Miracle on Highway 34 (2020) - full transcript

Well, it's
Christmas Eve and another year

has almost gone by, reminding
me of how old I'm getting.

But in other news, it looks
like there's a snow storm

heading off the mountains
along the front range.

So, if you're in the
unfortunate position

of having be driving around
the mountains on Christmas Eve,

might I suggest you do
the exact opposite of that

and get somewhere safe and warm,

unlike this office,
which is safe,

except when Cheryl's around,
but it is definitely not warm.

How are we doing?



Good.

Tired, excited, hungry.

All the things, huh?

Yeah, all the things.

Sounds like you.

How are you doing?

I'm good, pretty
much the same.

I am excited, a little
nervous, I guess.

Yeah, I haven't been home in
a long time, but it's time.

You still think I'll like it?

I know you'll love it.

Tell me about it
again, Jonathan.

Maia, it's beautiful.

The house stands at
the end of the street,



surrounded by quiet trees.

Out the back window is
a view of the mountains.

There's a big red door,
which you'll love.

And has rooms enough
for you, me and.

Him.

Yeah.

The future is bright
unlike these roads

where I can see nothing.

You know, if you need to stop
and rest, just let me know.

I'm okay, I kinda
wanna make some good time

and keep on going.

Okay.

But we will stop maybe
like an hour or two,

get something to eat
stretch our legs.

Sound good?

- Yeah.
- Okay.

Can I get you anything else?

No, thanks Liz.

All right.

So any big plans for tomorrow?

Well, they have
me working until six

at which point it will be me
in a TV celebrating together.

It's a tradition.

Well, Merry Christmas.

Hey, listen, there's a fresh
slice of pie in here for you

for tomorrow on the house.

Thank you, Liz.

Yeah,.

I'll see you next year.

Take it easy.

Hey.

Sorry, I
didn't see you there.

That's quite all
right, it's a nice song.

How many?

Right this way.

Can I get you
something to drink?

You got any scotch?

Afraid we're all out.

All right, then I'll
just have coffee then.

Coming right up.

There you go and
here's your menu.

Any cream or sugar?

Oh, no, straight up, thanks.

You're funny.

It's very festive in here.

Oh, you know, we try.

It's very nice.

Thank you.

Hey, just let me know when
you're ready to order.

Okay, will do.

No, you can't use
Valgrum on Reacher

Why can't the squad
figure this out?

Come on Phase master.

Just you tonight, huh?

Yeah.

So how'd you get stuck
here on Christmas Eve,

don't you have somewhere to be?

Not really, I need the money.

Ah, I hear you on that.

Besides my mom's
with her new boyfriend,

who's kind of a jerk so.

Ah, well, glad I
won't be here alone.

You're a good company.

You bet ya, Liz.

I'll keep you safe if
any bad guys come in.

I
feel safe already.

Yeah.

Hey, boss.

Oh, hey, Liz.

Merry Christmas.

Same to you, thanks.

Listen, it's pretty
quiet out there.

I don't think it's gonna
pick up any time soon.

Why don't you go home,
enjoy your holiday?

That's really sweet, Liz,

but I got a lot of
work to catch up on.

The new year's creeping up.

Okay.

Let me know if
you need anything.

Will do, thanks,
Liz, you're the best.

Sheila, you doing okay?

Yeah, yeah.

Ah, that's for me,
all right.

Hey, you're awake.

Hey, yourself.

Get any sleep?

A little bit, yeah.

Good, you have
any crazy dreams?

Yeah.

I had a dream that we
were in our little house,

happy and warm.

I'm so sorry.

As soon as I get my last
paycheck I will fix this heater.

It's a top of my
list, I promise.

How are you holding up?

Wonderfully.

You scared at all?

Absolutely, absolutely.

But don't worry, we've got this.

I have yours too.

Hey there, how many?

Just me.

Thanks.

There you go.

How's that coffee?

Best cup I ever had.

You know you're not
supposed to lie on Christmas.

You got me, second best then.

Okay, okay.

So, did you decide if
you want anything to eat?

I'll just have some
scrambled eggs and some toast.

Hmm, I mean, I know
it's the holiday and all,

but let's not go too crazy.

I think I've used up all
my crazy for this life.

All right, scrambled
eggs and toast it is.

Could you make
it wheat, please?

Gotcha.

