Wrapped Up in Love (2021) - full transcript

[audio logo]

[music playing]

Singer: (singing)
happy to be around.

Happy to say I'm here.

It's Christmas.

It's Christmas.

It's Christmas.

It's Christmas.

Honey, your cookies
are ready I think.

Oh, thank you, mom.

Cookie, cookie, cookie.



They're looking so good!

Oh.

Hey, no, cliff.

What?

Don't you want an
impartial tester.

For when you place these in
front of the judges at the bake.

Off?

Ashley: You are
emceeing the contest.

You'll get to taste all
of the cookies then.

No.

Hey.

Let him have one.

Just wait for them
to cool down a little.

Plus, they're not
even decorated yet.



Am I allowed to have any
space whatsoever for my things?

Ashley: Oh, sorry, mom.

Just move anything you
need for some space, ok?

Oh, thanks.

That's so generous
of you in my house.

Oh, come on.

You invite me over here every
year and ask me to do this.

Andrea: Because if
I didn't, I don't.

Think I'd see you the
entire month of December.

Until Christmas day.

Oh, seriously cliff?

What?

Oh.

Well, how do they taste?

Ashley, these cookies
are absolutely delicious.

Even if I did burn my mouth.

Good.

Serves you right.

No.

[music playing]

Hi.

The usual?

How did you know.

And...

Yes!

Your famous Christmas
cookies are finally here.

Can you marry a cookie?

Because this is what I want to
spend the rest of my life with.

Is this the final version?

I'm still tinkering with
the recipe, but it's close.

Well, here you go.

Thank you so much.

- Have a great one.
- Thanks.

See you later.

You too.

Here's your cappuccino.

Ooh!

I'm honored that the vice
president of the store.

Brings me my morning coffee.

Please promise to still do
this when mr. Collins retires.

And you take over the store?

Also, not to be greedy but
is this all you have for me?

I do believe Christmas
cookies are in the building.

Ah, word really
does travel fast.

Aha!

See, this is why I love
my queen of Christmas.

I don't suppose you have
a hot guy in there too?

No, sadly not today.

All right.

Well, that needs to be a
priority on your holiday.

To-do list, ok?

Because as much as I love you,
we cannot have another year.

Where we're each other's
dates for new year's eve.

Andie you know that Christmas
is the busiest time of year.

For me.

The last thing I have time
for is finding a date.

Well, speak for
yourself because I.

Am determined to find someone
to kiss at midnight this year.

You know that was fine
just the way it was.

I know.

I just want it to be perfect.

That's why I love you and what
makes doing this so much fun.

Ashley Mckenzie to
chase village please.

Paging Ashley Mckenzie.

Again?

- Oh, jeez.
- Here, leave it.

- I got you.
- Are you sure?

- Andie: Mm-hmm.
- Thank you.

You're my hero.

[music playing]

Ooh.

It's ok.

It's ok.

You... you really
don't have to do that.

Don't worry about it.

Well, thank you.

Ben: Yeah, no problem.

Yeah, no, I just

I'm trying to figure out how
a seven-year-old can make such.

A mess in less
than five seconds.

Sadly it's not the
first time it's happened.

Well, since you helped
me, is there anything

I can help you with today?

Yeah, yes.

Would you happen to know
where mr. Collins' office is?

Mr. Collins, the store owner.

Ben: Yes.

Yeah, he's just
in the back where.

The administrative offices are.

I'm heading that way.
I could show you?

Great, yeah.

Is there something
you came in for today?

Ben: Yeah.

When I volunteered to play Santa

I had no idea what
I was in store for.

Turns out the kid that
made a mess in here.

Also took out a Christmas
tree on the main floor.

Thanks, john.

I'll be right there.

Good.

Bye.

Never a dull moment.

Sorry, I have to handle this.

But if you follow this hallway
all the way down there's.

A really big door and
he's behind that, so...

Great.

Thank you.

Yeah, no problem.

It's no problem.

Ok, cliff, can you just move
a little bit to the left?

My left.

Oh.

Ok, and then do you think
maybe you could smile?

My smile left five
minutes ago, ash.

Ashley, I'm sure we already
have a photo we can use.

I am just asking for one
more minute of patience, ok?

Cliff, have I ever
complained when.

You ask me to carve 12 pumpkins
on Halloween for your display?

No.

And mom, have I ever complained
about wearing a turkey hat.

On thanksgiving?

I have not.

So all I need is 30
more seconds, ok?

Ok, I am pressing the timer now.

Ok.

Say Rudolph!

Rudolph!

Oh.

Ok, yeah, no, it's not bad.

I mean, it's not a "vanity
fair" cover, but it'll do.

Buh, buh, buh, buh.

Let me see.

I want veto power.

Oh, absolutely not.

No.

You lost all of your privileges
when you started playing around.

With Photoshop.

People still talk
about that photo.

And it was very embarrassing.

Yeah, that was good.

Oh, mom, you'll never guess
who I heard from the other day.

- Who's that?
- Ben.

You remember ben?

Stephen: Who?

Cliff: You know ben.

We went to grade
school together.

Ben Collins?

The two of you were inseparable.

Sorry, who... who's this ben?

Stephen: I'd forgotten
all about him.

Mr Collins' a son from
his first marriage.

Mr. Collins my boss?

Mm-hmm.

Ashley: He has a son?

How did I not know about this.

Andrea: Well, his parents
divorced when he was young.

And he went to live
with his mother.

And then I think
to boarding school.

I don't know.

We never really
saw him after that.

Ashley: Huh, it's
kind of strange.

You'd think he would have
mentioned him at some point.

No, we don't know
the whole story.

I'm sure he had his reasons.

So what brings him to
town after so many years?

Cliff: I'm not sure.

I'm going to see
him later though.

I'll ask him.

Can we do one more?

Oh, please.

Ashley: Ok, then of
the three, I think.

We should go with this one.

I feel like we have
this dilemma every year.

What's wrong?

You seem preoccupied.

Ashley, you know how much
you mean to me and the store.

That's nice of you to say.

And I've been
trying to figure out.

How to have this
conversation for days.

And...

What?

What is it?

I have the same discussion
with myself every year,

What the future will bring, and
should I hand over the reins.

To someone else?

Really?

I... I had no idea.

Well, I think you know how
much I appreciate what you've.

Done to bring the
emporium to where it is.

You're like family.

So are you.

Which is why I didn't
want you to be blindsided.

Oh.

By?

Well, you don't know
this, but I have a son.

From my first marriage,
and he's come home.

I... I actually found
out about this yesterday.

Oh?

It turns out that
my brother cliff.

And him were friends
when they were little.

Oh.

Ashley: I have to say, I'm

I'm a bit surprised you
never mentioned him.

I'd say it's a tough
situation to talk about,

So generally I don't.

I feel like I've
failed as a father.

But we're having a
brand new start, I hope,

And we're figuring things out.

And hopefully he's going to
help expand our online presence.

I mean, you're still going to
be the vice president in charge.

Of day to day operations,
but I'd love it.

If you could show him the
ropes, help him get a better.

Understanding of how
the business works.

And if things work
out, I'm hoping.

He'll take a bigger role here.

I see the two of you working
together to make this store.

The best it can be.

Of course.

Sure, yeah.

You know, he's here.

Why don't I introduce you?

Oh, ok.

Ben.

Ben: Hey, everything
ok in santa's workshop?

Huh?

Right, yes.

Yeah, everything is fine now.

Good.

You two know each other?

Ben: Yeah, we met
briefly yesterday.

Hi, I'm...

Ashley.

I... how did you know?

Oh, cliff.

Yeah, he told me you...

He did.

Ben: Ran things here.

Right.

Well, this makes me feel better.

It's a good thing I think, huh?

Well, you two must just
have so much to talk about.

So I'll leave you to it.

