

Because she's been acting weird
since this morning.

I'm just as confused as you.

Listen, there's something I need
to talk to both of you about.

♪ Oh, something's missing

♪ Something's missing,
something's missing... ♪

Julia, I brought you
some medicine.

I was going to bring you soup,
but if I'm being honest,

I don't...
I don't know how make soup.

I got you some chili.

Maybe you're asleep.

I'm just going to set it out
in front here.

Look, there's something I really
need to talk to you about.

♪ Fa la la la la

Okay then.
Hope you feel better.

♪ Fa la la,
something's missing ♪

I just don't understand.

♪ Something's missing

♪ Something...

♪

Glad to seem
you're feeling better.

Yep.

You know, I just
don't get you.

If anyone has a right
to be upset, it's me.

You know, I'm sorry I tried
to kiss you the other night.

I find that hard to believe.

Wasn't that your plan the whole
time, to get me to fall for you,

so that I'd be distracted,
and then it'd be easier?

What are you talking about?

- I don't want to fight.
- Good morning.

- Good morning.
- How are you?

Julia, I'm so glad
you're feeling better.

Uh, yeah.
I can face the last day.

So what's on the schedule:
snowboarding, snowshoeing?

I could be down for a snowball
fight right about now.

Uh, actually,
we're going to have to cut

this little adventure
a day short.

Our daughter just went
into labor,

and we could be grandparents
any minute now.

- Oh, how exciting!
- Congratulations!

So we're going to be catching
a plane out in a few hours,

and Chad found us a buyer
who loves the place.

You know, we talked to her for
hours last night on the phone.

She seems absolutely perfect.
Listen,

Chad mentioned splitting
the commission with you.

Oh, no. No.

That's not necessary.

I couldn't. You found a buyer?

Great. That's... that's great.

Well, we got to go
get to packing, so...

- Yeah.
- All right.

Well, we're going to see you
before we go.

- Bye.
- Okay. All right.

Wow. Well played.

- Julia, wait.
- Congratulations.

You won.

I hope making partner
is all you want it to be.

Julia!

Julia, just wait a minute!

♪

♪

Julia!

Julia, can we just talk?

There's nothing to talk about.
Just leave me alone.

Look, I had no intentions
of getting a buyer

while I was here,

and she just contacted me
out of the blue,

and I want to give you
half the commission.

I don't care, Chad.

The account is yours.

Now just let me be upset
in peace, okay?

You sold the place.

I'm not entitled
to the commission.

Wait, wait.

♪

- I don't get it.
- How did they find a buyer?

Was it Chad?

Let's just try
not to think about it.

Okay.

♪

I'm so happy we got a
Christmas tree this year.

This looks so great.

Thank you, girls.
Well, I'm just happy

to see Julia got her
Christmas spirit back.

Yes, I did,
and I plan to enjoy

Christmas thoroughly this year.

You never know what
the next year will bring.

Dad, we need to talk.

You know how I was trying to get
the listing for the farmstead?

Well, I... I didn't get it,

so we didn't get the money,
and the bank is actually...

Talk about saved by the bell.

- You two expecting someone?
- No.

Jenna. It's for you.

- It's Tim.
- Uh, Tim.

Hi.

Sorry if this
is a bit unusual.

You... you said to call you,

but I don't have
your number anymore.

- I rage-erased it.
- Rage-erased?

You know, in...
In a fit of anger,

you delete your ex's number.

But, um, when I saw you
the other day,

uh, well, uh, hmm, uh...

I can't stop thinking about you,
and I...

I wanted to come by and tell you
that and also happy holidays.

- Would you like to come in?
- S... sure.

I, uh, also brought
someone else.

He's asking that you please
don't slam the door in his face.

Julia, can you just please
hear me out?

Did you come here to gloat,

maybe manipulate
my feelings some more?

Look, I understand
you're upset,

and it wasn't my intention
to hurt you, but, you know, I...

I tried to share
the commission with you,

but you're a little stubborn,

which is one thing
I like about you.

- I heard everything, Chad.
- Heard what?

I heard you
on the phone with "love"

talking about manipulating
that poor woman.

No, no.

Julia, that wasn't
about you at all.