- Hey, Nick.
- Yeah?

Can I get
two scrambled eggs

and a side of wheat
toast, please?

On it.

And what are you having?

Is your salmon fresh?

Fresh out the freezer.

I guess I'll have the rib eye.

Medium and mashed
potatoes, no gravy.

You got it.

Nice watch you got there.

Oh, thanks, it's a
present from the boss

for working on Christmas.

Wish I had a boss like that.

One of the perks, I guess.

Where you from?

New York.

Oh yeah, what do you do?

I sell pharmaceuticals.

You like it?

It pays the bills.

Never a shortage
of sick people, huh?

Even ones in the
middle of nowhere.

Life on the road
can be hard, you know.

What do you do?

Trucker, 13 years now.

Wow.

I keep telling myself
I'd stop for the last 12,

but here I am.

Why don't you stop?

It's what I know.

It's a grind, but it's familiar.

And sometimes the familiar
life that we hate,

feels safer than
the unfamiliar life

that we dream of, you know.

Never thought of it that way.

We all get used to
traveling down the same roads,

well, for me quite literally.

But to turn on to
new one is scary.

Maybe I'll try it sometime.

Robert Frost.

Friend of yours?

No, the poet?

He wrote the poem about
the road less traveled.

Never really had
time for poetry,

but sounds like a smart guy.

I guess.

We never really do out
what happens to him

at the end of the poem,

just that it made
all the difference.

Maybe that's enough.

Or maybe that's how
you end up in diners

in the middle of nowhere.

Well, at least the
coffee ain't bad.

Wait, what?

Well, is there some sort of
payment plan I can work out?

I understand it's
just, this week?

No, yeah, I know, I
did and I'm trying,

but sir, sir, it's Christmas.

Can I at least have
until New Years?

Okay.

Okay, no, I'll
figure something out.

Everything, okay?

You heard that?

Is there anything I can do?

Just might have to give
me a few more shifts?

I think
we can arrange that.

Yeah.

Here you are.

And scrambled eggs
and wheat toast,

threw in the side of bacon.

Looks great, thanks.

So, Liz, tell me,

why are you working the
late shift on Christmas Eve?

Ah, well, that's
the story longer

than anyone wants to hear.

Well, I got all night.

Well, you first.

Why are you here in the
middle of nowhere tonight,

don't you have family somewhere?

I got a daughter.

Haven't spoken to
her for a few years,

don't think she really
wants to hear from me.

I wasn't exactly a
great dad, you know.

So, staying on the
road keeps me busy.

Keeps my mind off of things.

That's not true.

What's not?

That your daughter
doesn't wanna hear from you.

Maybe.

Absolutely.

Apparently she's going
up to college at Melview,

studying literature.

Sounds like a smart girl.

Yeah, she is.

Every daughter
wants to know her dad.

Yeah, well, it's your turn.

My turn.

I don't know.

Honestly, hun, someone's
gotta pay the bills.

No one waiting up for you?

Let's just say I went
through a lot of frogs

waiting for Prince Charming
to come to the rescue.

Think he got lost somewhere.

Well, I'm sure he'll be coming

through those doors
any minute now.

Hmm, well, until then,

I'll be here with fresh
refills of coffee.

So, what about you?

It's Kyle.

Yeah, why are
you here tonight?

Work.

Did you lose a bet?

No, just the only one
without a wife and kids.

So, you're not married?

I'm married to my work.

Oh yeah.

Love at first sight?

I live in a penthouse
overlooking Central Park

and fly everywhere first
class, so, you know.

No, I don't.

Wait a minute, hun.

So you're telling me a handsome
young man like yourself,

has no one to keep you warm?

No more
than a night at a time,

which is good by
me, easier that way.

Easier isn't always better.

Maybe, but it is easier.

Touche.

The
service here is useless.

- Liz.
- Yeah.

Do you have WiFi?

No, darling, I'm
sorry, we don't.

Of course.

But we do have The Snippets.

The what?

The Snippets, it's
the local paper.

It's a great article
on the front page

about the mysterious snowman
in front of Ms. Clark's yard.

And there's a nice little comic

Officer Bill drew on page five.

Want one?

Yeah, I'm good, thanks.

I'll take one.

Yeah.

I like hard hitting
articles and I love comics.

Yeah, see, that's
what I'm talking about.