Ben, I'm really looking
forward to working with you.

Same here.

Ok.

Oop, sorry.

Oh, ok.

Ok, bye.

Bye.

She's great.

You're going to love
working with her.

There's so much you
can learn from her.

Dad, I have an mba.

I've worked for companies
a lot bigger than this.

Yes, but I mean she knows the
store backwards and forwards.

And the employees love her.

I mean, that's important.

Well then, maybe you
don't need me here.

No, I'm sorry.

I wasn't suggest... look, I know
we have some things to work.

Through.

But you know, I don't want to
get off on the wrong foot here.

You know, I'm glad you're here.

Ok.

Ben sr: Great.

Andie: So what have you heard?

Rumor has it mr. Collins is
bringing in some kind of wonder.

Kid to help grow the business.

Mm.

Yeah, some kind of mba type
with lots of ideas causing.

A lot of changes.

You know something.

Hmm?

You can't tell anyone.

Promise.

It's me!

Come on.

Ok, nothing has
been announced yet,

But yes, he is
bringing in someone.

And get this, it's his son ben.

Mr. Collins has a son?

Mm-hmm.

Is he single?

Is that seriously
always your first thought?

Yeah.

I told you I'm determined to
find a date for new year's eve.

Don't tell me has a
girlfriend or he's married.

You really are unbelievable.

No, he... apparently he came
back because they haven't talked.

In years and he wants to
rebuild the relationship.

Oh, that's kind of sweet.

But how are you
doing with all this?

I mean, how is this
going to impact you?

I don't know.

It's all so complicated.

Nothing's been determined yet.

But I can't say I'm not
at least a little worried,

Especially after putting in so
much work the last few years.

Well yeah, I mean,
we both thought.

You would take over for mr.
Collins when he retired.

But now you have to deal with
the prodigal son returning?

I hate to say it, but
maybe you should reconsider.

That other job opportunity.

I know.

I thought about that.

I do want to see how things
play out here, but you're right.

It's probably smart to
keep my options open,

At least until I know
what all of this means.

Yeah, I don't disagree.

So what's he like, the son?

That's the worst part.

He's actually really nice.

Ok.

The way you say that makes it
sound like he's kind of hot.

Oh, I did not say that.

Ok, show me a pic.

Show me a pic!

Andie, why would I
have a picture of him?

Did you not do
an internet search?

No.

Ashley.

Ben Collins?

Ben Collins.

Huh.

Huh?

That's your response?

Well, yeah.

He kind of looks like this guy
that was in my section today.

And at first I was
like, hello, hottie.

But then he started asking
all these weird questions.

Well, strange how?

Like he was talking about
profit margins and efficacies.

Of sale.

And then when I heard the rumor
I thought it was kind of odd.

Yeah.

Ben sr: Good morning.

I know Christmas is our
busiest season, which.

Makes it tough on all of you.

But I couldn't be more proud of
this store, you, and what we've.

Accomplished.

I like to feel
we're a family here.

And without family,
where would we be?

And speaking of
family, one of mine.

Has come back into my life...

My son ben.

We recently reconnected.

And as you can see,
the apple hasn't.

Fallen far from the tree.

[chuckles]

For me, this store is my life.

And as I look to
the future, I feel

I've taken this
store, the emporium,

As far as I can on my own.

But with ben's skills
and experience,

I know he can keep
us competitive.

And take this store
to the next level.

And to that end, please
help me welcome my son ben.

[applause]

Thank you all for
that warm welcome.

I'm extremely excited to be...

Oh god, why is he
wearing that suit?

I kind of love a man in a suit.

Yeah, but it's a bit
corporate don't you think?

Ben: All of you as
we bring the emporium.

To the national stage.

Thank you.

[applause]

Come on in.

Candy cane?

Uh, no, thank you.

You may want to ditch the suit.

I was worried you'd say that.

I was getting a couple
of looks from the crowd.

Don't get me wrong,
you look great in it.

It's just I think
for some people.

It was a tad intimidating.

You've seen the people
around the store.

No one really dresses like this.

Ben: Yeah.

Except for the salespeople.

In the suit department.

In the suit department, yeah.

I was trying to make
a good impression.

Ashley: Oh, and I
totally get that.

It's just, you know,
we're a tight knit group.

Well, like your dad
said, like a family.

And the suit just
feels a little...

Management.

Yeah.

Yeah, you just want
to be approachable.

Thanks.

And I'm still navigating
these waters, so.

I appreciate that.

Yeah.

Speaking of navigating waters, I.

Know this is all new
but I've been thinking.

I've been walking
through the store.

And I think there's a couple of
ways we can improve and update.

Things.

Oh.

I... I was under the
impression that you.

Liked what I had done here.

Oh, I do.

I do.

But I think change is good.

I just... I want to
keep the store in sync.

With how people
act and shop today.

Ok.

Um, such as?

Well, we need to focus on
some higher profit margin goods.

Push people to order
online, come into the store,

Pick up what they
ordered, and get out.

It's just... it's more
efficient over time.

And it reduces overhead.

Ok.

It's not that it's a bad idea.

It's just a little impersonal.

Mm-hmm.

What makes this store
special is the personal touch.

That we give to everything.

And we have done surveys
with our shoppers,

And that's what's
keeping them loyal.

And I appreciate all that.

But ultimately, we want to
appeal to a broader customer.

Base.

People want things quick and
easy, it increases sales,

And everyone's happy.

Don't you think you
want to just, you know,

Observe a little, settle
before you start summarily.

Making changes?

Ashley, I've been
doing this for years.

That's great.

So have I.

And I hear that.

But I bring in fresh perspective
and years of experience.

In the industry.

Change can be good.

I am not opposed
to change, but I.

Don't think that means that
you completely ignore what's.

Worked in the past.

I have been working at this
store for a very long time.

And I have a pretty good idea
of what works and what doesn't.

Ok, I appreciate your
competitive spirit.

Oh, are we turning
this into a competition?

Because I do love
a good challenge.

Well, if that's how
you want to play it,

You do things your way
and I'll do things mine,

And I think you'll come to
appreciate that mine are just.

Better.

Oh, I am so sorry to tell
you that you are already.

Losing because you are
so wrong about that.

Don't worry, I am very
sure you'll get used to it.

Cliff: She reacted how?

Oh, I must have cut
her off guard a bit.

I mean, she's feisty.

I like that.

Yeah, she's feisty.

There's no doubt.

Well, you know, she's
been there for years.

Really making that
store what it is.

You got to understand for the
past decade it's just been her.

And your dad running the place,
so you coming in probably.

Threw her.

Yeah.

Yeah, I got that.

Plus, she was raised
in a house where we all.

Played sports, you know?

She's super competitive.

And I know it might seem like
she's got a rough exterior,

But I'm telling you, on
the inside she's a softy.

She loves and knows that place
better than anybody other.

Than your father.

You just got to respect that.

Yeah.

Yeah, I hear that.

I just... I guess in some ways
I'm jealous of her relationship.

With him, you know?

It's like they have the
relationship I've always.

Wanted.

I just... it's like I don't
know him at all, you know?

Well, I'm positive
Ashley would be more.

Than happy to help in any way.

She loves your dad.

She would do anything for him.

And I'm pretty sure
this qualifies.

You think she'd do it?

Yeah, of course.

Hey, you hungry?

I could eat.

My parents live
really close to here.

My mom is an amazing cook.

Let's go grab some dinner.

Ashley might be there.

And I know my parents
would love to see you.

Yeah, that... that sounds great.

Let me just run by mine.

I don't want to show
up empty handed.

Ok.

♪♪

Can you get carpal tunnel
from tying too many ribbons?

[chuckles] how many is that?

I don't
even know, but I have four left.

I can't wait to get mine.
I look forward to it every year.