That was about the woman
who contacted me to make

a huge offer on the farmstead,
and "love" is Ashley,

my assistant who happens
to be my younger sister.

- Your favorite.
- Yeah.

Yeah.
She was giving me a hard time.

Sisters do that.

Anyway, uh,
about the offer, I...

- I need your help.
- Really?

- What is this?
- I, uh...

I screwed this one up.

The buyer, Deidra Brown,
she made me think that she...

She loved the inn and, you know,

was going to keep it
exactly the same,

but I found out that she just
wants to develop the land.

But I thought
that land was protected.

Yeah, so did I,

but apparently she's got
some shady investors

with some strong
political connections

that can drop the protections.

She doesn't care
about the inn at all.

- Is this the contract?
- Yeah.

Now, can you find if there's

any way we can get the farmstead
out of the deal?

Why me?

Everybody in town knows you're
the best with contracts.

My firm just wants to get
the deal done, and I need you.

The farmstead needs you!

Okay. Come in.

- I'll take a look.
- Okay.

Wait.

We might have
a case of fraud here.

- Look at this.
- This is perfect.

You're amazing.

- I got to go.
- You're welcome.

♪

♪

FEMALE SINGER ♪ Children singing

♪ Bells are ringing,
I'm still lying in bed ♪

♪ You'll be inside
my dreams tonight ♪

♪ Wake me up
when Christmas ends ♪

♪ Snow is falling,
people calling ♪

♪ I should be out
with my friends ♪

♪ But I'll be dreaming here
until the new year ♪

♪ Wake me up
when Christmas ends ♪

♪ Sleigh bells and deck
the halls ♪

♪ Rudolph the red-nosed
reindeer ♪

♪ Bring back memories
of what used to be ♪

♪ The most wonderful time
of the year ♪

♪ My heart is aching,
I can't keep faking ♪

♪ So tired of trying
to pretend ♪

♪ If I can only see you
in my dreams ♪

♪ Wake me up
when Christmas ends ♪

♪

♪

♪ Sleigh bells and deck
the halls ♪

♪ Rudolph the red-nosed
reindeer ♪

♪ Bring back memories
of what used to be ♪

♪ The most wonderful time
of the year ♪

♪ Maybe next December
I'll feel better ♪

♪ But baby until then

♪ I'll be holding you tight

♪ In my dreams tonight

♪ Wake me up
when Christmas ends ♪

♪

Hey, make sure
Tim knows dinner is at 5.

Okay.

Are you going to call Chad?

No.

I do.

I mean, sometimes.
On a bad night.

- Yeah.
- Hey, hey, hey.

Look what Santa dropped off.

I'm sorry for interrupting,
guys.

Food looks amazing.

Julia, can I...
Can I steal you for a minute?

♪

Okay.

You saved the farmstead.

That's a relief.

Please, just find a buyer

who actually cares
about it this time.

Chad?

Julia Rogers,
will you be my Realtor?

- I... I don't understand.
- Once the contract was voided,

I realized that I am the buyer
who loves the inn

and will keep it
exactly the same.

I'm buying Erikson farmstead.
Wait!

- Are you serious?
- Yes!

And, look, I am sorry
about everything.

- Can we just start again?
- I...

I think it's a little
late for that.

Hi.

I'm Chad Everest,
and I'm in need of a Realtor,

and I heard you are the best,
so will you be my Realtor?

And I won't take no
for an answer.

I guess you do need somebody
who understands contracts.

Okay.

I will be your Realtor.

Uh, we...
We shouldn't complicate things.

Yeah, I thought you
might say that.

♪ You held me captive...

♪ ...by your beautiful grace

♪ I fell for you like the snow
fell around us ♪

♪ I never knew

He pushed back!
It's a Christmas miracle!

♪ Fa la la la

♪ Fa la la la

♪ Fa la la love with you ♪

♪ Fa la la la ♪ Fa la la la

♪ Fa la la love with you ♪

♪ It was the perfect night,
beneath December skies ♪

♪ The galaxy can't shine
as bright as your eyes ♪

♪ You made me feel like a child
does a Christmas ♪

♪ You are the best gift of all

♪ Fa la la la

♪ Fa la la love with you ♪

♪ Fa la la la

♪ Fa la la love with you ♪

♪ When you romance with me,
slow dance with me... ♪