Jonathan, it's snowing.

I see that.

I've never seen snow
before, it's so beautiful.

It can be, though it can
be kinda dangerous too.

Hopefully it's
just a little bit.

It looks so soft
and delicate, new.

Slippery and
soft and delicate.

He kicked!

Oh yeah.

He likes it too.

Still don't know how
you know it's a he.

I just do, trust me.

Okay.

I have dreams too, you know.

You getting hungry?

A little bit, yeah.

Okay, there's not much
around here that I see,

but I think a little way down
there should be a gas station,

We'll get some snacks and
hopefully there's a hotel,

we might be able to
stop for the night.

That good?

- Yeah.
- Okay.

Oh, come on.

Oh, would you look at that.

It looks like we might have
a white Christmas after all.

Yeah, well, it
better not delay

my flight back to the city.

It might be nice.

Take a good day off,
relax, enjoy Christmas.

Yeah, for your, maybe.

What, you don't
like taking a day off?

Not, not really.

Well, maybe you
just need to learn

how to relax a
little bit, you know.

Yeah, maybe.

Tell ya, there's nothing
quite like just waking up

with nothing to do and just
grabbing a cup of something hot

and just zoning out, you know.

Yeah, I prefer
something a little more

intellectually stimulating.

Well, if that's the case,

there is an article in
here about a piano recital.

I think you will like it.

Thanks for the tip.

You boys doing okay?

Doing great.

How's that steak coming?

Oh my goodness, let me check.

Superman, how's
that dinner coming?

Good, good.

I was just a tenderizing
the potatoes.

Well, I think the potatoes
are many tenderized.

Yeah, yeah, you're
probably right.

Back to it.

Liz, you've seen the new
"Space Warriors" movie?

Can't
say that I have, Nick.

Well, I was thinking
that you kinda remind me

of Captain Gold.

Is that a good thing?

Oh yeah, yeah, yeah.

She's like the strong and brave,

but still kindhearted captain

who keeps the whole ship
together and saves the planet.

That's
quite an honor.

You know, I'mma
have to check out

this new "Space Warriors" movie.

Yeah, it's really
good, you'd like it.

All right, back to work.

Aye, aye, captain.

So, there were some the
delays with the potatoes,

but it should be out soon.

Okay, in the meantime,
here's a slice

of my famous apple crumble.

Oh, I don't eat...

Thanks.

Wow, it's actually quite good.

Thank you, hun,
I'm glad you like it.

So, you have a picture of her?

Who?

Your daughter.

Yeah, this one is,
wow, five years ago.

I was driving through the town

where her and her mother lived

and Victoria asked me
if I could stop by.

Victoria,
that's a pretty name.

Yeah.

Might be the only thing
I did right, to name her.

She's a beautiful young woman.

I'm afraid her mom had
more to do with that than me.

Oh, stop it, you're
a very handsome man.

Oh, thanks, so are you.

I mean, you're a handsome woman.

So, what happened
with you and her mom?

If you don't mind.

Oh, not at all.

I was young and stupid, doing
some work in a small town,

met a pretty girl and
started making mistakes.

Classic story.

Tried to make it work,
or at least she did.

I was a little too
immature at that point

and was drinking, running
around, made a lot of mistakes.

Yeah, well, we all have.

Welcome to the club.

Your daughter,
she's not a mistake.

You're lucky, you
should call her.

Yeah.

Hey, Sheriff Bill.

Hey, Liz.

So, to what
do we owe this visit

this fine Christmas Eve?

Hope our carousing
wasn't too loud.

Well, not loud enough,
far as I'm concerned.

That's right.

Well look, the reason I came
in is I'm on patrol tonight

and well, I've been hearing

about a pretty big
blizzard coming our way.

Yup, they already closed
the Monument Hill Pass.

Great.

Wow.

You know, you coulda called.

Oh yeah, I guess I could've,

Heh.

You want some coffee?

Oh, I'd love some.

Right this way.

Gents.

There you are.

Oh, thank you, darling.

You're welcome.

You should try the
apple crumble, it's good.

Yes, it is.

You know, I'd like a piece
of that apple crumble,

if you've got any left.

Yes, sir, one last serving.

A steak dinner up?

Order up.

All right, thank you.

Steak dinner and apple crumble.

Oh boy, thank you.