Well, unfortunately you're
going to have to wait this year.

Because the first batch
is going to the people at the s.

I had no less than 10
people ask me about it today.

Fine, but then you'll have to wt
to get your batch of Christmas.

Oh, but you know how much I...

You know how much I love that s.

Well, like you, I'm making
it for the people at my work.

I do love that you make so
many homemade gifts for people.

It's clearly rubbed off on me.

It just means that much more.

I agree.

Even if my fingers fall
off from tying all these bows.

[cliff] mom?

In here!

[cliff] I've got a surprise
for you!

I hope it's okay
to add one to dinner.

Ben!
Is that you? How long has it be?

I don't think you even came
up to my waist last time I saw.

It's been, uh...
It's been a while.

Welcome.

I hope
this is not an imposition.

Cliff said I could come over.

Oh, of course not.
We're just happy to see you.

Hi, Ashley.

Hi, ben.

So how can I help with dinner?

You can't. You're our guest,
you relax.

Everything's ready out here. An,
cliff, you help me set the tabl.

And Ashley,
why don't you show ben around?

Duty calls. Play nice.

Wow, these
decorations are beautiful.

Your mom has a nice touch.

I actually did them.

Ahh.

Guess I shouldn't be surprised.

What is it you call yourself,
the queen of Christmas?

I don't call myself that,
other people call me that.

- I can't help what they say.
- Right.

Mmm, that candle smells amazing.
Reminds me of Christmas at my h.

I should probably
buy a few for my place.

I'm assuming you got
them at the emporium?

No, actually.

I gave those to my parents for
Christmas last year. I made the.

[chuckles]

Guess I shouldn't be surprised.

After seeing the
wonders you've done in the stor.

I just really love making
things for people for Christmas.

I think these days people often
buy something.

Without
really giving much thought to I.

And it's so transactional.

Whereas, if you make
something for someone it just...

It really shows them you care.

That's odd, coming from someone
who runs a department store.

Don't get me wrong.

You can absolutely buy something
special for someone, too.

That's why I like to
support our local artisans.

And have their stuff at the sto.

[mom] dinner's ready!

Mrs. Mackenzie, thank you so mu.
This was amazing.

Well, we're so glad to have
you here at dinner and back in.

Yes, and I get to work
with your incredible daughter.

I'm sure you
both know how talented she is.

Well, we are
very proud of our little girl.

She's done wonders at the store.
Such attention to detail.

That she gets from her mother.

[mom] mm!

Oh, which reminds me...

This is for you.

Ben, it's gorgeous.

Did you make this?

I did. I do a
bit of woodworking in my spare.

I have this really cool machine
that carves any shape out of wo.

As long as you
put the design in the computer,

Take it out, sand it off
then varnish it and voilà.

Ashley, would you look at this?

It's very impressive... For
something made by a computer.

[dad] let's see.

Ashley...

It looks like he could give your
ornaments a run for their money.

I know just where I'm gonna put.

It's getting the
prime spot on the tree.

Oh, you don't have to do that.

[mom] but I want to.
This is special.

It deserves to be seen.

Whoa. Ashley's
ornament's getting dethroned.

[chuckling]

Oh.

You're in on a Saturday morning.

So are you!

Hm. I was just looking
through these cards. We...

We pick one to send to
our customers every year.

It's just your dad forgot
to choose one the other day.

What do you think?

We need to get his signature.

Before I send anything
off to the printer but...

Hm.

What?

- Well, it's pretty, but...
- But what?

Every year
we work with local artists.

These are the three finalists.

I think I'm leaning
towards this one, though.

Yeah. I mean, if you want
to reach a wider audience...

Why don't we
just switch it up this year?

Bear with me. I'm thinking a...

A video e-Christmas card.

Something that's super
easy to share on social media.

We could get everyone
involved and it could be really.

I don't know. We're just so cloe
to the deadline already.

To get these sent out.

Aren't you the one saying that
this store is one big happy fam?

Uh huh.

What better way to showcase that.

Than getting everyone to
participate in a card?

I've been toying
with some ideas and...

Oh! Hey, dad.

- Hey. What's going on?
- Hey!

Quick question for you.

Ashley and I have been
talking about the Christmas car.

Yes, in fact, I actually
have the final proofs here.

For the concept that you approv.

We just have to pick one.

And I was thinking maybe we coud
do something different this yea?

Thinking of
a video e-Christmas card.

If it's well
done, it could go viral,

Bring national attention
to the store.

I like the sound of that.

Keep in mind,

Our customers love
receiving these Christmas cards.

Yeah, but Ashley, if we can
reach out to a wider audience,

You know, this might be
something worth considering.

How soon could something
like this be done?

Gimme a few days?

Sounds good...
And we've got the cards as a ba.

Yep.

Listen, I've got to
run. I'll see you later.

Okay.

Oh, I didn't mean to...

Oh, it's okay. I'm flexible.

Um...

Okay, I'm trying to be flexible.

It's not that I don't like the,
it's just not what we normally.

Huh. So between the... Hmm...

Ornaments and this,
what is the tally?

Oh, I'm sorry, are...

Are we keeping score now?

I think that's what you
were doing earlier, yeah.

Uh, hm. Well, first of all,
I think my parents were just.

Being kind because, uh...

You were their guest,
you know, with the ornament.

I don't know. Your mom
said my ornament was getting.

Prime real estate on your tree.

And second,
the jury is still out on this v.

So I wouldn't count your
“views” before you've even uplo.

That's cute.

You know,
in the business, a lot of people.

Would say I'm
an expert at this sort of thing.

Before I came here,
I was kind of a big deal in ret.

Oh, that's right.
I forgot about your power suit.

Ha! Touché, well played.

Well, I could really
use your help on this video.

You know
everyone in the store, so...

Okay, fine. But as long as you
do not ask me to sing or dance,

Because I have two left feet and
a voice better left for the sho.

That is a deal I can live with.

Although I really want to
see you sing and dance now.

Yeah, that's never gonna happen!

Okay.

- Hey, ben!
- Yes?

Uh...

Cliff and Andie and I
were gonna go

Christmas tree shopping later,
if you want to tag along for th.

Talk about the Christmas video.

That'd be great.

- Okay.
- Okay.

[sighs]

Oh, by the way, I invited ben.

You invited ben?!

Yeah,
he doesn't know anyone in town.

Also, he... He wants to talk
about the Christmas video and...

Selfishly,
I would like your opinion on hi.

I'm still not entirely
sure how I feel about him.

Well, technically,
I've already met him.

Yeah, but I would
like your unbiased opinion.

[giggles] of course. Oh, hey!

Good evening, ladies.
Hey, Andie.

- Hi!
- Good to see you again.

I know, it's been forever.
How are you?

- Yeah, I'm good. Good.
- [Andie giggles]

Oh, sorry!

This is my buddy ben.

[giggles] yes!
We, um, met at the store.

Haven't been formally introduce,
but it's nice to see you.

Nice to meet you again. Ashley.

All right, guys, you ready
to get your Christmas tree on?

- [cliff snickers]
- yeah.

I just said that.

Well, ben here went to a fancy
boarding school,

You know, in the woods?

They did this whole
outward bound sort of thing.

Mm hm.

So he knows a thing or two
about the outdoors, don't you?

Yeah.

He can help you pick out
the perfect Christmas tree.

- It hardly makes me an expert..
- [Andie and cliff laugh]

But I'm sure I can help.

- Well, shall we?
- We shall.

What about this one?

Um, I don't know about that one.

That's a balsam.

It cleans up really easily
but it looks like it's crooked.

Besides, I think you're
more of a noble fir type.

Really? Why do you say that?

It's more classic, seems
like it would suit you.

Hmm, well...

Maybe I'm not that predictable.
What about this blue spruce?

Has upturned branches,
hold the ornaments nicely.

Oh, so now you're the arborist.

What can I say? I do my researc.

Yeah, but uh, you would be
picking up needles on a daily b.

Now, the frasier fir,
a little bit more costly,

But it holds
onto its needles better.

Mm hm, except it doesn't have
that good Christmas-y smell.

True.

Is that how people flirt these?

I'm so off my game 'cause, you,

I don't know anything about tre.

Oh, well, you could
practice your flirting on me.

I've got years
of experience in the field.

I'll let you know
if you're good or not.

Okay, then.

[chuckles]

[Ashley] what about this one?

Hmm, the silver fir.

Soft, shiny
needles, a great Christmas scen.

You know how to pick 'em.

Yeah, this is my tree.

Yeah. Would you like me to
help you bring it to your car?

Why do you think I brought clif?

[ben chuckles]

What about you?

Are you going
to get a Christmas tree?

No! No, no, I have a

I have a fibre optic
tree that lights up.

At the push of a button on the.

Ugh. You have a fake Christmas e
and you say that you love Chris?

I'm sorry, but could your tree.

Put on a sequential twinkle
light show.

With an adorable
Christmas theme? I think not.

- No.
- Yeah, 'cause it's gross.

Okay.

The best thing about Christmas
is untangling the lights.

And stringing them on the tree!

- Debatable.
- Speaking of which...

Why don't you guys come over
tomorrow.

For a little last-minute
tree-trimming party?

Yeah!
Well, that sounds like fun.

- [cliff] yeah.
- [Andie] yeah.

Uh, since when has she
started doing things last minut?

[chuckles] I know.

All right, cliff.

Do you want to carry it to the?

- You're up.
- We'll meet you there.

[Ashley] come on, Andie. Let's t
more tea.

- [Andie] okay.
- Let's go.

♪♪

[Andie laughs]

Okay, so is this my punishment.

For having an artificial tree?

Hmm.

Ooh, look at that.

Funny how she just happened
to have popcorn laying around.

[laughs] to be honest,
I'm actually impressed with her.

She usually never
wants anybody helping.

Nobody ever does it
exactly the way she wants.

- Yeah, that's right.
- [laughs]

Oh, wow, that one is...

- Beautiful.
- Oh! Thank you.

Yeah, I made this one a few
years ago, it's one of my favor.

Of course you did.
So how do you want the garland?

Uh, well, I think if you start
at the

[both] top, yeah.

And then just keep it as evenly
spaced as possible to the botto.

Good.
Like the attention to detail.

Yeah. How else would you do it?

Do you mind giving me a hand?

Yes. I'll start...

- This side.
- Yeah, okay.

And then... Oh, oh, oh, hold on.

Okay, sorry. I just...

- It's okay.
- Over, under.

It's okay.

Thanks. [Laughs]

Alright...

Would you be willing
to just hang it near the top?

I just... I can't quite reach.

I could
probably get that for you.

Nope. No, no, I got it.

Know what?
Who wants hot chocolate?

Yes.

Yeah. Cliff?
Want to help me in the kitchen?

Yeah... Yeah, sure.

No, I think it needs to be
a little bit to the right maybe.

If you could just spin it...
No, I don't think that's the fr.

Yeah, a little lower, stop!
Yep, it's perfect.

Yeah.

So, what do you think?

- Of...?
- Ashley and ben!

I'm kind of getting a vibe.

Oh yeah, I didn't get that.

- Ha! Men are so clueless.
- What?

Well, I haven't seen two people
more excited about Christmas st.

Yeah, what is it they say,
a lid for every pot?

And what about you, are
you a Christmas person?

Uh, yeah.

I like Christmas just fine, but
Halloween is actually more my j.

Really?

Yeah, yeah,
I love dressing up. Here, let m.

Okay... [laughs]

Oh, ignore...

Oh hold on, hold on. What is th?

Oh, last year.

That's my ex.
We broke up right after that.

He just didn't get it, you know?

I wanted to do a couples costume
and he refused.

I mean, why be in a relationship
if not for the couples costumes?

- It's like one of the major pe.
- Right?

[Andie chuckles]

I mean, that wasn't
the only reason we broke up,

But it certainly was not a good
sign.

I had no idea
you loved Halloween so much.

Yeah! It's my favorite holiday,
too.

- Really?
- Check this out.

Okay.

[Andie laughs] oh, wow!

That is amazing!

[Ashley] hey!
Where's that hot chocolate?

Oh, ah sorry.
Just another minute or so.

Maybe turn that down.

To the best tree-trimming team.
Cheers.

- [Andie] oh, cheers!
- [cliff] cheers.

Mmm, that's good hot chocolate.

Oh, this is nothing.

No offense, cliff and Andie.

[laughs] hey, we both stirred
this mix with loving care.

No, it's not that. It's just if
you want a truly amazing.

Cup of hot chocolate,

You have to get the Mexican
hot chocolate from town.

It's life-changing.

Ben, Ashley knows the
best place for everything.

She's like the
master at that kind of stuff.

It's true.

Really? I could
use that sort of knowledge.

Ash, you should
totally show him around town.

- You don't need to do that.
- No, no, I would love to.

Yeah. She'd love to.

Yeah, I love showing
my favorite places to people.

- Yeah?
- Yeah.

Besides, then maybe you could
appreciate my type of Christmas.

Okay.

Okay.

♪♪

Up there, that's at the bakery,

They have the
best carrot cake in the world.

I've had it every year for like
10 years straight for my birthd.

Nothing else would do.

And up there is the book store.

Now, I know
you can order books online,

But I really like to
support the local stores.

And if you ever need a
recommendation for a book,

You have to ask for Nancy,
because if you tell her.

What you like she will
give you the perfect recommend a.

Wow, this place changed so much.

I don't recognize
any of these places.

But cliff was right, you do know.

Where to find the best of
everything.

Well, it's my job to know.

And it's what makes this town ad
hopefully the emporium so speci.

We all rely on
and support one another.

Hm. Oh, and what's that?

Oh, it looks
like they're getting ready.

For the town tree-lighting cere.

And this is where we have our al
Christmas cookie bake-off.

Oh. Are you... Are you entering?

Absolutely.

Okay.

I've either won or been
runner-up for the last few year.

Last year I
beat little old mrs. Reese.

She looks like a sweet grandma,
but she's fierce competitor.

She's gonna be gunning for me
this year. Her and the local ba.

But I have been making test bats
all week, perfecting my recipe.

Oh! Cute. [Chuckles]

There was one year that
cliff and I got sleds for Chris.

We were sledding
down that hill right there.

And I lost
complete control over my sled,

I slammed into a light post and
I had to get seven stiches.

- Geez!
- I know. [Laughs]

We still refer to that as our
emergency room Christmas.

I still have a scar on my knee.

[gasps] oh!

[laughing]

How about we
show these kids who's boss, huh?

I do love a good snowball fight.

♪ Merry Christmas to big
and small! ♪

[laughing]

♪ Merry Christmas to everyone! ♪

[laughing]

Okay, I'm running! I'm running!

♪ Merry Christmas to
big and small ♪

Oh! Oh! [Laughing]

Thank you for
encouraging me to do this.

Thank you for indulging me.

Oh, thank you. [Laughing]

Phew! Anyway, this was fun.

- Was it?
- Yeah.

I am soaking wet and I
thought you just wanted to showf.

Your snowball throwing skills,

Yet another thing you're bettert
than me.

- Maybe.
- Just kidding, it was fun.

Even though we lost to those ki.

And thank you for protecting med
my ego. [Chuckles]

[both gasp, laugh]

Aww...

Oh, that's so sweet.
How romantic.

Well, I guess it's a sign.

[giggles]

- A sign?
- Yeah.

Time to get that hot chocolate
you swear is the best.

- Oh.
- Shall we? Let's go.