You're welcome, there you are.

Thanks.

Accounts.

Yes.

Check balance.

What, are you kidding me?

I can't be overdrawn.

I just deposited a
check three days ago.

Customer service please.

Customer ser, hello?

Stupid robot.

Oh hey, Liz.

Sleeping on
the job, ey, boss?

I guess it's catching
up to me after all.

Yeah, you've been
working late a lot

this past month.

Yeah.

You okay?

It's been a year,
you know, that he.

I know.

You doing all right?

I thought I would be fine.

Maybe if I just
kept myself busy,

that I could get
through the season.

I've felt that way before.

But I think it's
catching up with me.

I don't bounce back
as fast as I used to.

You're kidding me, come on,

you're in the
prime of your life.

It's hard going home
to an empty house.

Yeah, it is.

33 years we were together.

All the laughter,
traditions, kisses, songs,

then he's just gone like that.

I used to race home just so
that I could be with him.

Doctor said it was
too late to operate,

too late to save the only thing
in this world I truly loved.

He used to love Christmas songs.

We'd put them on our
old record player

and we'd dim the lights and
in front of the fireplace,

we'd danced the night
away every Christmas.

Our own traditions, just
us in our little home.

Those rooms are too
quiet now, empty.

I'm sorry, boss.

No, I'm sorry, this is
a happy night for most.

I'm just moping.

Oh, no, Sheila it's
okay to feel those things.

You're right.

The thing is I wouldn't
trade one minute with him

to get rid of this pain.

It was worth it all.

Yeah, you're blessed,
even if only for 33 years,

you had something the rest
of the world longs for.

Liz, my girl,
it's never too late.

You're a special
one, keep looking.

Okay, boss.

I think I might go home.

Yeah, I think that's a
good idea, beat the storm.

You feel okay here?

Do you feel safe?

Oh yeah, of course.

Besides, I've got,

got my fierce superhero
warrior to protect me.

Merry Christmas, Li.

Merry Christmas, boss.

Wait a minute, wait a minute.

So, you're telling me that
people in New York city

can just jaywalk
across any old street

and the cops won't do anything?

I am, it's just how it works.

Amateurs, crazy city people.

Well, they need
to come down here

and see how real law
enforcement works.

Oh yeah, some crazy
stuff going on around here?

Son, you wouldn't believe it.

Things I've seen with my own
two eyes would shock you.

Really?

Well, just last week,

Mrs. Lasseter attacked her
neighbor with a garden hose.

It wasn't pretty, I
had to break them up.

And then, the week prior,
up on Fiddler's Point,

I caught the pastor's daughter
kissing some delinquent

in the backseat of a car.

You're kidding me?

They're just kids and
they were just kissing.

In the back seat.

Back seats are made for babies,

not for making 'em like
the good Lord intended.

And it was like trying
to break up two cats

covered in peanut butter.

You're doing God's work, Bill.

Well, I try.

So, you tell them
city boy, cops,

if they need any tips or tricks,

they need to come on down here
and talk to old Sheriff Bill.

I'll show them how it's done.

Oh, I will, I absolutely will.

Yeah, thank you.

You know, the next day I
ran to the pastor's daughter,

we had a good talk.

I mean, she just needs
time and a listening ear.

She's a good girl.

Like you?

Ah, ha, I don't
know about that.

So, have you always
lived in this little town?

Yeah, for a long time.

I was a foster kid, came
here when I was 18 and out

looking for work.

I went to church one
Sunday, you know,

looking for some
free potluck food

and ran into Sheila
and her husband, Craig,

and they offered me
a job and here I am.

Do you ever think
about leaving?

Ah, every day.

Why haven't you?

I don't know.

Not enough time, not enough
money, especially now.

Had some medical
expenses last year

that I just can't keep up with.

Besides couldn't do that
to Sheila, you know,

now that Craig has passed.

That's gotta be rough.

Yeah.

But you know, this
is what I know.

Good people.

Oh, I get it.

But no man has ever
caught your eye?

One did for a minute.

Yeah, what happened?

I don't know, I was young
looking for someone to love me.

He was handsome, good talker.

He made vows that I thought
meant something different

than he did.

I mean, he knew all the
right things to say,

but few years later, he found
someone else to say 'em to.

I don't know, I mean, I
can't complain though, right?

I've got a good job, warm bed,

endless supply of romance
novels and free coffee.

Ah, sounds like
you got it made.

Ah, yeah, I do you
should be jealous.

And I am.

I'm gonna get some
refills, you want some?

I'll take a top off.

Yeah.

What'd they say?

No luck, they
filled the last room

about a half an hour ago.

I wish we sure you
were just there already.

Yeah, me too, listen, I'm
sorry, I'm really trying my...

I know.

In no time, we will
be back in my hometown

and you're gonna love it.

You think so?

Yeah, you will.

I mean, it's gonna have everything
we don't have right now.

Warm beds, warm drinks,
warm everything.

Okay.

I'm doing this
for us, you know,

everything we have ahead.

Trust me?

Of course.

California had
nothing left for us.

I know, I just,

it's all I've ever known.

I'm just kind of scared.

Maia, of course.

Listen, this time next year,

we're going to have a new
life and a new home and a new.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Did you ever think when we
first met that we'd be here?

Yeah.

Oh, really love
at first sight?

Yes.

Right there at poetry night.

We didn't meet there.

No, but I was there.

You went up to read I saw you.

You were right?

wow.

But the first time we met was
that Justin's birthday party.

And you were wearing
that members only jacket.

Oh yeah.

And you smelled very
heavily of cheap cologne.

Oh no.

And the first thing
you ever said to me was,

"that shade of burgundy
really brings out your eyes."

I was trying to be poetic.

I thought you were just
the cutest boy I'd ever seen.

They said there's another
town about an hour down the way.

Should we try our luck there?

Yeah.

Okay, say prayer.

I always do.

Well,
here in Cortland County,

it looks like we're going to
be having any white Christmas.

And a very white
Christmas at that.

That snow storm is shaping up

to be one of the biggest
we've seen in years.

I've already directed
you that you stay inside

and off the roads,
which most likely means,

I'm spending the night here.

But its fine, my jacket
makes a great blanket.

Be safe out there
and Merry Christmas.

So Sheriff, what's the odds
of me getting to the airport?

What, now, tonight?

Yeah, I got a red
eye back to the city.

Well, son, I'm sorry, but I'm
afraid with the pass closed,

you aren't going anywhere.

Right.

Well, looks like you're
spending Christmas here.

It looks that way.

Any good hotels around here?

Only one and
it's all booked up.

Well, I guess I'll have a
cup of coffee then, please.

Coming right up.

So, you know, there
could be worse places

to spend Christmas Eve.

Yeah, well,
there's better ones.

Tell me, Kyle, why you
so anxious to get back?

I don't know, I,

I don't have anyone
waiting for me.

I'm not going by to anyone.

I don't even really like my job.

Then why do you do it?

'Cause I make a lot of money.

That's it, just for the money?

You know, I used to
really wanna be a doctor.

I was so passionate, so
passionate, so stupid.

I spent five years, medical
school, ER, residency,

the whole nine yards.

So what happened?

Look, I'm not gonna
give you a whole sob story,

but after getting dragged
into a nightmare lawsuit

for helping save someone's life,

I got kinda burned out on
the whole altruism thing,

started focusing
on helping myself.

Do you like your life?

Do you?

I mean, really,
happiness is a fantasy.

At least I can take
care of myself.

I'm in control of my
life, enjoy nice things.

It's as good as you
can hope for it.

I don't agree.

I mean, in what,
what, three minutes,

we'll be celebrating a day
that remembers that love,

caring, sacrifice, that
matters in the end,

not all that other stuff.

You really believe all that?

I have to, hun, I
don't have much else.

Well, hey, hey, it's
almost Christmas.

I think I actually have some
apple cider in the back.

Why don't you say I'll pop
some open, so we can celebrate?

- Yeah.
- Sounds nice.

Hey Nick, can
you grab a couple

of the sparkling ciders from
the back, come on out here?

All right, captain, I got it.

I'm fine.

There you go.

Can you help me with that?

We're almost here.

I know, we got about
what, 60 seconds?

There you go.

Help you there.

All right, all right.

Thank you, darling.

Yeah, you're welcome.

Oh, very nice.

We need to toast.

Yeah, go for it.

Oh no, no, no, this is you.

You are the host
of this fine party.

Ah, okay, okay.

Well, all right, here we go.