Okay.

♪♪

So what makes
Mexican hot chocolate so specia?

Well, they use these
special cocoa nibs that are toad.

And ground with almonds,
cinnamon, sugar,

Vanilla and then
there's some other spices.

There's...

Nutmeg and cayenne and then they
slowly add it to evaporated milk.

And the result is the silkiest,
richest hot chocolate.

You have ever tasted!

I love how... Excited you get
even about the smallest things.

[laughing] but are you
ready for your life to change?

Let's go.

That's incredible.

I don't think I've had a
hot chocolate that's so...

- Creamy?
- Yes!

And that cayenne
gives it that extra kick.

Right?

Come on.

Yeah, it's just,
you know, growing up here and...

Things like this, I mean, it mae
really appreciate things.

Made by hand, with heart.

Everyone here, they take so
much pride in what they do and.

I guess it rubbed off on me.
That's why I think it's so impot.

To embrace and
continue those traditions.

Yeah, I completely agree. I coud
have two more of these right no.

[laughs] well,
I'm very glad that you enjoyed.

There's so many
great things about this place.

Hmm.

It must be kind of weird for
you, being back after so many y.

Yeah, I mean.

I know I didn't spend
much time here as a kid.

But, oddly,
I do feel a sense of home here.

Really? That... That surprises.

Really, why?

I don't know. I guess I just fid
you're more of a big city type.

Oh, don't get me wrong.
I love being in the city...

But it's not where I
want to spend my life.

Hm.

I figured this was just a...

A stepping stone to
something bigger and better.

Really?

Why would you say that?

This... This is the place I
want to raise a family in.

It's part of the reason I came.

Wow.

You've really thought this
through, haven't you?

Oh, yeah. Of course.

I don't to anything half-hearte.
Come on.

[laughs] yeah. I'm the same way.

In my family even if you are gig
a hundred percent, it is not en.

[chuckles]

Well, I guess we should, uh...
Get going.

Yeah.

♪♪

- This is so cute.
- Thank you.

I love that too. It's so pretty.

- [indistinct chatter]
- [hip hop music on stereo]

Oh... Ho, ho!

[staff laughing]

What?

[staff laughing] ohh...! Okay!

[applause]

Merry Christmas, everybody.
You like the suit?

Now that's
a suit I could get behind.

Oh, you know,
he's actually pretty cute.

Oh, what?

I mean, yeah, the suit is cute.

Uh huh, yeah, sure. The suit.

Thank you all
so much for volunteering.

I hope you guys are ready
to have some fun.

Because we are about to make
an e-Christmas video card!

[staff cheering]

I've put together a poem.

Inspired by "'twas the night bee
Christmas".

And I gave it a few tweaks.

To reflect the
store and what it means to us.

And the entire community.

And I figured
out that our very own Sidney,

From cosmetics
is very artistically talented.

And she's gathered some props.

And some costumes
to really put it together.

We're gonna
be highlighting the departments,

Highlighting
the people that work here.

It's going to
be a celebration of the store!

[cheering, applause]

And you know, um...

If we play our cards right, with
a bit of luck, we might go vira.

Oh... [excited chatter]

Now, without further ado,

Here's Sidney to give you
some of your props. Let's do th.

[laughs] oh, boy!
Okay, everyone.

Hope you like
these as much as we do!

Woo hoo! Oh!

[sighs] so what do you think so?

That's a nice suit.
It's an improvement on the last.

And people seem to really
be into this, so that's a good.

Good, are you gonna join, too?

Of course.
I am part of the store.

Good, I'm glad. I'm
gonna need all the help I can g.

Well, I don't know how
much help I'm going to be.

I haven't acted since high schol
and it might be a giant train w.

But who knows,
maybe that will help it go vira.

We're gonna be trending in no t.

[chuckles] yay.

Okay, Andie, whenever you're re.

'Twas the night before
Christmas and all through the se.

The elves worked so hard...

With ribbons and bows
there was wrapping to do...

[playing piano]

[gasps]

Line!

'Twas the night before christma.

True gifts that keep
giving throughout the whole yea.

To make all of your
holiday fishes come true...

Huh?!

To get gifts out the door.

Wishes, wishes, not fishes.

Uh...

Yeah!

Can I try that again?

True gifts that keep
giving throughout the whole yea!

Come get gift wrapped here.

I'm Andie and if you're single
and cute, seriously, come here.

Wishes!

I'm just...

Just single. It's fine.

[laughing]

Ahh!

Oop!

Now what?

Caught it.

Wow. Thank you so
much for your help today.

I don't know what I would
have done if you hadn't steppedn.

When things were not quite work.

Well, it's a group effort. Anyoe
else would have done the same t.

Yeah, but people
really look up to you.

It's really helpful.

See? Sometimes
you do need that personal touch.

I will concede that point to yo.

[both chuckle]

While we're on the subject,
and if you're willing.

I'd love that personal touch
on the edit.

Hmm.

If that's something
that you'd like to help me with?

Oh, so there's
something that you're not good?

Hmm, that's not what I said.
Don't push it.

[laughs]

My place after work?

Sounds good.
I would be honored to help.

Okay.

♪♪

[on laptop] the elves worked so
hard to get gifts out the...

[knock at door]

♪ And when we walk together ♪

♪ I see the lights fade away ♪

- Hi.
- Hi.

Oh, uh, this is for
you... A house-warming of sorts.

You remembered I liked your can.

- Of course.
- Mmm.

Plus I thought you
might need something.

To warm the place up a little.

Mm hmm. Well,
you're here just in time.

Because I've been stuck
on this one spot for a while.

I don't know why it's not worki.

Besides you know everyone in
the store and the store itself,

So please come on in.

Thanks.

With ribbons and bows
there was wrapping to do.

To make all of your
holiday wishes come true.

Okay, I think if you tighten
up the sequence here.

It'll help a little bit with the
pacing.

Okay.

And then here, I think
you need to cut to a wide shot.

It'll help showcase
the gifts a little bit better.

I think it's just getting a
little stuck with the close-up.

Done.

[ben on laptop] true gifts thatp
giving throughout the whole ye!

- It's like a hundred times bet.
- [laughs]

You have no
idea how helpful you've been.

This is really fun.
You did a great job.

I like this.

With you... Working.

[chuckles] yeah, me too.

Um... Well this is going to
take some time to render and up.

- I have a...
- Oh, wow!

I didn't realize how long
we'd been working on this.

I, uh, had promised my
dad I would stop by.

To take a look at our
Christmas lights display.

We normally debut it after our
family ugly Christmas sweater p.

Right.

Would you... Um,
would you want to come?

- Uh, yeah.
- Yeah?

Um...

- Let's go.
- Okay.

Oh, thanks. [Giggles]

Right?
It's just... It's such a knot.

Okay.

Cliff, I have told
you time and time again.

About how to put these away, ri?

[Ashley] hey, guys.

I always get a little
scared when I see the two of you.

Plotting this light
system display without me.

We really don't need the
cops showing up again this year.

So I've been thinking about
some options.

And I think we should go
with something nice and traditi.

Aw, come on, ash. I feel like
we do that every year.

No, come on. It would be really
elegant.

I mean, we could
have all white lights,

We could have white candles
in the windows.

It'd be very... Dickensian.

Yeah, well, uh...
I guess we could do that.

Yeah, you know,
that sounds really boring, ashl.

Oh, come on, cliff.

It's classic.

Ben has good taste.

Let's ask him.

Yeah, that... That sounds nice.

Although if you really want to p
it up and show how much.

- You care about Christmas...
- There will be no amping.

Yeah, no. Yeah,
he can amp. Amp, amp!

Yeah?

Well, what you could do is get
these really cool devices.

That allow you to project holidy
images onto the building,

Onto your house.

And then what we could
do is sync the lights.