To truck stop diners,
to snowy nights,

to the rich and the
poor, to brave warriors,

to strangers becoming friend.

And to what this
day is all about,

love, second chances,
redemption and peace.

- Here, here.
- Here, here.

Merry Christmas, everyone.

Merry Christmas.

- Merry Christmas.
- Yeah.

- Woo-hoo.
- Nice.

Well, I found
some leftovers to the kitchen.

Sorry, Karen, but I'm hungry.

And to all of you out there,

it is now officially midnight.

Merry Christmas.

Maia.

- Maia, wake up.
- What's happening?

It's Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

I love you.

I love you.

How are you doing?

Good, hanging in there.

How are you?

Cold, tired, excited, hungry.

All the things.

Yeah.

Still, makes sense.

Man, it is really
coming down out there.

Yeah.

Do you think you're
okay to drive?

Yeah, yeah, we'll be fine.

Okay.

I've always loved this song.

It's such peace in
the mist, you know,

kinda what the
season is all about.

Yeah, I've always
been a little partial

to "Oh, Holy Night".

I was driving an all night
or last couple of weeks

before Christmas last
year, up in the bad lands.

And I don't know if
you've ever been up there,

but it's out in the
middle of nowhere

and you can see that sky
from horizon to horizon.

And there was no
moon, no clouds out,

stars are really, really bright.

So, I pulled the truck
over and cut the lights off

and just stood there.

It was amazing, you could
see millions of stars.

And after about 20, 25 minutes,

I got back on my truck
and turned on the radio

and "Oh, Holy Night" was on.

And it's got that part about,

"the stars are
brightly shining."

It was perfect.

Kyle, how about you?

What's your favorite
Christmas song?

Well, it wasn't really
celebrated, Christmas, growing up,

so, I don't have much
of a connection to it.

But I do remember the first
week I got to New York,

I stumbled into St.
Patrick's one night

as they performed the
"Hallelujah Chorus" by Handel.

It struck me as
being so beautiful.

Made me wish I was
part of it somehow,

or maybe that it was
more a part of me.

Then the music ended,
walked out the door,

back into real life.

If I had to say a favorite,
I guess it would be that one.

I always liked "Grandma
Got Run Over By A Reindeer".

When I was a
kid, my dad would turn it up

and we'd sing it real loud
when he would take us around

in this big old cop cruiser
looking at holiday lights.

That
was nice, Bill.

Hey, do you guys mind if I
read the Christmas story?

it's kind of a tradition I have.

Not at all.

Sure.

All right.

Okay.

Joseph also went
up from Galilee,

from the city of
Nazareth to Judea,

to the city of David,
which is called Bethlehem,

because he was of the
house and family of David,

in order to register
along with Mary,

who was engaged to him
and was with child.

While they were there,
the days were completed

for her to give birth.

And she gave birth
to her firstborn son.

She wrapped him in cloths
and laid him in a manger

because there was no
room for them in the inn.

In the same region,
there were some shepherds

staying out in the fields

and keeping watch over
their flock by night.

And an angel of the Lord
suddenly stood before them

and the glory of the
Lord shone around them

and they were
terribly frightened.

But the angel said to
them, "do not be afraid,

"for behold, I bring you
good news of great joy,

"which will be for
all the people.

"For today, in
the city of David,

"there has been born
for you, a savior,

"who is Christ the Lord.

"This will be a sign for you.

"You will find a baby
wrapped in cloths

"and lying in a manger."

And suddenly, there
appeared with the angel

a multitude of heavenly hosts,
praising God and saying,

"glory to God in the highest.

"And on Earth, peace among
men with whom he is pleased."

When the angels had gone
away from them into heaven.

the shepherds began
saying to one another,

"let us go straight
to Bethlehem then

"and see this thing
that has happened,

"which the Lord has
made known to us."

So they came in a hurry
and found their way

to Mary and Joseph and the
baby as he lay in the manger.

When they had seen this, they
made known the statement,

which had been told
them about this child.

And all who heard it
wondered at the things

which were told them
by the shepherds.

And Mary treasured
all these things,

pondering them in her heart.

The shepherds went back
glorifying and praising God

for all that they
had heard and seen,

just as had been told them.

Wow, it's really
picking up out there.

Yeah, it is.

I wouldn't want to be
caught out there in that.

Maia, you okay?

Maia?

Jonathan?

- What's up?
- Jonathan?

Yes.

He's coming.

What?

Like he's, right now?

Yeah.

Right now?

- You okay?
- Yeah, no, yeah, yeah.

- Are you sure?
- Oh my gosh.

Okay.

Are you okay?

- Yeah.
- Okay, okay.

We got this, we got this.

He's coming right now.

- Yes.
- Okay.

All right, here we go.

Okay, oh boy, okay, here we go.

I call.

Go fish.

Royal flush.

Hey, came back to help
you out a little bit.

You don't have to do that.

It's the least I could do.

Thank you, Daniel.

You know, I remember the
first time I went to Alaska,

that was the first time
I got to see the ocean.

A long, long way from
my hometown, you know.

I'd never been that far North
or West for that matter.

You drive towards the ocean,

things start changing
a little bit, you know.

Sky gets a little different.

The air smells a little
different, you know.

I'll never forget that
second I came over that hill

and saw the ocean almost
knocked my breath away.

I drove down to the beach,

got out of my rig,
'cause I don't like

to let these moments pass.

And I just stood there and
just was in awe of the power

and the strength of
the ocean, you know.

Yeah.

I think you might
like to see that one day.

Yeah, yeah, I think I would.

Are you still open?

What do you mean?

Do you want me to
shut the sign off?

No, let's leave it on.

You never know who
may need a warm drink

on a night like this.

Hey, you wanna help
me take some of these

back to the counter?

Sure thing.

Well,
we've been getting reports

all over the county
of huge snow drifts.

The storm should stop
within the next few hours,

which should give me time to
finish my game of solitaire.

But the temperatures will
continue to stay low,

making it dangerous to drive.

So, stay inside, enjoy
the snow covered landscape

and tell someone you love them.

Well, it's been quite a night.

Sorry, you guys
get stuck with me.

Oh, I'm not sorry at all.

It's better being alone out
on the highway for Christmas.

Yeah, fine company.

Agreed.

It's been an honor.

Well, it looks like it's been

a little too much
for some of us.

Okay, how are we
doing, you doing okay?

Gosh, yeah, just
great, wonderful.

What's going on?

It's fine, it's just a
contraction, it's fine.

Yeah, okay, I see
you lights ahead.

- Yeah?
- Yes.

Yes, those are the lights.

Okay, we made it.

- Thank God.
- There's the town

right there, yes, okay.

- Okay.
- Okay.

Okay, here we go, wait.

What?

I don't know how
to deliver a baby.

It's not that hard,
you just, you pull?

Yeah, yeah, like the movies.

Okay.

Okay, okay, here we go.

Oh, why are you slowing down?

I gotta take the turn, so
we don't fly off the road.

Good thinking.

- Yeah.
- Right.

Okay, there's
a motel up ahead.

- Okay, we've go this.
- Great.

Okay, be right back,
just, it's okay.

Okay, be right back.

Okay.

Oh, come on!

Okay.

So, any room?

No, actually, but it's
okay, I have a plan.

What are you talking about?

What do you mean?

Just, it's gonna be okay.

Just trust me, okay?

Okay.

I love you.

I love you.

Okay.

Hey Liz,
you better get in here.

Please, my wife is in labor.

We didn't have
anywhere else to go.

Oh my goodness, come
in, come in, hurry, hurry.

Guys, come on, let's put
these tables together

and lay her down, come on.

Honey, it's gonna be okay.

It's gonna be okay.

Come on, come on.

Hey Nick, can you
grab some water,

get all the blankets
you can from the back?

Daniel, can you get to
the back, call the doctor?

The phone number is
right above the phone.

You got it.

I'll guard the door.

Kyle, can you run to the...

Okay, I need you to
take deep breaths for me.

Slow, deep breaths, good.

How far apart are
the contractions?

I don't
know, two minutes.

That's okay.

Okay, okay, I'm gonna run
to the office and grab the...

No, no, don't go.

Okay, I'm here,
we got you, sweetie.

What's your name?

Maia.

Maia, Maia, that's
a beautiful name.

Thank you.

Listen, you're gonna be okay.

Kyle here, he's a doctor.

Okay, Maia and...

- Jonathan.
- Jonathan.

I've done this before,
everything's gonna be okay.

Is it okay if I help you?

Yeah.

Okay.