To a music playlist and then tht
would allow people.

To just tune in and
listen to it on the radio.

That sounds amazing!

I like the idea of the projecti.

Yeah, you know what I like?

The idea of
cliffy's Christmas music playli.

Let's just take a second.
I really don't...

What you can do, as well...

And bear with me...
You could get an led screen.

That displays holiday greetings
when people walk by or drive by.

- [dad] great, good.
- [cliff] I'm into it.

When you're finished out here,

I have some
mulled cider to warm you up.

Oh, mom,
we were just talking about.

What to do for the
Christmas lights display this y.

I was thinking
something really elegant,

Classic,
traditional, all white lights.

That sounds nice.

Yeah, or...

Or a synchronized
light show set to music!

Yeah, yeah, yeah!
And video projections!

You could do that?

Yeah, it's super easy.
You just download the app.

And it coordinates everything.

- Easy as pie.
- I vote for that.

[sighs]

- Uh huh.
- [Ashley]great.

Then I guess I will just
leave you to it.

Okay, great.

Okay.

The emporium
wishes you love, joy and cheer.

True gifts that keep
giving throughout the whole ye!

[mr. Collins] great, isn't it?

Oh, he showed you.

Yeah, he sent me a link.

Said he was
working late last night on it.

Have you seen him yet today?

No, I haven't.

But I'm sure he'll be
very happy that you liked it.

I know a lot of people
were working very hard on it.

Ashley, can I ask you a questio?
Did I do something wrong?

What do you mean?

You know... I'm kind of hurt he
didn't ask me to be in it.

You know,
he said he didn't want me hover.

Congratulations.

You've just described every
parent/child relationship.

You're like a second dad to me.

And sometimes I don't
want you hovering over me.

I want you to... To trust me to
do the work that you hired me t.

Yeah, but we've built
up that trust over years.

I missed out on just
being around him, you know,

And I don't know
how to make up for that.

Just do the best you can.

Right now, in this moment.

You two aren't
as different as you think.

In fact, sometimes it's
eerie how similar you are.

Just be there for him.

[exhales]

Can you believe that he
derailed my plan for the lights?

I mean, what
is it with men and technology?

You slap a circuit board
on something or give it an app.

And suddenly that's all they wa.

And especially after I
helped him with the video?

He had to go and
one-up me with my own family.

I don't think I've
ever seen you so flustered.

What's going on?

Oh my god.

You like him.

Yeah, like... Like that much.

You like him!

He's just... He's so
great in so many ways.

You know,
when we're in sync it's perfect.

And then here
are these moments like the lighs.

That I just
really question how I feel.

How can you like something.

And then really want to change t
all at the exact same time?

You've literally described
every boyfriend I've ever had.

[chuckling] true.

Um, so...

Speaking of awkward relations hi,
I wanted to ask you something.

What?

What's the deal with cliff?

Huh?

What do you mean?

Well, when we were all together.

The tree trimming,
there was kind of a moment.

With my brother?

I mean, I guess I just never tht
about you two like that, but...

Really?

Yeah.

But I wouldn't want to do
anything if it'd be weird for y.

- Because I really wouldn't...
- No!

To affect our relationship
because I love you and...

No. No, no, no.
You should go for it!

Okay.

One of us should be happy.

Thank you.

It might just be
a tad awkward for me.

To be your third wheel for the
new year's now, though.

- It could be fun, though.
- Yeah?

I mean, we'll probably
be getting married soon so...

[laughs]

[ben] and you see,
it's already at 30,000 views.

Ben, this is really great.

You know, a bunch of people came
up to me this morning in town.

And told me how much they loved.

Well, we really wanted to
capture the spirit of the store.

And show how
great of a family we are.

Well, you certainly did that.

Now about this
chief operating officer role.

Are you sure
that's what you really want?

Absolutely. I've never
been so sure of anything before.

But, um... What about Ashley?

How do you think she'll take it?

Well, it may not be
what she pictured for herself,

But I'm sure she'll see that I's
in the best interest of the com.

But let's wait for the
right moment to tell her, okay?

Absolutely.

In the interim,
congratulations, mr. Coo.

Thank you so much.

Let's run it again.

Thank you so much. Have a good.

[Ashley exhales sharply]

Honey, what's wrong? You look I

I can't believe
what I just heard, Andie.

What?

Mr. Collins and ben were talking
about his getting the coo job.

After everything you did?
That's crazy!

The worst part is
that ben was wondering.

How I would take it and they
both assumed.

That I would be
fine with it and understand.

- No!
- I mean, I get it. I get it.

Ben is his son and he is
smart and he is so, so capable.

It's just that I've put in
so much hard work for this.

Over the last few years.

Maybe I should just move on.

I'm just surprised that
ben would do this to you.

Yeah, I mean I knew
that he was going to be.

An integral part of the company
moving forward. I did, I knew t.

But I never in a million years.

Thought that after showing
him the ropes here.

And making town feel like home
for him, that he would just.

Take the one job
that I've worked so hard for.

And now
you have feelings for him.

- Yeah.
- Yeah.

[sniffles]

Which makes the fact that
he stepped over me.

To get what he wants even harde.

I could never be with someone wd
do something like that to someo.

What are you going to do?

I am going to take the other jo.
[sniffles]

I'm going to take the other
job and I'm going to give ben.

Some real competition while
I'm working for our main rival.

Yeah.

Let me buy you a coffee.

We'll figure this out. Come on.

Yeah, I'm looking
forward to it, as well.

It's a great opportunity.

[laughs] I'm excited.

All right. Bye.

Can I come in?

Yeah. Of course.

As long as the lack of project is
in my office doesn't bother you.

Hm. Okay, yeah, I deserve
that. Which is kind of why I'm.

I felt bad I derailed your
plan with the lights the other.

You and I, we have this thing.

Sometimes I go too far even
though I want to be helpful.

Yeah. I have to say I was a bit
surprised,

Especially
after I helped you with the vid.

I'm sorry. I wasn't thinking.

Well, it seems
you always get your way, so

I swear it's not intentional.

Is that all?

Yeah.

Okay, I just... I have a lot of
loose ends that I need to tie up.

Before the end of the day so...

Okay.

♪♪

♪ Christmas time, full of love ♪

♪ I want to see you
again and again ♪

[exhales sharply]

Who's going to bring me
my coffee to work every day?

I know.

I'm really going to
miss seeing you every day.

But we can video chat.

And I'm going to come
home to see my family and you.

Maybe you can come visit me.
It's not that far.

Yeah.

Well, I hope the new company kns
what a superstar they're gettin.

Hm. They do.

They kept telling me how
excited they are to have me.

Especially after I
initially turned them down.

I have to admit,
it is nice to feel wanted.

So when are
you going to tell mr. Collins?

Oh, god.

I hadn't even thought about tha.
I don't know if I can face him.

As exciting
as this opportunity is, it's...

It's really bittersweet.

I don't know if I can go
back into the emporium again.

It's going to be too hard
to say goodbye to everybody.

But you have to tell them, you?

Yeah.

If I write a letter of resign at,
will you give it to them?

You know
I would do anything for you.

Thank you. Because I also might
need you to clean out my office.

Okay, well, these look really g.

So I will get your stuff
in exchange for a tin of these.

- Deal.
- Deal.

- Two tins?
- No, just one.

Hey, I'm glad I caught you.
Have you seen Ashley?

Yes, and she
asked me to give this to you.

What's this?

Let's just say you totally blew.

Call mom.

[phone dials]

Hi, honey. It's so late.
Is everything okay?

Oh, I'm so sorry.

I didn't realize what time it w.

Oh no, I mean, it's okay.

We haven't had a chance
to talk since you moved.

Yeah, yeah.

Work's been busy and these last
couple of days have thrown me a.

Does this have something
to do with your father?