I'm gonna need a first
aid kit and some scissors.

Nick, grab that please.

Just gonna cover you up here.

Need those jeans off.

Okay, let's get
your jacket off too.

Come on, let's get this off.

You're doing great, babe.

Yeah?

- Yeah.
- I love you.

I love you.

Liz, no answer from
the doctor's office.

The hospital up north
said they can't make it

over the pass tonight.

Okay, thank you, Daniel.

Are we gonna be okay?

Yeah, everything
is gonna be fine.

Look at me, everything
is gonna be fine, okay.

You're a strong
person, I can tell.

Is it all right if
I check up on you?

You're doing so good.

So good, beautiful.

It's gonna be fine.

How is she looking?

Wow, the baby's
already crowning.

What does that mean?

It means you're
son's almost here.

What?

Okay, in a second,
I'm gonna tell you

to push three times in a row.

All right, try for 10 seconds.

No matter how much it hurts,

I want you push as hard
as you can, all right.

Okay.

Just
breathe through it.

You're gonna be fine, okay.

- You ready?
- You can do this.

Okay.

One, two, three.

Great job, doc.

The perimeter is secure.

Hey Victoria, it's
me, it's your father.

Listen, I know we haven't
spoken in a long time

and that's my fault,

I should have called and
been there more often,

but I'm sorry and I
wanna change that.

Anyway, it's Christmas

and I want to let you know
I'm coming through town

in a couple of weeks and
if you were okay with it,

I'd love to get
together with you.

Just call me back and let
me know if that's all right.

I know, I didn't really show it,

but I wanna let you know,
I always love you, darling.

Merry Christmas.

Good morning.

Everybody doing okay?

Yeah.

Doing pretty good.

Nick, for your
incredible bravery

in the face of
childbirth last night,

I'd like to make you an
honorary sheriff's deputy.

You need a ride home?

That'd be great, Sheriff Bill.

Let's go.

All right.

Well, there he is.

Congratulations.

- Thanks.
- Welcome to the club, man.

How do you feel?

I'm not quite sure
yet, but I think good.

I think really good.

Fair enough.

Hey, thank you
both for last night.

I don't know what we would
have done without you, so.

You're welcome.

How are you?

I'm good, I'm so
tired, but good.

I thought you
might like some tea.

Oh, thank you, that's perfect.

Can you hold him?

Yeah.

Wow.

He's so beautiful.

He has his daddy's eyes.

Yeah.

You're a mom now.

I know
I'm so scared,

but I'm really, really happy.

Oh, you're gonna do great.

I think we're gonna get
on the road, get her home.

Hey.

Oh hi.

Thought you
might like a donut.

You have no idea.

So good.

Good to see your back
to your normal self.

Daddy.

Hey, buddy.

Would you like to hold him?

Yeah.

Make sure you get his head.

Okay, got it.

- You got him?
- Yeah.

Oh my God.

Look at him, he's
looking at you.

He looks like me, doesn't he?

He does.

How you doing?

That's your mom.

I should probably
get on the road myself.

Kyle, I'm gonna be
swinging by the airport.

Be happy to give you a lift.

Oh wow, that'd
be great, thanks.

Yeah.

Kyle, are you coming?

Yeah, one second.

So you make sure you give
us a call when you get in.

We will, I promise.

Yeah.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Anytime, baby.

- Okay.
- Take care.

You ready?

Yeah.

Oh, how much for the pie?

The apple crumble,
it's on the house.

Okay, well, I left you
a little extra tip, so.

Thank you.

I hope everything
works out for you.

Hey.

Kyle, I'm proud of you.

- Thank you.
- Yeah.

I don't know really
how to do this,

but I think you are a wonderful,
strong, beautiful woman.

And I want to get
to know you more.

And I know it's Christmas,

but I'm gonna be coming
back in a couple of weeks.

And I was hoping it'd be okay

if I just took you
out on a proper date?

Yeah, yeah, of course.

Thank you, thank you,
thank you so much, thank you.

Thank you.

I'll call you.

Okay.

Yes.

So, Eric, how's your New Year's?

Ah, you know, making
resolutions, breaking them already.

You know, I think next
year is gonna be my year.

Yeah.

Well, I'm hoping the same
thing for me too.

Well, happy new year, Liz.

Happy New Year
to you, thank you.

Okay.