No. Actually, after a bit of a
rough start, things there are...

They're better.

No, um... It's...

It's this girl.

I can't quite get a read on her.

Well, that's a change for you.
What's the problem?

I don't know.

We had this great connection.

In this sort of
competitive way, you know.

It seems every time
I want to impress her, it just..

It just has the opposite effect.

Well, maybe
you stop trying to impress her.

And just show her you care.

Hm.

There's this cookie bake-off
thing she's really excited abou.

Do you remember when we
made Christmas cookies.

When you were younger?

- Oh, yes!
- The old secret family recipe?

Why don't you
make her a batch of those as a?

It'll show her you appreciate
her and what she's passionate.

Write this down on a piece
of paper or a tablet, all righ?

All right, go, hit me.

Okay, you need
three cups of flour...

Hold on, three...

Hold on, three cups of flour...

Two cups of sugar...

♪♪

♪ I'm gonna get it right ♪

♪ yeah, you know I'm gonna
get it ♪

♪ I'm gonna win that fight
for your love ♪

[cell dings]

♪ Some kind of magic I've got ♪

♪ I gotta get it out of my hea ♪

♪ some kind of magic, oh baby ♪

[sighs softly]

♪♪

Let's go, Ashley!

Dad, that... You know, this is'n
event that requires cheers.

- Gimme an a!
- A!

- [laughing]
- okay, that was loud.

Not embarrassing at all.

What's ben doing here?

Yeah, he told me you weren't
returning his texts or calls.

What happened between you two?

Long story.

Good luck.

Thanks.

Okay.

Hello. Hi, everyone.

First of all,
thank you so much for coming.

To our annual Christmas cookie
bake-off! Hey!

[applause]

I know most of
you are here because you want.

To be able to taste some
of these incredible cookies.

And I can tell you, you will
not be disappointed this year.

According to our judges,
we've had some very strong entrs.

And it was a very
difficult and delicious decisio.

[applause]

So may I
please have the envelope, sir?

Thank you very much.

- Okay.
- [cliff] all right.

In third place, it's mrs. Reese
and her frosted eggnog cookies.

[applause]

That's a good sign, right?

Yes, except for the fact.

That the town baker is
still in it and he might win.

- Well, we still got a chance.
- Yes.

And in second place

Ashley MacKenzie and her Swiss
chocolate spice cookies.

Hey! Good job, honey. Good job.

Thanks.

At least if I had to lose,
it was to a professional baker.

And in first place...

It's newcomer ben Collins!

[laughing]

That's my boy!

- That's surprising, huh?
- Yeah.

- May I?
- Yeah, please.

Wow!

This takes me back.

You may not remember this,
but you, your mother and I.

All made these cookies the
last Christmas we spent to get he.

- Yeah.
- Really?

Yeah. We ate them and decoratede
tree and we sang Christmas caro.

It's one of those
memories that I always cherish.

Ben, I hope we can create more
memories like his in the future.

Yeah, I'd like that.

All right. [Laughs]

[dad] oh, I'm proud of you,
pumpkin.

Second place, not so bad.

Look!

You really did it.

You did that.

That's got to be more
meaningful than winning first p.

- Hm.
- Hm?

Yeah.

Uh, dad, I have to go.

Ashley, wait. Ashley.

Ashley, what...

What are you
running off so fast for?

Sorry dad, it's just... The
last few weeks so much has chan.

I just feel like my
entire life is falling apart.

I was at least hoping to
regain my queen of Christmas cr,

But to lose to ben, of all peop.

Honey, we love you. And
we love everything that you do.

Thanks. It's just that

Christmas is what I had, you kn?
I mean, you have the fourth of.

Mom makes thanksgiving
unforgettable every year.

And cliff,
his halloweens are legendary.

Ash, I love you. And I love that
you want to make Christmas grea.

But let's not forget the
true meaning of the holiday.

Because you
have so much to be thankful for.

Yeah.

You're right.

You're right.

- I am right.
- I know. You always are.

Maybe this new
job is exactly what I need.

- Change is good, right?
- Right.

Well, that did
not work according to plan.

I went to the contest
thinking it would be a good way.

To get Ashley talking to me aga,
but she just ran off.

Yeah, I'm not
sure what's going on there.

Cliff!

Here's Andie. Maybe she knows.

- Hey.
- Hey!

Hey.

What's up?

Ben here is convinced
that Ashley doesn't like him.

He's not wrong.

Told you. Wait, really?

Can you blame
her after everything you did?

So she's still mad at me
because the Christmas lights.

Or the cookie contest?

You really don't get it, do you?

Get what?

I thought we had something spec.

I was looking forward to
sharing the co-coo position witr.

And then she just joins
our biggest competitor...

Wait... The co-coo?
What are you talking about?

I thought you were going to be.

I was, I mean I... I am.

It's supposed to the two of us,
together, sharing the position.

How was she supposed to know th?

It was supposed to be a surpris.
We were waiting for the right t.

Oh, no.
Okay, we need to fix this.

I don't want her leaving.

- Leaving?
- Let's go.

Let's go! Come on, hurry up!

Come on!

Where is my favorite sweater?

Did I leave it at the office?

♪♪

♪ In my dreams of love ♪

♪ I remember ♪

♪ you're the reason we build
our love ♪

♪ this is Christmas,
love and remember ♪

- Ashley!
- Ben.

Andie? Cliff.

What are you guys doing here?

Ashley, there's
been a misunderstanding.

Thank goodness I found you both.
Come quick!

I don't know.

What in the name...?

What happened?

The video. I guess it went viral.

And everyone came to check out
the store!

It went viral overnight?
That can't be.

Ben, that's amazing.

Yeah, it's nice that everyone sd
up, but we were totally overrun.

As you can see, the shelves
are bare and everyone's exhaust.

I don't know how we're gonna
restock everything by tomorrow.

That's not good.

Yeah, and there was
a huge line of kids to see sant.

We had to turn people away. A if
people left in a huff complaini.

[ben] well, we can all help
re-stock the store but.

I don't know what we'll do about
all the increased traffic to sa.

♪♪

I think I have an idea.

♪♪

♪ Yeah, santa's coming
santa's coming back to town ♪

♪ and the spirit's high ♪

♪ yeah, santa's coming
santa's coming back to town ♪

♪ and the spirit's high ♪

♪♪

[indistinct crowd chatter]

All right, folks.

Make sure you snap a
selfie while you wait in line.

And if you
don't want to wait in line,

Make sure you send us a text
or an e-mail or record a message.

To Santa telling
him exactly what you want.

And we promise,
he'll get the message.

Guys, this is such a great idea.
I love the new area.

Where you can take a
selfie and then tag the store.

Yeah, people seem to really lik.

But I have to
give ben credit for that one.

Yeah. It was a joint effort.

And look, we're already
getting a bunch of letters to s.

What's all this?

Welcome to
the emporium's Christmas 2.0.

Over here kids can text or e-mal.

Their wish list to Santa.

They can upload a photo.

And they can even
put in an address if they want,

To make sure that Santa gets thr
presents to the right person.

At the right place because, you
know, kids tend to worry about.

Isn't that amazing, dad?
Ashley thought of this.

Oh, yeah,
I guess technology isn't all ba.

And what's great,
too, is if you look here.

All the wish lists are automatiy
uploaded to our servers.

So we can see
what kids want in real time.

And then we can
stay on top of the trends.

And make sure
we have everything in stock.

That's an incredible application
and tool for us, isn't it?

Yep!

Oh, look, we're already
getting so many wish lists uplo.

Okay, we have Dylan, age 6.
He wants an action figure.

- Stacy, age 10, wants a video.
- Okay.

And kids can upload videos,
too, which is so cute.

Oh, here's one. Luke,
age 8. He just...

Well, he just wants
the basic necessities.

He wants socks without holes,

A winter jacket and new
clothes for his little sister.

He even asked Santa if
he would bring a doll for her.

Wow, that's so sweet
and that's so selfless of him.

Yeah, I wish there
was something we could do.

Maybe there is. I have an idea.

What if we use this
technology to benefit others?

Like, think about it.

People could come into
the store and they could...

They could adopt a family or a
bunch of families if they wante.

I mean, if people
could buy an item of clothing.

Or a toy, then we could make
these families' holidays magic a.

Yeah, and since the video went
viral, I could put a link at thd.

Of the video
so people could just easily.

Donate if they wanted to.

- Yeah.
- Better yet...

We could get the store behind ts.

And then when people
are checking out we could ask tm.

If they're interested in
helping a family in need.

And then we can get the
gift for the child on their lis.

- You would do that?
- Yeah!

All right, well,
if we're gonna make this happen,

We'd better get to work.

- Ashley, I need...
- Not right now, ben.

Okay? Let's just
focus on helping the families.

That's what's important.

Yeah.

I hate that she still
thinks I'm trying to take her j.

Look, you can explain everything
tomorrow night at the MacKenzie.

And maybe you should plan
something special for her, hm?

Hm.

More?

What is this?
The fourth delivery here today?

We may need
more room for all the gifts.

Honey, I am so proud of you,

But why did you have
them all delivered here?

Oh, well, I was kind of hoping.

That I could hand
deliver them tonight.

To the families that
registered on our website.

In hopes that people could have.

Presents under the tree
when they wake up in the mornin.

I just, um... Never thought we d
get so many. [Giggles]

- That is so sweet of you.
- Thanks, mom.

Merry Christmas!

[laughs[.

I see you found your new year's
date.

Isn't he handsome?

Hi, I'm Ashley.

Haha, very funny.

Just so you know, my friend hasd
very questionable taste in men.

Over the past few years, so...
Know that I am watching you.

You don't have
to worry about anything, sis.

I'm gonna treat her right.

Oh

I think I'm catching it.
There we go.

I'm so happy for you guys.

Well, remember, we have
a pact to each have dates.

For new year's eve, so...
You better get on this.

Yeah.

Maybe Santa will leave me
one under the Christmas tree?

Love you.

Ben.

What are you doing here?

Oh, uh, cliff said it
was okay... Is that okay?

I needed to talk to
you and explain something.

No, you know what, ben? It's ok,
you don't have to explain anyth.

It's Christmas eve, just...
Enjoy the party.

[ben clears throat]

Oh, thank you so much for com in!

- It's so good to see you.
- Thanks for having us.

We put the gifts here?

Yeah, isn't it amazing?

And thank you so much
for everything you've done.

For me over the past few years.

Well, look at what you did.

Hm, we did it.

You know I intend
to make a “adopt a family”.

An annual event at the store.

I think it would be a nice new
memory for my son and I to shar.

But we have to make
sure it's okay with the new.

Chief operating officer.

And as I've said already,
dad, I love the idea.

Yes, but um, we have to
make sure it's okay with the new.

Co-chief operating officer.
Ashley?

Huh?

Yes, you.

You are the new
co-chief operating officer.

What?! I... I thought ben
was the coo.

No, you both are.

Now, that's the way it's
supposed to work. It was ben's.

He insisted that you both
be chief operating officers.

Since the two of you came to get,
look what you've done to the st.

It's amazing.

- The video went viral.
- Uh huh.

People are flocking to the stor,
the sales are up. People are ha.

And I couldn't be
prouder of the two of you.

Plus... I cannot have
you going to the competition.

[laughs]

So...?

Yes! Yes, of course, yes!

[giggles] thank you so much.

Come in, come in.
Come in, come in, come in. [Lau]

[tinkles bell]

[Ashley laughs]

I want to
thank you all for being here.

This is one of
my favorite times of the year.

To be able to open our house...

And share with friends and
family this wonderful holiday.

And I would like to
thank my daughter, Ashley,

Who always makes our
home look incredible.

With her beautiful decorations.

Ash, why don't you
come on up here for a second.

- [Ashley chuckles]
- [Andie] woo hoo!

Everybody knows her, right?

- Thanks, dad.
- You're welcome.

Thank you all so much.

Ahh, with all the
gifts that we've received.

And the clothing that's been
donated,

We have the opportunity.

To make some families' Christmas
really special this year.

Um... I have to say this
year I got a little carried awa.

Yeah, that sweater is the
best worst thing I have ever se.

No, not with the sweater, cliff.

- Oh.
- But thank you.

No, this year I... I kind of fot
what the holidays were all abou.

My dad had to remind me.
Thanks, dad.

He reminded me what the true spt
of the holidays are. And, uh.

I could not have
done any of this alone.

Ben

Ben, I have to admit had a very
particular effect on me this ye.

He brought out the best in me...

Even if it took a little friendy
competition to make it happen.

And together
we were able to make the holidas.

Really meaningful.

And with all of the gifts.

And the incredible reception w'e
had online, we, at the emporium,

Have decided
to make this a yearly tradition.

Yay! Woo hoo! [Applause]

Thank you all so much.

Merry Christmas,
now go eat, drink and be merry.

[all] merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas! Merry christma!

Thanks, dad. I love you.

I love you, too.

Merry Christmas.

♪ It's time for Christmas ♪

So, how about you go
grab your coat and come with me.

[giggles] what is it?

Okay, I just wanted to show
you all the amazing comments.

And the feedback about
the new setup in the store.

Oh, wow.

And...

Our video e-card has
gone more than a million views.

Ben, that's incredible.

Hey, it's all thanks to you.

Between the video and adopting
the families,

It's been wonderful
seeing the community and the ste.

Come together during the holida.

And I know that you
kept telling me that this is why.

The store is so special.

I... I didn't
understand it but now I do.

So you no longer have to worry.

About me coming
in and changing everything...

In fact, now more than ever,

I need you to stay,
to make sure it stays that way.

I'm so excited about
running this place with you.

Me too.

There's something else.

What?

Look.

[sleigh bells jingling]

[laughs]

Ever since I first met you,

I've been wanting to ask you oun
a proper date.

And I thought,
what could be more romantic.

Than two co-coos on
a horse-drawn sleigh ride to get?

I love it. And I accept.

But...

But?

I think there's one thing that
could make it even more special.

What do you
say we deliver those gifts.

To all the families that
uploaded their wish lists?

Yeah.

[Ashley] ben, I think this mighe
the best date I have ever been.

[ben] I agree.

But what if I said I could
make it just a little bit Bette?

I... I don't know how,
but I'm intrigued.

With a cup of the best
Mexican hot chocolate in town.

You really do pull out
all the stops, don't you?

What can I say?
When I do something I go all in.

I was thinking...

Maybe you and I could be
queen and king of Christmas.

What do you think?

I like that idea.

But you're gonna have to work
on your ugly Christmas sweater.

Hm.

You... You don't like the
one I'm wearing right now?

It's nice it's just... Plain.

Oh, okay.

Really?

[laughs]

Oh, my gosh.
Always with the tech stuff, huh?

- This time I love it.
- Yeah?

Good.

[chuckles]

♪♪

[sleigh bells jingling]

[Ashley] I feel like a Christmas
princess in this sleigh.

[ben] well, maybe you are.

What do you mean?

I know I got exactly
what I wanted for Christmas.

What did you want?

To be happy.

To be here. With you.

Well, then I guess we...

We both won our little
Christmas competition.

[sleigh bells jingling]

Three... Two...

One!

♪♪

[cheering, clapping]

When did you do this?

Last night,
when you were still at the stor.

I came by and I...
Made a few changes.

What do you think?

♪♪

It's perfect. I love it.

It's the perfect
combination of the two of us.

♪♪

♪♪